I Wheelie Like How You Roll--Free Valentine Printable

If you're like me, you look at school celebrations as a fun way to craft with your kids.  My 4-year-old isn't that into crafting, insert sad face, but he loves cars and writing his name, so this is what we came up with (with a little Pinterest inspiration)

All you need are some plastic bags (available at local craft stores), paper, toy cars, and a printer.

Print these little bad boys out (click here for free PDF) download and your little Valentine will be sure to wow his friends. 

Woodland Shower Invitations

When my friend and expecting mama came to me to design her baby shower invitations, I couldn't wait to get started on these super sweet woodland themed invitations.  My favorite detail is the handdrawn deer with an owl friend hitching a ride.  They have a bit of modern flair with the bright white card stock, gray coloring, and metallic gold ribbon embellishment.

Available for purchase here in the Etsy shop.

Modern Geometric Wedding Invitations

So, I'm a bit delayed in posting these wedding invitations, but don't let that deter from how fun they were to create.  This Simply Modern Wedding's couple came to me with a desire for something big and unique.  It had to be modern, shades of gray, and pops of fuschia to fit their downtown Los Angeles wedding.

The invitation is digitally printed, along with the RSVP postcard, which features a silhouette of the LA skyline.  All of the pieces fit inside a metallic pewter pocket, which is embellished with a fuschia wrap.

Introducing (a little late) Will

I'm about to get a little personal here on the business blog, but this business is personal, so it's only appropriate.  Back in 2007, pregnant with my first son, I started a little Etsy shop with a big dream of someday quitting my teaching job and becoming a work-at-home-mom.  With a lot of hard work, late nights, and some pretty awesome luck, I was able to do just that, and in 2009 made the leap to a full-time business owner.  

In 2011 we found out we were welcoming another son into our family, which validated all my feelings of needing to be home.  Even if I am working at home while a sitter or my husband cares for the children, at least I'm here and can see and hear them whenever I want.  It's a definite distraction, but the most beautiful kind.

At our 20 week ultrasound, we found out that our son had a combination of heart defects and would require surgery within his first six months of life.  This completely rocked our world.  The news turned much of the joy in anticipating our new bundle into fear.  Once he was here, there was no no doubt he was definitely stronger than we could have ever imagined.  Throughout this journey, we have been blessed with a formidable prayer army and countless friends and family who have stepped up and been there for us.  #heartsforwill on Instragram reminded me what kindness lies in people's hearts as so many have offered up words of support and encouragement.  

To keep Will in people's thoughts and hearts, my incredibly generous friend Amy, printed these Strong Will totes.  I designed Will's announcements, complete with a sweet photograph of our beautiful boy and sent them along with a tote to all of our friends and family.  

So, meet Will.  He is cuddly, smily, has a contagious laugh, and is perfect in every way.  You can read all about our struggles and triumphs with this little man and our family on my personal blog She Stood in the Storm.

Paisley Foiled Custom Invitations

When we met with Hannah, I knew she would be a great match for one of our custom designs.  Her love for all things vintage and girlie made for a great pairing.  The final design concept was a paisley henna print.  These were printed with a light gold foil on cotton letterpress paper.  The envelopes are a blush pink and match beautifully.  Be sure to look for these in next year's collection for sure.  I just love the way they came out.

Congrats to Hannah and Jason and cheers to a lifetime of happiness!