So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

General Details Regarding Custom Monogramming

By Mia McCall


Monogram is used to refer to a motif. This is made from overlapping or combining multiple letters in order to form one symbol. This can also be done using graphemes. Monograms are typically made with the initials of an individual or company. In fact, they are often applied for symbol and logo designs. When a collection of initials are used, uncombined, this is called a cipher, which is not to be confused with monograms. Custom monogramming is often done for the purpose of customization.

Many people who do monogramming enjoy it as a hobby or craft. There are also professional companies and businesses that offer their products with customized monograms. These monograms can turn ordinary items into one-of-a-kind pieces. It is not uncommon for people to have this type of motif added to a gift, especially for newlyweds.

Monograms were first seen on coins, which date back to 350 BC. The earliest example of these were coins issued with the names of cities in Greece, usually include the first to letters of the city name. These motifs have also been long used as signatures by craftsmen and artists on their furniture, sculptures, paintings and other works.

On an individual level, these may be used to customize the property of a person, include his or her clothing, luggage and stationery. Monograms of this sort tend to include only two or three letters. In the traditional format of three letters, the last name initial is always larger or there can be a treatment included in the center. The first name initial is usually set to the left side and the middle name initial is right aligned. For instance, a lady who is named Margaret Amber Jackson may have a monogram that has MJA. The J surname would be large and in the middle, while the M and A would be placed to the sides and smaller in size.

Married or engaged couples typically opt for the two-letter style that includes their initials placed together. This is commonly included on invitations for weddings. Married pairs might also do a three-letter setup to include the initial of the shared surname. For example, MJA might be used to represent a couple named Michael and Ashley Jetson.

There are many organizations and companies that incorporate this into their logos, usually employing the letters from an acronym. This is also commonplace for fashion companies who use these for a logo, for example: Fendi and Louis Vuitton. This is a popular form of branding in the business world.

Many craft stores have materials that are needed for this process available for sale, which will vary. Grams that are used on printed materials, such as invitations and stationery, may only require use of computer programs. Designs that are done on cloth, including towels and shirts, might require the application of a sewing machine.

One of the most popular and easy ways to make an item one-of-a-kind or stand out as a brand is to utilize monograms. These motifs are commonly seen as two-letter or three-letter designs that use initials or acronyms. Professional organizations and companies may use these as part of logos, seals and other branding items employ them. Individuals might also use them to customize their property or special gifts. Custom monogramming can be done in many different ways.




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