Football (Birthday) Fever

I'm hearing that song in my head as I type this:  Are you ready for some football?...

I am a football fan, but not what you would call an enthusiast.  I know a few teams, watch a few games a year, and somewhat keep up with playoffs.  But I recently created a set of first birthday invitations that had me doing my homework.  A good friend of mine sent me a few inspirations asking me if I could design her son's first birthday invites featuring her and her hubby's favorite football teams.  Between the two of us, we came up with a really neat and unique invite perfect for the party's theme.

After some deliberation, they decided on four different teams.  Each invite was printed on glossy paper to insure the bold team colors kept their crispness, and then was layered on black cardstock.  The end result, I think, was pretty awesome.  And I love the incorporation of the little guy's photo!  Makes it one-of-a-kind.

After the party was over and all the gifts opened (and played with I'm sure!), the birthday boy's mom asked if I would design Thank You cards to coordinate with the invites.  I kept these simpler, as I know everyone is on a budget these days.  The design was printed on smooth white cardstock with a blank interior. **On a side note, I think it is super awesome that they sent out Thank You cards!  You just don't see that much anymore!

This was definitely a fun set to create!

I am now working on a Mickey-themed birthday set for a sweet little boy turning 2!  The party is next month, so you'll have to wait a bit to see, but I think it'll be worth it! :)

Until next time...

Just Crafty News: Open for Business

I am going to take this opportunity to promote myself.  *See update at bottom.* :)

In the past couple of weeks, I've been up to a lot as far as Just Crafty goes.  And I also just realized, I've officially been in "business" for a year!  Woo hoo! 

So, I suppose in honor of my "birthday" I present to you my website:  http://justcraftydesigns.weebly.com/  http://bemadedesigns.weebly.com. 

 

Yeah, it's a long one, but for now, will have to do.  On it, you will find photos of my custom orders from this first year (and a few from beyond) as well as links to my Facebook page, this blog, and...wait for it....my Etsy shop!  Yes, I am finally on Etsy!!  I don't have everything uploaded yet.  It actually is a lot more involved than just posting pics and saying "I'm for sale."  So bear with me.  But there are some neat things to check out (and perhaps purchase :).

Ok, back to the website.  You will also find pictures of what I am calling my "catalog" creations.  I almost constantly have ideas running around in my head and once I get them into a concrete form, I'll post them on my website.  Each item will have a link:  either for purchasing info on Etsy, or to contact me for more info, because like I said, not everything is on Etsy yet.  BUT, everything is for sale!  Woo hoo!

There is also a place on my website to contact me for whatever reason, be it for more info on an item, to ask me any question you like (within reason of course, lol), or if you see something you like but want to customize it just for you. 

I'm kinda on a wedding kick right now, so that is the majority of items you'll see, but in the way back of my brain I have ideas for baby showers, wedding showers and kids birthdays, so check back often for new items.

So I hope you'll visit my page and maybe even bookmark it.  You may not see anything you like, but I appreciate the fact you tried and maybe you can even pass my site on to others.  I've gotta say, I haven't had this much fun "working" in a while and I'd love the opportunity to "work" for you!



Click here to visit my webpage!

*UPDATE*  My business name has changed, therefore my website has changed.  Still serving the same purpose, just a new URL.  :)  http://www.bemadedesigns.weebly.com  I hope you'll take a look.

 

Until next time...

Family Ties

I have a connection with a really great non-profit organization {Mid-Coast Family Services} in my area.  My mom works there.  So, yeah, I'm biased.  But believe me, when you see all the good they do for South Texas, you, too, will be biased.  I've had the opportunity before to create an event poster for them and sang their praises once before.  And I'm going to again.  :)

I was given another opportunity to design an event poster for a new fundraiser, Family Fun Fest.  These fundraisers are crucial to Mid-Coast because, as I mentioned, they are a non-profit organization.  Not to impune your intelligence, but you do know what that means, right?  This amazing group of people do what they do NOT for the money.  They do it because they have a passion for it.  They help other people, people just like you and me, because they want to.  And right now, they are fighting for their jobs.  I don't want to get too into politics, but there are some seriously crazy things going on in the Texas Legislature that is putting groups like Mid-Coast on the edge...of tumbling over a cliff...and not being able to recover.  Ok, ok, I divert...

So, why is Mid-Coast so great?  Why do I love doing these pro-bono jobs for them?  Well, they are tackling homelessness, they have AWESOME programs for substance abuse, and they are currently in the process of building a fabulous new Women's Crisis Center (that can accomodate pets!  That is a rare occurance, by the way.).  All of these programs are out there to help our community, and they don't do it for the money!! 

Ok, now this poster I designed is for a "fun"draiser coming in May...May 14th to be exact.  It will be held at the Riverside Park Main Events Center in Victoria.  And it is exactly what the name says:  Family Fun Fest.  There will be stuff for everyone and it is benefiting a wonderful, wonderful group of people.  Just doin' what they do because they love it.  And doing it all for you, should you ever be in need of their help. 

So why not come out and give your kids (or yourself for those of us still kids at heart) a day of pure, clean fun that will benefit an organization actually making a difference.  For more information, you can visit their website at http://www.midcoastfamily.org/ or give them a call at 361-575-7842.

Until next time...