Things & Stuff

Holy Smokes.

So, it's been 2 months since I posted. OOPS. What can I say, last semester was a doozy, and when it was done I just needed a break. A long break. I hung out with family, cooked/baked like a mad woman, had many house guests, an epic new years party and lots of cuddle time with Eric & Enzo. But, I'm back! And resolving to post at least once every 2 weeks. Promise. Here is just a little taste of what I did in the last few months.

 Day of the Dead poster (class project)

CD cover for my friend, Josh VonMink....check him out: joshvonmink.com/

my new logo! 

A photoshop Illustration assignment that started with us grabbing a fortune cookie from a bag and doing whatever we wanted with said fortune.

An identity I created for my good friend's massage business. She was very pleased with it, which made me happy. Plus I got a few massages out of the deal---sweet!     

This is the diorama/shadow box thing-y I created for Eric's xmas present. Lots and lots of fun to make....this could be my new favorite art form. Not only did I find a place for a few of the many trinkets and specimens we have laying around the house, I also got to work on my paper cutting skills, something I would like to do a lot more of.

This is the logo I created for my dear friend Kate's food blog, ForkKnifeandSpoon.com

How awesome is that domaine name? And it's a lovely blog if you're into food and/or photography. Check it out!

 

Rubber Stamp fun times.

Bought these animal stamps on my last thrift store adventure. They are super-cheap little kid stamps- which makes them even more charming, in my opinion. The text stamps I have had for years, but never really used. So, Eric and Rae had a craft night. Here are (some of) the fruits of our labor. Lower left just might be our Xmas card this year, who knows.

Silhouette Master Piece Theatre

I LOVE THIS, i hope you do to...

silhouettemasterpiecetheatre.com.

I ♥ IT

I'm in love with WeHeartIt.com...it's a visual bookmarking sight, similar to ffffound, but you don't need an "invite" to become a member. I highly reccomend this...essentially you make your own inspirational photo album online. Awesome. Click Here for mine.

 

*****EDIT!***** (as if anyone actually reads my blog)

I now have a new love: http://www.imgspark.com/

it's like weheartit, but way sleeker/better/faster.

check it out! http://www.imgspark.com/image/listing/RaeAlexis/

*****p.s. i am still in desperate want of a ffffound membership, these are simply sites that get me through the tough times leading up to the glorious day when someone hooks me up with an invite. just sayin'.

a mixed bag

of stuff that made me happy today, even though i was kinda grumpy.

stamps i designed for my illustrator class.

 

this great old jar i got at a church rummage sale

this leaf i found on the floor at work-i ♥ fall!

this sign i made at work today...inspired by the leaf you see above.

and last but not least, this picture, the background on my phone. all of these things were on my nightstand before i went to bed & i arranged them for an impromptu photo shoot. i smile every time i see it.

Design Camp!

Just got back from AIGA Design Camp in Nisswa, MN....so great!

Aaron Draplin spoke on Friday.  A down to earth, uber-talented, weiner dog owning, garage salin', all around nice guy. He was selling posters of "pretty much everything up to until May 27th, 2009"-super cool poster, super cool guy. It really started the weekend off right.

you should buy one too!

I had a great time meeting new folks & getting better acquainted with some of my classmates. I was reminded once again what a beautiful place Minnesota can be. The Grandview Lodge was charming, the weather was gloomy (but great), there was unlimited inspiration from fellow designers & nature + lots of booze, late nights & good conversation. It was a blast...thank you to all the great people that made this weekend what it was. ♥

fun with collaging!

Poster for my Typography 2 class

Wow....it's been a while since i posted. I moved, didn't have the internet for 3 weeks (stupid comcast), and then I started school. WOAH.

vacation/moving...

that means i haven't had a lot of time (ok, ANY time) to create. but i did sketch this while camping last weekend with my crazy awesome niece. she is an amazing hula-hooper.

10KLF poster