Memorial Cards

So, some unfortunate news...my grandmother passed away due to a sudden heart attack. She was with my family and I during the holiday season. She did get to see the album I made her and she loved it. That comforts me. I made some service cards.

I don't know about you guys, but I hate traditional service cards. A corny saying a prayer and picture of a saint are supposed to help you remember and mourn your relative? I don't think so. I decided handmade was the route to go with this one.

She and my grandfather used to own a sailboat, so that accounts for the nautical theme, and salmon was her favorite color. The anchor is heat embossed in silver. A bit of twine adds an unexpected 3D element that I hope is tastefully inserted, and also ties into the nautical theme. I rounded the corners. For those who can't see it, the quote reads "I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship." The picture is of my grandmother and grandfather, taken about 5-6 years ago. They are together now. I'm sure she would have loved them, and for that matter, I hope you guys do too.

Cardmaking Class this Saturday at Square Peg Artery

ATTENTION PHILADELPHIA!

Do you want to make your own cards this holiday season? Stop buying prepackaged junk and make something from the heart! Take a class with me and I'll teach you cardmaking techniques for this holiday season and beyond. Here are some samples of what we'll be making:






See you there! December 10th, 108 S 20th Street, 1-3 PM.

Major update

So I've been busy, really, I swear! I've also been working a lot. But here's a picture dump to prove I'm still working!

I started making a series of stationery that I sell at a local store. Here are a few:

Next up, I made some flowers for my boyfriend. Here are the pictures. Unfortunately it didn't make it to him :( but it was pretty.

Made an album for Square Peg...

And, lastly, I made a guestbook for local restaurant Vetri. Used old menus for the covers!

Finally, I also work at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania! I can't post what I do on the blog yet, though. Top secret. You'll see..eventually...