About me

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Unparalleled artistry to evoke memories & ignite a legacy

Over a decade of creating delicate, delicious fine art stationery with a concierge experience.

A personal one-on-one experience with me—Karli—from start to finish. 

Karli Strohschein

(stro-shine)

Founder & Artist

I’m a lifelong artist with a background as an illustrator, calligrapher, and award-winning sculptor. I formally trained at McMaster University’s School of the Arts, majoring in ceramic sculpture and traditional printmaking.

With a whimsical sensibility, love of color, and keen eye for what my clients really want, I approach each project with open-hearted creativity.

I also bring technical knowledge in a wide variety of print methods to my custom stationery designs, guiding my clients through an unlimited range of options and finishes for truly unique personalized stationery and design projects.

I create from my studio in the gorgeous wilds of Ontario, where I draw inspiration from my sprawling garden beds filled with flowers of every hue, endless miles of forest paths lined with birdsong, and the haunting, cozy beauty of life in the north.

My philosophies

Part artist,

part project manager,

part interpreter of your story & style…

fully devoted to your design.

I believe in the power of the physical object. The soft texture of cotton paper, the colors of the ink, the weight of an envelope in your hand—these sensory details ground us in the present moment. I design for the senses, creating pieces that ask to be touched and held.

Tangible Beauty

Your invitation is the very first act of hosting your guests. It is not merely information; it is a gift. It tells your loved ones that they are valued and that a seat has been prepared for them. I approach every design with this spirit of generosity and welcome in mind.

The Spirit of Hospitality

True craftsmanship cannot be rushed. I champion the "slow design" movement, taking the time to obsess over the kerning of a font, the mixing of a custom ink, and iterating the perfect design. I believe that the energy put into the creation of an object is felt by the person who receives it.

Intentionality 

I am inspired by the natural world, hidden gems, history, art, architecture, family lore. I strive to create designs that possess a classic endurance which will never go out of style, balancing of-the-moment emotions with cherished memories and traditions new and old.

Timelessness

Client Love Notes

Karli is truly so amazing! It was so incredible to work with her for our wedding suite of invitations, save the dates, etc. She is attentive to detail, a beautiful artist, has unique and fun ideas and is so easy to work with. I recommend her over and over and over again! She can truly bring your vision to life

Eloise and Will

Karli is incredible at what she does. We loved her work so much we kept adding more stationary items for our wedding last minute, and Karli was wonderful accommodating the additions. We are so thankful for the role she played in our amazing day!

Alexandra and Joseph

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Karli. Her talent is incredible and her customer service is unbeatable. Our wedding invitation suite is the most beautiful I have ever laid eyes on. We have gotten so many compliments and many have said it made their draws actually drop. As someone who adores paper goods and all things whimsical, she brought my vision and dream to life. We highly recommend her! Thank you, Karli!

Sarah and Stephen

Flawless execution from start to finish!! Karli is amazing to work with and so incredibly talented. We wanted something very unique and specific to the Wedding Couple, she listened to our vision and absolutely nailed it! Karli handled our Save the Dates and Invitation Suite, we are still getting comments from our guests on quite literally the pieces of art she created for us!

Sophia and Gavin

Karli designed all of our invitation suite and day of materials (in both French AND English!) and did an impeccable job. We were thrilled with the results. She couldn't have been easier to work with, and she was so patient with our many MANY rounds of revisions. Karli, thank you for making our big day so much more special! We will cherish your beautiful work for years to come.

Annie and Robin


I had a phenomenal experience working with Karli on my save the dates and wedding suite!! She listened to every piece of feedback that I had and brought my vision to life in the exact way I was hoping for. She was always responsive via email and provided clear answers to all of my questions. She also provided great recommendations when I was unsure about things like paper quality. She was a great communicator when it came to dates of completion so there were no surprises and I knew exactly when to expect initial proofs. I cannot recommend Karli enough. She exceeded all expectations and I'm so glad I went this custom route for my wedding invitations!!!

Maggie, Bride

It is difficult to convey or overstate what a home run the wedding invitation is. Even Kevin our Letter Carrier mentioned how impressive it was by just the envelope heft and calligraphy when he arrived at the front door.
But the real magic was inside. I have never seen such color, card stock, hand penned words, playful animals (including adorable Puffin) combined in such a charming, meticulous, and elegant way.

Daniel, Father of the Groom

Karli is the best! Our paper - save the date, full invite suite, hand addressed envelopes, menu, and escort cards were better than we could ever imagine! Karli was extremely patient with my inability to adhere to deadlines, and always completed everything in a timely way! She is so talented - you will not regret choosing her for your wedding!!!!

Kiki, Bride

Karli does the most amazing work! She has done my wedding invites, baby announcements, baby birthday invites - adore her and will use for years to come. Her work is second to none and she always exceeds expectations. She is also easy to work with and flexible if you need changes. Thank you, Karli!

Nee, Bride

Karli produced extremely beautiful work for us and we cannot recommend her enough. The process from start to finish was clear with expectations and timelines set up front. She was always responsive when we had questions and concerns and was very accommodating when our timing shifted. Lastly, she showed a tremendous amount of patience as we iterated on things, scrapped things, had new ideas, etc. Again, highly recommend!

Alexandra and Joseph
Chris, Groom

Karli designed our entire wedding invitation suite, and we could not be more THRILLED with how beautiful everything turned out! Our vision was whimsical, colorful, and nature-inspired, and Karli certainly delivered! She went above and beyond in creating everything from our detailed crest, invitations and envelopes. Not only is she such an incredibly talented artist, but she is a SAINT. She was more than willing to incorporate our feedback to ensure we were happy with the final result. We have received so many compliments from friends and family. Getting to collaborate on the stationary has been one of my favorite aspects of wedding planning. We cannot recommend her enough!!

Monika, Bride

Together, we’ll combine your personality

                  & your most treasured memories

into intentional art that invites your guests to share a magical, unforgettable celebration