Creative Inking Reviews
Clients across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and South East Queensland share their experiences with custom engraving, live events, wedding calligraphy, personalised gifts and workshops.
I’m so grateful to have found Ali’s incredible work. Communicating with Ali was a breeze & she was able to accommodate my tight timeframe! Highly recommend!
Alison does the most exquisite work, and the completion of the job was done in record time.
A beautiful design. I bought 2 for the girls in my family as gifts and they both loved them very much.
Purchased 2 rose gold mirrors as gifts. The engraving was so beautiful and elegant. The recipients loved receiving a personalised gift.
Ali engraved two beautiful rose gold compact mirrors for me, it also came in a lovely black pouch making it perfect for gifting. Her work was beautiful and her service was both quick and efficient
Ali Engraved a beautiful makeup mirror for Mother’s Day for me and my mum loved it. Ali Was nothing to deal with as well Thank you so much. Will definitely return.
Beautiful work, the engraving was so precise! Thanks
Ali provides quality work and I will certainly use her again for special gifts.
Superb work, very happy with my purchase & service from the company.
Thank you, Ali, for the beautiful engraving on my daughter’s mirror. It was such a special surprise for her, and she absolutely loved seeing her name engraved on it. Your work was wonderful and very much appreciated!
Fab u lous! Needing that personal touch for a Mothers day gift and Ali nailed it! Beautifully creative inscription that could only be done by hand due to the curved surface. Can't recommend enough, thank you so much, my wife was thrilled to bits!
Alison is a talented and professional calligraphy artist. She facilitated a Mother’s Day gift-with-purchase activation that was highly successful and a fantastic reward for our customers. We would highly recommend Alison.
Alison did such a beautiful job adding calligraphy to some pictures we gifted to someone. It was a pleasure working with her and would highly recommend!
We had a wonderful experience with Creative Inking for a corporate order. Ali has amazing communication throughout the process, and the quality of work she produces is immaculate.
Alison created the most beautiful calligraphy on our wine glasses, turned out even better than I imagined. Highly recommend for a special gift, or would be great for a live wedding favours! ✨🥂
Fantastic workshop. Alison was so kind, patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this workshop if you would like to start a new hobby.
I went to see Ali to get three shot glasses engraved for friends dad’s who have passed away so they can have a drink with us during special moments. Ali was great at explaining the options, designs & how it all works. In really happy with the final result, pricing & service. Already thinking what gift I can get next! Thanks Ali 🙏🏻
I can’t thank Ali enough for the stunning handwritten message created for my daughter’s 16th birthday. The calligraphy was absolutely beautiful and presented with such care—it turned a meaningful note into a treasured keepsake, and I couldn’t recommend Creative Inking Calligraphy more highly for anyone wanting something truly special.
Six amazing letters. All written and delivered in less than two weeks. Ali is super approachable, and flexible. Great experience.
Ali was a pleasure to work with and was super quick with our urgent timeline! Definitely recommend her for any calligrapher needs :)
I recently had the pleasure of working with Ali at Creative Inking, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results. The calligraphy work is absolutely stunning—elegant, precise, and clearly crafted with passion and care. Every detail was perfect, from the graceful lettering to the high-quality materials used. Ali communication was kind and professional throughout the entire process along with extremely reasonable pricing. Ali took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and brought my vision to life beautifully. Whether you're looking for custom wedding invitations, event signage, or personalised gifts, I highly recommend Creative Inkling for their exceptional talent and dedication to their craft. I'll definitely be coming back for future projects! Picture below of another project Ali has completed for me also.
Ali is simply the best at what she does. I wanted something different for a birthday gift so Ali suggested some personalised glasses. I am absolutely thrilled with how they turned out. So thrilled in fact, I had to get myself some.
We had such a wonderful experience working with Ali at Creative Inking for our wedding. She created the most stunning bespoke name cards on scallop shells — each one was beautifully done by hand and added such a touch of luxe to our table settings. Our guests absolutely loved them and took them home as a special keepsake! Ali really took the time to understand what we wanted, really easy to communicate with and she completely nailed the brief. Her attention to detail and gorgeous calligraphy brought everything together so perfectly. Highly, highly recommend Creative Inking for anyone looking to add something unique and meaningful to their special day!
This service exceeded my expectations! 5 STAR review from me
We had the pleasure of working with Creative Inking on some beautifully crafted place cards and envelopes, and they absolutely delivered. The quality was stunning — elegant, thoughtful, and perfectly executed. Ali was incredibly helpful, quick to respond, and clearly so talented at what she does. Highly recommend if you're after something special and beautifully bespoke. Thanks Ali :)
Amazing service. Fast response and turn around. So glad to have these special pieces add to our special day 💍🫶🏼
I am obsessed with how my ‘ribbon place cards’ turned out— Creative Inking Calligraphy absolutely crushed it! I ordered them for a bachelorette party, and they were beyond perfect. Modern dreamy calligraphy on silky ribbons that doubled as place cards and cute keepsakes (yes, the girls totally snatched theirs for souvenirs). The attention to detail was next-level! Not to mention, working with Alison was a breeze—she is super friendly, patient and more than eager to meet your party needs. I gave Ali complete creative direction and she totally got the vibe I was going for. If you’re planning a party and want something that feels extra special, this is your sign. I’m already thinking of future events to order more personalised items from Creative Inking!
We used creative Inking for our wedding… and then again for a friends wedding.. we were just so happy. We were first looking for extra large sea shells, which we wanted our guest names printed in calligraphy. We couldn’t find what we wanted online - we contacted Ali, she gave us plenty of options until we found what we liked. She gave us plenty of updates on our progress, and even gave us some little extras as treats for the bride & groom. Our friends also used Creative Inking for parasols which came up so nice, and looked awesome in their photos. It’s so nice to deal with lovely business owners who will go the extra mile to make you happy. The pricing was very fair. We are suggesting Creative Inking to all our friends! Thanks Ali!!
Alison was so easy to work with and the quality of the work we had done was absolutely beautiful. Will use again when we need work to mark special occasions.
I have had multiple positive experiences with Creative Inking. Firstly I attended a calligraphy workshop, which was fantastic; Ali was a great teacher! We also ordered some engraving, which was a perfect addition to personalise our gifts. Everything looked great, Ali is so talented.
Alison at Creative Inking was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding! From the moment we connected, she showed such warmth, patience, and dedication to making our vision come to life. Her calligraphy work on our invitations, place cards, and wedding certificate was simply stunning—every detail was flawless and beyond what we imagined. Her kindness and genuine care made the entire process so enjoyable, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. If you’re looking for beautiful calligraphy, Alison is truly the best. We wouldn’t go anywhere else for future projects!
I'm a Gold Coast celebrant and I use Creative Inking for all my couple's wedding certificates. Ali does a beautiful job and the couple are always so surprised to receive their certificate with hand written calligraphy. Ali is always wonderful to work with and highly responsive. Highly recommend!
We had an educational evening event in Robina, and Alison was writing the names on the certificates. She did an amazing job; all the attendees were engaged with her. She was very professional and added a significant touch and flair to the event with her smiling face. We will use Creative Inking Calligraphy again for the next event.
Working with Alison has been a delight. At every event we are bombarded with compliments from guests about the quality of her work. Highly recommend incorporating Alison into your event for that personalised touch from luggage tags, to menus- no surface is too difficult.
I recently had the pleasure of attending a workshop and though I was nervous about my unsteady hand, I had a fantastic time. Ali’s patience & warmth as teacher made it a wonderful experience.
Ali’s work is incredible quality! I love it so much, thank you!
I received a gift voucher from my daughters and attended the workshop with no experience before. Learning the basics of calligraphy is so important to achieving a great outcome. Ali was great explaining all these basics and gave me confidence to continue and practice on my own. I came home with practice sheets, ink and pens to get me started. I would recommend everyone start with a basic calligraphy lesson.
Absolutely stunning work! I recently ordered engraved tequila bottles as gifts, and the craftsmanship in the engraving was flawless. The attention to detail and personalisation with the gold fill added such a unique touch, each bottle became a special gift. Alison was very professional, accommodating, and ensured everything was perfect. I couldn't be happier with the results— thank you for creating beautiful keepsakes! Highly recommended.
My Mum and I thoroughly enjoyed the Creative Inking Brush Pen Workshop! We learned so much in just one lesson and Ali made it really fun and interesting. A great workshop for beginners or anyone wanting to brush-up on their skills, we’re looking forward to doing another one soon!
I had Ali recently engrave two special bottles of limited edition rum for my brothers’ special birthdays. The engraving she did was so beautiful and it is such a lovely addition to a special keepsake for their birthdays. The calligraphy was lovely and she is very talented!
We could not have been happier with Ali’s work for our tropical destination wedding! Our save the dates, invitations, envelopes, thank you cards, and place cards were absolutely gorgeous and themed perfectly for our wedding. Every piece displayed beautiful handwritten calligraphy, even including the swing tag thank-you notes attached to our wedding favours. We received countless compliments from family and friends about our wedding stationary, all thanks to Ali’s incredible work. Her passion, professionalism, and amazing creativity made the entire process so easy and enjoyable. We are so lucky to have such beautiful pieces as a reminder of our special day. Thank you Ali!
Ali engraved a water bottle and a stubbie holder for my husbands fathers day present. Her work is amazing & my husband loves them.
I used creative inking to engrave some engagement gifts for a family member. Alison was fantastic to deal with. She was very professional and produced an amazing and thoughtful end product. The gift was very highly received and I couldn’t have been happier with the result. Such an amazing way to personalise gifts. I would definitely recommend Alison and Creative Inking.
Highly recommended company, Ali is such an amazing person and very talented, her work is beautiful 🖋️✨🙌🏼
Ali shows real passion for her skill. Her work is of the highest standard and recipients of her engraved items have been blown away by the quality if her work. Thanks Ali! Will use you services again for sure.
Ali created our wedding invitations and place cards and they could not have been more beautiful and perfect for our epic day, the attention to detail was second to none! We then reached out again to custom engrave our yeti bottles and can holders and OH MY GOD when I say they were perfection and exactly the brief, I’m not kidding! Would and do recommend her to everyone!!
Alison is an artist and her work is always beautiful. She does marriage certificates for my business as a celebrant. She is quick and well priced. I thoroughly recommend her work.