Our Story
Custom Designs, Spirit Wear, & Local Creativity Made With Care
At Betty Lou Designs & Graphics LLC, our story is rooted in family, creativity, and community pride. We are a family-owned and operated screen printing and embroidery shop in Kendallville, IN, offering custom logos, spirit wear, trophies, awards, apparel, engraving, vinyl lettering, magnets, fundraisers, mobile printing, ribbons, and more. Since officially opening our store on November 17, 2017, we have helped schools, sports teams, small businesses, and local organizations bring their ideas to life. Our goal is simple: understand your vision, create something you love, and treat every project like it matters.
How Betty Lou Designs & Graphics Began
Betty Lou Designs & Graphics became what it is today when sisters Monica Corbin and Tonya Malone joined forces. Monica’s original business partner decided to move on, and the opportunity opened for Tonya to step in and help grow the company as a true family business.
It was a natural fit.
Monica grew up sewing and always loved embroidery. Her original partner had experience with screen printing, so taking over this kind of business made sense. It brought together creativity, hands-on skill, and a deep love for serving the people around us.
That family connection still shapes how we work every day.
Built From More Than 30 Years of Community Connection
Monica has been involved in the local community for more than 30 years, and that history means a lot to us. We are not just making shirts, awards, banners, or logos for names on an order form. We are creating pieces for teams we cheer for, schools we know, businesses we respect, and neighbors we see around town.
That local connection makes our work personal.
When a school needs spirit wear, we know how much pride goes into it. When a sports team needs apparel, we understand how exciting it is for players and families. When a small business needs branding, we know that logo represents someone’s dream, hard work, and reputation.
More Under One Roof
One thing that makes Betty Lou Designs & Graphics different is how much we can do in one place. The majority of our jobs are completed in house, which gives us more control over quality, timing, and the finished look.
Customers come to us for custom screen printing, embroidery, logo design, trophies, awards, engraved items, vinyl lettering, magnets, ribbons, clothing, fundraisers, and mobile printing.
Instead of bouncing between several vendors, our customers can bring their ideas to us and let our team help pull the pieces together. That makes the process easier, more personal, and more consistent from start to finish.
Designed Around Your Vision
Every great project starts with listening.
Before we create anything, we take the time to understand what you want, how you plan to use it, and what kind of impression you want it to make. Sometimes a customer comes in with a complete design ready to go. Other times, they have a rough idea, a team name, a color scheme, or a vision they need help shaping.
We are happy to meet people wherever they are in the process.
Our job is to bring your idea to life in a way that feels right for you. We want you to love what we create, not just accept it because it is finished.
Who We Serve
We typically work with schools, sports teams, small businesses, local groups, families, and organizations that need custom products with a personal touch.
That might mean spirit wear for a school fundraiser, embroidered apparel for a company, trophies for an end-of-season banquet, vinyl lettering for a storefront, or custom clothing for an event.
We enjoy the variety because every project has its own story. A team shirt builds excitement. An award recognizes effort. A logo helps a business stand out. A fundraiser supports something meaningful.
That is why we never see our work as “just another order.”
Our Work Ethic
Our team is caring, professional, and hardworking. We know customers trust us with deadlines, budgets, special events, and important details, so we take that responsibility seriously.
We’re careful with design choices, product quality, communication, and the final result. If something needs extra attention, we give it that attention. If a customer has questions, we answer them clearly. If an appointment works better than stopping in during regular hours, we do our best to make that happen.
We believe good service should feel helpful, not rushed.
Local Delivery, Free Estimates, & Flexible Appointments
Betty Lou Designs & Graphics LLC offers free estimates because we believe customers should understand their options before committing to a project.
We also deliver locally and accept appointments for added convenience. We know our customers are busy. Between work, school, practices, events, and business responsibilities, finding time can be hard. Our goal is to make custom design and apparel services easier to access.
Whether you stop by or call us, we want your first interaction to feel welcoming, informative, and comfortable.
Why Customers Choose Us
Customers choose us because we combine family care with professional service. We are small enough to know our customers and flexible enough to give projects personal attention, but experienced enough to handle a wide range of custom needs.
We are also proud to offer so many services under one roof. From design to production, we can help create polished, practical, meaningful products for nearly any occasion.
Most importantly, we care about the finished result. Your project reflects you, but it also reflects us. That is why we work hard to make sure it is done well.
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer screen printing, embroidery, custom logos, spirit wear, trophies, awards, clothing, fundraisers, magnets, vinyl lettering, engraving, mobile printing, and ribbons.
We officially opened our store on November 17, 2017, and have continued serving local customers ever since.
Betty Lou Designs & Graphics is co-owned by sisters Monica Corbin and Tonya Malone.
Yes. We regularly create spirit wear, team apparel, awards, and custom items for schools, sports teams, and local organizations.
Yes. We can help create custom logos and designs for businesses, teams, events, apparel, and promotional products.
Yes. The majority of our jobs are completed in-house, which helps us maintain quality and consistency.
Yes. We offer free estimates so customers can understand pricing and options before starting a project.
Yes. We accept appointments for customer convenience and also offer local delivery.
Let’s Create Something You’ll Be Proud to Share
At Betty Lou Designs & Graphics LLC, we love helping people turn ideas into something real, useful, and memorable. Whether you need spirit wear for a school, shirts for a team, branded apparel for a business, trophies for an event, or a custom design from scratch, our team is ready to help. We bring family pride, local experience, and careful workmanship to every order. So stop by or call us today, and let’s talk about what you want to create. Our goal is to make the process easy and the final result something you truly love.
