recent work + update

although it may not appear like it, things are still moving along with the shops. i am mostly focusing on custom orders right now and summer wedding season is about to come to a close. new things are being dreamed of and developed, so stay tuned for a few more updates in late august. i’m excited about what is to come.

a recent project will soon be listed in the shop. a client asked me to letter a prayer that was read during their wedding ceremony. i loved the idea and thought others might want something similar created. i love the uniqueness custom projects have to offer. no one else will have anything just like this because it is personally sentimental to my client and her husband. hope you enjoy!

 

product spotlight: customizable thank you stamp

some friends of mine just got married recently, and for their gift, i made the bride a custom thank you stamp to create her own stationery. paired with simple kraft paper and envelopes, this stamp can be used for years to come and on whatever stationery is at hand. if you’d like your own version of a thank you stamp or if you have something else in mind, please don’t hesitate to contact me. head on over to the shop and see what else is new. enjoy!

recently written: custom work

i’ve had the privilege of creating several custom prints for clients in the last few weeks time. below are images of one of the largest prints i have done to date, an 11×14. if you would like a piece of art created for yourself or a friend, please don’t hesitate to contact me through email or etsy. more items similar to this are coming to the madeinthefold shop soon.

recently inspired: valentine’s day

just the other day, i decided to put together a little bit of inspiration for valentine’s day. with a little twist on the traditional holiday palette, i combined handmade envelopes, hand-cut hearts and painted valentines. both the handwritten valentine and the painted valentine are samples of new items in the shop. also in store are a few other exciting products soon to come. i hope you are inspired by love. enjoy!

recently wrapped: christmas gifts

i hope your holidays were filled with warmth and the closeness of friends and family.

in wrapping this year, i largely kept it simple with a few special touches. i also added in some greenery and fun ribbons that were found at a local craft stores. of course it’s always fun to personalize packages with a special written touch, so i hand-lettered favorite phrases or christmas carol lyrics onto a few as well.

here’s to all 2014 has in store. happy holidays!

recently featured: irrelephant

about a month ago, i had the honor of collaborating with the wonderful joanna ballentine and molly stilley of irrelephant. they were creating a inspirational shoot for a non-traditional thanksgiving table and i was able to hand-letter a menu and placecards. the incredibly talented ginny au styled the shoot and the table was rustic, simple and a beautiful option for the holiday season.

below are a few images of both the place cards and menu, and a few shots from joanna of the day. head on over here to see the rest of the shoot for yourself. thanks so much to all the ladies for the chance to be involved in such a fun shoot!

outdoor spring wedding: details

back in the spring, i had the chance to help two dear friends style their wedding. they asked me to help with almost every part of the execution of their day and i was so honored to be involved in each and every detail. from menus and programs to flowers, bouquets and seating charts, everything was handwritten and attended to with care to make sure their day was perfect. even though the weather was unexpectedly cold and rainy, it was still a beautiful union to behold. below are pictures captured from the extremely wonderful and talented, mandy busby. it was a pleasure to finally meet and work with her. enjoy!

recently quoted

i recently created a custom painting for a wedding gift. she provided her favorite quote and asked me to letter it plus add in some watercolor touches. below is the final product of a line from the movie love actually. if you’d like something similar created for you or for someone you know, please contact me through my etsy shop or send me an email. enjoy!

product spotlight: book and notebook covers

this idea was birthed by wanting to give an old piece a new look. customizable in size and color, these covers can be made for any hard or soft-covered book or notebook. whether you’d like to re-organize a library, create a brand-new look with color-coded spines, or create a collection of customized journals, anything is possible with this idea. please head over to my etsy shop later on today for a peak at the listing and details. enjoy!

chalkboard compositions

many times, i look for potential in unexpected places. such was the case the other day at a favorite store when i stumbled upon geometric shaped chalk in the kids section. i thought it would be fun to shoot and also great to try out on my chalkboard. so, i searched through my stash of favorite quotes and compiled a couple of compositions together. enjoy!