Cute invites

I just made some baby shower invites, and I must say, they are darn cute :)  It's a boy (obviously) and robots was listed as a theme on the registry.  I found the robot images here.

 

New Year's Card

I never sent out my Christmas Cards this year, so I decided to make New Year's Cards (haven't sent them out yet either). I like them :)

Stationery

I was in full gift making mode today (I know, I'm late), and made some personalized stationery.  Here are some of the designs:

This one is for a guy:

My favorite

For my SIL

I hate the voice of reason...

Especially when it comes from the mouth of my husband!  As you may or may not know, I love to look at pretty things, and I have a thing for paper...and I play around with logos and photoshop.  So, I came up with this design I love for a calling card for myself.  I decided on a little 2 x 2 square design to be different.  Awesome!  As I was looking for someone to print it for me, the voice of reason spoke and reminded me that I really don't need these things.  And, he is right.  So...for now I will just look at my gorgeous creation!

Logos, logos, logos

I have been playing around A LOT with logos/monograms lately.  Here are some that I have come up with recently.  Some good--some not so good.  But fun none the less!!

Checked off the list: Design a logo

Why did I put this on the list?: During my monogram obsession (see previous posts ), I became obsessed with the idea of learning how to do this, so it went on the list!

How did I do it?: Gotta love the Internet. I found a blog with tutorials on making monograms with photoshop and spent a lot of time playing around with it.

How did it feel?: I really love to create--so it was very satisfying to learn to create something in a digital form. I have made several logos/monograms since :) Here are a couple:




Count: 2/101

Checked off the list: Make a blog header

Why did I put this on my list? I kept saying that I needed to make a blog header--said it many times. So, I put it on the list, and did it!

How did I do it? I found a tutorial online and used Photoshop. I did it late at night while I was watching the men's speed-walking event at the Olympics.

How did it feel? I LOVE the header--it looks so cool!! Very happy I did it. :)

Count: 1/101

A monogram for my friend

My friend Jess liked the monograms that I had, so I volunteered to make one for her. She likes it and so do I! :)

Two More! :)

I {heart} photoshop :)

I'm Learning Photoshop!!

I started messing around with photoshop last night and feel like I am making progress! I designed my blog header--what do you think??

Also, I just designed a "monogram."  I like monograms (obviously) so I will probably play around with it some more!

Okay, I did another design:

It's Here!!!

My new 2009 Ikea catalog was waiting for me this morning when I opened the front door--I was so excited, it took all my resolve to make my way to the gym instead of grabbing it and going to the nearest coffeeshop to devour every page of it! Okay, so maybe I am getting a little carried away, but it is Ikea!!

Pretend Wedding Inspiration Board

Don't ask me why, but I love looking at wedding related stuff. I just think that the whole wedding--the dress, the flowers, the cake, everything--can be SO beautiful! I found a bunch of wedding blogs and see that people are making wedding inspiration boards, so I decided to give it a whirl.

We are celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary in January, but if we were to do it all over again, this is something I would use for inspiration.



From Top, left to right: Hair (Hair Stylist: Bob Salon, Athens Photo By: Laura Negri Photography, Atlanta ); Cake (Cake: Cake Magic by Debbie, Tacoma Photo By: Sandra Coan Photography ); Bouquet (Bridal Bouquet: The Flowersmiths, Plymouth Photo By: HinkelyPhoto, Concord); Invitation (Wedding Paper Divas); Bridesmaid Dress (JS Boutique, Nordstrom); Wedding Party (Ashley & Adam: An At-Home Wedding in Hillsboro, KS; Bridesmaid Looks: Uniquely You Bridal, Wichita, KS Photo By: T&J Studios, Valley Center, KS); Place Setting (kate spade "Belle Boulevard", Macy's); Dress (Lea-Ann Belter 2007 Collection), Kaitlyn); Centerpieces (Centerpieces: A Secret Garden Flowers Photo By: Rebecca McAlpin, New York, NY)