San Francisco

Earlier this month Dale finally had a week off and we headed to California! Our first stop was San Francisco, I loved getting the chance to see family and also see where Dale spent his childhood though first grade. Our second day we finally ventured into the city and began our day on Market Street. After walking to the Ferry Building to grab breakfast we made our way to China Town.

I loved having a whole day to just walk around and explore. After China Town we spent some time shopping around Union Square before heading to lunch with a friend. After we ate we headed to the pier to see the sea lions and had a delicious brownie at Ghirardelli. Before heading to Palo Alto for dinner at Zareen’s we made a quick pit-stop at Twin Peaks for a view of the city. Our first few days were great, San Fran is really one of my favorite cities in the US. Next up, Carmel Valley!

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Mother's Day Cards for Hallmark: Part Two

Here are a few more Mother’s Day cards I worked on this year! Process really makes both these looks shine, the first card has multiple foils, screen print, and flitter while the other two really sparkle with flitter dots and gold foil. I am really looking forward to a Mother’s Day picnic with my mom this weekend, I hope you have plans to celebrate with your families, too!

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Mother’s Day Gifts for Think.Make.Share.

Kelly and I had a chance to create DIY clay pins for Mothers’ Day and all the details are now up on Think.Make.Share.! I especially love how these pins can be used in several different ways. Enjoy!

© Hallmark Licensing, LLC

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Mother’s Day Cards for Hallmark: Part One

Mother’s Day is just a few weeks away! Today I’m sharing several cards I created lettering for this season. These were a collaboration with designer Claire Darnell and I love how they turned out! How are you planning to celebrate your mom this year?

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Diptychs 39

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April Around The Web

Hello, friends! Currently Dale and I are enjoying a week in California but I couldn’t let that stop me from sharing a few of my favorite finds this month. This month began with a bachelorette party for my friend Steph in Lawrence and was followed by weekends with family, the KC Design Week homes tour, a couple of workouts at Fusion, Game of Thrones (!) and finally an anniversary party for our ten years of dating! I also really loved taking Adobe’s Creative Type Quiz. I’m a producer, “the quintessential “doer” of all the creative types.” The whole description made total sense and I loved being able to take a personality quiz that really focuses just on creatives.

• I’m obsessed with these patterns by Charlotte Bolton!

• A great article about leadership

• Beautiful floral illustrations

• Marisol’s home on Design Sponge! I loved having the chance to get to know her when she worked at Hallmark.

• A great quote about Spring, all the flowers this month were my FAV

• An interesting read about meritocracy

• The perfect Summer drink!

• My favorite recipe we tried this month! I will admit we did add hamburger buns, but it felt healthier all the same.

• Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, loved this inspiration if you are celebrating!

No Rain, No Flowers!

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