I've done the stickers-on-laptop thing for years. But with my latest machine, a 12" MacBook, it was…read moretime for something different: Laser engraving. How does one choose an engraver for an expensive piece of electronic equipment? I found several engravers on the web, and visited a few in person. In the end, I chose Chicago Award Source. Firoz, Christan, and Jenna did an outstanding job with my engraving. Christan and Jenna were meticulous with the laser machine, double- and triple-checking the alignment. They even did a practice run on scrap acrylic. It was clear that I had placed my trust in the right team. I strongly recommend Chicago Award Source for any engraving you may choose to do. They handle laptops especially well.

Excellent experience with their engraving service! Friendly and very pleasant. We will use their…read moreservices again.

I went there yesterday. The service was top tier, the…read moreengraver was personable and walked me through a variety of fonts and sizes and the work was done in a timely manner. I highly recommend this engraver for personal gifts and projects. Also the front office clerk was very sweet and charming the entire experience was amazing.

Fantastic work engraving the four stars from the Chicago flag on a belt buckle, looks fantastic!read more

Very engaged received a quote within the hour. Very reasonable. Definitely recommend.read more

I contacted Amber's Engraving about engraving a lighter that was my brother's who had passed away…read more I was given a quote for about twenty dollars. When I got there the price went up to $65. The old bait and switch. It seems to be happening and a lot these days.

The most talented engraver I have ever known,I had the pleasure of watching and learning from him…read more30 plus years ago,he was great then and even more incredible now,keep up the good work my friend

I read the reviews and knew for the worst to the best an idea of what to expect, and I thought that…read moreI would give it a shot. Initially, I called and left a voice message and Leo did call back and we spoke and he gave me what I thought was a fair quote and let me know that it would be $2 a letter and a $20 minimum which I thought was fine. He also let me know the hours of operation. I did show up the next day at about 10:45am where he failed to mention to me that the one metal he doesn't do is Tungsten - which seems like an important thing to mention. This should have been asked on the phone. This just irked me because I didn't have a lot of time to begin with to step out of work to run this errand then have to find some place else. They also don't have website that references this, and I can only wonder now if he turned me away because he didn't feel like doing my $20 work. If that's the case then that's fine because I am also then entitled not to refer this place to others as well. I didn't find the other place that I went to instead to have a problem with engraving on Tungsten.

Very clean and modern and they take excellent care of the store to see how you could enjoy framing…read moreyour precious art or certificate or diploma. They have been in this business for 44 years and moved to this location 5 years ago. As soon as I walked in I could smell no dust and everything being taken care. Nice owner and designer and his wife. Friendly warm people.

I went here for free medal engraving for Chicago Marathon!! The owner is super nice! They even gave…read moreus free drinks and donutsB Location: it is located in Clybourn Ave. the interior has a great display of frames and artwork. Went here for free medal engraving and I can tell you that the owner is super nice and accommodating. They have great display of sample frames and artwork! If I only live in Chicago I would do my framing with them! Will I buy here? Yes af course! Because of the amount of great frames here to choose from!

Couldn't say enough good things about Shelissa! She was quick, communicative, and so kind. Would…read moreabsolutely recommend her to anyone! Our spoons turned out so nice

Amazing quality!!! Fair price and quick turn around. Order some tee shirts. Shirts were high…read morequality!!

I was making a woodworking gift for my daughter and wanted to make a personalized gift tag for that…read morespecial touch. My original plan to use the CO2 laser at our library, but that plan fell through. After speaking with multiple companies, I ended up calling Steve at Create Cut Invent. Steve was able to take my design and perform the etching and cut it out in the shape I needed. It turned out amazing and my daughter is going to love it. Communication with Steve was excellent and he completed the project very quickly; even though it was not a large-scale project. When I picked up my item, I got to see Steve's gallery of work at the shop and was amazed. The range of projects he can tackle, including extremely small intricate pieces, is utterly amazing. I am sure I will be reaching out to Steve again to help me personalize my future woodworking gifts I make for my family and friends. Thanks Steve!

I had a wonderful experience with Create Cut Invent at 5403 Patton Dr, Suite 220. Steve did an…read moreoutstanding job engraving a retirement gift for a colleague of mine, and the entire experience could not have been more pleasant. The craftsmanship, professionalism, prompt service, and attention to detail were exceptional. What started as "just buying a gift" turned into creating something truly meaningful and personal -- something my friend and his family will remember and appreciate for years. At one point, people suggested I simply buy a gift card and let my colleague choose something himself. I'm so glad I didn't. A personalized gift carries emotions, friendship, memories, and thoughtfulness behind it, and Create Cut Invent helped make that possible. From now on, this will be my go-to place for meaningful and personalized gifts. Highly recommended.

Kreative Blends Calligraphy does incredible work! And so fun to work with. They have great…read moresuggestions and truly artistic technique. Bravo. @yelpchicago @kreativeblends

Attended an event recently to watch Kristen do live calligraphy! I've seen her work but never seen…read moreher or anyone else do this craft in person. The craft that goes into this is amazing. I love to see her range on items from ornaments, tumblers, perfume bottles, champagne bottles etc. For this particular event she engraved tin lunch boxes and they came out so cute!! Can't wait to attend her next event!

everything came out exactly how I wanted it to. drop off was easy and convenient. I got words…read moreengraved on a leather knife case. price was very reasonable.

First-time customer here and very pleased with the experience. We had a couple of jackets…read moreembroidered for our HVAC business and the results were excellent. The turnaround time was much faster than expected, and pricing was very competitive compared to other quotes we received. Mar was communicative throughout the process and delivered exactly what we asked for. We'll definitely be using Versatile Images for future orders. Thank you, Mar!

Excellent service! My ring that'd I'd been wearing since I was 12 cracked. Eddie was able to solder…read moreit back together, replaced the two missing diamonds and their broken prongs, as well as clean and polish it! Fairly quickly too! I can't remember not wearing the ring so I was sick without it! Would happily allow him to service my other pieces.

Getting my grillz made by Jova was such a genuinely great experience, and I couldn't be happier…read morewith how everything turned out. He was patient, attentive, and really took the time to understand exactly what I wanted, making the whole process feel personal and easy. The craftsmanship is beautiful -- they fit perfectly, the detailing is clean, and the shine is just right without being too much. You can tell he puts real care into his work, and that warmth comes through in every step, from communication to the final product. I walked away feeling confident, taken care of, and honestly excited to come back again. If you're considering getting grillz, Jova is the person you want to go to.-emily