More Than A Branch
This is Me
My hand drawn family tree charts are designed to celebrate and honor your ancestors by displaying them as bespoke art in your home.
I’ve lived all over the world, often far from my extended family. That distance made me deeply value the importance of staying connected to where we come from. Creating family trees has become my way of bridging that gap, honoring ancestors while bringing their stories to life. My goal is to help others feel that same connection I’ve always reached for, turning names in a software program into a beautiful reminder of heritage you’ll be proud to hang on your wall.
I hold a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University’s CPE program, along with Certificates in Graphic Design and Web Design from Sessions College for Professional Design. With this foundation in both genealogy and design, I create heirloom-quality family trees that capture history with artistry.
Career Highlights
I created the logo and website of the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists, helping them secure the prestigious Golden Chapter award.
As a social media creator for History for Ukraine, a remarkable 24-hour live-stream history marathon in April 2022, I played a key role in its success. Featuring renowned speakers like Blaine Bettinger, Judy Russell, Charles Spencer, and Prof. Kate Williams, I actively contributed to raising over $65,000 for this incredible cause.
Visit Artspark Web Design for professional, thoughtfully crafted web design tailored to genealogists and small businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Canva Pro account to edit the template?
No, all of my family tree templates are designed to work with Canva’s free version. You just need to create a free Canva account to edit and customize your template.
How large can I print my tree?
You can print your tree as large as 30 x 20 in (76 x 51 cm) with free Canva, and 60 x 40 in (152 x 102 cm) with Canva Pro.
Why Canva?
You can edit the templates with a free Canva account. I have chosen Canva for its ease of use and versatility. I also offer several templates that are in PDF form, those you print first and then fill out by hand.
What can I customize in the template?
You can edit names, dates, fonts and colors. You can also add photos, resize elements, and personalize it to match your style.
Can I add more generations or rearrange the layout?
Yes! Canva allows you to move text boxes, add new shapes, and adjust the design to fit more generations or customize the layout to your preference.
Do I need any design experience to edit the template?
Not at all! Canva’s drag-and-drop interface makes it easy for anyone to edit, even if you have no prior design experience. Additionally you will receive a pdf with links to instructions as well as tutorials.
How do I print my family tree?
I recommend printing through Prints of Love, as they offer high-quality prints and great customer service. When you use my link you’ll receive free shipping. Additionally, use the code “MORETHANABRANCH10” for 10% off your order of $49 or more. You can also use your local printer such as Staples.
Why do you donate to OneTreePlanted?
Climate change, human activity, and wildfires are impacting our planet, but OneTreePlanted has helped restore ecosystems by planting millions of trees in over 80 countries. Together, we can protect and preserve our world’s natural beauty.
Do you design websites?
I offer website design and website templates for small businesses, genealogists and etsy shop owners on Artspark Web Design.
Five Star Testimonials
"Download was a breeze. I was new to Canva and the project was slowing me down, the owner sent me a fillable pdf to have printed, then complete it by hand. I think it will be a more personal gift, and I appreciate the owner's willingness to work with me. The artwork is beautiful."
Carol
Oklahoma
"Seller was very helpful to accommodate my huge family tree."
Helen
Australia
"Every thing was Simply Awesome"
Leslie
North Carolina
"Lots of editing options - worked great for me!"
Jeanie
Oregon
"Easy to follow instructions for getting started with customizations. Easy to edit."
Eunissa
Pennsylvania
"The template is SO easy to customize and my Family Tree was looking great in no time! It’s amazing to me that I could imagine that there was something out there like this and it did exist! Thank you so much!!"
Christine
Iowa
"I spent way too much time trying to find a way to make a family tree quickly without having to sign up for a genealogy site. I was able to use this in Canva and get a full 4 generation tree done in just a couple hrs. Love how I can customize how the names flow. The only suggestion would be to figure out how to show up in search results better, I spent too much time searching for this perfect solution!."
Jill
Washington
"Perfect for an 8th grade family assignment!"
Eileen
Connecticut
"Beautiful! Perfect for my daughter's school project."
Great Britain
"This is perfect to finish off a family history class, and display the generations on the wall."
Utah
"Easy to use and very happy with the quality after printing! thanks :)."
Australia
"I love the background on this. I am actually going to be using some of this for pedigree tracking on my chicken breeds."
Tennessee
"This template is so helpful for my son's school project! Thank you. Canva is my favorite platform for editing!"
Kansas
"Great customer support. Pleased with this purchase."
New York
"I love this calendar, it's such a great way to showcase my family history! These templates are specifically for CANVA, the provided instructions on how to open and use the file are very clear."
Sadie
Colorado
"I really like this family tree because you can do the present instead of the past."
Marisa
Texas
"Very cool way to have a family tree look beautiful. Seller provided detailed instructions on how to use Canva (free software that's super simple even if you're not techy). Printed it out and will frame it for my family, will probably buy again for my other family lines."
California
"The Family tree design is exactly what I've been looking for. More than a branch was very helpful and promptly answered any questions I had.""
Hollie
Canada
"exactly what i needed! great quality image."
Tal
California
"We used this insert in a funeral program so the family would know their lineage. This was a great touch. Thanks."
Raphael
Virginia
"Loved this!! It was so easy to navigate and came out beautiful!"
Porsche
California
"Very satisfied with my purchase. I had been looking for such an article for a long time."
Sylvie
France
"It was exactly what I needed and very beautiful!"
Eriidina
Georgia
"I love the look of this family tree pedigree template. Can’t wait to use it for a family member."
Deborah
North Carolina
"Exactly what I was looking for! Easy to use and super cute."
Massachusetts
"perfect for my great grandmas 100th birthday!!"
New Jersey
"I loved how easy it was to navigate and use."
California
"Quick download and just what I needed."
Nevada
"Very happy. She made one up special for me."
Wisconsin
"Perfect for what I needed and really easy to edit, end result looks amazing!"
Zoe
United Kingdom
"Memorial Family Tree fit our needs perfectly for our Family Reunion. Definitely appreciated finding a tree to fit our family."
Jan
Texas
"The tree turned out beautifully! I’m so happy with it!"
Gloria
Missouri
"Fabulous - made a chart for my grandson for his b-day, it looks great!"
Janet
Utah
"It was perfect for my genealogy book!"
Regina
Massachusetts
"The instructions were clear and the finished product came out beautiful. We printed it on a large canvas and the photo was not blurry at all."
Rivki
New Jersey
"Love the design! It was perfect for my purpose and I easily made the needed modifications in Canva. I didn't understand how to download from my computer and Ilke very kindly explained. Thank you! I looked for hours and definitely liked this design the best"
Esther
Texas
"It is so beautiful I can't wait to show my family."
Cindy
Iowa
"This template is great and the seller is outstanding! I was trying to use it to make a card, the seller was extremely responsive and helpful in resizing the template to meet my needs. The Canva software is easy to use; if you are thinking about buying this template don't hesitate to do so!"
Connecticut
"Awesomely easy to use! Highly recommend!"
Gayle
Florida
"The perfect 50th Wedding Anniversary present for my parents! Easy to use thanks so much!!"
Jennifer
Wisconsin
"Beautiful design and easy to use!"
Amy
Ohio
"very nice setup, easy download, Printout was just as advertised. Thank you"
Larry
California
"This worked perfect for me!"
South Carolina
"Beautiful!"
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