it's CARV'd

Have you always wanted a personalized hand-carved memorial stone, headstone, or house sign?

You want a hand carved stone, but don't know how to go about it and what the process is? You have a story to tell. It's our job to listen to that story. We will discuss your ideas together in person, over the phone or via a Zoom meeting.
How do I transfer my idea onto a stone? The stone you chose can be cut to your specification and vision. Once the stone type, color and size is approved, the sketch is transferred to the stone for your approval.
You think hand carved stones are out of your price range? Limited budget? A personalized stone carving doesn't have to break the bank. With a bit of creative vision and problem-solving skills, we can get you the vision carved into stone you always dreamed of.
Why choose hand-carved rather than cheaper alternative such as sandblasted stone? We only use high-quality, locally sourced slates and bluestones for our projects. it's CARV'd carves with your vision, hopes and dreams in mind, giving your carving a soul, something that sandblasting can't replicate.

One of a handful of stone carvers in the United States of America.
All carvings done by chisel and hammer.
Each finished carving comes with coffee table photography book beautifully detailing the entire carving process.

Latest News & Projects:

Rose Family Headstone

3/6/2023: Beautiful headstone carved in Pennsylvania Bluestone for the Rose family. The father, Raymond Rose, was a mason and worked with bluestone daily. This made it so worthwhile to bring the vision his son had to life.
Raymond's son Steve, who also worked as a stone mason, had an idea for a bluestone headstone with roses carved into it to symbolize the last name Rose. Calligraphy credit: David Baldwin

Gilded Gold for Dr. Shoy Colbourne

24 KT gold gilded in green Vermont slate

12/9/2022: I am incredibly honored to carve a stone for the soon to be Dr. Shoy Colbourne. Shoy and I started at the Office of School Wellness Programs together and during these 7 years, he never wavered from his mission of education equity. He has earned his master's degree and SBA license from Fordham University and soon to be Doctorate Degree from St. Peters University.

I wanted to carve Shoy something that he can have in his future office, or on his office door, but it had to be special. After consulting with my teammates, we decided on taking the carving and gilding a name stone with 24kt gold leaf. It was my first-time gilding, but I knew I could do it, just like Shoy knew he could finish his Doctorate while being the Director of Implementation, Bronx, and a new father for the third time.

The result is a stunning nameplate, whose gold shines in any light source, bright and beautiful. Congratulations Dr. Colbourne, as your hard work has paid off and our NYC scholars are so lucky to have you supporting them.

Press:

it's CARV'd is honored to be featured alongside Fathers Love, Fathers Heal in Hudson Valley Magazine.