Little House on the Prarie

… but with way better accessories.

Christmas Loot!

I had the best Christmas ever!  Hope you all did, too!

 

 

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

He’s climbin’ down yo chimney; he’s snatchin’ yo cookies up.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy Christmas!

xoxo

With Every Cell in My Body

Last month I completed a commission for the very talented and gorgeous Kelsea.

She asked for a framed 18″X18″ in shades of yellows and blues depicting the story of her and her man as a housewarming present to commemorate getting their first place together.

She wanted the overall them to be “scientific” because when they first started dating, they referred to their relationship as “science” and dates as “experiments”.

She also wanted to incorporate the following symbols that have meaning in their relationship:

White Russian – their drinks of choice, thanks to the Big Lebowski.

Red Panda – mutual favorite animal.

Boston Terrier- after they get settled, they are going to adopt a Boston Terrier.

Vikings – Brian has a viking song.

Hockey – Brian took her to her first hockey game, and they now go to lots of admirals games.

Winnie the Pooh – more specifically the quote “I must be going now! Goodbye, Rabbit!”

The microscope illustration and the “slides” show little multiplying heart cells to represent how their love has grown through “experiments”.  The bottom left corner is a dark black / gray fading to sepia colors with the hockey picture, then it fades to yellow where the pic of the Boston is, to represent their past (hockey / dates) evolving to a bright and cheery future (house / puppy).

Thread Heads Trade

Recently I was approached to create a business card for a fellow crafter.  Instead of monetary payment, we are doing a trade: my design for a box of miscellaneous goodies from Thread Heads!

Her card.

And I can’t wait for my box to arrive!

These are the kinds of treasures Lauren of Thread Heads creates.

 

Slut Magic’s Shower and Bachelorette

This Fall I had the honor to be the MATRON (what am I? 100? *gag*) of Honor in my BFF Slut Magic’s wedding.

I threw her a shower and bachelorette party and designed the invites to both.

The shower theme was “Pretty as a Peacock”

The Bachelorette Party had a Pin-up theme; everyone dressed up like they were from the 40’s and 50’s! It was adorable!

 

Baby Shower Invites for Kasey

I am going back in time to catch my graphic design side of my portfolio up to date.

Last winter I hosted a baby shower for one of my BFFs and designed her invitation.

Graphic Design for Work

Every once in a while, I actually get to use my degree at my day job.

This year’s e-Christmas card.

Trying to Keep Warm

Flannel is a main staple of life in my winter wardrobe.