Sunday, April 29, 2012

Newly Updated It's All About Me!!

First and always, I am a mom to two beautiful girls. I am also someone who loves snail mail and art. I would imagine my love of snail mail began when I slipped a small scrap of paper inside a balloon and sent it off into the clouds. My tiny note sailed from Dearborn, Michigan to Cleveland, Ohio and into the hands of a dear couple who shared my love of pen and ink. Homer and Doris would soon become my pen pals, my confidants and my family. My youngest is named after Doris.

When I had my first daughter, I combined my love of art and computers with my love of snail mail and began sending milestone cards. These cards were announcements of all that my tinybear was up to. From first steps to eating her first banana, they were all amazing accomplishments that I felt our friends and family would enjoy. These cards soon blossomed into designing baby announcements and shower invitations for friends and then friends of friends. Before long, I had started a business.

Five years later, my small business has become a business that reaches all over the United States, Canada and into Australia. My passion for texture and ink has made a mark and I am thrilled to be a graphic artist who is dedicated to preventing the extinction of the magical art of letter writing.

I am thankful for the support and business I receive. 5% of all sales are donated directly to ChemoAngels. ChemoAngels is a non-profit organization dedicated to adding a ray of sunshine to the lives of those undergoing IV chemo treatment. Read more about this organization and you'll see why they were the perfect fit for Belle Announcements.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Vintage Typewriter

I'm a busy bee today! Typing little notes and sending little happy's in the mail! Typewriter's rock!!

Friday, April 27, 2012

New Princess Party Invitations

Here are some brand new princess party invitations available in the Etsy store.







Instagram to win!

Do you love instagram as much as I do!? I am having so much fun playing with all the photo filters. Post your favorite instagram photo on our facebook wall for your chance to win the Princess Gift Tags!


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Folded Penguin Notecards

Talk about custom!! This sweet kiddo received completely customized folded notecards. She wanted a girlie penguin with lots of pink. Here is the end result with design on the front and inside. I printed these on watercolor cardstock. This type of cardstock has a rounded, cotton texture perfect for young writers.

How cute is she!? Order here



Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Tiffany inspired Bridal Silhouette Shower Invitation

This bridal silhouette has been very popular with lots of custom color requests coming in. Here is the most recent, a tiffany inspired teal with plum! The photos for this wedding look amazing from the flowers to the bride's dress. I was so excited to be part of her celebration.

Order this design with custom colors to match your wedding!

Monday, April 23, 2012

Jen McWilliams for Keller Williams in Madison, Alabama

For the past six months I have had the honor of working with Jen McWilliams of Keller Williams Realty in Madison, Alabama. In September, Jen made the exciting decision to advertise on the Monaco Pictures big screen! Lucky for me, Jen knew exactly how she wanted her advertisement to look. She simply needed help getting her idea to the big screen format.  Six months later her ads are going strong, her business is booming and I am thrilled to be part of it! In celebration of Red Day, Jen has updated her ad to reflect an exciting opportunity to donate to Habitat for Humanity!
 


In case you want to participate and donate to Habitat for Humanity, here's the info!

Join us at Keller Williams Realty Madison
10am-3pm
1593 A Hughes Road in MADISON

Enjoy LUNCH for donation to Habitat for Humanity!

Donate home goods for Habitat’s ReStore such as:
Appliances
Light fixtures
Plumbing fixtures
Furniture

PICK UP SERVICE available. 

Special Thanks to
Hunter Homes and Progress Bank