About Me

Hi! My name is Amanda and I am a self-taught letterer and designer based in Falls Church, Virginia.

From an early age, I took interest in all forms of art but especially loved typography. I spent countless hours practicing my handwriting, cursive, and many other funky lettering styles.

After graduating from VCU, I started work at various jobs while taking up lettering as a hobby. I posted some of my creations onto Instagram and shortly after that, my friends and family started to reach out asking me to make signs for their special events.

What began as a hobby soon turned into a dream career, as I began taking on freelance projects and collaborating with local businesses. In the summer of 2020, I decided to chase my dreams by starting Hanhmade and it’s been an incredible journey since!