babies, babies, babies

I have had the privilege several times lately to help dear friends celebrate the births of their babies. I have to admit...this is my favorite kind of work.

Lisa and I grew up going to the same school and church. Her new baby Sophia was SO easy to stare at while designing this announcement! (It's no surprise...her beautiful mama is a professional model.)

My friendship with Annalee goes back to college. I found myself rooming with her my freshman year on a spring break campaign, and we were instant friends. We talked even that week about being mamas someday. She was most definitely meant for such a role. I recently designed an announcement for her second squeezably cute baby, Graham.

Jaymie is another close friend of mine from college. She makes me laugh like no one else, and is my hero when it comes to mothering. She also recently had another baby. She wanted a bit of a western feel to Quinn's announcement. Don't you just want to jump in that picture and cuddle with him?!

Leigh Ann is one of my oldest and dearest friends. She taught me everything I know about hair and make-up. :) She had her sweet baby boy THIS MORNING (!), and I was honored to design a baby shower invitation for her. Since I wasn't able to attend (can someone please pick up Texas and move it closer to Tennessee? Thanks.), this made me feel like I was a little part of her special day. Holt's nursery is decorated with Ugly Dolls, so the shower went along with that theme as well.

Speaking of babies, we recently found out some fun news about our newest addition, coming in August...

You can read more about my little family HERE. Thanks for stopping in. As you can see, things have been busy around this little business and around my little house!

working on it...

That may just have to be my motto for the time being. I am thankful to be crazy busy with designs at the moment. I have just begun designs for custom Christmas cards, and oh, is it fun!! Thanks so much to everyone who entered my recent Christmas card design giveaway! I am "working on" getting my little assistant to draw a name and will announce the winner tomorrow. While you wait, here are some samples from the many projects I have been working on lately for friends, family, and strangers alike...

blogs...

 

business cards...

 

t-shirts...

 

cutie baby announcements...

...and invites.

 

(Zoey is my sweet little niece whose birthday is TODAY! Happy Birthday, ZoZo!)

Check back tomorrow for the giveaway winner!!

birds are the new black

Some new designs featuring the feathered friends...

This was for my friend Reb's etsy shop. She and I were in club together at ACU, and she now works with my brother and sister-in-law in Denver with an organization called Dry Bones.

Danna is my cousin, was my maid of honor, and will always be one of my greatest friends. She and her family recently moved, and I got the honor of designing their moving announcement.

I didn't know Sara before designing her blog header, but I felt a sort of kinship with her because we both have musicians for husbands. :)

small world...

One of my favorite things about having this business so far is hearing how I am connected to each client. Most of my designs recently have been for people I don't know personally, but because of the way the internet works these days, I always find a connection. 

This design was for Devin, the winner of one of my giveaways. She went to college with my cousin. 

As I've mentioned before, when it comes to Redbud clients, Devin is probably my most loyal! I recently did this design for her husband's birthday.

Allison lives in ABILENE, my hometown. I will always be excited to do designs for fellow Abilenians!

Kelly and I both attended ACU. She was there a few years before me and knows both of my sisters-in-law.

Another Abilene connection...I recently did this birth announcement for a girl named Betsy, whose husband is a Jeep man!

I went to ACU and was in club with Abbe and her sister, Linde. Abbe's son, Avery, just turned one!

These next few designs hit a little closer to home. Lindsay has been one of my best friends since we were in 3rd grade. I am so thankful for her friendship and was excited to give her a new blog design.

Even closer...my first niece, Macy, turned five last month. I can't believe she is already five. She celebrated with a swimming princess party!

And, finally, this is about as close to me as one can get...I carried her for 9 months! My baby girl, Merit, turned ONE a couple of weeks ago. We had tons of fun at her party, and I am already brainstorming for next year!