Category Archives: Pet Projects
Design by Day
For your viewing pleasure, here are a couple of projects that I’ve been busy with lately. I’ve had some fun with these projects! The first is the promotion pieces for a coffee, tea & jam event that is happening this … Continue reading
Show & Tell
Heeeey! Want to know what I’ve been working on recently at my job and what has been contributing to my utter exhaustion when I arrive home, frankly leaving me too exhausted to thoughtfully take photos, edit, post and promote them? … Continue reading
Posted in General, Pet Projects
Tagged 1920's inspired poster, design, digital sign, even advertisement
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Drawing Challenge: first 5 days
As promised, this is the first batch from my 30 day drawing challenge. The first 5 are more personal drawings so I decided to leave them in more of a sketch form (also, I didn’t have loads of time to dedicate … Continue reading
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Tagged art, drawing, drawing challenge, personal sketches, sketches
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30 day drawing challenge
A little while ago I was reading Julie’s blog and saw this post. I’m not one for these types of challenges but I thought this one seemed like fun. I think this might be just the push I need to … Continue reading
Witchy Woman
Oh boy! It’s Halloween already! I feel like it really creeped up on me this time around. Last year I bought a pair of spider web tights and was so happy that I remembered them this year. Being that I … Continue reading
Posted in General, Pet Projects, Style
Tagged Caveman costume, Cavewoman costume, fall 2012, Halloween 2012, personal style
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Sewing machine meets dress.
A couple of weeks ago I found myself at my favorite local thrift store face to face with a rather sad looking dress and a question. The question: Do I have what it takes to fix this dress up? And … Continue reading
The Color Run: Fifty Shades Brighter
Well! We all did it! And I’m sure if follow me on twitter and/or instagram you are well aware of that. I’m so happy and proud of my ‘Fifty Shades Brighter’ teammates (yes, that is in fact a ‘Fifty Shades … Continue reading
Tomorrow…
Tomorrow I will be participating in my very first 5K run! It will be the Color Run in Grand Rapids (this is the first time this event is coming to the area). I’ve set the goal of running a 5K … Continue reading
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Tagged color run, goals, grand rapids, michigan, running
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Collage Love
Fine art collages are some of my favorite finds on the internet. I have found some gorgeous ones lately that I am excited to share. The contrast of visual imagery and texture can create a lot of depth in message … Continue reading
Posted in Design Finds, General, Pet Projects
Tagged collage art, design, inspiration, personal project
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Seealpsee
In an effort to create more on a regular basis I made a simple illustration as a way of preserving a very fond memory of mine. Last summer, when I was in Switzerland I went on a hike at Epenalp to … Continue reading
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Tagged animation, memory, mountains, Seealpsee, Switzerland
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