Hand lettered inspirational poems, Bible verses, sayings, prayers combined with original paintings and artwork make great gifts bringing love, hope and peace to persons celebrating special occasions or going through loss or crisis

Marilyn Haverkate enjoys combining her calligraphy (beautiful writing) and her art work, and photographs to create beautiful and meaningful inspirational gifts. During the more then 30 years that she has been doing this, people have said, that her calligraphy, enhanced by her original artwork, make the words to Poems, Verses, and sayngs come alive; thus the name "LettersAive Calligraphy"!

Besides her inspirational calligraphy she offers her original artwork and original paintings as giclee prints on canvas or paper and in frames at very affordable prices which explains the site's full name "LettersAlive Calligraphy and Fine Art Gifts. Reflected in her oil paintings people have found serenity and peace It is her prayer that you will be inspired as you browse this website, and that her artwork will help you encourage a friend or loved one by pointing them to the true source of hope.

Our goal is to provide you inspirational meaningful personalized Christian gifts. Our hope is that you will experience the joy of giving as these gifts bring joy and encouragement to your loved ones.