Save the Date Puzzle

For: Christy and Nathan's Wedding
Occasion: Save the Date

Christy and Nathan are getting married next year, and they asked me to do their Save the Dates! I created this watercolor of the two of them holding a giant puzzle under their favorite tree on campus. I am so, so, so happy with how they turned out, and had a great experience getting them printed with wordshop.

I love the detail, I love the cards, and I love the two of them more than I can say.

Full Cup Birthday

For: Aunt Joan
Occasion: her birthday

For Aunt Joan's birthday card this year, I created a pen sketch/watercolor of a my hopes for her--that her cup is always full to the point of overflowing.
My aunt Joan is a very cool lady, I miss her a lot, and hope she had a great day!

Scrabble Birthday

For: Quam
Occasion: his birthday

Quam is a master Scrabble player, and I doubt I've ever beat him, except for that one time when he was just being nice. He does have the coveted QU combo in his name, however, so I figured it was time to break some scrabble rules and use a proper noun.

I love how this card turned out, and I really do hope this year's a winner for him. And if he's playing Scrabble against me, it will be.

Thanksgiving Turkey

For: The Walsh-Rocks
Occasion: Thanksgiving

The Walsh-Rocks are hosting the epic Walsh family Thanksgiving this year, and I wanted to send a note of thanks in my absence. This turkey is watercolored with a pen sketch overlay.

I love my Walshes, and am so thankful to the Walsh-Rocks for opening their home to all of us. I'm going to try to be there next year!

Thanksgiving Wreath

For: My funny family
Occasion: Thanksgiving

I was not able to go home for Thanksgiving this year, so I made the Lombard folk a Thanksgiving card. This wreath is hand drawn directly onto the card stock. I love the warmth of the colors and the overall elegance.

I miss my family, am thankful for them, and can't wait to come home and hide stuff around the house over Christmas.

Japanese Picnic Birthday

For: Rukiyah
Occasion: her birthday

Rukiyah has a lot of interests, so I created a picnic scene where she's drinking tea, eating sushi, and scrapbooking! Her dress is based off a headscarf that she wears (or used to wear!) a lot. I love the energy of this card! It was all drawn with colored pencil on pink paper.

I adore Rukiyah's passion and quirkiness, and I hope to see her again soon!

New Job Cards

Two good friends have recently found new jobs in the mountains. Here are the cards I made to help celebrate!

For: Sofi
Occasion: New Job

Sofi is a hand therapist who recently accepted a new job in Vail! This card features a celebratory watercolor high five.
I am definitely going to miss having her in Denver, but plan to make many trips up to see her.

For: Amanda
Occasion: New Job

Amanda took a job up in Breckenridge where she'll get to be in the mountains all day! I created this cute watercolor depiction of Breck with a "Congratulations On Your Next Steps" banner floating in the air.
I'm going to miss Amanda a lot, but am so proud of her for embarking on this journey!

Birthday Chicken

For: Leslie
Occasion: her birthday

Leslie is a very unique lady. She had a pencil in college that had little chickens on it, and it always stuck out to me as a symbol of her uniqueness. Therefore! Her birthday card features a quirky little chickadee, which I think looks very cool.

I hope Leslie is tearing it up at Northwestern, and using lots of neat pencils still in grad school.

Free-form Birthday

For: Maggie
Occasion: her birthday

Maggie is one of the coolest people I met out in Denver, and unfortunately (for me) she moved away! This card pays homage to her free-flowing and creative spirit: I started with some watercolor spots and then just went from there. In all, it ended up looking like an ocean-scene, which is pretty neat!

I miss Maggie a lot and hope her next steps unfold in interesting ways!

Bubble Wrap Birthday

For: My Win
Occasion: her birthday

For Win's birthday card, I created a bubble bath scene. The text reads, "Today is your day... Nurture yourself..."

"And pop away!" Opening the card reveals that the bubbles from the bath were actually bubble wrap! Popping bubble wrap is another great way to nurture your spirit, for the record.

I folded the card to allow for the bubble wrap and make sure it wouldn't be all popped by the time I gave it to her!

I love My Win so much and am so honored she let me celebrate her birthday with her.

More Day Program Thank Yous

For: Susan and others
Occasion: Thank you

This card was made by a client who thinks of herself as a former artist, even though I'm always telling her she still is. I mean, look at this flower! She only has use of one hand, and I am continually impressed by her abilities and willingness to try.

The greeting card group is moving up in the world--we were featured on the Day Program's Blog!

Border Collie Birthday

For: Tom's Daughter
Occasion: her birthday

Tom asked me to make a card for his daughter's birthday, and I found out she's got a Border Collie named Lucy that she loves! I created this playful watercolor sketch in which Lucy is wearing a party hat and her dog tag is a cupcake.

Tom and I had a very eventful evening recently, and I really appreciate his help and support in a lot of areas of my life!

Banjo Birthday

For: Maddie
Occasion: her birthday

Maddie is pretty much a ball sunshine, and she plays the banjo, so this sunshine banjo card strikes me as the perfect birthday card for her! The image is colored with watercolor pencils and regular colored pencil, for a bit of subtle variation.

I hope Maddie has a great day!