My newest niece is due to make her grand debut later this month and I am over-the-moon excited about meeting her! Earlier this summer I had the honor of designing the invitations and stationery for her baby shower. The hostesses decided on a cowgirl theme, which is appropriate given the fact that my brother and […]
Categories: Friends & Family,Invitations,Party,Portfolio,Stationery
The big day finally arrived – Jason’s law school graduation! We’ve been looking forward to this milestone since embarking on this journey 3 years ago. We traveled back to Tulsa to celebrate the momentous occasion with friends, family and classmates. A few months prior, I emailed save the dates to our family through Paperless Post. […]
Categories: Friends & Family,Invitations,Portfolio,Stationery,Tulsa
Any graphic designer will tell you that its incredibly difficult to design marketing materials for their own business. It’s easy to get so busy creating gorgeous collateral for clients that they don’t have the time or energy left to promote themselves. I have found this to be true for my freelance business too. Combine that […]
Categories: Brand Identity,On the Cheap,Portfolio,Stationery
I know I’m not the only one who enjoys getting real mail. What’s more fun than opening the mailbox to find a handwritten card or letter poking out from under a pile of boring bills? This week I was designing custom address labels for a client’s wedding invitations and was having so much fun that […]
Categories: Freebies,Greeting Cards,Invitations,On the Cheap,Party,Portfolio,Stationery
“Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” – Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) in You’ve Got Mail Well, it doesn’t exactly feel like fall here in Tulsa, Oklahoma but that back to […]
Categories: Design Trends,Fashion,Inspiration,Stationery,Tulsa
Five years ago today I married my best friend. What a wonderful day that was! We were married at Southwest School of Art & Craft on a hot June evening in San Antonio, Texas. At that point Jason and I had been dating for almost 7 years, first in high school and then throughout college. […]
Categories: Friends & Family,Invitations,Portfolio,Stationery,Wedding
My baby brother was born 15 years ago today. Jacob brings immeasurable joy to our family; there is never a dull moment with him around. He is truly one of the kindest and most considerate people I know. Jake, I am so proud of the young man you have become and know God has amazing […]
Categories: Friends & Family,Invitations,Party,Portfolio,Stationery
Bold geometric patterns seem to be popping up everywhere from textiles and fashion to decor and product packaging. I think they bring such a timeless quality to design and somehow look vintage and preppy at the same time. You can easily and inexpensively bring this trend into your own home with some framed prints or […]
Categories: Decor,Design Trends,Greeting Cards,Portfolio,Stationery
I’m head over heels for Paper Source’s envelope templates! I’ve been coveting these babies for a while now and finally have a set to call my very own (thanks, Mom!). It’s the little things in life that make me happy. My envelope-making fore entailed recycling paper grocery bags and holiday cards into personal stationary. I […]
Categories: Greeting Cards,Holidays,On the Cheap,Recycled,Stationery