Custom gifts made with intention — every surface needs a thread of inspiration.
Hi, I'm Rose — and I make things that mean something.
Surface and Thread is a one-woman creative studio built on a simple belief: personalized gifts should look and feel professional, not like an afterthought. Every item in this shop is designed and produced by me, in-house, using a full stack of professional equipment — a laser engraver, DTF apparel printer, sublimation setup, and vinyl cutters. I bring 15+ years of advertising and design experience to every product I make, so your custom order gets the same attention a design agency would give a client project: thoughtful, clean, and made to impress.
I grew up with deep island roots in Guam, and I carry that heritage of warmth, storytelling, and craft into everything I make — from custom keepsakes to the island-inspired designs you'll find throughout the shop.
No outsourcing. No drop-shipping. When you order from Surface and Thread, a real person (me!) designs and makes your item by hand, to order, with care.
What I make:
• Laser-engraved personalized gifts (wood boards, keepsakes, signs)
• Custom DTF apparel (shirts, hoodies, full-color prints, no minimums)
• Sublimation tumblers & mugs (full-wrap, fade-proof)
• Custom sticker sheets & die-cut decals
• Vinyl decals & HTV projects
• Printable digital downloads (instant access)
Surface and Thread is also the official maker of the Safety Happens collection — the mission-driven brand of Navy veteran and burn survivor Michael Lammey. Every tee, sticker, and engraved keepsake in that line is handcrafted here and carries his message: safety isn't just a rule, it's a habit.
Every order ships with a branded thank-you insert and real care. If you have a custom idea not listed in the shop, send me a message — I love making something that's never existed before.
Follow along on TikTok & Instagram @surfaceandthread to see the process, new products, and the satisfying videos I know you're already watching.
Thank you for supporting a small business. I don't take it lightly.