Funsies

Remember how much I love simplicity? Especially, for example, when making birthday cards for kids. They aren't going to be impressed. The parents aren't going to keep them. Why not just make a tag but add a little something fun? Washi tape!


It's all the rage on the blogs I follow for DIY (do it yourself) bridal and baby showers. I finally ordered something similar through amazon.com and this is my first application. Maybe I'll try something more adventurous next time. For this tag, simple is good.

Welcome to the Wedding Weekend

I have to admit this is one project that almost got the best of me. After a smooth start, I encountered a couple of tension issues (ones that I could now solve much quicker, after much more experience with this little craft sewing machine!), plus a few logistical problems that slowed me down. Yes, there was some cursing. I had my doubts I could complete it without throwing the machine and/or the project against a wall.



But I just kept going, "30 Rock" on in the background and coffee by my side. The banner is not perfect, but I was so proud to see it finished, considering my little experience with machine sewing. I love the imperfections and the texture of the thread binding the different fabric letters with the canvas. I love the ribbon ties that I added and reinforced the very last minute before heading out the door for the wedding weekend. Oh, and, yes, I love the reaction I got from the Bride, who had no idea what it would look like.

Totally worth it

Most of the time I do not get to see a client receive the final project. Typically photography clients receive a disc in the mail. Brochures, postcards, etc. for design clients are generally delivered via the mail as well.

In this instance, however, I was able to see the Bride's initial reaction to one of my projects. (No, this is not staged! Love it!) I'll post what she's looking at next time.

Mine Mine Mine

I love the steps behind my work. Even if I am the only person who knows that I took a staged an item, photographed it, manipulated the photo and created my own graphic- I don't care. The fact that these (enjoyable) steps help make the project all mine is worth it to me.

Okay, I'll shut up.

Blogging in "Contagion"

One of the doctors in the movie said this to Jude Law's journalist character:

"Blogging isn't writing. It's graffiti with punctuation."

All my little pretties

Working on library book invitations for a client. Love the rich colors!

Affirmation

I am glowing. Since I have been home tonight, I have been in contact with three different clients- and all three have been pleased with the work I have produced and very complimentary.

I love doing what I do. Don't get me wrong, there are times I hit a rut during a project or stress/lose sleep because of a timeline. You can't escape those moments in any field. But reading words of affirmation in an e-mail or hearing them straight from the mouth of the client is so rewarding.

From customer service to producing creative work, I grow from one project to the next.