Works In Progress Wednesday! The "Nerdy" Edition

Whats super awesome about having an etsy shop and being a graphic designer is that I get to work with some really rad folks.

I have done designs for quite a few blog headers and etsy shop banners. What I love the most is that I get to be a part of these peoples little homes on cyber space by having my artwork live there! It never gets old and its a pretty fab feeling.

Check out the latest designs I made for Kristina. She is the lovely blogger over at the nerdy sewist.

She loves blue, green, and anything nerdy.

She is also new to the sewing world and wanted that to be the focal of her designs.

 What do you guys think?

(homegirl's logo)

(homegirl's new blog header)

(and finally her suh-weet cards from moo! oh yeah, her phone number has been blurred out to prevent Kristina from waking up to creepy "hey baby, what you wearin'" phone calls at circa 3am)

I am so in love with this theme-thank you Kristina for allowing me to be a part of your branding!

Mila Rose Designs Gets New Branding! (by moi!)

I absolutely adore Melis from Mila Rose Designs.

and I absolutely adore all things that are created with the color combo gray and yellow. Like oooOoOOo I don't know this beaut below...

I stalked this headband for-frekkin-evah. I added it to my faves. I would go to it at least 5 times a day and just stare at it longingly and imagine that it was in my hair and not Melis' (no offense girl you totally rock it and all but it needed to live on my head stat)

so I contacted Melis and she agreed to a trade! (holla!)

I got said headband, and I revamped her current branding!

aaaaand cue logo now:

...didja notice that the silhouette in her logo is actually HER?! HA! how fun is that? I love how it shows off Melis' personality AND her product of fun lil fluffy flower goodness.

aaaand cue etsy banner now:

Melis and I both agreed that adding her signature "fluff" to her etsy shop banner added the right amount of "girly" and "fun" to her brand.

In case you were wondering, yes her tagline "be pretty" rings true for her shop. Check out Melis' signature looks below!

The Deanna

The Mini (pssttt this is the image I used to make Melis' logo!)

The Janey

She even makes gorgeous cowls for those cold winter days that are slowly creepin' up on us!

The Stevie

are ya hooked yet?

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Thank you so much Melis for letting me be a part of Mila Rose Designs!

• pssst giveaway for a shabby apple still going on here!

• sign up for our newsletter for our great return in October! Won't send out more than one a month and even THAT'S pushing it ha. Also? Coupon code for our grand reopening will be enclosed as well as a promo we are running to our subscribers only!

• I will be having guest bloggers on my blog for the next few weeks while I get settled into my new apartment! SO STOKED for this collaboration guys!

Friday Faves! (teal and orange)

Hi Loves!

There are 1 of many color combos that make my heart go all "lub dub" and junk (right? It's "lub dub"? I think thats the sound your heart makes--but what do I know I just draw pretty things on the computer all day, I didn't need to go to medical school for that)

But anyway, now that I have lost all train of thought--oh no, never mind, got it back guys--1 of many color combos I totally swoon ovah is orange and teal. It's up there with mustard and gray, or mint and coral, even navy and white.

Check it out ya'll! (PS-my inner southern gal is coming out) (PPS-I've never lived in the south, so I retract that previous statement) (PPPS-I wish I could say ya'll in NY)

Dandelions and Bluebirds Poppy Garland Headband by Much Love, Illy
She's from the south so she's allowed to say "Ya'll". Also? Side note: I own about 1/2 her shop. No Lie.

Abe Lincoln Quote by Mary Kate McDevitt

I CAN NOT TELL A LIE! (sure Abe, we believe ya)

Leather Cuff/Wallet Wristband in Dandelion by Tovi Corrie
Reasons why I love this cuff: let's all say it with me now "NO MORE PURSES WHEN GOING OUT WITH YOUR GIRLFRIENDS!" this cuff has a hidden compartment for cash! COME ON. That.is.GENIUS.

Coral and Teal Rosette and Ruffle Headband by Baby Birdie Boutique

too bad Auntie Leo has 4 nephews and zero nieces, but I do love all my boys!!

Sunflower Medallion Knob by Anthropologie
Say it with me now: NEED.

Speaking of orange and teal I was mega stoked when Lauren asked me to revamp her current branding. When she gave me the color swatch of her fave colors I let out a little yelp of excitement.

Look what I designed for home girl! I loved it, she loved it, we all loved it. (and this, right here, is why I love what I do for a living) Thank you Lauren for giving me the opportunity to be a part of your shop!

Here is her banner:

her snazzy avatar:

and a "reserved for" image for custom orders!

how FUN is that?! LOVED designing it!