A grandparent’s handwriting is as unique and personal as their voice. Once they’re gone, it becomes one of the most precious things you can hold.
How to Capture It
- Ask them to write: A letter to each grandchild, a recipe, their life story — anything in their own hand.
- Save existing writing: Birthday cards, shopping lists, recipes, letters — keep anything in their handwriting.
- Sign a guest book: At family events, have a guest book specifically for handwritten messages.
Turning Handwriting Into Keepsakes
- Jewellery: Their handwriting engraved onto a pendant, ring, or bracelet.
- Embroidery: Their written words embroidered onto fabric — a cushion, handkerchief, or wall hanging.
- Print: Scan their handwriting and have it professionally printed and framed.
- Tattoo: Some people choose to have a loved one’s handwriting tattooed.
Start collecting now. Ask for handwritten messages at every opportunity. You can never have too many samples of a loved one’s handwriting.