Friday, June 6, 2014

Friday Fun-Graphic Design

I haven’t done a “Friday Fun” post in FOREVER! So I thought it would be fun to share some of the graphic design work I’ve done for friends since I just got back from McKenzie’s Bachelorette weekend and am doing a bunch of stuff for her wedding.

I love doing this type of design and luckily I am able to do some at my work too. I think it makes me a more valuable employee especially when my boss is always coming to me when he doesn’t like what a marketing firm does and says…”You can do better”

But I’m not going to share my work stuff with you since I don’t “own” it and I wouldn’t want to jeopardize anything with a project.

So here are some of the fun things I’ve designed for various events…which all started with my wedding!

Menu

Then I did Felicia's wedding. My sister-in-law is ridiculously talented and drew the orchids for both her save the dates and wedding invite!

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The same year I was also maid of honor in Tara’s wedding! So I planned her shower:

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Sign 2 copy

Tara Quiz copy

Most years I do postcards for Christmas, it’s cheaper (like $12 for 100) and less postage than tradition cards!flow_v2_4b0d4eaf413718_03673500cbyk

I helped out mom with Joe and Jen’s wedding. (Jen did a fabulous job on all her DIY stuff-but then again she’s a textile designer for TARGET!!)Shower invite copyFamous couples quiz copyUntitled-1 copy

Then along came Ms. Charlie!Announcement.dwg

Christmas card 2012 copy

baptism invite copy

BDAY copy

And now I’m working on my friend McKenzie’s wedding! I did the save the date, shower invite, party game, guest book and am working on the programs!

Front copy

Shower front Photo Challenge copy2mad lib copy

I have so much fun doing these and LOVE it when people ask me to do them! It’s a fun hobby and I love helping out!

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Hump Day Photodump

What up June! I don’t have many pictures to dump since my phone is crap. But good news is I just got a new phone..an iPhone! whoa! somebody just moved into the 21st century ;) So hopefully I’ll have much better pictures to share in the future! In no particular order…

Having fun in Michigan!2014-05-31 12.57.50

She was so surprised!!

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Having fun while we wait for our flight.2014-05-30 17.37.04

She can do things on the iPad that even the tech guy can’t figure out!2014-05-29 19.02.58

Selfie2014-05-29 18.53.32

I don’t know why but I always take pictures of her when I eat!2014-05-29 17.23.32

Bookclub meeting at 3 daughters!

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We tried a tropical lasagna…wasn’t the best.2014-05-22 16.56.41Moving along on my stiches!2014-05-21 22.23.082014-05-21 22.22.57

Mornings with daddy. 2014-05-19 06.47.27

She sleeps in ballet positions!2014-05-17 22.01.28

Mastering the folk…

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Movie time with popcorn! She loved it!

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She loves to hide behind the drapes!2014-05-16 17.26.56

1st ponytail!

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Working on my “drawings” fyi those are the plans for my boss’ house!

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Reunited and it feels so good!

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Great girls, great weekend, grand haven!

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Adam made a chicken! It was YUMMY!

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Humpday Photodump

I have been a bad blogger lately. but oh well. we’ve been busy and having fun! So here’s some pictures to catch up.

First up…I started a new Dropcloth embroidery sampler: ABC’s Charlie LOVES the alphabet and I thought it would be fun to do each letter in a corresponding color. I did have to turn to wikkipedia to find a few…but ever letter has a color! If you don’t follow me on instagram here is what I’ve done so far.

L = Lime2014-05-13 22.12.57

P=Purple, U = Urobilin, V=violet, W=White  & X=Xanadu! (spoiler alert: Y=yellow and R=red)2014-05-11 22.07.07

O=Orange2014-05-11 22.04.33

M=Maroon2014-05-11 22.02.40

H=Hot pink2014-05-11 22.00.24

A=Aqua, B=Blue & G=Green!2014-05-11 21.58.19

This momma has a bridesmaid dress to squeeze into that she bought when she was way to thin…so nightly walks have started again…such a bigger girl than last summer!2014-05-12 18.26.42

She loves to “help” put her diapers away…sometime before they’re even ready!2014-05-11 19.22.18

Noticing all the balloons at the check out…including Elmo. Thanks Publix.2014-05-11 12.31.56

YA! my 1st homemade card!2014-05-11 09.51.07

And my sparkly new rings!2014-05-11 09.47.01

She liked the spaghetti!2014-05-08 18.01.15

Always reading!2014-05-05 17.25.52

We used our children's museum pass and Charlie approves!2014-05-04 14.10.52

I found her sleeping like a ballerina one night…I was beyond elated! 2014-05-03 22.40.51

She loves sitting in her push cart…and hopes for rides!2014-05-03 19.04.33

Her new toy. Spoiled I say!2014-05-03 14.48.24

My book club choice. Good book. Happy ending Smile2014-05-03 11.11.02

Her first Barbie!! She was so excited, but I won’t let her open it until she’s older. FYI Architect Barbie!!2014-05-03 09.55.18

Yogurt dubbed as gel.2014-05-01 18.00.28

She has gotten better at affection…and it has translated to the dogs. They’re still not sure though!2014-04-30 19.02.40

At the end of last month grandpa gary had a convention in Orlando. Charlie and I checked it out. 2014-04-26 11.52.32

She thinks grandpas displays are the best (they are.)2014-04-26 11.51.56

She even got her own exhibitors badge! 2014-04-26 11.37.58