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Working on some new designs 😍 🌈 #custominvit

Working on some new designs 😍 🌈 #custominvitations #birthdayparty #firstbirthday #firstbirthdayinvites #rainbow #rainbowbaby #birthdayinvitations #customdesigns #freelancedesigner #sandiego #chulavista

Still one of my favorite projects. #bachelorettew

Still one of my favorite projects. #bacheloretteweekend #weekendgetaway #bacheloretteinvitations #palmsprings #palmleaves #custominvites #custominvitations

I’m continuing to go through old designs as I up

I’m continuing to go through old designs as I update my website, etsy shop and other things. I have to say, it’s been so fun! These invites were a design I made for fun and they remain an all time favorite. #customdesigns #custominvitations #custominvites #sandiego #chulavista #superheroinvitations #superherothanks #callingallsuperheroes

The sweet baby that I designed these baby shower i

The sweet baby that I designed these baby shower invites for is going to be ONE in a little over a month. Time flies, right @kas.brown? Do we need to be making a birthday invite for Claire Bear?!?! #babyshower #babyshowerinvites #custominvites #customdesigns #customstationery #handmade #freelancer

How SWEET are these? In prep for Valentine’s Da

How SWEET are these? In prep for Valentine’s Day, I had to post these invites that I’ve been working on for a client. #sweetsixteen #custominvites #birthdayinvites #birthdayinvitations #custominvitations #sweetbirthday #sparkles #stripes #valentinesday

I take walks throughout the week with Diamond and

I take walks throughout the week with Diamond and every time I think “I really should have business cards to hand out”. Welp, here we go! @mutts_and_mates #whenworldscollide #businessmashup #muttsandmates #bestmates #businesscards #businesscollateral #newdeaigns #customdesigns

I’m back and so is my downloadable/printable FRE

I’m back and so is my downloadable/printable FREE 2020 calendar. Nothing like out with the old and in with the new after dusting off my file from 2019. I hope you enjoy! Find the link to my latest blog post and more in my bio.
#linkinbio #freeprintable #freedownload #2020calendar #newcalendar #newyear #customdesigns #custominvitations

As a room mom, parents kept asking me what to get

As a room mom, parents kept asking me what to get the teacher for Christmas! Well, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to make a super cute card to send home with each kid! #teachersalwaysmakethenicelist #teachersofinstagram #shapinglittleminds #nicelist #candycanes #typography #customdesigns #customcards

Because I couldn’t choose just one design for ou

Because I couldn’t choose just one design for our Christmas card this year 🎄 #blessed #plaid #lights #Christmascards #custominvites #cuatomcards #customdesigns #merry #bright

#tbt to another chalkboard filled with typography

#tbt to another chalkboard filled with typography and love. I’ve thought about recreating this one, but I don’t think I could do it as good. #chalkboardart #customdesigns #customart #typographylover #freelanceartist

Custom birthday art, because we don’t need thing

Custom birthday art, because we don’t need things. #1979 #customart #birthdayboy #finaldesign #customdesigns

Birthday stats be like.... #birthdayboy #customgif

Birthday stats be like.... #birthdayboy #customgifts #customdesigns #typography #1979

@bryancruiz 😘❤️ #customdesigns #custombirth

@bryancruiz 😘❤️ #customdesigns #custombirthday #typography #1979

Back in 1979..... #customdesigns #customwork #typo

Back in 1979.....
#customdesigns #customwork #typography #1979 #specialgift

I’ve been working on something special for my hu

I’ve been working on something special for my husbands 40th..... #typography #handwritten #customdesigns #customwork #freelancedesigner #graphicartist #checkbacktomorrow

Yesterday, as I was going through my daughter’s

Yesterday, as I was going through my daughter’s baby clothing, I was feeling very emotional. As I parted with certain pieces the patterns, colors and textiles started to inspire me and cheer me up. So, I took a onesie that I loved and remembered well and made a piece of art for her room. (I couldn’t quite get myself to cut it up so it’s taped up behind the cross stitch frame 😂) #inspired #babyclothing #repurpose #refocus #reimagine #customdesigns

My son’s fall festival is coming up and as a roo

My son’s fall festival is coming up and as a room parent, we have to make a poster to advertise our theme and ask for donations. Well, I’m not the type to make a papier-mâché broom thing, but put me in front of a computer and Alohomora! That’s when the magic takes place (pun intended). #isolemnlysweariamuptonogood #fallfestival #customposter #customdesigns #harrypotter #wizardingworld #quidditch #sortinghat

It’s all about presentation. I have a lot of fu

It’s all about presentation. I have a lot of fun things coming up, now that I have a little more time to myself during the week (and by a little more time I mean barely any at all, lol).

Happy Fourth of July! #family #blessed #thisdesig

Happy Fourth of July! #family #blessed #thisdesignerisonvacation

Bachelorette weekend anyone?!?! This was such a fu

Bachelorette weekend anyone?!?! This was such a fun, relaxed and natural project to work on, just like the bride-to-be who’s being celebrated! I changed all the information because I know I’m not the only one who wants to crash this party weekend 😉

When worlds collide. I’ve been dog sitting for

When worlds collide. I’ve been dog sitting for a long time but figured I would put a name to the business. Introducing @mutts_and_mates. These are just a few logos I’m working on and hope to narrow it down this weekend. The “x symbol” is actually “M” in the nautical alphabet. So, being the word “mates” is in the name, why not incorporate a little nautical into it? Let me know what you think!

Just working on something special for an extra spe

Just working on something special for an extra special teacher. It’s the last day of school tomorrow and I couldn’t think of a better way to show our thanks than with a gift that can be used over and over again.

Free printable giveaway! Aren’t these DIY birth

Free printable giveaway! Aren’t these DIY birthday party invitations so cute? Follow the link in my bio to download yours and drop me a comment when you do! #diyinvitations #birthdayinvites #custominvitations #customdesigns #DIY #cupcakes #balloons

Cutting corners can be a good thing, my clients se

Cutting corners can be a good thing, my clients seem to think so 😉

Babies, babies, and more babies! Next best thing

Babies, babies, and more babies! Next best thing to being pregnant (yes, I loved every second of my two pregnancies) - designing baby shower invites!

Spring is in the air, and so is love! From all th

Spring is in the air, and so is love! From all the blooming flowers to the sun being out longer, spring makes me feel so energetic. Anyways, I got contacted by a client who wanted an invite for their vow renewal and I couldn’t stop myself at just one version, so I made a few.

When I was growing up, my grandparents had a cabin

When I was growing up, my grandparents had a cabin in WI on a small lake called Paulson Lake. It was a short and adventurous car ride from MN. We would spend our summers hunting for frogs, catching fish with stale saltines and swimming off the back of the pontoon. We would then spend our winters sledding and snowmobiling on the lake, ice fishing and wishing for summer again. The point: this project was a custom request for a client wanting to make something special for her friend’s cabin. I think I need to make one of Big Bear Lake, for our cabin. Can I make a custom design that helps you remember and reminisce about a special time or place? Let me know!

A little morning session with @thecourtneyshowtv a

A little morning session with @thecourtneyshowtv about Facebook makeover and social media. I always seem to have all these ideas for new projects, but finding the time seems to be the one thing that holds me back. As my New Years resolution, though, I vowed to grow my business and reach more clients. So here I am on this gloomy San Diego morning and want to know....what holds you back? What helps you get ahead? Send me all your tips and tricks!

I blinked and it’s January 20th! I got approach

I blinked and it’s January 20th! I got approached about creating and invite for my friend’s daughter’s birthday party. She loves all things BMX so naturally the party would be at @chulavistabmx. I love these and I love that these invites represent her and her individuality perfectly! These are great for a boy or girl, child or adult, and makes me super excited.

Getting ready to mail our Christmas cards! Every

Getting ready to mail our Christmas cards! Every year I go back and forth. Should I send one? Should I not? Then we start getting other cards the mail and I quickly decide that I want to design some for us. So here we are!

Cookie assortments may vary but guaranteed to be d

Cookie assortments may vary but guaranteed to be delicious! I had a client on Etsy approach me about making these to match her cookie & ornament exchange invite. Being me, I never say no to creating another addition to an invitation suite 🌲❤️

Recipes! Get your recipe cards here! After getti

Recipes! Get your recipe cards here! After getting done with the cookie exchange invite, I knew that a good addition would be a recipe card. A wonderful gift idea this holiday season is to write down your favorite recipes and give them to people. Head over to my blog and download the file for free! Link in bio. Be sure to comment if you download it!

Design inspiration comes in lots of different form

Design inspiration comes in lots of different forms. Sometimes it helps to get back to basics and do some painting.

There is nothing more rewarding or exciting than s

There is nothing more rewarding or exciting than seeing my designs used in creative ways. This post was no exception and I’m so happy my “bird and flower” calendar got to be used in such a beautiful way!

Cookie exchange anyone? My client comes to me eve

Cookie exchange anyone? My client comes to me every year about her cookie exchange party, and our collaborations are always fun. This year was no exception. I truly enjoy a client who comes to me with a ton of ideas and through many (MANY) iterations we came up with something magical (and delicious). I can’t wait to see how her party turns out!

#fbf to last week when I was making a retirement i

#fbf to last week when I was making a retirement invite for a client. I get to do what I love because of the freedoms others have fought for and there are no better words than thank you.

I was thinking about holiday cards today and how I

I was thinking about holiday cards today and how I am never on time! I did, however, manage to get this one sent out before our trip to Chile last year and I love how this turned out! It’s going to be live in my Etsy shop tonight!

Making gift tags for spatula party favors to go wi

Making gift tags for spatula party favors to go with a cookie exchange invite I designed!!! Comment below about the special people in your life that need these on their treats this year and I’ll send you a free PDF!

This is still one of my favorite invitations and I

This is still one of my favorite invitations and I hope to put it to good use this year. Let me help you throw an extra spooky Halloween party!

When you need a giant thank you card for a special

When you need a giant thank you card for a special person and your printer needs ink.....you free hand it! #freelancedesign #customdesigns #freehandartwork #freehand #graphicdesigner #thanyoucards #thankyou

I’m so excited about this 2018/2019 calendar! I

I’m so excited about this 2018/2019 calendar! I feel like as a mom and a boss lady, I’m always in need of a piece of paper to jot notes/dates down or just to see my whole week planned out! Comment below and you will get a free PDF!

Fantastic firsts, literally! Ive sold a lot of st

Fantastic firsts, literally! Ive sold a lot of stuff on Etsy but this, my friends, is the first Etsy order that I printed and will ship this week! #fantasticfirsts #babymilestonecards #babymilestones #babymilestonejournalingcards #freelancedesigner #freelanceinvitationdesign #keepsakes #babykeepsakes #etsydesigner #printablesandmore

I’m thinking this pattern needs to be used for s

I’m thinking this pattern needs to be used for something special. #babyshowerinvites or #babymilestonestickers or a #babymilestonecendar perhaps? Only time will tell! Stay tuned!

Adding these beautiful wedding invites (multiple v

Adding these beautiful wedding invites (multiple variations), invite inserts and table signs to my Etsy shop tonight. I absolutely love these invites and how structured, yet effortless, they are. Do you know anyone needing wedding invites? Remember, I do a lot of custom work and would love to help! Head over to https://www.etsy.com/shop/DirectionDesignsCo to see all the variations, options and extras!

While I was in superhero (or supermom) mode, I des

While I was in superhero (or supermom) mode, I designed a matching birthday invite for the thank you cards I posted yesterday. This is what I would have wanted for Owen’s birthday this year. But alas, we decided on a small party and I was under some time/planning constraints. I love the fun colors matched with the bold patterns, fonts and graphics. They are perfect for your little (or big) super hero!!!

I sat down to write out thank you notes to our fri

I sat down to write out thank you notes to our friends and family for my son’s birthday and I stopped. Why would I pen a thank you note from “Owen” on cherry blossom cards when I could create something new? Then I had my answer, I wouldn’t. Lol #nailedit #superherothankyou #superherothankyoucards #custominvites #custominvitationdesign #custominvitations #freelanceinvitationdesign #freelancegraphicdesigner #thanks #pow #superhero #comicbookthankyou

Now that the wedding is over, I wanted to share th

Now that the wedding is over, I wanted to share these special invites I made for my cousin @btnewbss and his wife @shelbster106. It was so fun working with them on these invites.

There is cutting corners and then there is CUTTING

There is cutting corners and then there is CUTTING CORNERS! #backatit #anoldiebutagoodie #ohdear #asweetbabyisalmosthere #custominvites #custominvitations #custompartyinvitations #invitationdesigner #partyinvites #freelancegraphicartist #freelancedesigner #etsydesigner #babyshowerinvites #babyshower #custombabyshowerinvitations #homemade #woodlandbabyshower

It’s been a while! I say that with a smile beca

It’s been a while! I say that with a smile because I was fortunate enough to take a little time off to enjoy summer break with the kids to do lots of fun stuff. But now that school (and life) is back in session, so am I! I needed an easy project this weekend so I chose to work on something that is so essential.....business cards! I feel like I am constant need of these but have yet to make myself some. So here you have it!

Legit! Now a business in the city of Chula Vista!

Legit! Now a business in the city of Chula Vista! #workfromhome #homebusiness #graphicdesign #webdesign #invitationdesign #freelancedesigner #alwaysforhire #luckylady #stayathomemom

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