pipe|up is dedicated to creating custom designs for the awesome events in your life. We all having something worth piping up about, right?

I opened up shop in 2010 shortly after the birth of my first daughter. It became my creative outlet during those precious naps she gifted to me every day. I've always had a thing for typography and design, but without formal training never pursued any kind of career in it. I think all stay-at-home mom/Etsy owners should give Etsy a high-five for making one of our dreams come true. It fits in my world of dirty diapers, house cleaning, and play dates.

I'm a social introvert. I love people. I love their stories. I love relationships and the way God works in them. But I also love when it's just me and my work. Because I love creating. When I'm not designing at my computer, I'm somewhere else making something -- food, party decorations, my bed -- whatever it is, I want it to be a thing of beauty in the midst of my messy, imperfect life.

"For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago." | Ephesians 2:10