June 16, 2010

recent design work

I hope you don’t mind, but I thought I would share with you some of my recent design work. I have a degree in design arts and rarely use it. But, I have done quite a few identity packages in the last year, so I thought I would share just a few of the business cards for you to see.

1. Nicole Ashleigh Art

I made these cards for Nicole in the beginning of 2010. She is an incredibly talented artists who paints lovely wall murals and also makes adorable baby mobiles. I hope that she still likes them!

2. RubyRoo Photography
New business start up. Also designed letterhead, banner, and basic logo.

3. RubyJu Candy Buffet & Dessert Bars
Another new business start up. Designed letterhead, logo, and banner.


So, if you are interested in having me design logos and letterheads for your small business, send me an email at gingiberdesign (at) gmail (dot) com and I can give you my rates!

Thanks for reading,

Stacie

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June 15, 2010

draw pilgram! have you seen her work?

Have you heard of DrawPilgrim? It is such an adorable etsy shop run by the lovely and talented Piglrim, filled with vintage inspired goodies sweet enough for both you and your little one’s room. I just love it! Take a look, won’t you?

What do you think?

Be sure to check out Pilgrim’s website, DrawPilgrim, for lots of colorful inspiration!

-Stacie

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June 12, 2010

the kids are "owl-right"

Hello!



My Green Owlphabet was featured in this super cute etsy treasury called “the kids are owl-right”!

 
Check it out! So much cute stuff my think my head is going to explode!!!

Thanks emilyorpin for this beautiful treasury!


I am off to enjoy the weekend away with my dreamy husband!


-Stacie

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June 11, 2010

free father’s day card download by gingibersnap

Hello!
 We are just about a week away from Father’s Day! I hope you don’t mind, but I have designed a sweet little FREE Father’s Day Card for your personal use. Simply Click on the link below and you can download and print out the card! 

I hope that you like it! Who doesn’t like free stuff!

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June 10, 2010

the patron saint of coffee

Just a quick good morning to you!

 I wanted to share with you this INCREDIBLE new illustration by Chris Gerringer of paperbeatsscissors. I am in awe! He is such a talented artist, and so full of creativity it almost makes me sick (just kidding, Chris)!

It is called “The Patron Saint of Coffee”, and the text says “wine of the bean”in Arabic. It’s a half-parody of Catholic iconography. I think it is absolutely stunning.

If you like it, PLEASE head over to threadless.com and vote for this sweet drawing to be on a T-Shirt. 

I love it so much I might just ask Chris if I can buy it as a print to put in my house.

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June 9, 2010

celebrating 4 years of marriage with my best friend

On our Wedding Day in Nathaniel Greene Park
Happiest Bride on EARTH!
Nathan was allowed to grow out his hair until he graduated from Drury University
The Happy Couple!
Nathan, I love you so much! Thanks for 4 amazing years. You are my best friend. You are my perfect match. Thank you for being such a caring father and a perfect balance to my steady stream of neurotic quirks.
Your wifey,
Stacie

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June 8, 2010

mind your music: the national

Hello, everyone! It’s Jenna finally! i started a new job and applied to several graduates schools, so i hope you’ll excuse my absence. Stacie has been patient with my tardiness and so now i will reward you all with a post to die for! … i’m kidding of course. However, i am excited to share one of my absolutely favoritest bands – The National.

Who Are They: Originally hailing from Ohio, the five guy ensemble has been around for some time, often writing and playing around regular day jobs. The National’s years and maturity show, with incredibly powerful and intelligent lyrics. They have a familiar yet unique sound, and there’s something poetic and touching about every note.

Favorite Songs: i love all of The National’s albums, each one perfect on its’ own and yet somehow increasingly better as the years go by. Their lyrics are so much more than what may come at first listen, and the aesthetic is something weighty and extravagant. The music has a very large and lonely sound … It’s beautiful. i especially love Alligator’s “City Middle” and “Mr. November” and their new album High Violet’s “England”.

Mr. November

Makes Me Think Of/ Feels Like: Anything that leaves you feeling open and abandoned – driving down highways at sunset, empty starry nights over quietly humming cities, the cool cut of the ocean on your lungs, love, sorrow.

Photographic Genius By: Cool Hand Luke,David Wallace, Damien Rayuela, and Tony Katai i highly recommend them. i rarely hear music that leaves me as wistful and aware of the world about me as The National . And i always appreciate things that make me pause and just breathe.


England

And i’m especially excited because i will get to see The National as well as about a dozen other bands live at Lollapalooza in Chicago, IL this August! My friend and i went last year and there were over 200,000 people. It was such a fun experience! i’ll be sure to feature more bands i’m actually going to see in the coming week and take lots of wonderful photos while i’m there … even if i do have to smuggle my D90 in past the front gate (there’s no “professional equipment” allowed). i leave you with happy Lolla photos from 2009 … if you’re in the area, you should definitely go! Until next week!

– Jenna –

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June 7, 2010

art for violet’s room

I have been dying for an excuse to purchase some artwork from Amy Blackwell. Last weekend, Amy was running a “Buy 2 Get 1 Print Free” special in her blackoutwell etsy shop, and I could not refuse!
I got these lovelies for Violet’s room:
I chose these lovely ladies from Amy’s “Me and You” series of prints. I like to imagine that one of these girls is what Violet will grow up to look like!

I just wanted to share these special prints with you. Seriously, they are even lovelier in person.

Ta ta!

Stacie

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June 6, 2010

gingham

I really love gingham. It is such a perfectly lovely and simple pattern. It is perfect for summer! 
Oh, and in case you missed it, be sure to check out my free downloadable plush raccoon pattern here!
Enjoy!
Stacie

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free downloadable raccoon plush pattern

 Hello!
 
Here’s a little FREE Raccoon Plush Pattern I designed today.
Supply List:
2 Sheets of Felt (each a different color)
Needle
Thread
2 Buttons
A bit of PolyFil
Approximate Completion time: 2 Gilmore Girls Episodes
Here are the instructions on how to make your own little cutie!
1. Cut out your pattern and lay it out
2. Trace your pattern onto your fabric and cut out (I used felt for ease of sewing)
 3. Get out your thread and start appliqueing your raccoons front together
4. Once all of your front pieces are attached to the body of the raccoon, flip your tail pieces so that they face each other and sew together, leaving space at the bottom to stuff some polyfil
 5. Once your tail is sewn, flip it inside out and stuff a bit of polyfil in for a nice soft plush tail
6. Next, take your tail and ears and fold them down over the front of your raccoon (you can use pins if you want to hold them in place)
7. Take the back side of your raccoon and lay it on top of the prepared front of the raccoon. Stitch the two sides together, leaving a gap on one side to flip your raccoon right side out
8. Once you have flipped the raccoon right side out, take your two buttons and sew in place. I used one for the eye and one for the nose.
9. Now take some more polyfil and stuff your little raccoon. Once stuffed, take your needle and thread and stitch closed
10. All finished!
My Little Raccoon Loves to hang out next to my sewing box. He is so friendly that he has already made friends with a couple of owls!
I hope you like it. Let me know if you have any trouble following the pattern… I am writing this wayyyy past my bedtime.
-Stacie

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