With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to start planning your annual holiday cards! A memorable, heartfelt card doesn’t have to be complicated—with a few thoughtful touches, you can create a beautiful card that friends and family will love. Here are some tips to make your holiday greetings stand out this year! 1. Choose Your Favorite Family Photos Nothing says “holiday spirit” like a personalized card featuring a favorite family photo or photo collage. For a timeless look, pick a card design that captures your family’s unique personality. Add a cheerful greeting like “Merry Christmas” or […]
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Planning a 50th Wedding Anniversary: A Journey of Love and Learning
Planning my parents’ 50th golden wedding anniversary was a special honor. While I wasn’t there to help plan their wedding fifty years ago, being part of this milestone celebration was incredibly meaningful. It was heartwarming to have so many friends and family offer their help. Several talented guests, including those with expertise in hair and makeup, photography, music, and baking, generously contributed to the festivities. Here’s how we made the day memorable and what we learned along the way. Choosing the Perfect Venue Our first priority was selecting the right venue. Since we were planning for a guest list of […]
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My Entrepreneurial Journey through Zazzle; What helped me.
When I embarked on my journey to establish an online business as a graphic designer, I stumbled upon a game-changer: Zazzle*. This remarkable print-on-demand platform proved to be a goldmine for independent designers and business owners, offering seamless solutions for printing, shipping, and customer service. It was precisely what I needed to focus on my designs and other aspects of my business. Let me share how Zazzle has become a vital part of my entrepreneurial success and what helped me. While I was on YouTube I discovered Elke and Jen Clarke. They are Gold and Diamond sellers on Zazzle and […]
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How I became a full-time creative entrepreneur.
This is my first week as a full-time creative entrepreneur. I was inspired to write this post while all the feelings were fresh. I’m humbled by the early lessons and eager to share some points that might resonate with those who, like me, are venturing into the world of creative dreams. Perhaps you’re wondering why I decided to step away from a stable day job, one that was working well. It’s true, I had a great time in my corporate role, and I’m deeply grateful for the support it provided. Yet, a yearning for more, both for my family and […]
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Tips for Sending Out Holiday Corporate Cards, Like a Boss
With the holiday season approaching, many of my clients have begun reaching out to me for help with designing their corporate holiday cards. It’s truly heartwarming to see how much thought they put into expressing gratitude to their customers, clients, vendors, supporters, and employees through the simple gesture of a holiday card. This genuine appreciation is a beautiful trait in any business, and I’m excited to share some valuable tips to help you send out holiday corporate cards like a boss. 1. Embrace the Spirit of the Holidays:As early as July, I’m already in the festive spirit at LD Design […]
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AHA, moments in my entrepreneurial journey
Walking a creative entrepreneurial journey takes guts, gumption, and heart. It’s been a few years since LD Design Loft came to be. No fancy ribbon cutting but I surely cut my attachments to fear & resistance. As Steven Pressfield would say: “The more important a call to action is to our soul’s evolution, the more Resistance we will feel about answering it.” I’m grateful I found the courage, I’m thankful for the transformation I’ve gone through. The permission I’ve given myself to explore and create, to find the courage to fail forward. Not everything has worked, but I learned a […]
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Affordable Wedding Invitation Options in one place.
I discovered that one of my best-selling wedding invitations was featured on the Woman Getting Married blog. The helpful article shares affordable options for your wedding invitation and Zazzle, where I license my designs, is part of their top choices. It’s true, a site like Zazzle allows you to use creations from professional designers and artists, like myself. I enjoy creating and sharing our work. Since that article was posted, Zazzle has enhanced its options and capabilities. I’ve always been impressed by what Zazzle has to offer, I wish I knew about it when I was getting married a few years […]
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3 Essential Tools for the beginner watercolor artist – (Bonus: How I digitize art and shoot process videos)
I’ve been getting some positive feedback whenever I would paint with my watercolors or illustrate on my social media channels. It’s so fun to know that you enjoy the process as much as I do. Some people have been asking what I use. I thought it would be easier to compile what I’ve found helpful in a post. This video should give you a summary of the process. The #plantmom phone case from the video is a product that I created for our online shop. It can be purchase here or by clicking on the image. The right tools can […]
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Planning Baby’s baptism
Baptism invitation, decor, planning ideas. Curated designs to save you time and enjoy planning.
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Wondering what to get “The Best Dad Ever”? – Gift ideas for Dad
When the dad in your life should really get the award for “Best Dad Ever” — coming up with unique gift ideas can be a real challenge every year. Different men have different ways of feeling appreciated. Some need words to affirm them, so this free downloadable Father’s day card* is for you to print and handwrite your own thoughts. A great accompaniment with your gift.Like many people, some fathers may not even know you recognize their awesomeness. To encourage them more, consider these gifts to show them your gratitude and love. These thoughtful and even personalized suggestions should take […]
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