GraystoneSpecialties

Specialty Gifts Male inspired

Fort Wayne, Indiana

5,302 Sales

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GraystoneSpecialties is taking a short break

Note from shop owner SHOP CLOSING
As of December 8th I will not be accepting anymore orders. If you have already placed an order please rest assured that we will be making your order with the same care we have always had and will ship as planned. I thank everyone for the past wonderful 10 years on Etsy. It has been an absolute pleasure to have been involved with so many couples’ weddings and special events. It has come time for me to retire and enjoy my Grandchildren. I consider myself truly blessed to have had this wonderful experience in my life.
Jean

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Last updated on Aug 4, 2022

SHOP CLOSING
As of December 8th I will not be accepting anymore orders. If you have already placed an order please rest assured that we will be making your order with the same care we have always had and will ship as planned. I thank everyone for the past wonderful 10 years on Etsy. It has been an absolute pleasure to have been involved with so many couples’ weddings and special events. It has come time for me to retire and enjoy my Grandchildren. I consider myself truly blessed to have had this wonderful experience in my life.
Jean

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Janet on Dec 4, 2018

1 out of 5 stars

Product arrived with the name misspelled and the dates were never put on.. I did get a replacement but it was after the event so it did me no good. Getting response was irritating as they didn't act like it was a big deal.

Jean responded on Dec 15, 2018

Sorry that this client got incorrect item. However, we sent out a new item immediately the very next shipping day. Actually we communicated with her every step of the way. However, we did not get timely responses from her, including the fact that she changed the dates after the item had been shipped! Sometimes there are 2 sides to every story

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helenawd on Nov 9, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome! Big hit! She was very easy to work with and customized it beautifully.

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Jennifer on Aug 13, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

So beautiful and perfect for my husband’s USMC Retirement Party.

Personalized Guest Book/Flag/Air Force/Navy/Patriotic/Large/Military/Retirement/Guest Book/Wood Shape/Alternative/Stars

Personalized Guest Book/Flag/Air Force/Navy/Patriotic/Large/Military/Retirement/Guest Book/Wood Shape/Alternative/Stars
dtgbelle104 on Aug 8, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

This is such an awesome and unique guest book that is also going to be part of a gift. Jean was very helpful and creative in designing a personalized look for this piece.

Personalized Guest Book/Flag/Air Force/Navy/Patriotic/Large/Military/Retirement/Guest Book/Wood Shape/Alternative/Stars

Personalized Guest Book/Flag/Air Force/Navy/Patriotic/Large/Military/Retirement/Guest Book/Wood Shape/Alternative/Stars
adnsmum on Jul 29, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

Super fast response, custom order, fast shipping, order arrived in perfect condition. Highly recommend!

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melanie on Jul 5, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

looks awesome! can't wait to display it at the retirement ceremony!

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Personalized Guest Book/Flag/Navy/Coast Guard/Army/Air Force/Military/Retirement/Guest Book/Wood Shape/Submarine/Ships
India on Jun 1, 2018

1 out of 5 stars

One of the worst experiences I’ve had with Etsy thus far has been with GrayStone Specialties. I have never been argued with by a shop owner. It got to the point that my husband accepted the incorrect gift and told me to calm down. How is it possible that I remain calm and respectful and the owner never addressed my actual issue, which was an error on her part. I’m usually the person that will just accept anything, even if it’s wrong. Not this time, I didn’t appreciate her attitude towards the situation. It was rude and completely unwarranted. These are not things you’d want to deal with when you’re spending your money.

Jean responded on Jun 2, 2018

We are also very unhappy about this situation. In this review she fails to give the complete story. She made two errors when she placed her order and then only answered one of our messages. Even after this we offered at no charge to her to add the additional name she wanted to the top of the graphic and we would pay for shipping the item back to her. All she would have to do is pay to ship the box back to us. Not bad, since it was HER error, which again she fails to put that in her review. She also first over the weekend tried to tell us that we did not engrave anything on the spatula, when I told her that we had a photo, then it moved onto this one. We do sometimes make errors and We always take care of it them. I will stand on my over 1000 glowing reviews.

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In Time for Christmas/Grilling Set/BBQ Set/Personalized/Father's Day Gift/Birthday/Grill Master
JennieLane on May 22, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

It was perfect and all the guests can't stop talking about it!

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Personalized Guest Book/Flag/Air Force/Navy/Patriotic/Large/Military/Retirement/Guest Book/Wood Shape/Alternative/Stars
Nikki on Oct 15, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

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Military Shield Guestbook/Military Retirement/Guest Book/Wood/Personalized/Alternative/Army/Coast Guard/Air Force/Marine
kimchifeedme1 on Aug 29, 2018

5 out of 5 stars

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Personalized Guest Book/Flag/Navy/Coast Guard/Army/Air Force/Military/Retirement/Guest Book/Wood Shape/Planes

About GraystoneSpecialties

Sales 5,302

On Etsy since 2014

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Alyssa painting watercolors for our signs
Matt working on someone's graphic design
Lonny making more man glitter

I have always loved Gingerbread and especially making Gingerbread Houses. Each start of December I would decide my design for that year and go to work. We lived in the Southern California area and the Gingerbread creations would last almost till spring, except for the one the cat ate, she really liked the pretzels.

In 1998 in Littlerock, Ca on Pearblossom Highway in an old converted house we opened the Gingerbread Shoppe Cafe and Bakery. It was an instant success. Boy talk about a lot of work! Unfortunately due to zoning problems with the old house we had to close two years later, after going thru such heart break we decided to not reopen.

Two years later we were transferred to Chicago! I still continued to sell my items on line and at various craft shows and specialty boutiques. We now live and have a full service studio in Fort Wayne, IN.

The name Gingerbread Shoppe has stuck, because Gingerbread reminds of comfort and home all things good!

Over the past three years our Etsy site has become my saving grace! I am a much happier person when I am creating. I love designing signs for people, whether it is for their home, a gift, holiday or wedding. We specialize in custom order. So lucky to have such talented people to work with everyday.

We moved into a 5000 sqt facility last year. We are a full in house sign shop. We make everything from start to finish. With two graphic designers in house we have a variety of different techniques to make your sign and at different budget ranges. Send us a message and let us know what you have in mind. With highly skilled artists, 2 laser engraving machines and 2 UV printers the possibilities are endless.

You can rest assured that when you buy something from either of our two shops, World’s Sweetest Signs, Gingerbread Romantic, GingerbreadEngraved or GingerbreadChildren you are getting something that came from a wonderful family where love grows.

Please check – out all four of our Etsy shops!
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Jean Thomas

Owner

Love my job! It is my passion! In my off time I love to play tennis, garden and paint. I have three adult children and two beautiful Grandchildren
Matt

Designer, Graphic Designer

I enjoy the variety and challenge involved with my job of designing custom signs and products for our customers. When I’m not working, you can usually find me hanging out at home with wife and do.
Jennifer

Shipper

She is truly a miracle working when it comes to shipping. Jennifer has worked with us for over two years! She has been married to the love of her life for 10 years. She loves animals and has 7 cats of her own.
Lonny

Wood Cutter
Elizabeth

Customer Service, Office Manager

Just moved to Fort Wayne! She spends most of her free time with you toddler son and studying for her Master's Degree

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Last updated on Apr 4, 2016

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Last updated on May 11, 2022

Frequently asked questions

Custom and personalized orders

We specialize in custom order. We have two graphic designers in house. We also have a variety of different techniques to make your sign and at different budget ranges. send us a message and let us know what you have in mind. With highly skilled artists, 2 laser engraving machines and 2 UV printers the possibilities are endless.

Sizing details

On most signs we have other sizes available, just send us a message prior to purchase so we can give you all the details

If your item is returned for any reason from shipping agent

If your item is returned to us because of incorrect address or non pick-up or any other postal reasons, we will attempt to reach you twice with the cost to re - ship the item. If you do not pay to have the item reshipped then after 14 days we will consider the item abandoned and no refund may be given.

Custom and personalized orders

We accept returns on non -customized and non - personalized items. However, there may be a restocking fee. Prior to returning an item you will need to contact us first and receive from us a RMA number. Then the item must be returned within 21 days of delivery date and in original condition. You are responsible to pay return shipping.