These cute invite were designed for 60th suprise birthday party. The guest of honor happened to be an antique collector so the “Antiques Inside” headline was not just a “hey, your an antique!” call-out. The invite was designed to used ivory and brown paper to have an aged look and featured and actual photograph of the birthday boy when he was just a tike. The sepia tone photo had a deckled edge to mimic the old style photos- the invite itself was placed within a paper pocket sleeve, wrapped in twine and finished off with a “Handle with Care” sticker.

SO CUTE! And hopefully he didn’t mind being called an antique. 

As a graphic designer I get LOADS of paper company promo pieces sent to me on a pretty regular basis. I love them, they are really great to look at and get inspiration from-but sooner or later I have to clear out the clutter and sadly, they gotta go. But instead of just tossing them in the recycle bin, I have been upcycling them for tags for gifts & small notes. I decided to box them up and offer them through my Etsy shop along with loads of colored twines. Check them out at www.designcircus.etsy.com

Last night I attending my first Addy show and it was quite an event. I’ve been a member of the Ad Club for four years now and decided I needed to be more “involved” - so this year I finally entered some work. And won! Last night’s event was fun-filled and and entertaining. So many talented people from all aspects of advertising. I won two Addys for my self promo brochure and stationery system hopefully next year my clients work can get in on the action! Take a look at this years winners…  

http://www.adhub.com/awards/09/buffalo1.html

These colorful A2 size (5.5 x 4.25″ after folding) set of 6 all occasion cards are perfect to have on hand! Oops forgot someones birthday- got it covered! Sister-in-law sick… got it covered!
Included:
-Get Well Soon
-I love you
-So Sorry
-Congrats
-Happy Birthday
-Thanks

All cards are printed on 100% recycled paper (30% PCW) and come with the same paper envelopes. Available through my Etsy shop at www.designcircus.etsy.com

I recently designed Exigence’s presentation kit existing of a three and half panel presentation folder with box pocket and velcro flap closure. Highlighted on the interior are a series of 5 brochures, stepped and die-cut to mimic the folders curved flap. Each brochure needed to be designed so that each worked independent of each other, but also worked together as a whole. This was accomplished by having each integrate blue tones, but utilizing color bands and coordinating photography to set each apart.

New to my Etsy shop are these cute 4″ x 9″ coupon cards for anytime of the year, but with Valentine’s Day coming…these could be the perfect gift. Included are a set 4 vouchers for a massage, night out on the town, a night of “naughty” and the ever popular-Golden Ticket, which is good for anything. Yep…anything. The gift giver presents these to their sweetie and the giftee redeems them to “cash in”. Of course, they are only redeemable to the person who gave them to you, so don’t e-mail me wanting a massage!

Available at www.DesignCircus.etsy.com

This year I was hired to design a holiday card for the Molinaro Family. We decided on a version that used tiny tags  tied to a paper sash that was wrapped around an A2 size red card to mimic a holiday package. On the interior, a photo of their children dressed in coordinating red pajamas and a holiday greeting panel and on the “rear” a mini photo of the kids to go with the “unwrap” theme.

The family had many great responses and many can’t wait to see what their will look like next year! The pressure is on!

2009 Calendars are here! Full color January through December calendars are printed on 120# Finch Fine extra heavy cover stock. These colorful companions will liven up your desk and come with a handy flip back stand. These make great stocking stuffers or gifts for teachers or clients! Of course I can customize and create a calendar just for you! Available through the Hamburg General Store at Elizabeth’s Gourmet Coffee & Tea Shoppe or by visiting my etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5655229