Launching our new 'Word Waves' artwork

Way back in January I was approached with a very clever concept that I hadn't seen before, and right away I was desperate to bring this to our More Than Words customers...introducing Word Waves! 

Our clever designer Matt, otherwise known as 'M@', creates these unique pieces of artwork using your own personal voice waves.

This design from More Than Words allows you to capture voice details forever...from a baby's first words to a romantic proposal. A striking keepsake.  I had a go with my own children's voices in the print above...an early Father's Day present!

Every voice is unique so all designs will be one of a kind. You have the option to have a message across the bottom, or to leave this blank.

A private You Tube link (provide via a QR code) to the sound wave will be sent out on a scannable QR tag with the order so that your recipient can also hear the message.

Here's an example of the (very cool) You Tube file that will be sent to you to forward to the recipient.

SCAN ME!

HOW DOES IT WORK? Once you have placed your order we will be in touch with very instructions about how to send us your recording. Almost all phones now come with a voice recorder, or you can also do this through your computer.

Record your voice(s) > email or upload it > leave the rest to us!

Prices start from £55 here.  Also available printed directly onto our reclaimed slate tiles from £110 here.

Competition Time!! 'Clever Letters' print giveaway....

To celebrate the launch of our new 'Clever Letters' artwork range, More Than Words will be giving away one unframed A3 fine art print of one letter of your choice.  Worth over £60!

In collaboration with talented illustrator, Gemma Davies, More Than Words is the exclusive stockist of these very clever little designs.

TO WIN -  simply list all of the 'clever' things you can see in the initial 'J' below.

Entries will be taken on our facebook page and below this blog post, and a winner will be selected at random on Wednesday 24th April and announced on facebook.


Each letter is individually illustrated by our talented bespoke artist Gemma Davies, who has been specialising in name illustration for almost 20 years. Her bespoke paintings have commemorated every conceivable life event from birth, christenings, big birthdays, weddings, important anniversaries and beyond.

The Clever Letter alphabet is so called because of its ultra-alliterative twist. Gemma has designed each letter to be beautiful, engaging and full of phonetic fun. Every name becomes a complete picture book of images which will mean more and more to the growing child as they begin their literacy journey.

Good luck!

Designs available from £60.  Click here for more details.

Launching our NEW 'Clever Letters' range

Our 'Clever Letters' name pictures are beautiful and unique, offering an ideal christening, new baby or child's gift.

Each letter is individually illustrated by our talented bespoke artist Gemma Davies, who has been specialising in name illustration for almost 20 years. Her bespoke paintings have commemorated every conceivable life event from birth, christenings, big birthdays, weddings, important anniversaries and beyond.

The Clever Letter alphabet is so called because of its ultra-alliterative twist. Gemma has designed each letter to be beautiful, engaging and full of phonetic fun. Every name becomes a complete picture book of images which will mean more and more to the growing child as they begin their literacy journey.

So whether you are the proudest parent, grandparent or closest of friends, we believe that this combination of style and semi-educational purpose makes a limited edition* Clever Letter name the picture-perfect way to welcome a new baby.

Available on canvas or as an un/framed print, produced to the highest standard in a classic white frame to suit any decor.

We assure you that their first piece of genuine art won’t be consigned to the attic by their third birthday but will become a joy forever.

*Each name is limited to an edition of 50 and comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity, although individual dates and personal messages will ensure that each one is unique.

Order now from £50.

NEW 'Rules To Shop By' canvas shopper

Launching the new 'Rules To Shop By' canvas shopper by More Than Words - only £20 incl. p&p.

Based on the popular 'Rules' print collection by More Than Words, this screen printed tote is a must for all shopaholics.

This original 'Rules To Shop By' canvas eco-shopper bag features a 'Spender's Manifesto', created by typographic designer and self-confessed shopping addict, Lisa Long.

A perfect gift for friends and family, the manifesto includes rules such as 'never buy a boring coat', 'accessories are necessities' and 'everyone deserves an impulse buy'.

 

Available in cornflower blue.

This very hard wearing, hand washable 100% cotton canvas bag has long handles for carrying over the shoulder. For extra strength the gusset is double-stitched. (W38cm x H43cm with a 10cm gusset).

Delivered within 3 working days.

**NEW** 'For Fox Sake' Silk Screen Print

This vibrant 'For Fox Sake' hand-pulled silk screen print was created by designer Lisa Long, originally for her own home, and, due to demand, is now available for purchase.

An original 'tongue-in-cheek' design exclusive to More Than Words.

Each print is produced onto 270gsm professional bright white paper. 40 x 50cm.  Available framed (from £90) or unframed (£35), and also available printed onto our reclaimed wood pieces.

Unframed prints delivered within 3 working days.

New Alphabet Wall Cards by More Than Words

Launching the new monochrome 'Alphabet Wall Cards' by More Than Words.  In the making for a while and now available online to buy!

Spell it out with these trendy black and white A5 'Letter' cards. Perfect for creating special little messages on your wall for visitors or loved ones, great props for photography shoots, weddings and blogs...

A pack of one-sided 30 A5 (48mm x 210mm) heavyweight postcards, available in a presentation box (+£3.50). The pack contains a full alphabet set each in a different font, plus 4 symbols.

Use over and over again with patterned 'washi' tape.

£25.00

FREE delivery within 3 working days.

**NEW** Personalised 'Loves' on reclaimed slate tiles

Launching our new 'Personalised 'Loves' on reclaimed slate'.  Based on the top selling Personalised 'Loves' box framed artwork by More Than Words.

Each unique design is printed directly onto reclaimed slate roof tiles, which all contain slight warps and holes, maintaining the original character.

You can of course change the central words, so the focus needn't say 'Dad Loves', you can have any words you like...Grandad, Grandma, Daddy, Mummy, or a name.

 Available as a framed (in reclaimed wood) or unframed piece.

Unframed slate : approximately 26 x 51cm - designed to lean against a wall, rather than hang. - £110 incl VAT and delivery.

Framed in reclaimed wood from demolished Victorian buildings : approximately 26 x 51cm plus 2" either side of reclaimed wood. £150 incl VAT and delivery.

**NEW** Reclaimed Wood Magnetic Message Board

Introducing our super cool new 'Reclaimed Magnetic Message Board'.

Another piece, unique to More Than Words, inspired by my own need for something a little different to decorate our walls.  

This magnetic typographic message board is framed in chunky reclaimed wood (from demolished roofs over 100 years old!).  

The size of each piece is approximately 400mm x 400mm.

Each reclaimed board comes with a set of 50 printed magnetic letters and symbols, enough to create lots of different words and expressions, like cute love notes or even your dinner menu!

Please note that as the wood is reclaimed, there will be some warps and holes.  We purposefully retain these to ensure that the artwork is full of character.

Delivery time is a maximum of 10 working days as each piece is carefully made to order.  

Price including VAT and courier delivery £155.

Click here for more details.

Lisa xx

**NEW** Personalised Destinations Bus Blinds on Reclaimed Wood

It's been a while in the making but today I'm excited to finally launch the first product in our new (watch this space) reclaimed wood range!

Our original and ever popular 'Personalised Destinations Bus Blinds' can now be printed onto old reclaimed kiln shelves.  Each distressed piece of typographic artwork comes with its own amazing history, retaining unique character defects such as rust spots, nail holes and warps.

Each piece is unique in size and shape, measuring approximately 1400 x 500mm (45mm deep), edged with aged steel top and bottom.  Price £325.

I love seeing something so old being brought back to life.

Click here to order.

Reclaimed kiln shelf with aged steel top and bottom

Purposefully retained defects to maintain character 

 

Please note these pieces are heavy, weighing 16kg. They look stunning hanging or propped up on a wall (wall fixings supplied).

Business Artwork Commissions

Do you know that More Than Words also offers bespoke artwork for businesses?  

Capture 'what you do' for your customers as a piece of artwork that will make a real impact whilst complimenting your brand.

A recent commission for Groom, a well known London spa, also part of Selfridges.

A little catch-up from MTW HQ!

Catch up time! Forgive me for the lack of blog posts recently but the business has been growing like mad and it's been a case of prioritising everything with, of course, customers and designs coming first.

So what's been happening at More Than Words?  I rarely update on the business behind the scenes but thought it might be interesting to share what's been going on at MTW HQ...

Where some of the magic happens

The first major development is that More Than Words now runs with the help of three talented designers - Adeleh, Katie and Richard, an experienced local print team, my fabulous husband/website whizz/number cruncher (alongside his day job), and our lovely admin Cathy.  

Helping mummy

This time last year it was a big step for me to bring on my first member of 'staff' but it was the best decision ever. I realised it was the only way that the business would be able to keep on growing.  I was at full capacity and could no longer cope with the demand on my own, alongside the non-negotiable role of being a mummy.  Now, having my amazing team allows me the time for business development and that ever important work-life balance (which was going down the tubes).  

My boys

So much has happened this year, including More Than Words being shortlisted for Notonthehighstreet.com's 'Start-up Success' award, which I'm extremely proud of.  In our short space of time as a partner with NOTHS we have become one of their top selling 'Enterprise' businesses.  

Aside from that, our products have featured on UK TV programmes and have been recommended in print by the likes of Elle Decoration, Tatler and Ideal Home magazines.  

This month's Ideal Home magazine feature

In the background we are developing a range of new products and designs.  When I started More Than Words there were only one or two businesses doing something remotely similar and now 'bespoke typogaphic art' companies seem to be popping up everywhere (a few copycats have even launched themselves selling our signature designs!).  We need to stay ahead of the game...fresh and original..and I'm pleased that I can now spend time building on the reputation and quality of our current pieces.

In the next few weeks More Than Words will become a Limited Company.  Another big step and an exciting one!  

So that's it in a nutshell, but before I go I want to say a huge thank you to our amazing base of loyal customers...THANK YOU!

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For now, here is a first sneaky peek at one of our new products launching soon!

Eco-friendly, beautifully hand-crafted frames made from weathered reclaimed wood.  By combining modern printing techniques with recycled materials, often over 100 years old, More Than Words will now offer fully bespoke pieces of rustic typographic artwork.

Each piece will be constructed using fine art canvas, framed in salvaged wood that has been sourced from reclamation yards from demolished buildings all over the south of England.

Watch this space for further details and more pieces...we hope to launch all of these before Christmas.