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brand new: produce wellness

2012-01-12T14:30:00.001-06:00

Southern California Holistic Health Counselor Jennifer Barnett needed a new look to launch her coaching business and website, Produce Wellness (love the name by the way). Naturally, she came to My Design Booth. Well, maybe not naturally, but I can play with words too. She wanted to give her new brand identity a retro feel that resembled an illustrated label you would see on a fruit crate. I

a brand new photo creations by heather

2012-01-10T16:23:00.000-06:00

Late last year I completed a logo redesign for the amazing photographer, Heather Wulfemeyer of Photo Creations by Heather. I could hardly wait to share with you her new logo, a few concept logos, a tri-fold CD card, and an exclusive Holiday Card for 2011. If you are in the Southern California area and need a fabulous photographer, I can think of no one better. Heather and her photography are

happy new year baby!

2012-01-03T09:22:00.000-06:00

oh what a year!

2011-12-30T08:24:00.001-06:00

Before the year ends, I wanted to get in one more post and also get a jump start on my New Year's resolution to blog more. We'll see if this resolution lasts longer than my gym membership. In 2010, I was asked to design the 60th Anniversary pin for the Linden, California Lions pin. This was a great honor for me as my family is heavily involved with Lions Clubs International. In fact, my

season's greetings

2011-12-28T14:30:00.000-06:00

I hope everyone had a truly wonderful Christmas holiday. I am already going through Christmas withdrawals. December 25th came and went too fast this year. Each winter season brings a new batch of Holiday Card designs but one will always stand out as my favorite. I had the distinct honor again this year to design the Christmas Card for Robert and Shannon Jordan and they once again rank as the

merry christmas from my design booth

2011-12-23T09:30:00.000-06:00

I know it has been a long, long time since I have posted anything on the blog but I wanted to take this moment to sincerely thank every one of my clients for keeping me too busy for the blog. This has been my best year to date for work, family, and creativity and I can't wait to share all that I have been working on as we start a brand new shiny year. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and

hello little miss scotland

2011-08-01T07:24:00.000-05:00

Photo by the talented Heather Wulfemeyer. The "Peanut" by Sarah and Pat Moss.

christmas in july (part two)

2011-07-29T08:19:00.000-05:00

Hooray for Christmas in July! It's almost like I have to brainwash myself with thoughts of chilly winter air in order to brave the 100 degree temperatures of Tennessee. So in keeping with my air-conditioned delirium, I wanted to share two of my favorite cards from last year.

christmas in july (part one)

2011-07-25T17:49:00.000-05:00

Anybody who knows me also knows that I am a complete winter holiday junkie. I love all things wintry and white and cannot wait to hear those sleigh bells a ring ting tingle-ing too. As I started the happy process of designing holiday cards this month, I was checking in with the US Post Office to see when they will be releasing the holiday stamps for 2011 (it's October for you early birds). Along

oopsie daisies

2011-07-22T07:03:00.000-05:00

Last year, I was humbled to be asked by Molly Risak, my former boss, great friend and all-around wonder woman, to design for her company Oopsie Daisies. Oopsie Daisies offers comfortable, modest and uplifting

etsy sneek peak 2011

2011-04-20T07:10:00.001-05:00

Lately, it has been "raining babies" at My Design Booth and I love it. I have 3 new birth announcement templates that I will be selling at my Etsy store very soon. Here is a sneak peek of one of the styles. Let me know what you think! And of course, I use my kids as models. They owe me.

design improv

2011-04-18T13:05:00.002-05:00

A little bit of Design Improv for my daughter’s 4th birthday. “Mommy, I want a Rapunzel Party at Monkey Joe’s Bounce House!” And voilá, here is her invitation that demonstrates what I do best…Design Improv. Translation? Taking the least likely theme and location that would ever go together and making it work. Anything for you, my sweet Olivia.

busy little elf

2010-12-13T10:51:00.001-06:00

Hello Everyone! I know there has been a lag on my blog, but I have been a busy little elf with holiday cards and invitations. A big thank you to all my clients for keeping me extra busy these last two months!!! I just love this time of year. I especially love all the celebrations. Nashville has wonderful events, but one event I miss the most is from my home state of California. Southern

red pen inc. identity

2010-11-23T09:09:00.000-06:00

Hello my name is Jackie...and I'm a font-aholic.

2010-11-19T11:41:00.005-06:00

I am a font junkie. If I have a few extra dollars in my pocket, I run to my computer and purchase fonts. I keep trying to justify my obsession with the following mantra, "More pretty fonts will bring me more work. More work will pay for more pretty fonts." It's a vicious cycle. Below are my latest obsessions that I have been dreaming about. If I can't find someone soon to sponsor my habit, I may

evolution of an invitation

2010-11-17T13:30:00.002-06:00

As a designer, I see any work that may come my way not only as a blessing (little does each client know that they are a much appreciated sponsor of my daughter's gymnastic classes), but as a form of therapy. Designing makes me happy. And if I were to do only one type of design for the rest of my life, I would choose invitation design. I love working with themes, and colors, and tapping into the

wonderland by the sea invitation

2010-11-12T10:35:00.002-06:00

I love to design for events and here is a look at what I had been working on lately for a big incentive trip to Hawaii. I'll be posting other work from this project soon, but this "Wonderland by the Sea" invitation is one of my favorites. I am so in love with this Hula Dancing Mermaid Girl. Let me know what you think! And remember, only 10 more days to become a Facebook Fan and be entered

holiday online e-cards

2010-11-09T11:35:00.000-06:00

Want to be eco-friendly this holiday season? Hate the taste of stamps? Well, I have an excellent option for you! Why not send a custom e-card for your holiday greetings this year? Let My Design Booth create a custom graphic that you can upload to your favorite online paperless stationer. Or, you can choose from our 2010 Holiday Collection. What a chic and trendy way to send your holiday wishes

spread the holiday cheer - facebook contest

2010-11-01T07:26:00.008-05:00

I am excited to announce my first-ever My Design Booth Facebook Challenge. The idea is simple. If I can get 100 Facebook friends for My Design Booth by November 22nd, one facebook friend picked randomly will receive a free Holiday Card Design PDF and /or JPG from my 2010 Holiday Collection. The design file can used to Print-at-Home, for Holiday Photo Cards, used for

Introducing... Nowa Yu

2010-10-27T11:21:00.001-05:00

I’ve had several people ask me who did the illustration on Dean’s Birth Announcement. I wish I could say it was all me, but that is the art of the fabulously talented Nowa Yu. Nowa is not only a wonderful illustrator and graphic designer, but she is also a great friend. Her children’s portraits are amazing and all she needs is a favorite photograph to start. If you are interested in having an

the holiday shop is now open

2010-10-22T12:52:00.002-05:00

The 2010 Holiday Shop is now open. I hope you enjoy my labor of love and are inspired to send an extra special holiday greeting this year to your friends and family. Cards are available for purchase at Etsy and mydesignbooth.com. Matching address labels are available as well. All template cards are 5x7 double-sided and can be fully personalized. You can buy the artwork to print-at-home or

calling all friends and family...emma grace is here!

2010-10-18T07:23:00.003-05:00

Here’s a birth announcement created for a beautiful little bundle of joy named Emma. Thank you Su! You’re an absolutely stunning mom with an amazing family!!

Holiday Sneak Peek #3

2010-10-05T12:19:00.001-05:00

Holiday Sneak Peek #2

2010-10-05T07:07:00.001-05:00

Holiday Sneak Peek #1

2010-10-01T11:58:00.003-05:00

Some of you may or may not know that I have a lot of family in Canada, eh. I also have quite a few transplant friends here in the states. As I am designing my holiday card collection this year, I wanted a card that they could share with family, friends and ex-pats and still have a connection to their roots. So the Canadian Mitten card was born. Thank you Vancouver for the inspiration. My

A Wax Free October

2010-09-27T12:39:00.011-05:00

I was invited by Neil Bernhart to make a logo for the inaugural launch of his charitable site, Octobeardfest. From the site: “What is this all about, you ask? Quick answer: Grow a beard in the month of October to help raise funds and support for cancer research. We’re all about raising funds for cancer research as well as raising awareness and showing support. If there’s one way a guy can get

welcome to my design blog!

2010-07-05T19:59:00.010-05:00

This blog is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time and hope you’ll be as excited as I am to come and visit once in a while. In months to come, this blog will be filled with… new featured designs, upcoming events, party ideas, fabulous finds, awesome vendors, and freebies.You also may notice, my new website is up and running, and I will have an Etsy store soon! Feel free to explore