Professional Graphic Design for your Events, Home and Business.
I graduated with a Graphic Design Associate's Degree in December of 2005. After that, I worked in various design positions in agencies and in house design firms. I left to pursue full time freelancing from my home office in August of 2009 and am still a freelancer for local and national brands.
In January of 2011, I lost my wonderful dad to cancer. For the first part of that year, I was in a fog and couldn't really focus on work. In May, a friend asked me if I designed invitations. I took on the project and that got me thinking.
I began to look into Etsy to sell my designs (I've been an Etsy shopper since 2005). I pride myself on the fact that 99% of my designs are my original designs and illustrations. Only a few feature purchased vector stock art.
In August of 2011, I opened shop. Being able to focus on fun events, characters and themes was very therapeutic for me and brought me out of my funk! I am so thankful for Etsy and for my customers. I truly love what I do and I know it is a gift to be able to say that!
Etsy has given me the freedom to work entirely for myself and design what I want. It's so exciting to know there is a customer base that appreciates my craft!
I have to shout out to my awesome mom, who helps me bounce around new ideas and even helps me with catchy phrasing. She's such a blessing on so many levels. I also have to thank my wonderful husband for allowing me the freedom to follow my dreams and supporting me every step of the way. And thanks to my sweet dad, for always believing in me and giving me the faith in myself to have my own business and appreciate life.
