Welcome to Mason Alley!

*photo credit: Aura Elizabeth Photography*

Welcome to Mason Alley!

Hello, there! I'm Karen Spearrin of Mason Alley Calligraphy. This blog is where I'll share some details about my calligraphy + handlettering work and give some additional insight into what went into the creation of my designs. Thanks for stopping by!

Fresh 'Grams:

Can’t escape the chance to do some DIY lettering for Halloween! Here is our Curious Millie (“I George” is what she told everyone). Swipe for Kiki (from Kiki’s Delivery Service) and Satsuki (from My Neighbor Totoro). It was a f

Feeling grateful to be a member of #thechurchofjesuschrist the morning and for #continuedrevelation. The church’s recognition of #heavenlymother in the new #youngwomentheme reinforces what I already know to be true in my heart. I sobbed when I

Last night, we had our annual Back-to-School family dinner. Tacos are a Spearrin Family favorite, so we decided to have that and added Spanish rice, Mexican street corn and a Mexican Caesar salad. ⁣
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We wanted our girls to focus on gratitude this ye

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!! This season is so busy with lots of client work, custom holiday cards and making sure to carve out time for building all the traditions for these three littles. We do our best to remind each other of

On the eve of every new school year, it’s tradition in our home to have a “fancy” family dinner, where we introduce a new theme for the year for our three daughters (only two are in school). This year’s theme is “Real st

Featured over on @greenweddingshoes today in a moody + modern celestial styled shoot! ✨ For this Across the Universe theme, I created several acrylic sheets with celestial love sayings that the gals over at @eventivemoments hung so elegantly at the c

My oldest daughter turned 6 over the weekend! Every year, I like to capture all her info in a chalkboard, and we can look back and see how she’s changed and grown over the years. But the kids aren’t the only thing being captured in these

January 26, 2018

"Karen with Mason Alley Calligraphy delivered absolutely stunning work for my wedding! She listened to my vision and created handwritten placecards, signage, and menus that were so stylish and exactly what I wanted. She was incredibly thorough, and truly went above and beyond to make sure that I was happy with her work. My mind was totally at ease through the entire process and she was super responsive. She has an amazing and versatile talent and I can't wait for future events where I can work with her again!"

- Sarah S., Bride

January 26, 2018

"Out of all of the preparations and decorations for my daughters wedding, the calligraphy was my favorite part. Karen from Mason Alley Calligraphy designed a custom invitation for the wedding and it is my favorite invitation I have seen."

- Suzi D., Mother-of-the-Bride

January 26, 2018

"If you want a vendor that makes you feel as special and as cared for as family, then choose Mason Alley Calligraphy! The entire process was enjoyable, easy and left us so so so happy and grateful for the end result."

- Juli R., Bride

January 26, 2018

"Karen of Mason Alley is an outstanding calligrapher and a delight to work with. She was so flexible and accommodating and her work is beautiful. So happy we found her for our daughter's wedding."

- Sharon K., Mother-of-the-bride