Simply Stated Designs

Metal Shoe Tags

December 10, 2018

Custom metal shoe tags for an entire volleyball team and staff. A chiropractic physician is teaching young athletes about the importance of self-care. She gave the team these tags at their end of season awards banquet.

These tags can be customized to fit your needs. They are great for runners, hikers, group events, team building, or just for motivation. Here are a few ideas:

Run Now – Wine Later
I’m Only – 1/2 Crazy
RUN – 26.2 Miles
Run With – Your Heart
I AM – UNSTOPPABLE
KEEP – GOING
Sweating for – Vacation
KEEP – RUNNING
Sole – Sisters

Make a Difference!

December 8, 2018

Custom Sign made for a client who is doing very important charity work for children. This sign is hanging in her office as a reminder of the difference that her and the team make every day! Her requests were to include a heart and splashes of bright pink, she left the rest to the graphic design team. Below are the proofs based on her requests. We LOVE her selection!!!

Visit Wishbone Home & Design to See Our Signs

October 29, 2018

We are beyond excited to announce that you can now find Simply Stated Designs decor at our favorite Lake Oswego boutique – Wishbone Home and Design!!! Stop in and check out all their beautiful furniture and accessories!

Wishbone Home & Design – 41 B Avenue – Lake Oswego, OR

Magnetic Chalkboard

October 23, 2018

This custom menu board is a magnetic chalkboard! A client designed this for a friend who recently moved into a new house. The Smith Family loves to cook and entertain. This sign allows them to share the menu with guests, write them a special note or post a favorite quote. It also allows them to simply use it as a “to do” list when guests are not there. They can hang recipes with the magnetic function as well. Such a thoughtful gift!

Visit 3 Brothers Winery for Our Fall Collection

October 22, 2018

Simply Stated Designs fall collection is now available at 3 Brothers Winery!!! Come enjoy a glass or two of award-winning wine and shop our signs.

Three Brothers Winery – 2411 NE 244th Street – Ridgefield, Wa 98642

The Making of Our Pumpkin Patch Sign

October 19, 2018

Fall in the Pacific Northwest is absolutely beautiful and such a fun season to decorate! It is the time of year that we are moving back inside and are wanting to create a warm and cozy environment. We love that fall signs can be displayed September – November, so there is a long time to enjoy them. Our favorite sign in the fall collection is the Pumpkin patch sign! This sign was designed to make a statement in your home by incorporating several different materials and textures. The Pumpkin Patch sign is a labor of love… in fact, 11 different people worked on just this one sign between vision, creation, production, and putting it all together.

Step 1 – Graphic Design

Our graphic design team is amazing!!! I share with them a vision and they create a few different proof options to fit that description. Together we make adjustments if needed until everything is perfect.

Step 2 – Printing Metal

The digital department sets up the art and gets it ready to go into production on the large format Titan Printer.
Anodized aluminum was selected as the metal because it is a non-shiny surface and the ink will not scratch.

Step 3 – Printing Canvas

The digital department sets up the art for the next phase and gets it ready to print on the large format Titan Printer.
Canvas was selected to provide texture and warmth.

Step 4 – Applying Adhesive and Bonding to Sintra

A laminator is used to apply heavy-duty 3M adhesive to the metal.
Then the metal is carefully lined up to fit onto the flat black sintra material.
The bonding process secures the adhesion of metal to the sintra.
Sintra was selected as the base because it is a very sturdy flat black material (6mm) that will provide depth and dimension to the final project.

Step 5 – Cutting out the Metal Trucks

The large format Esko Router is used to cut out the trucks mounted to sintra.
This is a long process because each layer of material takes two passes. In addition, the cutting bit needs to be manually switched out for the different surfaces.

Step 6 – Cutting out the Pumpkin Patch Letters

The large format Esko Router is used to cut out the 6mm sintra letters.
This process is tedious, it takes two passes and each individual letter needs to be cleaned to ensure there is no cutting debris attached.

Step 7 – Template is Designed and Cut

The large format Esko Router is used to cut out the template to ensure everything is lined up perfectly.
The blade bit has to be changed out again for cutting thick cardstock.

Step 8 – Putting it Together

The final step is a lot of fun and very time consuming!
An adhesive is manually applied to the back of each truck and letter.
Then they each need to be individually placed into the correct spot on the template and placed into the reclaimed barn wood frame.
The final product is high quality and beautiful!

Thank you for taking the time to learn about all the LOVE that goes into our Pumpkin Patch sign!!!

Fall Collection

October 9, 2018

We are excited to share our fall signs with you!!!

Pumpkin Patch 16×20 {$175)

FALL Sign 16×20 {$90}

Thanks and Giving 11×14 {$70}

HARVEST 5’x11″ {$150}

*Please place orders through the “custom” section. Include your address in the message box and indicate delivery or pick up in Vancouver at the shop. Please allow 1 week for production plus delivery.

{Fall Collection displayed and available for purchase at 3 Brothers Winery}

She Shed

Custom “She Shed” sign that was ordered as a gift, for a friend who recently built a new space for all her shenanigans. She wanted something that could hang outside, with a special design that would reflect her friend’s personal style. This sign is 36×24 and is made out of rust-proof metal. It was printed using latex ink and over-laminated to protect from fading/scratching in the outdoor elements. Stef loves her special sign that she received from a very good friend!

Real Estate Agent Closing Gifts

September 12, 2018

A real estate agent asked us to create a few different custom signs that he could give as gifts to his clients. Pictures above are the 4 different options that were selected. He searched for a long time trying to find a customized gift that people would want to hang in their home. He has ordered several signs from Simply Stated Designs and customers love them! It is a wonderful way to make clients feel special and to help welcome them into their new home in style. Such a brilliant idea!!!

Bless…

Custom sign for a client’s beautiful dining room (pictured above). We absolutely adore this quote she selected. The sign is 48×30 which is very large and it fits perfectly in the living space!

My past two experiences working with Simply Stated designs has shown me that they consistently go above and beyond with customer service and collaboration to make each project uniquely tailored. They take the time to understand what the customer is looking for, and they provide out of the box ideas to help the process along. It’s definitely a fun journey to create one of a kind pieces. Simply Stated design is now my go-to for gifts!

- Ash

We LOVE our custom wood puzzle made by Simply Stated Designs!!! It has provided great quality family time and a lot of fun. As we put the puzzle together, we enjoyed finding the girls hair, hands, eyeballs, etc. The wood makes it a luxurious puzzle experience! Everything about the product is very high quality from the wood used, laser burnt edges, excellent print quality and the personalized box was a nice touch. Thank you!

- Amy

Working with Kim and Simply Stated Designs was a wonderful experience. I wanted something simple and fresh for the wall in our laundry room but didn’t have anything specific in mind. Kim was so helpful in sending me some ideas and designs and working with me until we came up with the one that was just right! I love it and the craftsmen’s ship and quality is beautiful! The whole experience was fun and easy from start to finish. I would 100% recommend Kim and her team!

- Melissa S.

I had a canvas picture made by Simply Stated Designs for a wedding gift. The picture was from their “save the date” picture. The photo was taken out doors in a sepia tone. The barn wood frame went beautifully with the picture. I was very surprised how quickly it was made. I am very pleased with the picture and the frame.

- Lynda

I recently received a beautiful sign from Simply Stated Designs and have to say how blown away I am! The shipping was quick and the sign was packaged properly to ensure no damage. The sign itself (gather) is beautiful!!! So simple – it completes my space perfectly. The frame is also well made and sturdy. I love everything about my new “gather” sign. I will be back for more and will let all my friends know. Thank you Kim & team!!

- Kimbra

The “Christmas Tree Farm” sign is everything I imagined and more. I loved the pictures of it online, but in person, it far exceeded my expectations. The quality and craftsmanship of the frame, printing, and especially the 3D etched metal truck is remarkable. I can’t wait to order more products from Simply Stated Designs!

- Allison

I’ve purchased three (3) custom signs from Simply Stated Designs and love them all. Kim worked with me on what I wanted and they turned out exactly as I imagined!! All three arrived in perfect condition and right on time. I will be ordering more!

- Stephanee

Thank you Kim & Simply Stated Designs team! My custom sign looks amazing in my office! It was so much fun working with you and your designer to make this simple quote become reality. The artwork your designer created captured the quote beautifully! I can’t wait for our next project!

- Lisa

I am really happy with how our mudroom turned out. The Simply Stated Designs pieces are what really pulled it all together! Thank you!

- Kyle

Let me start off by saying, I never write reviews… but in this case I was compelled to share this experience with whomever would listen. The customer service and resulting product that I received from Simply Stated Designs is something that is rare in today’s business world. Ritz Carlton could take a page out of this company’s book. I came to them with concept of what I wanted to create. They worked with me from start to finish with numerous suggestions, sample after sample and amazing creativity. The final product was incredible and beyond my conceptual expectations. They took an idea and brought it to life better than I had imagined. As I venture into building a new home, I know that I will have Simply Stated Designs along with me to create a home that will be a show piece with their designs. Thank you so much Kim and staff for doing what you do at a level that is best in class.

- Patrick N

Thank you so very much for the beautiful framed art of my sweet dog. The quality of the print as well as the craftsmanship of the frame are both exceptional. Thank you for creating such a special custom piece that I will treasure for many years to come. I highly recommend Simply Stated Designs!

- Marianne

Simply Stated Designs makes amazing creations and one of my favorite’s are their shoe tags. The process was simple, they gave me multiple design options and worked within my budget for a group of 45 volleyball players. The volleyball players are able to use their “PRIDE” and “FEARLESS” shoe tags on their shoe laces as an extra source of motivation and support, use them as a necklace, or even hang them by their bed as a reminder of their commitment to themselves and their teammates. I would highly recommend Simple Stated Designs for a quality product and local family company you can trust.

- Karis

We are so pleased with the custom sign made by Simply Stated Designs! We were able to send over an idea and they made it into something so special for us and our home. Thank you!!

- Alex & Corey

For anyone that hasn’t worked with Simply Stated Designs, you’re in for a treat! 10 star service – imagination the ability create exactly what you want! Thanks Kim and crew!

- Patrick

Working with Kim at Simply Stated Designs was a fun and efficient process! I wanted to surprise my friend with a custom sign for her new woman cave, but I didn’t have a specific design in my mind. Kim asked me a few questions about my friend, her personal style, and where the sign would likely be placed. From there, the team pulled together several amazing design ideas for me choose from and incorperated special custom touches as well. The team suggested drilling holes in the top to make hanging it easier. They thought of everything and I had the sign just two weeks later! My friend absolutely loved it, and I loved how proud she was of the perfectly personal statement! Thank you Simply Stated Designs for making people feel great about their favorite spaces!

- Kelli

I recently had Simply Stated Designs create a decal for a project I was working on. I had a rough idea of what I wanted and they worked with me to come up with the perfect design. I was so pleased at how conscientious and precise they were about the details from color to font to layout to size, making improvements as we worked together. I will use them for every project! Thank you Simply Stated Designs!

- Phyllis

After a recent remodel we had a large wall in our dining room that I was looking for the perfect piece to fill that space. I found a saying that I loved and took it to Simply Stated Designs to see if they could make me a sign with the quote. I didn’t know what font or layout I wanted so they came back to me with suggestions and multiple options to choose from. Their suggestions were great. We made a couple changes to the first proof and the next came back very quickly. The sign turned out even better than I had envisioned! Simply Stated Designs was very easy to work with. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a special piece for their home or to anyone looking for a unique gift.

- Ericka

I would highly recommend Simply Stated Designs to anyone looking for a gift for clients, friends, family, etc. I recently ordered a couple client gifts and the process couldn’t have gone any smoother. Kim and the Simply Stated team were great to work with. They were willing to be flexible on customization of the items, they communicated with me throughout, the order was processed and shipped in a timely manner and the finished product turned out great. I was thoroughly impressed with the customer service through the entire process, and will definitely be ordering again in the future.

- Tim

Simply Stated Designs created two pieces for me, a “gather” sign and a “welcome” sign. Both pieces are beautifully designed with close attention to every detail. The quality is impeccable, both pieces are prominently displayed in our home and elicit compliments from everyone who sees them. The timeliness and communication from Kim and her team were excellent and the service was truly exceptional. Thank you so much for creating stylish, elegant, and modern pieces that have added so much to our home.

- Tiffany

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