Custom Orders

Custom creations, beyond the ordinary

Some ideas deserve more than something off the shelf. At Beyond A Beaten Path, our custom work goes beyond cribbage boards to include awards and trophies, décor signs, personalized cutting boards, and meaningful gifts. We help turn your ideas into pieces with a personal connection, whether you’re celebrating an achievement, adding character to your space, or giving someone something made just for them.

Based in Alberta, Canada, we welcome custom-project inquiries. Start with a clear vision, a rough sketch, or simply a story about who it’s for. We’ll discuss what may be possible and help you explore a direction that suits your project.

Awards & trophies with personality

An award should feel connected to the achievement it celebrates. Talk to us about custom recognition for sports teams, clubs, workplaces, community events, and special occasions. Rather than starting with a generic message, think about what makes your recipient, organization, or event unique.

Names, event titles, dates, and personalized wording can help tell that story. If you have a logo or a design direction in mind, include it with your inquiry so we can review how it might work. Let us know how many awards you need, whether each one needs different wording, and the date of your presentation.

Décor signs that tell your story

A custom sign can celebrate a family name, capture a favourite saying, mark a special place, or bring a little humour to a room. We welcome ideas for personal spaces, gifts, and special occasions, with details chosen around the look and meaning you have in mind.

Share where the sign will be displayed, the approximate dimensions, your preferred colours, and the wording you would like. Inspiration photos are welcome, even if you only like one detail from each. Tell us whether the piece is intended for indoors or outdoors so we can discuss suitable options before you order.

Personalized cutting boards & recipe keepsakes

A cutting board can be more than a kitchen essential. Personalization can turn it into a wedding gift, a housewarming present, an anniversary keepsake, or a way to celebrate a family tradition.

One especially meaningful idea is preserving a handwritten family recipe. The familiar handwriting can be as important as the recipe itself, turning a favourite dish into a reminder of the person who shared it. Send a clear photo or scan of the original recipe when you inquire so we can review the detail and discuss the possibilities.

You can also ask about names, dates, or a personal message. Tell us whether you have a particular size or intended use in mind so we can discuss the design and board options for your request.

Gifts & ideas you won’t find in our online shop

Our online listings are only part of the picture. Custom projects begin with the person, occasion, or idea behind them. If you’ve seen something on our social media that caught your eye, mention the post when you contact us. If your idea is something different, we’d still love to hear about it.

Not every idea will be suited to every material or process. We’ll discuss the request with you before confirming what we can make, rather than promising a result before we understand the project.

How a custom project starts

1. Tell us your idea. Describe the item, who it’s for, and the occasion. Include inspiration photos, sketches, or a reference to one of our past projects if you have one.
2. Share the practical details. Include quantity, approximate dimensions, preferred colours, exact wording, budget, delivery location, and any firm deadline. For awards, mention individual names or variations. For recipe boards, include a clear image of the handwriting.
3. Discuss the possibilities. Contact us before placing an order so we can review the design, available options, pricing, and production timing for your specific request.

Custom work varies from project to project. Materials, design complexity, quantity, and timing all play a part, so please mention event dates or gift deadlines in your first message.

Let’s make it personal

Have something in mind? Send us a message through our store or social media with the details of your custom project. You don’t need a finished design to start the conversation, just an idea of what would make it meaningful.

Personalize It! Because Everything Else Is Boring.