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Category Archives for Design

Confessions of a Designer

July 11, 2011

Categories: About Me, Design | 13 comments

There are so many stereotypes designers fit into. I’ll admit – I fit in a few. But, for years I felt there might be something wrong with me because I felt I didn’t exactly fit the mold. Now I’m at … Continue reading

Blog Makeover: Version 3

July 03, 2011

Categories: Design, News | 8 comments

Well this is the third big design iteration of this blog. I’ve been foregoing blogging for a couple weeks so I can work on this, and it feels nice to have it finished. My main reason for an update was … Continue reading

Top 150 Makers Blogs

April 05, 2011

Categories: Design, Lists | 19 comments

There are hundreds of great inspiring and creative blogs to read, but do you ever wonder which blogs everyone else is reading? I do, which is why I have compiled a list of the top 150 design, inspiration, and DIY … Continue reading

Will Work for…Non-Profit

March 10, 2011

Categories: Design, News | 7 comments

I’m currently looking for some design work to raise money for a non-profit that my husband and I are working on. Most everything you see on this blog is designed by me, including the blog itself. So if you need: … Continue reading

Using Stamps for Identity

August 19, 2009

Categories: Design | 5 comments

The concept of using stamps for business cards or other identity is really interesting to me. It really gives a handmade personal look, and if you use your imagination, there really could be some sweet results. I could see mixing … Continue reading

Design from Complex Fruit

August 03, 2009

Categories: Design | 2 comments

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Mine just flew by, as always. Today has not been a good day to get very much work done, but I can briefly give you a morsel of inspiration! I love these graduation announcements … Continue reading

Business Card Inspiration

July 21, 2009

Categories: Design | 3 comments

Love these business cards from a list of 60 of the most beautiful and creative cards out there. I really need to get myself some new cards! [ via naldz graphics ]

Artist Interview: Anna Bond of Rifle Design

July 02, 2009

Categories: Art, Design, Interviews | 17 comments

I am so excited to share an interview I did recently with Anna Bond of Rifle Design. A girl with enormous amounts of talent, she works as an illustrator and designer based out of Winter Park, Florida. Visit her blog, … Continue reading

Cross Stitch and Needlepoint

June 19, 2009

Categories: Design | 3 comments

I love the use of cross stitch and needlepoint in design. Lately, it’s been making it’s way not just on textiles, but on print pieces and other uncommon destinations. Here are some of my favorites: From left to right: Faux … Continue reading

Crafts Dept Design Submission

May 20, 2009

Categories: Design, DIY | 5 comments

So I heard about this contest on the Martha Stewart Crafts Dept blog a few weeks ago, and I made a mental note to enter. I finally submitted my entry today after days of mulling over ideas for the design … Continue reading

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