Our Story
Hello, my name is Ricki and I live in Orlando, Florida with my husband, David and our adorable triplets: Zachary, Hannah, & Lindsey. Our triplets are now in the fifth grade and I started The Personal Note as a business I can run out of my house while they are in school. My friends have loved the character faces and logos available. I am sure you will have fun customizing your own products using our characters.

We specialize in stationery products that are personalized not only with names but also from over 150 Stick Figure characters and logos to create a humorous, yet realistic look! We not only offer stationery, but many other products such as clothing, totebags, mugs, luggage/ID tags, lunch sacks, aprons and pads. Our products offer a fun way to present your family and friends with unique and very personalized items.

Any questions please feel free to email me at Ricki@ThePersonalNote.com

Exclusive Stick Figure Products by Pen at Hand

Pen at Hand is “the original Stick Figure company”. It was founded in 1981 by Ronnie Horowitz who still runs and owns the company. Ronnie began by “doodling” stick figures for local friends and neighbors in her home town of Northbrook, Illinois. October through December she sold her designs at local art fairs and Holiday Boutiques. They were always the biggest sellers at these events! Soon local stores contacted her to sell through them.

This proved successful and Ronnie was encouraged to exhibit at The National Stationery Show in New York. Her first year there in 1994 her Stick Figures were an instant sensation since no one had ever seen a line of stationery with so many choices!  Pen at Hand has been recognized for its excellence by The Wall Street Journal as best Children’s stationery, the directors of  ABC’s The View picked several of our products as Director’s Choice, our lunch sacks have been featured on NBC’s The Today Show, and Child Magazine showed our Lunch Stickers in a back to school issue.

Today the Pen at Hand line includes not only stationery but many other products such as clothing, totebags, mugs, luggage/ID tags, lunch sacks, aprons and pads. Our products offer a fun way to present your family and friends with unique and very personalized items.

The Personal Note takes Stick Figure Designs to the 21st Century. Out characters are full color, realistic and customized to look like you and your family. We offer hundreds of face types and characteristics. We have thousands of themed logos and items to personalize and liven up your products. Our invitations and thank you cards are perfect for parties and occasions. Our tote bags, coffee cups, clothing, kitchen items, stationary and more are perfect gift items. Your imaginations is endless when creating an item from The Personal Note.