Edub Graphic Art and Design

PLEASE READ!!!

2010-04-05T14:10:00.000-07:00

After much debate and TONS of hours of work, I have created a NEW BLOG.

I have finally decided to reveal my new blog and new identity to my loyal fans. You can see my new identity on my blog, etsy shop, and facebook fan page.

I am not going to be posting anymore from this blog and will delete it in a couple weeks. I have exported my old posts onto my new blog, so you can see everything there. Please be sure to follow me on my new blog!

I Heart Design Awards!

2010-02-16T09:48:00.000-08:00

Vote for Bakeshop Talk's blog design!

There are also a ton of other great designs on this site, so check it out!

Taking a Break...Obviously

2010-02-09T17:18:00.000-08:00

So, I have been completely neglectful of my blog. I had a long Christmas Break and Riley, Sean and I all got sick and I got a ton of orders, and really, it is more important to me that I finish those orders than it is that I write in my blog...but I promise I will be back soon. I am working on a new look for Edub (again) to go with my new website (both of those have ALSO been on hold), but I'm starting to catch up. Sorry to my few frequent readers :)

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-23T09:39:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to write a quick note before I leave town. I will be accepting new orders, but they will not be fulfilled until after January 4th. All my current clients, I will be working on your items after December 29th.

Okay, enough business...

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all my readers, clients and friends that have supported EDUB this year. I couldn't have done it without you all. You are the reason why my family is having a good Christmas this year (and why I still have my car lol!) Everyone have a great holiday!

I have GREAT clients :)

2009-12-16T16:33:00.000-08:00

I love designing for etsy customers. They are so fun to work with and they send me stuff :) I was so excited to find these on my doorstep yesterday:

And Tawnya of Vintage Bakeshop didn't just send me the chocolate cupcake mix...She sent me all the mixes with the labels that I designed! I can't wait to try them out...I think I'll try red velvet because that's my favorite :) Thank you so much Tawnya! I LOVE them!

Before and After Wednesday!

2009-12-16T09:41:00.000-08:00

So I'm a little behind...oh well. It will just be before and after someday :) Sometimes my schedule is just too crazy to actually have a schedule.

Before:

After: The colors in the first one weren't exacly conveying the modern feel that she wanted for her bakery...so we switched it to orange and green, got rid of the leaves and junk and changed the font in life to look more like handwriting. The swirls actually came from a previous draft that I did, that I didn't actually save.

If the food is as good as the logo looks, I want some of that...ha ha :)

A little bit about EDUB...

2009-12-09T12:12:00.000-08:00

One of my friends is doing a paper on me for college. It's about a woman entrepreneur...which I happen to be. I was so flattered that she asked to do hers on me...so of course I said yes. I thought she had really good questions, so I wanted to post the Q and A here :)

-How did you come up with the name "Edub" for your company?
Edub is just my initials- EW :)

-How do you balance your priorities (family, business, leisure time, etc.)?
My family is always first. I plan work around Riley's naps and "play time." I don't work on weekends or when Sean is home, unless it's imperative that I get a design out. I work in the mornings usually and start cleaning and cooking around 4. I'm still working on finding leisure time, but I enjoy what I do, so I guess that is my leisure time!

-What kind of advice do you have for other women looking to start their own business?
For women starting their own business: Have confidence in what you are doing, and find a niche (something that people will want). Having said that, start small. I had big dreams, so it was easy for me to get overwhelmed. By just starting out with $10 jobs, I knew I could grow from there. I'm still in the growing stage, but I know I couldn't have done this if I didn't believe in what I was doing.

-How do you see the future of Edub? 5 years, 10 years down the road?
5 years- I plan to do websites in the near future, but I also want to be more knowledgeable, so I might put everything on hold to get a bachelor's degree in graphic design. I'm thinking it might take me a few years since I don't want to go full-time. In the mean time, I want to start a printing business to attract more customers (I lose some because I don't print :P) And I'm going to start a scrapbooking business.
10 years- By now, the kids will all be in school :) So, I want to do this full-time while they're at school. I also want to have a few employees to help me with the printing and designing. This is where the whole dream big thing comes into play!

-Also, could you give me a date/time frame of when you learned graphic design, then found out about etsy stores and started bidding, and when you made your own business?
Timeline: First off, I've been doing graphic design for forever, but I only used paint. My dad told me to go into graphic design, but I didn't listen :) Parents really do know what they're talking about!
February 2007- Started digital scrapbooking...realized I was pretty good at it!
August 2007- I started writing and designing my company's handbook. This is when I really got interested in graphic design.
April 2008- Moved to Arizona. My company still let me keep my job, but the business was really slow, so I mostly practiced designing while I was there!
July 2008- Lost my job with my company, so Sean and I lived off our savings for the rest of the year. I really started brainstorming about what I could do...
April 2009- Started designing logos for $10 on etsyI have since raised my prices (obviously), and I get about 2 or 3 clients a week!

If you have questions, or would like to know more, just leave a comment!!

Glambaby Designs

2009-12-08T12:18:00.000-08:00

I'm way excited to feature this logo. I love it...the colors, the star, the distressed look, the fonts, everything about this. It's totally my style. And this is from yet another etsy store I wish I'd known about when I was looking for baby stuff. Glambaby Designs has the cutest diaper bags! Maybe for my next baby when my purse is shot :) If you don't have a baby, don't worry, she has other cute items, like purses, wallets and wristlets!

Before and After Monday

2009-12-07T07:57:00.000-08:00

I have been thinking lately about what I can do to make my blog more enjoyable to my readers. Also, how to get more readers :) And the thought hit me...maybe I should talk more about the design process...since that's what I do. Being a first-time mommy (and running around like a chicken with its head cut off), I usually only make time to post the AFTER....the result of hours of work on a logo. Today, and hopefully every Monday, I want to show you the BEFORE!

This is still one of my favorite logos and one of my favorite people to work with. When we started, she didn't even have an etsy shop. Now, she has a successful shop and she's a successful crafter. I have a key fob she did and it's wonderful. I never have to look for my keys in my huge diaper bag/purse and it's also very stylish.

So, Kristen of modmomME wanted a silhouette of a modern woman holding a baby, a purse and had a toddler hanging on to her leg. I was pregnant at the time, so I didn't realize how true this image was. I think it captures what every mom does every day! She also wanted pink, turquoise and brown for her colors...with a touch of a chartreuse-ish (not sure of the color tone here) green the first draft looked like this:

Pretty good for my amateur self...but not quite what Kristen had in mind for her company logo. With a little tweaking, her final draft ended up like this:

A lot of people feel bad for having me do a lot of drafts...but that's why I offer unlimited revisions! I want your logo to be perfect!!! Company branding is very important, so you want it to be right. I think we got modmomME right :)

color.me.sweet.

2009-12-01T08:05:00.000-08:00

I am even more behind on this logo. This is color.me.sweet. I designed her hyena cart as well. She makes custom, whimsical clothes for little ones. Be sure to visit her shop...she has some great designs!

Whimzy Creations

2009-11-30T13:27:00.000-08:00

I have been way behind in posting this, but I really wanted to post this even though it's in my portfolio. This design was really fun to do because of all the patterns on this topsy turvy cake. Who knew that watching food network's Challenge would come in handy? The cake competitions really helped inspire me for this logo for Whimzy Creations. She makes the cutest custom birthday banners and other party favor supplies. Can't wait for Riley to turn one so I can shop here!

The Vintage Sash

2009-11-30T08:00:00.000-08:00

I was very lucky to work with the owner of The Vintage Sash. She had me design a ton of items (gift cards, blog header, etsy store designs, etc). It was a lot of fun and the result is great:

Her etsy store isn't opened yet, but I will be sure to make a post when it does!

Scrap Edub Teaser

2009-11-19T07:43:00.000-08:00

I honestly can't tell you how excited I am for my scrapbooking store. I'm working on four different kits, and I finally finished one:

But I'm not selling anything until I have at least 3 of the collections done...so you'll just have to wait :)

Funny story about my scrapbook company name. I was so excited about my new logo and I showed my husband right when he got home...he said "that's cute..." then read it out loud "Edub's crap" Ha! So, I'm changing my name to "Scrap Edub"...I'm lucky I have a guy around to think of things like that. I think Scrap Edub has a cute ring to it...I always think of rub-a-dub-dub when I say it...so coming soon: Scrap-edub-dub three kits in a...tub??? Okay, I'm not clever, but still, it's exciting :)

The New Look of edub!

2009-11-16T19:16:00.000-08:00

I know people loved my old look, but I needed something different, and something that could show my diversity, instead of something that shouted out "I only design Etsy Shops!" So, I came up with something that is still fun and girlie, but would be attractive to other markets as well...something that is just...ME:

Enjoy the new edub!!!

Spoonflower contest!!

2009-11-12T11:22:00.000-08:00

I am competing in a fabric design contest at Spoonflower. I had to design a fabric with fish and it had to include these colors...I think it turned out adorable!

Vote here!!!

Blog Feature

2009-11-05T07:37:00.001-08:00

I posted about Janet G Anderesen Photography a while ago, but Janet was kind enough to feature me in her blog. Thanks again Janet!
This is a picture of my sister-in-law (janet's daugher, by the way!) and my niece. I love this picture, so I had to put it on her business card!

Eternal Reflections Photography

2009-10-28T09:27:00.000-07:00

This was really fun to do...however, I always love doing photography logos because they're so girlie and are whimsical and flourished...just a lot of fun!!! You have to check out their blog too. I looove it! They're such talented photographers...kind of makes me wish I lived in Canada...except that I hate the cold :)

San Diego Baseball Camp

2009-10-26T09:54:00.000-07:00

So, this is a new style for me, obviously, but I think it turned out perfectly for my client's needs:

Sneak Peek

2009-10-22T13:24:00.001-07:00

I'm getting closer and closer to my scrapbooking line and I'm super excited. So excited, in fact, that I couldn't wait to show you my new logo:
Will post more updates when I have my supplies ready!!

Customhouse Baby

2009-10-15T11:51:00.000-07:00

Be sure to check out Customhouse Baby...especially if you are expecting or have little kids, or know people who have kids (I guess that sums it up...everyone should see her site!). She makes bedding sets and they are so cute! It made me sad that I already had all of Riley's crib items...but I promised her that I'll look her up for our next one. Also, another reason to check out her store is her banner...I love it!

Apple Dumpling Gear

2009-10-14T11:55:00.000-07:00

I love the way this turned out...okay, I say that everytime, but this was a new concept for me...and I just really like it.
I also designed her Hyena Cart, so be sure to take a look at that. I designed all the elements on the page. She makes all sorts of items for children, so check it out!

Katydids

2009-10-09T08:47:00.000-07:00

So, I have a huge fear of (and this is totally embarrassing)...grasshoppers. They seriously creep me out. When I was looking up pictures for this logo, I was literally gagging looking at all the grasshoppers. At least katydids are the cuter kinds, but still...it was rough for me!

However, I think the katydid in this logo turned out oh so cute...no gagging here :) I also love the polka dots in the lettering, the font is awesome (from 1001freefonts.com...I purchased the 10,000 fonts and it has been a lifesaver!), and I just love this new logo. So did my client...because I didn't even have to do any revisions :)

Clever Cupcake

2009-10-08T13:02:00.000-07:00

So, I had a challenge with this one because I had already made a cupcake logo, and the owner of Clever Cupcake wanted it to look like the Run, Lori, Run logo...which consequently, also looked like the Vintage Bakeshop logo. So, I had to come up with something the same, yet totally different (isn't that a movie quote?) I think I nailed it! The cupcake concept is totally different, and the cupcake "foil" border adds a nice touch. Clever Cupcake makes these cute pendants...all custom made with your design. Be sure to check her out! Right now she has her Halloween banner up...which I also designed :)

Downtown Dancewear

2009-10-07T08:20:00.000-07:00

At first she wanted it to be mostly green, but after playing around with it, I really liked the turquoise color for the font...and she agreed. I LOVE the colors in this. I think it's perfect for dancing attire :)

Sweetlife Bakery

2009-10-05T10:24:00.000-07:00

LOVE this new design!

Been Busy

2009-09-29T11:58:00.000-07:00

I finished this a while ago...but I've been too busy to update anything! That's good right??

Vintage Bakery is a shop I wish I'd known about when I was getting married/throwing my sister-in-law's bridal shower. She makes baking mixes for showers/weddings/gifts, etc. Check out her website and you'll also see all the labels I designed for her!

Jennifer Clare Photography

2009-09-21T08:19:00.000-07:00

Kind of weird I had two photography logos to do at once, yet the style was totally different. It was a lot of fun! Jennifer Clare is in Derby, England and she's fabulous. Check out her site:

Janet G Andersen Photography

2009-09-10T07:30:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of working with my sister-in-law's mom (also my friend!) on this logo. I LOVE the way this logo turned out...wish I could keep it for myself! lol

Janet did my wedding pictures and they turned out AMAZING. She is seriously so talented. She is in the Phoenix area, so if you are there and need pictures, check her out!

A couple of my favorites from my wedding (they're scanned in, so that's why they're blurry)...

Moondoonie Logo

2009-09-03T15:06:00.000-07:00

I'm finally finding time to update my blog. Here is my newest finished logo for Moondoonie. They have really beautiful jewelry, that I think is really unique. The picture below is my favorite pair that you can find here:

I also designed Moondoonie's blog...check it out!

Goodbye to a Dear Friend

2009-08-21T09:54:00.000-07:00

Kameron was my good friend. Please read this and contribute to this cause:

Kameron Haban lost his battle with Lupus Wednesday morning. He has touched the lives of so many with his huge smile and genuine kindness, and will be missed by so many! Jami has also touched many with her amazing courage and faith throughout their ordeal. Whether you know them or not, please keep Jami and 2 1/2 year old son Kason in your prayers.

This sweet family is in need of emotional, spiritual and physical support. Kameron spent more than the last month of his life in the ICU. We are all blessed with an opportunity to help. Yesterday a bank account was opened for them. Anyone can go to any Bank of America and make a donation to the account under JamiLynn Haban for the benefit of Kameron Haban. You can also make an online donation at paypal.com by sending it to habanfundraiser@gmail.com

Jami did an amazing job of updating everyone on her blog kamandjami.blogspot.com if you would like to read more about their experience. It is extremely intimate, and sure to touch your heart.

Please help us lend support to the Haban family during this time. Feel free to help spread the word of how to make a donation to those who you know will want to help.

2009-08-06T09:17:00.001-07:00

Forgot to post this one! This is my cousin's logo...she did my pregnancy pics :) If you're in the Phoenix area, be sure to look her up! http://simplyyouphoto.blogspot.com/

Back to Work

2009-08-03T09:26:00.000-07:00

Here are my latest logo designs!

PS

2009-07-27T12:49:00.000-07:00

I have a blog feature up today: http://macaroniandglue.blogspot.com/2009/07/artisan-feature-edub-graphic-art-and.html

Check out this blog...it's awesome!

Blog Contest Winner!

2009-07-27T12:23:00.000-07:00

Riley Sage was born on July 10, 2009 at 7:47 am. She was 20 inches long and 7.3 lbs. She's getting bigger (well, mostly fatter) everyday and she's just the cutest thing...with tons of spunk!!!

Now, the winner is Joneel! She guessed July 11...close enough :) I randomly chose her from the others that guessed July 9. Thanks for entering the contest everyone!

Blog Contest

2009-07-21T10:53:00.001-07:00

Will post the winner to my contest soon...Life is busy with a new baby...who knew? But here is a great contest on This Is Our Life that I just had to enter! Enjoy!

Logo Design

2009-07-08T08:50:00.000-07:00

So, still no baby...but here is my latest logo design. This is for www.prettyhairclippies.etsy.com. She makes the cutest clippies...seriously, I have some of them and I'm so excited for my little Riley (and myself) to wear them!

Having a Creative Week

2009-07-01T14:02:00.000-07:00

I've been working on a lot of premade things for when the baby comes...and having so much fun with it! I'm also working on my scrapbook designs...preview to come soon!!!

I was tagged!

2009-06-30T13:37:00.000-07:00

I was tagged by SavvyStitcher and modmomME I must now share 10 facts about myself with my readers and tag 10 of you to do the same. So here is goes...

1. I'm actually pretty shy at first, but when you get to know me I'm really chatty...I just never initiate a conversation!
2. I barely started learning graphic design last year...but I've been creating my whole life. However, I've found that with graphic design, I need less patience because you can just press "undo" (which is great when you're a perfectionist).
3. I have really missed eating sushi and steaks through this pregnancy. I told my husband he's making a trip to Texas Roadhouse for me the night I give birth (it's not a steak unless it's still mooing)
4. Etsy has made me completely obsessed with checking my emails...something I'll have to control when the baby comes.
5. I buy things because they're cute...not necessarily for function. I have a mint chocolate because it's green, but really have no idea what it's capable of doing.
6. My husband is my very best friend and I still get excited when I hear his car drive up...cheesy, but I love it :)
7. I absolutely hate being pregnant! I'm so ready for this to be over and I just want to hold my baby!!!
8. If I clean one thing in my house, I have to clean the whole house...I have to have a day set aside just to clean it...Which is why sometimes I procrastinate cleaning (it is clean though...don't want anyone to think I'm a pig).
9. My favorite things: family, food, and shopping...seriously, I have a problem
10. I'm LDS and I love it! My little brother is currently serving a mission in Belem, Brazil and I'm so proud of him...so when you see a mormon missionary, think of my little 19 year old brother knocking on your door and be nice to him :) www.lds.org

Alrighty... now I tag
1. AngelinaFong Designs
2. Jami
3. thatgirlscrafty
4. Prettyhairclippies
5. CristanCandle
6. MooceBaby
7. Rachelle
8. Leslie (StrapsbyLeslie)
9. Ashley
10. Cristen

Another Premade Kit

2009-06-30T10:38:00.001-07:00

Blog Feature

2009-06-29T07:50:00.000-07:00

I'm being featured on this blog today!

http://thatgirlscrafty.blogspot.com/

It's a way cute blog, so be sure to follow it! She also has an etsy store filled with cute little girl items: http://thatgirlscrafty.blogspot.com/2009/06/this-weeks-featured-shop-edub-graphic.html

Thank you Bellesmademoiselles!

New Logos

2009-06-24T10:47:00.001-07:00

I just have a couple more logos besides these two before I'm done for a while...so enjoy!

Katara is owned by two very talented women that make baby carriers...they are seriously so cute! Take a look at their etsy store: www.katarababy.etsy.com
Visit www.hartsdesire.etsy.com for home decor mobiles...She does custom orders!
Be sure to add these to your favorites!!! They are so great to work with!

Pre-made Butterfly Kit

2009-06-23T11:20:00.000-07:00

I've decided not to do custom orders when the baby comes...I will eventually when I know what I'm doing...so I'm stocking up on pre-made kits! Also, I'm working really hard at getting my scrapbook store up and running before she comes. If you haven't already, enter my blog contest to guess when little Riley Sage will make her appearance!

Another thing, I've finished AngelinaFong Design's blog. Check it out and be sure to follow her! I love reading her updates...she's a lot more creative with words than I am :) http://www.angelinafongdesigns.blogspot.com/

mod momME NOW OPEN!

2009-06-22T12:28:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I am way behind on this...so behind in fact, that I've already received my order from her :) But, that makes it better, because I can tell you how much my mom and I love our fob keychains...and I love the paci clips...so dang cute! She has been such a great client...she always advertises and does referrals. Here's what she's selling:

Visit www.modmomME.etsy.com
I also have her blog button on the side...visit her blog too!

Another Premade Kit

2009-06-22T12:24:00.000-07:00

Love the colors (obviously so similar to my logo)...It was viewed only twice and it already has a heart :)

Update...Finally!!

2009-06-19T13:21:00.000-07:00

I have been super busy this week! I got to work with a lot of great new clients and I wanted to post the finished products...

Visit www.curvaturedesigns.etsy.com for your printing needs:

Her shop isn't up yet, but I'm excited to see her shop up and running! www.summertriangle.etsy.com

Visit www.strapsbyleslie.etsy.com for the cutest camera straps! I love this one: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25952589

This is obviously not an etsy store logo, but I had to post it because it's so different from my usual designs...very fun to do!

This is for www.cristancandles.etsy.com She sells home fragrances...they look so classy, but everything in her shop is so affordable...Love this set: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25014003
This logo is for www.angelinafongdesigns.etsy.com She sells the cutest houseware products, such as pillows and paintings. I love this painting: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24844453 You will see more of this design because I'm designing her blog as well...I'm so excited for it!

Blog Give-away

2009-06-15T08:28:00.000-07:00

I love to read, so of course I entered this give-away. She'll make a lip gloss and soap batch based on her book review of the books you choose. I picked To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (it's my favorite book of all time), Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier (one of my favorite authors and her best book), And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander (my favorite new find...I still need to read the last in the series, but these are so fun). Follow this link to enter:

http://latherati.blogspot.com/2009/06/free-soap-challenge.html

Good Luck!

Guess My Baby's Birthday Give-away!

2009-06-12T11:06:00.000-07:00

So, I thought this would be such a fun give-away...and it's my first, so even more fun! Here's me right now (actually, two weeks ago, so I'm bigger now):My due date is July 11 and at this point, I'm ready to have this baby...so in celebration of that great day, I'm going to give away these two blank 4 x 6 cards .jpeg images. You'll be able to use them for anything...notecards, thank you cards, etc and you'll ALWAYS be able to print more when you need to.

So, here's what you have to do:

1. Follow my blog
2. Write a comment on my blog, telling me the date you think my baby will be born and give me a link to your blog.
3. Post a link to this blog on your blog.

Easy, huh?

If more than one person chooses the same day, I will randomly select from those people for the winner! Obviously, since I don't even know when the baby will be born, I don't know when this contest will end...but I will announce the winner as soon as I recover :)

Visit my shop to see more of my items: www.edub.etsy.com

Good luck!!!

Sold!!

2009-06-11T07:12:00.000-07:00

This was a quick sale! I love the way it looks with this business name:

2009-06-10T09:12:00.000-07:00

Business has been pretty good lately...it seems once I get caught up, I get more clients and have more to do. I'll definitely have to take time off when baby comes (only 4 more weeks...yikes!!)

Here are a couple more completed logos. The first one is actually a sticker, but I love the polkadots on it :) Be sure to check her etsy store...it's not set up yet. Another one I'm excited for! www.porterhouseboutique.etsy.com:

The next is from Savvy Stitcher (I also did her blog):

I just purchased these magnet buttons from her as well. She has some blue ones that are cute too. She's participating in Etsy's "Yart Sale" and she has FREE SHIPPING!!! See her blog to see how long this will last.

Blog Give-away

2009-06-09T15:52:00.001-07:00

I'm a little late, but I just found a really cute blog with a great give-away:

http://rikrakstudio.blogspot.com/2009/06/with-thanks-followers-giveaway.html
Good luck!!

2009-06-06T20:16:00.000-07:00

And yet another premade kit. The colors are customizable in this kit...but I loved the pink in this, which is weird because I don't usually like pink :)

Premade Kit

2009-06-06T14:17:00.000-07:00

I love this kit...I think it'd be perfect for a shop that has hand-sewn goods or something like that. Just wanted to share it!

Blogs

2009-06-03T09:33:00.001-07:00

Check out my new blog designs:

http://modmomme.blogspot.com/

http://savvystitcher.blogspot.com/

Be sure to follow these ladies! They have great stuff!!!

New Work!

2009-06-01T10:19:00.000-07:00

I've been really excited to put this logo up because I think it turned out great! It was definitely a joint effort to create the perfect logo for her shop. She doesn't have anything listed yet, but I keep checking because I know she has great taste (obviously, she chose me as a designer lol). Check out her new banner and avatar at www.modmomME.etsy.com:
Visit www.agraceunlimited.etsy.com for great hand-sewn pillows, blankets, burp cloths, etc. I got this blanket from her in pink and it is so awesome! It's so soft and I'm sure my baby will love it! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23710600
She actually liked my swirly tree card so much that she wanted a logo based on it...so I delivered :) I also used my tree design to create her business card...This can be done with ANY of my invitations!

My first blog feature!

2009-05-21T05:31:00.000-07:00

This blog is really great...I'll keep following it after this is done...Also, check out the link to their etsy store:

http://winniel.blogspot.com/2009/05/etsy-featured-shop-1-part-2.html

www.winniel.etsy.com
www.thelaughinghouse.etsy.com

Business Card give-away!

2009-05-19T12:07:00.000-07:00

Check out this blog post:

http://10oneworld.blogspot.com/2009/05/uprintingcom-giveaway.html

You can win 500 business cards provided by uprinting.com!

Invitation Line

2009-05-19T09:25:00.001-07:00

I have gotten tons of compliments on my logo, so I decided to make an invitation out of the same design: This invitation is inspired by Simply You Photography, located in the Phoenix, AZ area. Check out her website: http://simplyyouphoto.blogspot.com:

More Logos

2009-05-15T14:07:00.001-07:00

I have been busy this week since I was gone last week! Here are some of my new logos:

Edera is a GREAT jewelry store on etsy...check out her work at www.ederajewelry.etsy.com

My Mother Mary knits and sews adorable children's clothes. www.mymothermary.etsy.com

This is the logo I came up with for my dad's glass store...he needed a new one!

What I've been up to lately

2009-05-10T16:49:00.000-07:00

As I said before, my computer was on the brink...so I couldn't update ANYTHING! Here ares some logos that I finished...I have to say that LilyBelle is my favorite logo, and I know she loved it as well. Mooce Baby, JJ Craftworks, and Dangles all have etsy shops, so check them out!!!

I am also working on an invitation line for bridal showers, baby showers, weddings and formal parties. More of that to come.

A slight delay...

2009-04-20T20:14:00.000-07:00

As luck would have it, once I started this business my computer broke...maybe it was overworked :) Anyway, will have new posts once my computer is up and going again!

Why I didn't think of this sooner...

2009-04-07T14:58:00.000-07:00

I don't know. I find it hard to update my personal blog because I just don't have a lot going on right now (I have a baby on the way, so that may change soon...) But, one thing I have to do everyday is create. I don't have any vices (...or does pepsi count?), I have a very calm personality, and I deal with things internally, so it only makes sense that I would need some creative outlet. My husband is the only one that has seen any of my designs/projects and he really encouraged me to let others see what I can do. My first post will be of business card design I created for myself, since I LOVE it:

I originally designed a bunch of scrapbook paper designs with these elements for a scrapbook I'm making of my pregnancy/first year for my baby. I loved the flower so much, I had to use it again. I will be selling this scrapbook line in my etsy store very shortly. I just need to add some more embellishments to the set. I really like symmetry, so that is why I always turn toward square business cards and invitations...plus, it's a great way to stand out!

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