tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90443900401915950112024-02-19T07:28:29.236-08:00gracieKdesignsi like creating things using adobe photoshop and illustrator. take a look!gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-13104556356953768472011-05-31T21:13:00.000-07:002011-05-31T21:15:34.323-07:00Vintage School Themed Shower<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpa4XrNt49NOgkI6n5MxNKHqML5f9gd-ShQ2wVkcemdZf7bHB7pnQrVStf6uCRQzoQEmZsWWpuLvnYE-cGFSBq5yXR1uc9X3pBTIgQqZdvWtFPXP0Tgctf4VLN7OsCz1fQkFwVPs2ZDKk/s1600/Picture+11.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpa4XrNt49NOgkI6n5MxNKHqML5f9gd-ShQ2wVkcemdZf7bHB7pnQrVStf6uCRQzoQEmZsWWpuLvnYE-cGFSBq5yXR1uc9X3pBTIgQqZdvWtFPXP0Tgctf4VLN7OsCz1fQkFwVPs2ZDKk/s400/Picture+11.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613099776679689394" /></a><br /><br />I am planning a baby shower for my dear friend and her baby girl, Isabelle.<br /><br />I decided on an "old school" theme that will have items like lunch trays, typewriters, a Children's book as a guest book, and much much more! I can't wait!gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-69800280039908601702011-05-31T21:09:00.000-07:002011-05-31T21:13:06.259-07:00Where the Wild Things Are Baby Shower<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2sGLtt729oYRLbfYHMiJjLHNoX1h8oWkP9RHe_fWdkzxDld0Uy3ZyOnZPechW8B8VKpXrEudiH7yV5BgzJagfZXqDbwkHN-6hvLw6Ce_jigFPwI4-CpuTEgTwwCeE97W8pJ_IAGIDHps/s1600/Picture+12.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2sGLtt729oYRLbfYHMiJjLHNoX1h8oWkP9RHe_fWdkzxDld0Uy3ZyOnZPechW8B8VKpXrEudiH7yV5BgzJagfZXqDbwkHN-6hvLw6Ce_jigFPwI4-CpuTEgTwwCeE97W8pJ_IAGIDHps/s400/Picture+12.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613098886839211650" /></a><br /><br />My bestie is expecting her first baby boy this summer. She named her son, Max, after the main character in the book, Where the Wild Things Are! She is a teacher and has such creative ideas. Max's nursery will have a wooden sailboat and a teepee to make it very "Wild" like. I designed these invites for her "Wild Things" baby shower. I love them! And YES, I hand drew all the Wild Things :)gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-18159723232288794062011-04-03T10:27:00.000-07:002011-04-03T10:31:55.230-07:00baby shower invite-Mexican Fiesta!How honored I was to be asked by my good friend, Deb to design her baby shower invitations. She and her husband are full of life, so we added lots and lots of color! I love the final product!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6806Vpds_DKVsfu9v1fPG4yKn4Xe58aV6QhAfo2pT_jZ3Djd_62_7bzaagEyO3onzSDuBNtwYJ7LR6DilGT6Ny4LNkA-X95-wDisyxKFSqZ_BZ5sTgI4hf-Vp2472LuMMwG_hyphenhyphenFS47a8/s1600/Picture+4.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6806Vpds_DKVsfu9v1fPG4yKn4Xe58aV6QhAfo2pT_jZ3Djd_62_7bzaagEyO3onzSDuBNtwYJ7LR6DilGT6Ny4LNkA-X95-wDisyxKFSqZ_BZ5sTgI4hf-Vp2472LuMMwG_hyphenhyphenFS47a8/s400/Picture+4.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591411216407422514" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOauOxCvET7cH2EHna3hDOqpO6TI0em8DL5cop2buy2xBGug2OIJSMqz7pQmxTfxRCE-2BfRLlDdqDrpvU7mF3glBkqFuSeKrBdajTF7Od5F5wU5KjwawPOEBGDtFOUgSpnS5IKJtVaMA/s1600/Picture+5.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOauOxCvET7cH2EHna3hDOqpO6TI0em8DL5cop2buy2xBGug2OIJSMqz7pQmxTfxRCE-2BfRLlDdqDrpvU7mF3glBkqFuSeKrBdajTF7Od5F5wU5KjwawPOEBGDtFOUgSpnS5IKJtVaMA/s400/Picture+5.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591411102893323538" /></a>gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-59991186059268255632011-01-20T12:42:00.000-08:002011-04-03T13:25:59.415-07:00carsonEver since Grace asked me to design a blog banner for her, I have been following her journey of adoption. I, along with many of her readers, were overjoyed when she finally welcomed her son home from Korea.<br /><br />I designed this lovely card in honor of her son, Carson.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11PvLFVh01GVYmOJz3M0UYP1soI2Cp7Vl6FRM4M2Q3s23r_Yk_8hnQn8eIUvxAb_aX0_zBg7fZYlcpPj2-Ja-6jzyyCDGs1OjIkyBfuXuS9V2E58ZmdYMP10K0rvEJiXNdBPXevk8AoA/s1600/Picture+7.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11PvLFVh01GVYmOJz3M0UYP1soI2Cp7Vl6FRM4M2Q3s23r_Yk_8hnQn8eIUvxAb_aX0_zBg7fZYlcpPj2-Ja-6jzyyCDGs1OjIkyBfuXuS9V2E58ZmdYMP10K0rvEJiXNdBPXevk8AoA/s400/Picture+7.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591456170509583906" /></a><br /><br />They are Green Bay fans :)gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-35695855143245900652010-08-25T10:34:00.000-07:002011-04-03T10:36:09.412-07:00New Home!My friend Deb thinks I'm a designer or something. She has asked me to design a few thank you cards for her friends..I love that she loves my work, even though I am no professional.<br /><br />Anyways, I decided to make a card for her and her husband to celebrate their new home:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYI4aWzjUA5PVPqzZTCi4im4ApodBG5WpfaYHh3gefIhO6cIR_L5BmSrfCZAjBiDxaps4NdHBY9ctyKzqTP2IEH0SCJZJHdH0yrBmgFuu9N0lf-MOc0IO6zhialeLwsfHvPyaifa5H2s/s1600/Picture+6.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYI4aWzjUA5PVPqzZTCi4im4ApodBG5WpfaYHh3gefIhO6cIR_L5BmSrfCZAjBiDxaps4NdHBY9ctyKzqTP2IEH0SCJZJHdH0yrBmgFuu9N0lf-MOc0IO6zhialeLwsfHvPyaifa5H2s/s400/Picture+6.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591412093517996626" /></a><br /><br />Yaygracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-10672273305577884072010-06-14T21:19:00.000-07:002010-06-14T21:28:49.885-07:00for baby jack<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetra9rJrbyNkrwk8-UQ_FLZIeBmmbe-VtSiP1pJtNpmiGe94KQ764PmPYrZQ-bJwzros4Cm24lb92QLhriRB0RfseAfeor9ByGHirdEu0MIpdbDVhaHvWuFY9uv9T0_-OTdx650PCB3g/s1600/Picture+8.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetra9rJrbyNkrwk8-UQ_FLZIeBmmbe-VtSiP1pJtNpmiGe94KQ764PmPYrZQ-bJwzros4Cm24lb92QLhriRB0RfseAfeor9ByGHirdEu0MIpdbDVhaHvWuFY9uv9T0_-OTdx650PCB3g/s400/Picture+8.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482851064454584642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZs3uRvJFP4Y2nJxL1oL5Y6Napmuk2blrUo3-e313t1A4golfFI6j0o7EQInda5BEZV8KnECJjBeZpcawH3BpKX6PLQjl09VJy-PsMOPjkBFlZx0qIbqflTFC-z3HbEAbQav5jalBE76k/s1600/Picture+9.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 392px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZs3uRvJFP4Y2nJxL1oL5Y6Napmuk2blrUo3-e313t1A4golfFI6j0o7EQInda5BEZV8KnECJjBeZpcawH3BpKX6PLQjl09VJy-PsMOPjkBFlZx0qIbqflTFC-z3HbEAbQav5jalBE76k/s400/Picture+9.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482850447623733522" /></a><br /><br />Baby Jack enters the world in August! I love that his momma and I are pregnant at the same time...I just wish we lived closer so that we could hang out all the time when we become mommies.<br /><br />Anyways, I wanted to make some thank you cards for his momma, so I edited the baby momma template to reflect what she looks like. We then incorporated the nursery colors into the flags. I loved the way it turned out.<br /><br />I also made her some return labels because I have a bajillion blank labels ready to be used.<br /><br />yay for baby Jack!gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-60393035931360501732010-06-13T21:14:00.000-07:002010-06-14T21:18:48.469-07:00tony & sara<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYpc-mR7yFi3R7FTHPhXW_s18k9El6KB_BQhyZ8XI4iIQwTJPzEnVmOdZ8iLjRM0RrpMNLU9YZ2kNjhH9R7wbNtOorTqS7J0kOgSQq0BHati2LEmFp74w5QKs23ZKXyyW6E5rBLrHpS3E/s1600/Picture+17.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYpc-mR7yFi3R7FTHPhXW_s18k9El6KB_BQhyZ8XI4iIQwTJPzEnVmOdZ8iLjRM0RrpMNLU9YZ2kNjhH9R7wbNtOorTqS7J0kOgSQq0BHati2LEmFp74w5QKs23ZKXyyW6E5rBLrHpS3E/s400/Picture+17.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482849127885352946" /></a><br /><br />my friend Debo asked me to make a Thank You card for her friends Tony & Sara who were married in May. Both Debo and Sara are very creative people, so I had a lot to live up to!<br /><br />I drew them in their wedding outfits and added lots of color. Can you tell I am really into flag banners and birds? I also added some pom poms, since she had those at her reception site.<br /><br />I printed out 100 of them...so I hope they go to good use writing all those dreaded thank you cards!gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-22067810106900592632010-06-12T21:02:00.000-07:002010-06-14T21:12:56.299-07:00for a cool guy.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxlH3li7MclFGtNGUNGP69P56GJIO3dr1fVkDkK8QQDltaHDd_Pl797ERBRJnFTjxxdqx19yvBjXdQ1llqmeS9mkzVyWL06v-y12E5Cx-3GiWTUtfE5u0RMvszKFbbaH6IowIm-WBB1-U/s1600/Picture+16.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxlH3li7MclFGtNGUNGP69P56GJIO3dr1fVkDkK8QQDltaHDd_Pl797ERBRJnFTjxxdqx19yvBjXdQ1llqmeS9mkzVyWL06v-y12E5Cx-3GiWTUtfE5u0RMvszKFbbaH6IowIm-WBB1-U/s400/Picture+16.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482846230775220306" /></a><br /><br />made this birthday card for this cool guy. If you don't know him, google him and I am sure you will see images of him dressed up in unique outfits like the one I drew above.<br /><br />Happy Birthday SJ!gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-75816865682144931622010-06-06T19:29:00.000-07:002010-06-06T19:36:01.919-07:00my life: plain and simple<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtv-w8V_IWK_D-gIERapwKIf1p2YWBMHewDaNzTLkACxXxd2frP-mf5x9Me8L451O09ekbA8j_g2iHUPUluUkmLeJZefAJXywxe5u6hcH5ur-MyUHF_zpd_3sp6-bN-iHUmoxSV_VCmCU/s1600/slownsteady.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtv-w8V_IWK_D-gIERapwKIf1p2YWBMHewDaNzTLkACxXxd2frP-mf5x9Me8L451O09ekbA8j_g2iHUPUluUkmLeJZefAJXywxe5u6hcH5ur-MyUHF_zpd_3sp6-bN-iHUmoxSV_VCmCU/s400/slownsteady.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479854422931460834" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1lKAX4RrLkrB_C8AEz-NhT5VwTD5Dfsm34MhpD8n6Sc3Edkj5lmuXG4yik8AOP9EdDDazmGmF_BhSf0zLWNfPi1mfGpRJOgiouuP1ag2A9B3ayCAdU9-nEJXa9ctul2sagXkw-41e_Q/s1600/pinkswirls1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1lKAX4RrLkrB_C8AEz-NhT5VwTD5Dfsm34MhpD8n6Sc3Edkj5lmuXG4yik8AOP9EdDDazmGmF_BhSf0zLWNfPi1mfGpRJOgiouuP1ag2A9B3ayCAdU9-nEJXa9ctul2sagXkw-41e_Q/s400/pinkswirls1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479854281954195538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9TCgNDeIejwLMKwaRhHmI3WVk7AlDqCHtvv2fyvm3bOBmD6whYFLzH_YBkkmUm-T9pUx5g7xrJWrBKbEdYDgejcJoNoUROVHXu7c71xa1OQFE7tah9QcTWZe_0d7xTAXRW5mIaxcsE8/s1600/mylife4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9TCgNDeIejwLMKwaRhHmI3WVk7AlDqCHtvv2fyvm3bOBmD6whYFLzH_YBkkmUm-T9pUx5g7xrJWrBKbEdYDgejcJoNoUROVHXu7c71xa1OQFE7tah9QcTWZe_0d7xTAXRW5mIaxcsE8/s400/mylife4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479854145307266738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiacUyREYjcwqaz612Otmm2OTILCQrL4NLSXKt1mSrNRUmpYQnfrkMRc_r627Jf1_MapqnTrjtYJgtFWEJ2CEdVwpx6WXZ0t55__cv9k0Sxs_HA7PrOy-NhFH1fzEppRA-XHW3COh5t4qc/s1600/mylife3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiacUyREYjcwqaz612Otmm2OTILCQrL4NLSXKt1mSrNRUmpYQnfrkMRc_r627Jf1_MapqnTrjtYJgtFWEJ2CEdVwpx6WXZ0t55__cv9k0Sxs_HA7PrOy-NhFH1fzEppRA-XHW3COh5t4qc/s400/mylife3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479853989022549330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HYwtlPnWypvb4O8U6Hcg7pO2nBVeabTCN1aKf6I40L1CMDRVw1KO6BNSujuG4-MAkTGmbfKs7bK27Sobfdx0WOjpXjMWyDNPQra0qmTjTzE_e4W77KBajgq3OjB2b23U6NC3jNYxCTk/s1600/mylife2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HYwtlPnWypvb4O8U6Hcg7pO2nBVeabTCN1aKf6I40L1CMDRVw1KO6BNSujuG4-MAkTGmbfKs7bK27Sobfdx0WOjpXjMWyDNPQra0qmTjTzE_e4W77KBajgq3OjB2b23U6NC3jNYxCTk/s400/mylife2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479853849521014162" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmTwTEL9VUD4Vcyb0tT4tjVlCV66vthsAs3tt6qD4pNvbIKaIcMWcoozunErrtfGfm8CP0VUg9CPCqBu8pOcMlSkox8EVJ1V1OsFj6VU1MpJTu6UuDzWcJU5nHE2XaMudJ-rGA7ImGqqs/s1600/mylife1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmTwTEL9VUD4Vcyb0tT4tjVlCV66vthsAs3tt6qD4pNvbIKaIcMWcoozunErrtfGfm8CP0VUg9CPCqBu8pOcMlSkox8EVJ1V1OsFj6VU1MpJTu6UuDzWcJU5nHE2XaMudJ-rGA7ImGqqs/s400/mylife1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479853694664448434" /></a><br /><br />here are some blog banners I made for another random blogger that found me via another blog via another blog. ah, i love the blogosphere.<br /><br />which one do you like best?gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-54994184828289119112010-05-28T10:10:00.000-07:002010-05-28T10:12:06.573-07:00secret 2nd anniversary<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8wYMtUl2dpcyKJF8yhpA9TjzL62e5JW8CigD3ThKbkfJw5jINGcwClLfrSoybY7J_8ZRksGWMBrAZxw5L6Rm76yG9SgAb_WUNT1_ZY6XT8RNwkLAR3yvr59VuIt6a4BEYKG25QSdw1Y/s1600/Picture+6.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8wYMtUl2dpcyKJF8yhpA9TjzL62e5JW8CigD3ThKbkfJw5jINGcwClLfrSoybY7J_8ZRksGWMBrAZxw5L6Rm76yG9SgAb_WUNT1_ZY6XT8RNwkLAR3yvr59VuIt6a4BEYKG25QSdw1Y/s400/Picture+6.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476369538306404194" /></a><br /><br />Chris and I celebrated our secret 2nd year anniversary...meaning it has been 2 years since we eloped! time flies!<br /><br />Last year for our one year we made a point to go to Mission Beach and ride the rickety roller coaster. It was so fun and symbolic in many ways.<br /><br />This year, I'm too pregnant to ride a roller coaster, so I just made him a card about it instead.gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-92078676933475277652010-05-27T10:07:00.000-07:002010-05-28T10:09:05.518-07:00Thank You Card from Baby Charley<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wm6SXdafO4zv6qbUBrJa8F1aGAKk2kowRY5QrT6fkj7Q4raa6vKMlKqq2jn__k1yLJP_x15WQEWjPgCJq0VwsxzL7EGTjrI4VbF8ch6i5l-QGdgiF3Erc2F8cY-NV2fy_EJ1_HLlTV8/s1600/Picture+7.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wm6SXdafO4zv6qbUBrJa8F1aGAKk2kowRY5QrT6fkj7Q4raa6vKMlKqq2jn__k1yLJP_x15WQEWjPgCJq0VwsxzL7EGTjrI4VbF8ch6i5l-QGdgiF3Erc2F8cY-NV2fy_EJ1_HLlTV8/s400/Picture+7.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476368745462568546" /></a><br /><br />Here is the adapted Thank You Card I personalized for Baby Charley. I love the banner and the font.<br /><br />If you are interested in a customized baby shower thank you card, please let me know!gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-50095539228739846642010-03-15T18:25:00.001-07:002010-03-15T18:36:38.380-07:00a special blog banner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAIdmj4h495zYuKGSJOSVjtGQNWSCasNiz-HUDlntxUYy1nK1MZP7c1Xz2BOMjMJCjDNDdXgNVgvdyVJjGHq4VOKFm8FidKdxPdkdobkyM7fwYWVpWtCMv3Wvg7KnbUd1NNXPcN-29zQ/s1600-h/choisRus5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAIdmj4h495zYuKGSJOSVjtGQNWSCasNiz-HUDlntxUYy1nK1MZP7c1Xz2BOMjMJCjDNDdXgNVgvdyVJjGHq4VOKFm8FidKdxPdkdobkyM7fwYWVpWtCMv3Wvg7KnbUd1NNXPcN-29zQ/s400/choisRus5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449037411319387442" /></a><br /><br />Grace Choi found me via <a href="http://kim-squared.blogspot.com">kim-squared</a>, then found <a href="http://gracieKdesigns.blogspot.com">gracieKdesigns</a>, and then <a href="http://to-precious-soul.blogspot.com">precious soul</a>. She connected with me after she found out that we knew some of the same people (small world) and how we both struggled with infertility issues. She started a blog about her journey and wanted me to design a banner for her.<br /><br />She had great ideas, which I incorporated into the above banner. I love the name of her blog and her tag line. I also love her concept of the picture. It is of her and and her husband on the road to start a family.<br /><br />I know it is a private journey that she and her husband are on, so I am grateful that she allowed me to share her blog with you. If you want to feel inspired, please visit her blog, <a href="http://chois-r-us.blogspot.com/">Chois-R-Us</a>.gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-11005749662032962872010-03-06T00:01:00.000-08:002010-03-06T00:01:00.648-08:00precious soul banner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKPfQbIkDLnwXz_7LfuORcAxQWwKhKoVjKRN-rqvJdN4wmCYNQt1avjB4WW9fREwE5Zm9SxZuGcSGSmJDP1mfUGK1KpQPoAIZyRDe5GHE6l66zED6Xt09y4lyYshZiBxUZBiU1bbcFEeQ/s1600-h/precioussoul.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKPfQbIkDLnwXz_7LfuORcAxQWwKhKoVjKRN-rqvJdN4wmCYNQt1avjB4WW9fREwE5Zm9SxZuGcSGSmJDP1mfUGK1KpQPoAIZyRDe5GHE6l66zED6Xt09y4lyYshZiBxUZBiU1bbcFEeQ/s400/precioussoul.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445392663884755442" /></a><br /><br />oh yes, did i mention that i have a new <a href="http://to-precious-soul.blogspot.com">blog</a> to record the lovely joys of my pregnancy? well, i do. and you can read it, if you want.<br /><br />the banner design was quite simple, and again the illustration was recycled from our wedding program.<br /><br />i'm discovering new fonts, which is always fun. yipee!gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-1014781128403062452010-03-05T21:33:00.001-08:002010-03-05T21:42:30.513-08:00simplicity: Beatlesokay, i lied. i <span style="font-style:italic;">have</span> been designing things..but just for myself. <br /><br />i made these simple cards that have my favorite Beatles lyrics on them, with very simple illustrations, and sent them to my friends. <br /><br />why? <br /><br />because my new years resolution was to write more handwritten letters.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt15Mmun_ynrOLHNT49UW_aQoG3rsdW-yJGLyf537UnBkMNfu_saR-pXhfnRd6ePjMvLaATsYEMwuwEzQl5rtCGNuMEMrpRyNZGt4HiFB7b0oaigic5Fw-iAYF97gpHeTawTHRgU_G7ck/s1600-h/Picture+23.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 276px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt15Mmun_ynrOLHNT49UW_aQoG3rsdW-yJGLyf537UnBkMNfu_saR-pXhfnRd6ePjMvLaATsYEMwuwEzQl5rtCGNuMEMrpRyNZGt4HiFB7b0oaigic5Fw-iAYF97gpHeTawTHRgU_G7ck/s400/Picture+23.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445390594771394946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIWxilIxSVh0fRLuqISdfUiiwbhK6QzorwWPLisZw5moQ0yWwU8Ub37BrezlL4dsKRGfVMXUK-SLCWS7PQsLPr-6ZsUJ7WtIiQvI9LxsPOxu8uchM7itEO6wb1q2sC3HIPLIg2Mi1V_Fs/s1600-h/Picture+22.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIWxilIxSVh0fRLuqISdfUiiwbhK6QzorwWPLisZw5moQ0yWwU8Ub37BrezlL4dsKRGfVMXUK-SLCWS7PQsLPr-6ZsUJ7WtIiQvI9LxsPOxu8uchM7itEO6wb1q2sC3HIPLIg2Mi1V_Fs/s400/Picture+22.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445390546309589570" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYCTZcQZXMkYAHMhsnFE-mgRJuqJ38oizZF2uI-jwS-ZRRFcq2THRgDXKDcgGhkyv_DvQFLeEw5i_yoIwOKlJlbkf7-8Y3ekTW1W5QQlRqPheD6iANyLtfmSXL9Vfbsz3Rl374b69dH6Y/s1600-h/Picture+21.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYCTZcQZXMkYAHMhsnFE-mgRJuqJ38oizZF2uI-jwS-ZRRFcq2THRgDXKDcgGhkyv_DvQFLeEw5i_yoIwOKlJlbkf7-8Y3ekTW1W5QQlRqPheD6iANyLtfmSXL9Vfbsz3Rl374b69dH6Y/s400/Picture+21.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445390424629744850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk9q7R-uRvj_pK1ZYwCfQflMB1pZX2iu7XcWAaXBGsguojlyXfKqoHahtj0pUslaJ1vkgN30WVL6EyLAGF_rg61PAPQR5r6QX7IjqfefA5YQYRSVZoIkn2VNJg1YQKSlEa7vrCq0bgli0/s1600-h/Picture+20.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk9q7R-uRvj_pK1ZYwCfQflMB1pZX2iu7XcWAaXBGsguojlyXfKqoHahtj0pUslaJ1vkgN30WVL6EyLAGF_rg61PAPQR5r6QX7IjqfefA5YQYRSVZoIkn2VNJg1YQKSlEa7vrCq0bgli0/s400/Picture+20.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445390371409298738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpkHKNC5kD-nQI8mksZuES3xNdH_bHSul5hECEFDDqqHSDz8b-cA0FUIehuLe5NyjrrSgl9Ek9PY-dbbjh6AnGUKQXCVq352enWi9cB5Ma2bLHodEnMdDgWMPP-kb3mJBUMsO5zhJynk/s1600-h/Picture+19.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpkHKNC5kD-nQI8mksZuES3xNdH_bHSul5hECEFDDqqHSDz8b-cA0FUIehuLe5NyjrrSgl9Ek9PY-dbbjh6AnGUKQXCVq352enWi9cB5Ma2bLHodEnMdDgWMPP-kb3mJBUMsO5zhJynk/s400/Picture+19.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445390313457236034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wbIqP1WmYiZt7NYOUO66a9T07w4UIXjNAb6-mhjOz7oqvsyUnnfAyIbqOhfPdNfNy9pHvuGEQkqrWuo4AisoGW-C54w2zpIA1lNa39jm54b6yrXYh9vIWucwv55n59qgwdcDvv5tc3Q/s1600-h/Picture+18.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wbIqP1WmYiZt7NYOUO66a9T07w4UIXjNAb6-mhjOz7oqvsyUnnfAyIbqOhfPdNfNy9pHvuGEQkqrWuo4AisoGW-C54w2zpIA1lNa39jm54b6yrXYh9vIWucwv55n59qgwdcDvv5tc3Q/s400/Picture+18.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445390246999084770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWUq9OGa7pGbOZJC9IOhejBcfWwAbDVsFMahwimP7yrBd2E63DmAXARb6m4Aye4Fmvi1ThFX2isSX6fy6_5pPxgu3g9VWDdio4MmmX-bwEGWYhxC962hhkYqlD9QQIbRYNYJ-7U2BYZM/s1600-h/Picture+17.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWUq9OGa7pGbOZJC9IOhejBcfWwAbDVsFMahwimP7yrBd2E63DmAXARb6m4Aye4Fmvi1ThFX2isSX6fy6_5pPxgu3g9VWDdio4MmmX-bwEGWYhxC962hhkYqlD9QQIbRYNYJ-7U2BYZM/s400/Picture+17.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445390166141808946" /></a>gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-39331405398357356632010-03-04T21:24:00.000-08:002010-03-05T21:37:54.471-08:00whoah its been a long timehi. its been a while. yes, i stopped designing after the wedding...burnt out, i suppose.<br /><br />well, i'm pregnant. and i adapted one of my old pieces, pregnant karen, into a new piece: pregnant grace.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1MTP3Uq3PTclkWa1QUSLLY4IZ3EFuX38rgM7ax4eOVzBERbZHQWWphJXzwGRIgjEBPoEz58dwTrH5bAcimwBTuyxMjAw8Jhd0KcUZoZGlhU-jLnBHEnp9XT6bk3SB1V0h9PurlSy7zVA/s1600-h/charlotte.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1MTP3Uq3PTclkWa1QUSLLY4IZ3EFuX38rgM7ax4eOVzBERbZHQWWphJXzwGRIgjEBPoEz58dwTrH5bAcimwBTuyxMjAw8Jhd0KcUZoZGlhU-jLnBHEnp9XT6bk3SB1V0h9PurlSy7zVA/s400/charlotte.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445387811079016242" /></a><br /><br />yay!gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-39360912721766598662010-01-20T21:38:00.000-08:002010-03-05T21:40:00.130-08:00thank you card-wedding<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_iNU_yKY6aL8vgWeqHKRaCWxx8C93TezBq0Vk5l0ZhPbJJWGLA6tsT2bnJt7Gq3H_ZNxw_VjSAMGpwnE6utNuhVoszjcY-i-TC7HFhM0e1PfFqGBGAuzpBjxxeLfPMQNdPYKozDrFucQ/s1600-h/Picture+24.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_iNU_yKY6aL8vgWeqHKRaCWxx8C93TezBq0Vk5l0ZhPbJJWGLA6tsT2bnJt7Gq3H_ZNxw_VjSAMGpwnE6utNuhVoszjcY-i-TC7HFhM0e1PfFqGBGAuzpBjxxeLfPMQNdPYKozDrFucQ/s400/Picture+24.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445391231431108082" /></a><br /><br />here's our thank you card for our wedding.<br /><br />I recycled our program illustration and slapped on one of my favorite wedding pics on the back.<br /><br />Done.gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-72355707652860307902009-08-28T17:46:00.000-07:002009-08-28T17:49:37.668-07:00brochureI designed this brochure in PAGES, which is a Mac program. It was so easy to make!<br /><br />Here is the front of the brochure that gives a little welcome blurb:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzlAbqb03Z5hkjm_fHCv350-8POU3iIo5PykP5Dse7e6YCNAh7ebPmMw15lvqQfq08eFxLTq0ucyc7QE4ye2la7sahMgb5Bga6uzZVVWrOrEkT_pG3T8IabFMnFtiLb2rT9BwIymWuVzs/s1600-h/sc00009393.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzlAbqb03Z5hkjm_fHCv350-8POU3iIo5PykP5Dse7e6YCNAh7ebPmMw15lvqQfq08eFxLTq0ucyc7QE4ye2la7sahMgb5Bga6uzZVVWrOrEkT_pG3T8IabFMnFtiLb2rT9BwIymWuVzs/s400/sc00009393.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375180996525757442" border="0" /></a><br />Here is the inside of the brochure. I used photoshop to add details to maps I downloaded off of google maps.<br /><br />Chris and I listed our favorite bars, restaurants, and things to do in the Pacific Beach and Mission Beach area where most of guests will be staying:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6piklesANZoB5kzTCYbl3imA9QP9HM9ZYYOtM-dhKQ4VNa51y_yKR2WFFjdD_qRE3XXZCHlgQ0vh0HpGVM8U-qL07Qnm6CHSHC5WStsT3kd-07Pz_aUrwLvIUYFnDG81U_swdEynHD4w/s1600-h/sc0000a76d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 308px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6piklesANZoB5kzTCYbl3imA9QP9HM9ZYYOtM-dhKQ4VNa51y_yKR2WFFjdD_qRE3XXZCHlgQ0vh0HpGVM8U-qL07Qnm6CHSHC5WStsT3kd-07Pz_aUrwLvIUYFnDG81U_swdEynHD4w/s400/sc0000a76d.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375180932729682834" border="0" /></a><br />We also added some information about Mission Bay and areas of interest in the greater San Diego region:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbw2uUlaKeZpUVAP5L9HugZj-WUCADFX-1AMqnmuy7hooNWX-2OmhRE7lvtztIIz25R_GaAKHdo2bBZVKd0Wbxe5JanAaXwWTsoLYDEBqrApWl4lqUoNRAxE7lDLjXEPTJ_Ge5XLFdLew/s1600-h/sc0000bb83.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbw2uUlaKeZpUVAP5L9HugZj-WUCADFX-1AMqnmuy7hooNWX-2OmhRE7lvtztIIz25R_GaAKHdo2bBZVKd0Wbxe5JanAaXwWTsoLYDEBqrApWl4lqUoNRAxE7lDLjXEPTJ_Ge5XLFdLew/s400/sc0000bb83.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375180850467552002" border="0" /></a>Beautiful!gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-28277682780191058742009-08-27T17:44:00.000-07:002009-08-28T17:46:07.791-07:00welcome cardHere are the welcome cards for the out of town bags.<br /><br />I scanned a card I bought with this Vintage San Diego illustration. I used photoshop to add in our names at the bottom.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vCxkAvP3Yz4ZUwKmI9lc058Dhf4JxY18Eu7uTZ__1GKp5jqnG9TxuXFI22DucRsu_w_a-XmHTJeCJpO6VT8_QBB5W6k2JpZZarqFLuPGnzXmL9UrYtxZN26QZKRnyvNGqHGKZQO7MvU/s1600-h/sc0000d67d01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vCxkAvP3Yz4ZUwKmI9lc058Dhf4JxY18Eu7uTZ__1GKp5jqnG9TxuXFI22DucRsu_w_a-XmHTJeCJpO6VT8_QBB5W6k2JpZZarqFLuPGnzXmL9UrYtxZN26QZKRnyvNGqHGKZQO7MvU/s400/sc0000d67d01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375180305884177154" border="0" /></a><br />Then I just wrote a simple welcome paragraph and highlighted some of the weekend events:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM7xPnQT3EASiklwpm450cRxjIaPSsOeEQvpiA4pPZl9rmMXEEyPqygJRNE7iuSXIQl2YqZ-9wmcfmw2T5_I6xPWovEvvWDH9xw1qzN__SRq_1R7uoMx7ez43fOrsR6pkM_clSyNL7jfE/s1600-h/sc0000edf4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM7xPnQT3EASiklwpm450cRxjIaPSsOeEQvpiA4pPZl9rmMXEEyPqygJRNE7iuSXIQl2YqZ-9wmcfmw2T5_I6xPWovEvvWDH9xw1qzN__SRq_1R7uoMx7ez43fOrsR6pkM_clSyNL7jfE/s400/sc0000edf4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375180241318984098" border="0" /></a>gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-54440641137982934672009-08-26T17:40:00.000-07:002009-08-28T17:44:15.995-07:00menusI bought 100 of these butter cards before paper source discontinued them a year ago. I know, I plan waaaay too far in advance.<br /><br />But there is something so perfect about the color that cannot be found in any other yellow paper I come across!<br /><br />Anyways, here are the menu cards. I used the same font and lines as the invitations, as well as that darn milk bottle that keeps showing up everywhere.<br /><br />Here is the menu:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKvE7A1IM8HwlE1XoMft4yp7ioLPKbn3Q552lYE4J6efjDj3iw-zE6VzaljgCGvHL4GGZ4rHcIWxsQfYjNHZlsw5bn7YAw0ANjhabM-wOwtJW5jwE9SfJSj3W9ANSkDVDSLGtxjGu5ktE/s1600-h/sc00005a95.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 303px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKvE7A1IM8HwlE1XoMft4yp7ioLPKbn3Q552lYE4J6efjDj3iw-zE6VzaljgCGvHL4GGZ4rHcIWxsQfYjNHZlsw5bn7YAw0ANjhabM-wOwtJW5jwE9SfJSj3W9ANSkDVDSLGtxjGu5ktE/s400/sc00005a95.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375179294251934258" border="0" /></a><br />On the back, I printed walking directions to the after party. I edited the map in photoshop before I put it all together in illustrator.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4l_y3Ccg-GlUBoTeKWcw6Leu3yTuTjpK_DbQ-en4EyPpJzXSvlEcviILI_BTiDEad_PWEzMLfzl-D_HQCuVTDX4GUAKGPUEYcxL4HLUEYV6o0CmZV5OSIen4_GfXQDNwTGBj_YgUwpWI/s1600-h/sc00007aa9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4l_y3Ccg-GlUBoTeKWcw6Leu3yTuTjpK_DbQ-en4EyPpJzXSvlEcviILI_BTiDEad_PWEzMLfzl-D_HQCuVTDX4GUAKGPUEYcxL4HLUEYV6o0CmZV5OSIen4_GfXQDNwTGBj_YgUwpWI/s400/sc00007aa9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375179223471765538" border="0" /></a>gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-25344592995106223122009-08-25T16:56:00.000-07:002009-08-28T17:40:17.511-07:00wedding programsOkay, I have been working long and hard on designing and printing all the stinkin stationary for the wedding.<br /><br />I'll start off with these programs.<br /><br />So at first I had this elaborate design for them, but then my friends reminded me that people just throw them away after the ceremony..so they advised me to not put forth that much effort.<br /><br />Hmm..okay. Well, if you know me, you know that I love to draw people. So I decided it would be fun if I drew out the program.<br /><br />First I drew a picture of me and Chris on the front. Yes, Chris is wearing is dress blues (can you tell?) and there you have a sneak peek of my dress (yes it's short..and sexay!)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aKglXLcm4A3rEIGFICEt_p7RiZxb4qMqLGxwtuzKYrlT69CDwiUMWYz-fW8G1pNgzpSK9dWTcduTUCFdv_9BA4j2BIrgxWLB4b3so8lcVzQM-WtvJk46RugkktA695aGR0rlaYqMBek/s1600-h/sc00001fda.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aKglXLcm4A3rEIGFICEt_p7RiZxb4qMqLGxwtuzKYrlT69CDwiUMWYz-fW8G1pNgzpSK9dWTcduTUCFdv_9BA4j2BIrgxWLB4b3so8lcVzQM-WtvJk46RugkktA695aGR0rlaYqMBek/s400/sc00001fda.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375178830719253506" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Then I drew the heads of all the people in the bridal party. I think they look like each of them, but some might disagree...(Vince has hair??)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvH1FPzk5_pJ-cae9ryqyfpkZAnOQjGY2xLdFEBHe8TniKZG0IhImkhaIEVFcCAXiWDNEAskCP8VKc3UuS_iOUQ3A6HxBVVY9ML9mD3Ui3aGcwD8vb8Wl2JcG9_GexbYVRyk4lLyHV5w/s1600-h/sc00003763.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvH1FPzk5_pJ-cae9ryqyfpkZAnOQjGY2xLdFEBHe8TniKZG0IhImkhaIEVFcCAXiWDNEAskCP8VKc3UuS_iOUQ3A6HxBVVY9ML9mD3Ui3aGcwD8vb8Wl2JcG9_GexbYVRyk4lLyHV5w/s400/sc00003763.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375178702512702882" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The actual order of events is a design in my original program. The tree and tandem bike were items I was going to use in the invitation, but then I took it out. I drew these on illustrator.<br /><br />So I scanned in my pencil drawings and then finished putting it all together in illustrator. I love it and I hope it makes people smile and laugh and my silliness.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVMVRFgEb9hxs8GURxQFYKf7eaNRDqDaDQPUKHhonrqZVrxy4P0g7ZHzxaGj1guAIxABeFzfJXovk_svK67oahwr8b2WjgfPqNi3N3JONRhC5JQhyphenhyphen-bTNWIHH6R-XopYILhirXZx9bg0/s1600-h/sc00004894.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVMVRFgEb9hxs8GURxQFYKf7eaNRDqDaDQPUKHhonrqZVrxy4P0g7ZHzxaGj1guAIxABeFzfJXovk_svK67oahwr8b2WjgfPqNi3N3JONRhC5JQhyphenhyphen-bTNWIHH6R-XopYILhirXZx9bg0/s400/sc00004894.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375178566240059154" border="0" /></a>gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-54080566190369207662009-07-18T09:47:00.001-07:002009-07-18T10:08:38.225-07:00wedding invitations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMuGV8860K1xenlRHOA8wwNFsPcToVH2zssfB6Eam-AFso51fcK-A7pZOhJbZ9TxyGc2GfJVqwH7Yaeu7D0kNqRsZ7lvFO-B834TQij59ef7Z7Du9ACYuZXItbzSAI-xfBpTTYPcqTfBc/s1600-h/IMG_4301.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMuGV8860K1xenlRHOA8wwNFsPcToVH2zssfB6Eam-AFso51fcK-A7pZOhJbZ9TxyGc2GfJVqwH7Yaeu7D0kNqRsZ7lvFO-B834TQij59ef7Z7Du9ACYuZXItbzSAI-xfBpTTYPcqTfBc/s400/IMG_4301.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359845060827348706" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFn8JjCSLaANDnND2qdX6QtKflbysEHkQFjghCyKR2YDmG8EJUNUVkh7eY2Gj-_soYCAOJhrKtovbJa7OD70jQDp2o3jb9zlF1E-SpjXqrpNorZnRA2-azmr5fZ3xM029vuvxGOQpTQdo/s1600-h/IMG_4303.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFn8JjCSLaANDnND2qdX6QtKflbysEHkQFjghCyKR2YDmG8EJUNUVkh7eY2Gj-_soYCAOJhrKtovbJa7OD70jQDp2o3jb9zlF1E-SpjXqrpNorZnRA2-azmr5fZ3xM029vuvxGOQpTQdo/s400/IMG_4303.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359844955919543490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNMTOCQHBbcOiXbx2NMBTH_LpsPHCHbZBYRvIpf8P5sYKpbP_q20wlmB7joWDvKppICTmTjxET2m6pxtw4UF1NlH6muDGPSPAW_emnxINt15jBBlwvnczkGaP7WrizlD8se8XlcdWCis/s1600-h/IMG_4304.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNMTOCQHBbcOiXbx2NMBTH_LpsPHCHbZBYRvIpf8P5sYKpbP_q20wlmB7joWDvKppICTmTjxET2m6pxtw4UF1NlH6muDGPSPAW_emnxINt15jBBlwvnczkGaP7WrizlD8se8XlcdWCis/s400/IMG_4304.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359844716055268754" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlpvl0IpTceOU472Hd1g_cxv8f4oVfTOym2IAlbsoSTcAoc5Kd8GUdpsyiVC2eyhN2DjxOO03g5lfNDqn4DeI42gzAuyyoaWiVdA2lz5-s3QYHjVjNtcPx7a-NJQizw-2xXibgbS_b5Os/s1600-h/IMG_4305.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlpvl0IpTceOU472Hd1g_cxv8f4oVfTOym2IAlbsoSTcAoc5Kd8GUdpsyiVC2eyhN2DjxOO03g5lfNDqn4DeI42gzAuyyoaWiVdA2lz5-s3QYHjVjNtcPx7a-NJQizw-2xXibgbS_b5Os/s400/IMG_4305.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359844618019591554" border="0" /></a>(the rsvp card tears off)<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmNt19VTKYXc4_rjztX8tTOHx1ImnZKCckCtWrVQDFeul8_kT4ZRZfoL4lvj_PotsLxR_VJmmdw3Li6kGRv7pd2RQd3aZIuPzlr9IdIH_eCvl1m_4XSWZEru2IN_54-OflFtlMnGl2Qs/s1600-h/IMG_4314.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYmNt19VTKYXc4_rjztX8tTOHx1ImnZKCckCtWrVQDFeul8_kT4ZRZfoL4lvj_PotsLxR_VJmmdw3Li6kGRv7pd2RQd3aZIuPzlr9IdIH_eCvl1m_4XSWZEru2IN_54-OflFtlMnGl2Qs/s400/IMG_4314.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359844499558606194" border="0" /></a><br />I tried to leave plenty of time to work on the invitations.<br /><br />I kept with the Beatles theme ( did anyone notice the Beatles songs?) and simplified the text and pictures to follow 2 themes: bicycles and milk bottles.<br /><br />I designed them in Illustrator, free hand drawing the bike and milk bottle.<br /><br />I played around with lots of different fonts. My favorite free download of fonts came from <a href="http://kevinandamanda.com/fonts/fontsforpeas/">Fonts From Peas ! </a><br /><br />I printed about 50 test prints, then cut the paper (this was the worst part), stamped and embossed the invites and envelopes with a darling stamp from Japan, and then printed each piece of the suite on my printer. I was surprised at how well the printer held up.<br /><br />After I printed the 400 sheets, I cut them down to size and then hole punched them. The hole punching part was very annoying as you had to have the strength to go through 6 pieces of paper. Chris broke 2 hole punchers during the process, but my friend Kimmy did it seamlessly.<br /><br />We put the ribbon through and then I printed the labels (I love the font...looks handwritten, doesn't it?), placed the stamps, and sent them.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39GB7d8UDVzo6IXR_yoUqTU6ktiL00zItWwcIGIIpiYK2HK1_BX3QRGx2CYNvNy0NgP9FvdCZ0u5vyanUhFXHXHFTnHTQmzl2QBQDKBU0b4m2vESGvbMNnpgKb8mqahGYc9wESH32QGM/s1600-h/IMG_4296.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39GB7d8UDVzo6IXR_yoUqTU6ktiL00zItWwcIGIIpiYK2HK1_BX3QRGx2CYNvNy0NgP9FvdCZ0u5vyanUhFXHXHFTnHTQmzl2QBQDKBU0b4m2vESGvbMNnpgKb8mqahGYc9wESH32QGM/s400/IMG_4296.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359845428821897874" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI26naTks9zWyEIKPK2I4PQZEWSMjeFUa9IYIzbT-15Z8Y62D5UGw1kL1TX0YM0RV_u7bkXt8oruQPCr8VmQSD84ldZSJF1tJ1gNgc6z4hffs5iVtXu4d-nM4HhuHlkIFlbm7FNeWknHY/s1600-h/IMG_4300.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI26naTks9zWyEIKPK2I4PQZEWSMjeFUa9IYIzbT-15Z8Y62D5UGw1kL1TX0YM0RV_u7bkXt8oruQPCr8VmQSD84ldZSJF1tJ1gNgc6z4hffs5iVtXu4d-nM4HhuHlkIFlbm7FNeWknHY/s400/IMG_4300.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359845544824081298" border="0" /></a>I hope you liked them! I think they represent me and the theme of the wedding well. Plus, I think they are pretty creative, no?<br /><br />Paper from <a href="http://www.envelopperinc.com">envelopper</a> and <a href="http://www.paper-source.com">paper source.</a><br />Labels from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5517321">kootie's closet</a> shop on etsy<br />Ribbon from Michaels<br />Stamp from Japangracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-72334421892441151532009-06-23T21:58:00.000-07:002009-06-23T21:58:01.798-07:00gracie K designs tag<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGHzdj3FNLXKGIbPSXA38DERTghoJs7U_8pqpmrddVVAKlxBcIRVQyFJpZCJpaB8eBYzFyZSZll5C2kGoT4XIjBZmX8hpZHqvLRNR2edIhFmNvtMZFsWppqdmphC5F3IA0RBgpJg2kf8Y/s1600-h/IMG_4184.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGHzdj3FNLXKGIbPSXA38DERTghoJs7U_8pqpmrddVVAKlxBcIRVQyFJpZCJpaB8eBYzFyZSZll5C2kGoT4XIjBZmX8hpZHqvLRNR2edIhFmNvtMZFsWppqdmphC5F3IA0RBgpJg2kf8Y/s400/IMG_4184.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347414698991655234" border="0" /></a><br />So, I decided to make my own tag for gracieK designs.<br /><br />I typed using my typewriter and a stamp. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the ink from the typewriter also allows for embossing!<br /><br />Extra cool!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKAtaiUJwSCs5I-0mLTd4ArfVv3s5vP3Z2f1stYKf9obahrUM9nY5bVwllmvdvbzaGn8cJn87UAo_tFsVPJkPGWt5SD3tWfuNUVIQeAXLzfNNas2yM6qFAqOZsasYNE672xuA5kOKoDg/s1600-h/IMG_4186.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKAtaiUJwSCs5I-0mLTd4ArfVv3s5vP3Z2f1stYKf9obahrUM9nY5bVwllmvdvbzaGn8cJn87UAo_tFsVPJkPGWt5SD3tWfuNUVIQeAXLzfNNas2yM6qFAqOZsasYNE672xuA5kOKoDg/s400/IMG_4186.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347414819152733554" border="0" /></a>gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-18481130066228086132009-06-22T15:01:00.000-07:002009-06-22T16:54:56.837-07:00for allisonSo, remember the baby shower that happened this past weekend? It wasn't only for my sister in law, but also for her BFF, Christine, who is also having a girl...named ALLISON!<br /><br />I wanted to customize something for her as well, so I decided to make bookplates that she can stick into all the books she receives so she doesn't lose them. I actually printed out the labels (bought from Paper Source) on the computer and then used stamps and embossing powder to create the little girl.<br /><br />Here are the steps:<br /><br />1. Print labels from computer (do a test run on the back first).<br />2. Use ink and stamp and press firmly.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVFS5OAC11Xbpe9zyjQjMCRXGaImr3-cHiEUqZZae4Xv5CybfH6MUKQXMIZOrRKidHrhwlv4cS2BRNP8ct3liIl9Mlf7vakMfFD_A4FZu0P-vwhn9oxRmzs6GMpp5u2JcVt3UGOwg9ig/s1600-h/IMG_4178.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVFS5OAC11Xbpe9zyjQjMCRXGaImr3-cHiEUqZZae4Xv5CybfH6MUKQXMIZOrRKidHrhwlv4cS2BRNP8ct3liIl9Mlf7vakMfFD_A4FZu0P-vwhn9oxRmzs6GMpp5u2JcVt3UGOwg9ig/s400/IMG_4178.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347413442881532066" border="0" /></a><br />3. Pour embossing powder on top of each stamp.<br />4. Shake off the powder (I dump it back into the container so I can reuse it).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkO9ThdIyT7Nbf0tIywE5Nhw9hBaBxDAN0CT0xkGzek60GNSea4-egVlo_kGXAModUMjc4iaayHssetTtKi9OS-VW_sHuWiyPb4Dxefqk0dgmpoS5FKCWTHS2qLHaFQiJnTeC9nSxsCGg/s1600-h/IMG_4179.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkO9ThdIyT7Nbf0tIywE5Nhw9hBaBxDAN0CT0xkGzek60GNSea4-egVlo_kGXAModUMjc4iaayHssetTtKi9OS-VW_sHuWiyPb4Dxefqk0dgmpoS5FKCWTHS2qLHaFQiJnTeC9nSxsCGg/s400/IMG_4179.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347413363624931026" border="0" /></a><br />4. Use embossing heat gun to emboss each stamp.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy3AmuvWbO6PsnSnNzDs0muK5i4D11kpL2-OnpfiUg869GmuyevTGga8YSREoC21wrah296QrqbVG-Ol2wcfIEHRu-c4XiuT8cHnPkZdXyp7yJQjTvesxPudWM9rfuQe-76-Iq2oozEh8/s1600-h/IMG_4181.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy3AmuvWbO6PsnSnNzDs0muK5i4D11kpL2-OnpfiUg869GmuyevTGga8YSREoC21wrah296QrqbVG-Ol2wcfIEHRu-c4XiuT8cHnPkZdXyp7yJQjTvesxPudWM9rfuQe-76-Iq2oozEh8/s400/IMG_4181.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347413267558670930" border="0" /></a><br />5. Voila! Bookplates are complete!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbB0P5wlqc4APYou3oo6l5922WhwKKPnlZhOrpASdV6UIxYNON9sOQstexwgnHEbdtqrrn1YX4803g5muavkbPce4k9i168DmU5dfZ38mZHlaWsGxb4jYokX2Jg33X5vG4HfelayIyrSo/s1600-h/IMG_4182.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbB0P5wlqc4APYou3oo6l5922WhwKKPnlZhOrpASdV6UIxYNON9sOQstexwgnHEbdtqrrn1YX4803g5muavkbPce4k9i168DmU5dfZ38mZHlaWsGxb4jYokX2Jg33X5vG4HfelayIyrSo/s400/IMG_4182.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347413154806572258" border="0" /></a><br />I LOVE how the embossing gun brings stamping to a whole new level!gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-49525034186370762652009-06-21T00:01:00.000-07:002009-06-21T00:40:10.210-07:00for oliviaMy sister in law is having a baby in September. She SWORE she was not going to find out the gender until birth...but, alas, she could not take it anymore...<br /><br />she's having a GIRL! Named OLIVIA!!!!!<br /><br />I collected/made/bought various things for her shower including vintage blocks, the Olivia the Pig book (my fav!), and a hilarious book I found in an old bookstore.<br /><br />The fun part is, I created a line of stationary/thank you cards/bookplates in honor of Olivia. Here it is:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKIeLX8cR6zTwzn8Bq-EDiQCQ8WOdUgg08sN-azusNErVJLwRsiIulAzCz8F4snv6SmKTCus82U065-w9JNlyOD380Y0AnnH0X6B7ls3jNu1guyIdhEORBapIdEE8D1CuQsp9prgS1qkU/s1600-h/oliviacards.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKIeLX8cR6zTwzn8Bq-EDiQCQ8WOdUgg08sN-azusNErVJLwRsiIulAzCz8F4snv6SmKTCus82U065-w9JNlyOD380Y0AnnH0X6B7ls3jNu1guyIdhEORBapIdEE8D1CuQsp9prgS1qkU/s400/oliviacards.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347412118854606162" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I think it's hilarious, yet so adorable!<br /><br />So excited to meet my new niece!gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9044390040191595011.post-6263864728714213232009-05-26T15:49:00.000-07:002009-05-26T15:57:04.047-07:00look see blogI was sooooo ecstatic when my good friend g.Bang told me she wanted to start blogging. She has such a fresh, positive, and unique perspective on life and I'm so excited to read her posts on fashion, life, and everything in between. Please, PLEASE subscribe to <a href="http://loookseee.blogspot.com">looksee!</a> You won't regret it!<br /><br />Here are the blog banners I designed for her:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvu-5vmMbGz_JfRAXs6wPFN0LOFbROuQmeSLQVeOTahYnxs1DNDZr_9mzH0NlGE7agUXvVVG4sukdA44l6BSyKu9jpbtjcf1ahlKB4ZRcts77-O-9aY5opjrrpuJBqbSvptlkdjADFH5w/s1600-h/looksee12.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvu-5vmMbGz_JfRAXs6wPFN0LOFbROuQmeSLQVeOTahYnxs1DNDZr_9mzH0NlGE7agUXvVVG4sukdA44l6BSyKu9jpbtjcf1ahlKB4ZRcts77-O-9aY5opjrrpuJBqbSvptlkdjADFH5w/s400/looksee12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340269341970114994" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI5dnMIktVmiy6b1Ot2MdNhJFqWfb05w7u87iVXL51nEJIAYG1SCeCMgwI4wiR0CvEQi6JM39Y8bziJIOfTF6QxBh8mBdf7h1jEYkOveLI-B6lj6zGCD6VNRpfhr7avS53_8aofQt2bFY/s1600-h/looksee5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI5dnMIktVmiy6b1Ot2MdNhJFqWfb05w7u87iVXL51nEJIAYG1SCeCMgwI4wiR0CvEQi6JM39Y8bziJIOfTF6QxBh8mBdf7h1jEYkOveLI-B6lj6zGCD6VNRpfhr7avS53_8aofQt2bFY/s400/looksee5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340269209422448306" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMamVS49w2hrqA6le-wOe3IOc6-Y9QlsZ88V6uUdvgODd-eG_PFXj-LtRCL8RBqZLPGQycSAWBefcn03zlVpwazsI_uN76qQ4-RtsyaU7TTBkfzf_P3icYxCI1i3xvrXwP-hRIo2XF3X4/s1600-h/looksee9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMamVS49w2hrqA6le-wOe3IOc6-Y9QlsZ88V6uUdvgODd-eG_PFXj-LtRCL8RBqZLPGQycSAWBefcn03zlVpwazsI_uN76qQ4-RtsyaU7TTBkfzf_P3icYxCI1i3xvrXwP-hRIo2XF3X4/s400/looksee9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340269107028595650" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1t_z5yxaz9WLX4lqTDS_u7d37B4RdcBpuGdMcltAeKPjEoAl2EwBuc5k93e9-n9qyoTDG3n_j2jECPtn1p6o-nHIavvRwIIwR0QQ9ljr8SJs0rSxtXiwx4kqyEvohqoKPP7LIjug9zIo/s1600-h/looksee10.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1t_z5yxaz9WLX4lqTDS_u7d37B4RdcBpuGdMcltAeKPjEoAl2EwBuc5k93e9-n9qyoTDG3n_j2jECPtn1p6o-nHIavvRwIIwR0QQ9ljr8SJs0rSxtXiwx4kqyEvohqoKPP7LIjug9zIo/s400/looksee10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340268919328521570" border="0" /></a>gracemejinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506554626487831612noreply@blogger.com2