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Mrs. Dolphin, Gainesville, FL Age and Occupation: 24, Graduate Architecture Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Interactive Interface Developer Engagement Date: February 14, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2010 Venue: Plantation Bay Country Club About Me: I’m currently a Graduate Student at the University of Florida studying Architecture. I enjoy playing Scrabble with my Fiance, rooting for the Florida Gators, making any drink that involves a blender, cleaning (yes... I’m crazy), design... GOOD design that is, the new Pepsi with natural sugar, taking pictures, discovering new places in the U.S., and obsessing over doing (and designing) everything myself for our upcoming wedding!
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You know I love me some handmade artwork. Throughout the wedding process, Mr. Dolphin and I have tried as much as we can to buy handmade items through local vendors. When buying handmade, not only are you getting an item which is (at times) completely custom, but you are also supporting an artist (and their art) and usually getting a better deal over factory-made items (which is always a plus!).

This past week, I met with the very talented handmade artist, Carolyn of Framed Letter Art, out of Orlando, FL. She makes fully customizable art of words (like married couples’ new last names, children’s names, inspirational words, etc.) from photographs of letters inspired by architecture and nature that she’s taken from across the United States.

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“Love” is the first piece Carolyn ever made, and it was for her mother… how sweet!

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A “Gators” framed letter art? Love it!!! Perfect for us orange and blue lov-ahs!

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“I ♥ UF” framed letter art Carolyn made for a UF student. So cute!

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Loving this black matte, it really makes these photos pop!

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How cute would this be hanging in a baby’s or child’s room?

Mr. Dolphin and I acquired a piece of her artwork, customized to our new family last name. Can you guess it from these letters?

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How gorgeous is that? It’s so clean and modern! photo by Mr. Dolphin

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Even Dolphin Kitty approves!

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Isn’t that “S” amazing? Love it!

The craft of the overall piece was impeccable. The frame was well made, and the high-quality, crisp photographs were beautifully matted.

Check out her blog for more images of her work. *all images (minus my own!) are from Carolyn’s blog.

Do you plan on commemorating your name change or newly married family name in a special way?

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Miss Dolphin
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Miss Dolphin (message)  503 posts, Busy bee

Do y’all plan on commemorating your name change or newly married family name in a special way?

 
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quirkyparsnip
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quirkyparsnip (message)  385 posts, Helper bee

These are so cute! I doubt we will do anything like this for our new name, but I could see these being a great gift to a bride and groom who don’t really need much.

 
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krissybee
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krissybee (message)  3,921 posts, Honey bee

oo i love this!! i would love to DIY this :D

 
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lululemonade (message)  107 posts, Blushing bee

These are beautiful! I fell in love with this type of thing when my old babysitter received one at her shower last summer ( : They’re really classy and a great way to showcase a new family name!

 
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MOHmama (message)  404 posts, Helper bee

love it!

 
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Sea Glass
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Sea Glass (message)  27 posts, Newbee

This is so great… Farris! I love personalized artwork that doesn’t scream the personalized flare but mentions it subtely. Awesome!

 
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Miss Hermit Crab (message)  3,566 posts, Sugar bee

what a unique way to celebrate your becoming a family - very cool!

 
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heathermarie18 (message)  71 posts, Worker bee

I love it!

 
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Miss Seashell (message)  1,713 posts, Bumble bee

Super cute!

 
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Mrs. Frozen Yogurt (message)  2,685 posts, Sugar bee

Those are so cute!!

 
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Miss Trail Mix (message)  6,329 posts, Bee Keeper

This is such a cute idea and I LOVE the photographs…Gorgeous!!

 
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beexiong (message)  194 posts, Blushing bee

Very cute!!

 
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daydreamwanderer (message)  9,017 posts, Bee Keeper

I feel like a dumdum, because I can’t read about half the letters (on any of them) :(

And while I don’t want to sound like a stalker, I’m now incredibly curious what your last name (aka answer to the last puzzle, haha) is!

 
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peachplum09
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peachplum09 (message)  648 posts, Busy bee

Very cool, I actually saw a friend get something similar to this today at her bridal shower and I thought of your post!

 
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Treble Clef
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Treble Clef (message)  109 posts, Blushing bee

I love this idea!

 
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cnuptain
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cnuptain (message)  330 posts, Helper bee

So cool! I want it!

 
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superstarkld (message)  25 posts, Newbee

I love this! I have though about trying to make this our home with my soon to be new last name because I love photography and its a hobby of mine. Its very cool!

 
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alivoo01
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alivoo01 (message)  2,625 posts, Sugar bee

Cute and would be a great gift for a bride and groom!

 
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Cornhusker
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Cornhusker (message)  274 posts, Helper bee

love these, we got one for my parent’s for their anniversary last year! I think my new last name will be too long! 11 letters would take up a whole wall!

 
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Mrs. Dolphin, Gainesville, FL Age and Occupation: 24, Graduate Architecture Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Interactive Interface Developer Engagement Date: February 14, 2008 Wedding Date: May 2010 Venue: Plantation Bay Country Club About Me: I’m currently a Graduate Student at the University of Florida studying Architecture. I enjoy playing Scrabble with my Fiance, rooting for the Florida Gators, making any drink that involves a blender, cleaning (yes... I’m crazy), design... GOOD design that is, the new Pepsi with natural sugar, taking pictures, discovering new places in the U.S., and obsessing over doing (and designing) everything myself for our upcoming wedding!

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