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*NEW** 2011 CUSTOM HOLIDAY GIFTS

2011-11-17T19:36:00.005-06:00

Custom Puzzles, Acrylic Trays, Notebooks, Journals, Dry Erase Boards, Pocket Folder, 3-Ring Binder and Clipboards

$5 Personalization Fee

$15 - $35 Complete Custom Fee

Email info@evincedesign.com for orders and questions.

Letterpress to-go!

2011-10-20T17:53:00.002-05:00

This may be the coolest thing I've ever seen in the entire paper-world! Kyle Durrie of Power and Light Press has converted an old Chevy van into a fully functional letterpress studio and is touring the country spreading the delight of letterpress. Though she's been at it for months, this was just brought to my attention because she'll be stopping in DC soon. Can't wait!!

Kyle is currently in the NYC area but is due to hit the south (that's you Louisiana!!) in the coming weeks and months. For more info and tour dates visit her website: http://type-truck.com/

ON THE MOVE - a moving announcement

2011-10-15T12:30:00.003-05:00

As many of you know, I recently got married. And as MOST of you know, I love any excuse to send out paper! So, I designed this little personal moving announcement. I picked one of our wedding pics that showed us “on the move” while incorporating boxes, shipping stamps and airmail tape. I hope family and friends enjoyed it half as much as I did!

photo credit Steven Myers Photography

 Steve Jobs 

2011-10-11T15:54:00.005-05:00

Unless you live under a rock, you've heard that the world lost a visionary last week. Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and Pixar, has passed away. I'm always particularly affected when someone dies young. In this case, Steve Jobs died young and managed to accomplish enough for 4 lifetimes. Apple has been a HUGE part of my career and inspiration. I can only hope that Jobs had even a small clue as to how much he changed the world for the better.

I leave you with the commencement speech Jobs wrote and gave to the Stanford graduation class of 2005. This speech inspired me more than anything has in many many years . . .

I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I've ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That's it. No big deal. Just three stories.

The first story is about connecting the dots.

I dropped out of Reed College after the first 6 months, but then stayed around as a drop-in for another 18 months or so before I really quit. So why did I drop out?

It started before I was born. My biological mother was a young, unwed college graduate student, and she decided to put me up for adoption. She felt very strongly that I should be adopted by college graduates, so everything was all set for me to be adopted at birth by a lawyer and his wife. Except that when I popped out they decided at the last minute that they really wanted a girl. So my parents, who were on a waiting list, got a call in the middle of the night asking: "We have an unexpected baby boy; do you want him?" They said: "Of course." My biological mother later found out that my mother had never graduated from college and that my father had never graduated from high school. She refused to sign the final adoption papers. She only relented a few months later when my parents promised that
I would someday go to college.

And 17 years later I did go to college. But I naively chose a college that was almost as expensive as Stanford, and all of my working-class parents' savings were being spent on my college tuition. After six months, I couldn't see the value in it. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and no idea how college was going to help me figure it out. And here I was spending all of the money my parents had saved their entire life. So I decided to drop out and trust that it would all work out OK. It was pretty
scary at the time, but looking back it was one of the best decisions I ever made. The minute I dropped out I could stop taking the required classes that didn't interest me, and begin dropping in on the ones that looked interesting.

It wasn't all romantic. I didn't have a dorm room, so I slept on the floor in friends' rooms, I returned coke bottles for the 5¢ deposits to buy food with, and I would walk the 7 miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple. I loved it. And much of
what I stumbled into by following my curiosity and intuition turned out to be priceless later on. Let me give you one example:

Reed College at that time offered perhaps the best calligraphy instruction in the country. Throughout the campus every poster, every label on every drawer, was beautifully hand calligraphed. Because I had dropped out and didn't have to take the normal classes, I decided to take a calligraphy class to learn how to do this. I learned about serif and san seriftypefaces, about varying the amount of space between different letter combinations, about what makes great typography great. It was beautiful,
historical, artistically subtle in a way that science can't capture, and I found it fascinating.

None of this had even a hope of any practical application in my life. But ten years later, when we were designing the first Macintosh computer, it all came back to me. And we designed it all into the Mac. It was the first computer with beautiful typography. If I had never dropped in on that single course in college, the Mac would have never had multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts. And since Windows just copied the Mac, it's likely that no personal computer would have them. If I had never dropped out, I would have never dropped in on this calligraphy class, and personal computers might not have the wonderful typography that they do. Of course it was impossible to connect the dots looking forward when I was in college. But it was very, very clear looking backwards ten years later.

Again, you can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.

My second story is about love and loss.

I was lucky — I found what I loved to do early in life. Woz and I started Apple in my parents garage when I was 20. We worked hard, and in 10 years Apple had grown from just the two of us in a garage into a $2 billion company with over 4000 employees. We had just released our finest creation — the Macintosh — a year earlier, and I had just turned 30. And then I got fired. How can you get fired from a company you started? Well, as Apple grew we hired someone who I thought was very talented to run the company with me, and for the first year or so things went well. But then our visions of the future began to diverge and eventually we had a falling out. When we did, our Board of Directors sided with him. So at 30 I was out. And very publicly out. What had been the focus of my entire adult life was gone, and it was devastating.

I really didn't know what to do for a few months. I felt that I had let the previous generation of entrepreneurs down - that I had dropped the baton as it was being passed to me. I met with David Packard and Bob Noyce and tried to apologize for screwing up so badly. I was a very public failure, and I even thought about running away from the valley. But something slowly began to dawn on me — I still loved what I did. The turn of events at Apple had not changed that one bit. I had been rejected, but I was still in love. And so I decided to start over.

I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.

During the next five years, I started a company named NeXT, another company named Pixar, and fell in love with an amazing woman who would become my wife. Pixar went on to create the worlds first computer animated feature film, Toy Story, and is now the most successful animation studio in the world. In a remarkable turn of events, Apple bought NeXT, I returned to Apple, and the technology we developed at NeXT is at the heart of Apple's current renaissance. And Laurene and I have a wonderful family together.

I'm pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadn't been fired from Apple. It was awful tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it. Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. I'm convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You've got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle.

My third story is about death.

When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right." It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.

Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of
embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.

About a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. I had a scan at 7:30 in the morning, and it clearly showed a tumor on my pancreas. I didn't even know what a pancreas was. The doctors told me this was almost certainly a type of cancer that is incurable, and that I should expect to live no longer
than three to six months. My doctor advised me to go home and get my affairs in order, which is doctor's code for prepare to die. It means to try to tell your kids everything you thought you'd have the next 10 years to tell them in just a few months. It means to make sure everything is buttoned up so that it will be as easy as possible for your family. It means to say your goodbyes.

I lived with that diagnosis all day. Later that evening I had a biopsy, where they stuck an endoscope down my throat, through my stomach and into my intestines, put a needle into my pancreas and got a few cells from the tumor. I was sedated, but my wife, who was there, told me that when they viewed the cells under a microscope the doctors started crying because it turned out to be a very rare form of pancreatic cancer that is curable with surgery. I had the surgery and I'm fine now.

This was the closest I've been to facing death, and I hope it's the closest I get for a few more decades. Having lived through it, I can now say this to you with a bit more certainty than when death was a useful but purely intellectual concept:

No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don't want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life's change agent. It clears out
the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it is quite true.

Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.

When I was young, there was an amazing publication called The Whole Earth Catalog, which was one of the bibles of my generation. It was created by a fellow named Stewart Brand not far from here in Menlo Park, and he brought it to life with his poetic touch. This was in the late 1960's, before personal computers and desktop publishing, so it was all made with typewriters, scissors, and polaroid cameras. It was sort of like Google in paperback form, 35 years before Google came along: it was idealistic, and overflowing with neat tools and great notions.

Stewart and his team put out several issues of The Whole Earth Catalog, and then when it had run its course, they put out a final issue. It was the mid-1970s, and I was your age. On the back cover of their final issue was a photograph of an early morning country road, the kind you might find yourself hitchhiking on if you were so adventurous. Beneath it were the words: "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish." It was their farewell message as they signed off. Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. And I have always wished that for myself. And now, as you graduate to begin anew, I wish that for you.

Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.

Thank you all very much.

Apple.com home page

PINK GIVES by Snapfish

2011-10-09T16:55:00.006-05:00

I donated a few designs to Snapfish last year for their PINK GIVES campaign to benefit breast cancer research. My Pink Dog, Bra Support and Pink Fabulous designs all made the cut! Links below for purchasing.

Pink Dog Notepad HERE

Bra Support Card HERE

Fabulous Pink Shoe HERE

And HERE

DESIGN AND COLLEGE FOOTBALL

2011-10-09T12:16:00.003-05:00

Nothing makes me happier than good design making its way into my non-design world. That's exactly what ESPN U has done for me.

Sunday mornings have now become extra entertaining since the ESPN U channel started designing their own college team logos. They are based on the channel's own logo with a big U and ESPN banner. Each one is very detailed and reflects the teams' mascot, spirit, traditions and coaches. The are even animated. If you haven't seen them, you should absolutely tune it to ESPN U and check them out. THEY. ARE. GREAT.

Here are just a few of my favorites.

PRE-ORDER 2012 Mini Calendar

2011-09-28T14:56:00.002-05:00

PRE-ORDER your 2012 Mini Calendar by Evince Design by Oct. 15 and get free shipping!*

- 5"x5" square
- Printed on matte card stock
- Tied with baker's twine

*Ships in late October.

ORDER ON ETSY HERE

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!?!?!

2011-09-07T16:11:00.000-05:00

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate your little one's birthday football style. Email us for ordering details.

Canvas Growth Charts

2011-03-09T09:14:00.002-06:00

VALENTINE'S DAY CARDS ON ETSY!

2011-01-24T09:42:00.000-06:00

Valentine's Day cards now on Etsy! www.etsy.com/shop/evincedesign

2011 CALENDAR

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Only 2 Calendars left!! ($15 including shipping)

Email us to purchase: I want a calendar!

IN-STORE PICK-UP ON SNAPFISH!

2010-12-07T13:08:00.000-06:00

There's still time to get your Holiday cards online at Snapfish, especially with the NEW in-store pick-up option.

ORDER TODAY! http://www2.snapfish.com/publisher/evincedesign

NEW HOLIDAY GIFTS! HURRY!!

2010-12-03T09:28:00.001-06:00

BERKLEY'S BUBBLE BIRTHDAY

2010-11-29T11:40:00.001-06:00

I recently did a custom invitation for Berkley's Bubble Birthday! Little Berkley has the most adorable orange hair so the invite turned out SO cute! The client had the cake designed to match the invites. I love when that happens!

Cake by Lauren Andre

SANTA FACES

2010-11-02T08:10:00.002-05:00

Fill in your Santa and Mrs. Claus faces! NOW available on Snapfish.

meet me at the zoo!

2010-10-29T11:47:00.000-05:00

New custom birthday party invite.

LAST CALL . . .

2010-10-25T15:50:00.005-05:00

EVD Snapfish cards before Halloween!

More Thanksgiving and Christmas cards coming soon!

THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT

2010-10-15T13:21:00.003-05:00

Cute new card NOW available on Snapfish!

PINK GIVES!

2010-10-12T20:00:00.002-05:00

A few EVD designs were selected to be sold on Snapfish for their PINK GIVES campaign where 30% of the purchased price will go to Breast Cancer research. Grab them while they're still available!

EVD NOTEPAD design called "Pink Dog"

vintage anniversary invitation

2010-10-11T12:00:00.006-05:00

Most of my clients tend to ask me to design very whimsical invitations. So I love when I get asked to design something a little different.

Caroline wanted to throw a surprise anniversary party for her parents. Her only requirement for the invite . . . include a photo of them from their wedding day. As soon as I laid eyes on this gorgeous photo, I knew exactly where this invite was going!

VINTAGE VINTAGE VINTAGE!

i heart snapfish

2010-10-08T10:28:00.004-05:00

As you may already know, I've been asked to be a designer for Snapfish and
could not be more thrilled about it!

My Snapfish store opened last week. I will continually add new designs. But in the meantime, get over there and check out our Halloween designs. Snap to it!
(cheesy . . . I know)

anchors away!

2010-10-06T11:58:00.002-05:00

I was recently approached by an old sorority sister (Delta Gamma, DG, we're the best sorority . . . sorry getting carried away . . . ) to design a baby shower invitation.

The theme . . .

welcoming her new little "anchorman" of course!

Congrats, Bettsie!

kid birthday party invites

2010-10-01T13:13:00.000-05:00

I've been busy with custom party invites lately and loving every minute! You can have so much fun with designs involving kids and babies. Since the new invites haven't gone out in the mail yet, I wanted to share some invites from last season.

exciting news!

2010-09-30T15:21:00.003-05:00

I'm thrilled to finally announce that Evince Design is now on Snapfish!

Currently we have Halloween and Holiday cards available. Check back soon because there will be many more designs to follow, including a few special Breast Cancer Awareness designs.

GEAUX BABY!

2010-09-11T14:27:00.000-05:00

Custom baby shower invite in honor of this 2nd Saturday in College Football . . .

(please excuse the low quality phone pic)

Another cake modeled after the invite . . .

Congrats to John and Jamie! And GEAUX TIGERS!

"evince design gets personal"

2010-08-05T18:58:00.000-05:00

Thanks to Greetings, Inc. Magazine for the recent write up on our custom notepads!

read the article here

let there be cake!

2010-08-05T12:42:00.000-05:00

I recently designed a cowboy invitation for a Toy Story themed birthday party. I was thrilled to see the cake was based on my design!

the invite . . .

cake in progress . . .

AMAZING finished product!

photos + cake by Geoff Gartner

bite me or team jacob?

2010-06-30T14:37:00.015-05:00

Eclipse hits theaters today! (As if you didn't already know.) So in honor of my favorite of the Twilight series coming out today, I've listed 2 cards on Etsy with FREE shipping.

I also wanted to share a few Twilight goodies I've stumbled across.

First up is Shielou. She is an amazing talent! I found her blog a year or so ago and have been marveling at it ever since. She sculpts these tiny little charms, rings, earrings and more. Each one is so detailed and unique! She has created characters from Twilight, Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, and even Doctor Who (my fiancé would appreciate me throwing that one in). Below are just a few of my favorites. Please do visit her blog and Etsy shop to see them all.

Come on! How awesome is this!?!

Photo credit: http://shielou.blogspot.com/

I love this little Jacob wolf curled up next to Bella!

Photo credit: http://shielou.blogspot.com/

This might be my favorite. These little guys look just like Emmett and Rosalie!

Photo credit: http://shielou.blogspot.com/

Spot on with Jasper and Alice too!

Photo credit: http://shielou.blogspot.com/

Cute little Harry Potter gang

Photo credit: http://shielou.blogspot.com/

Mad Hatter

Photo credit: http://www.etsy.com/shop/shielou

Next is Chibi's Charms. I stumbled across Chibi's Charms on Etsy earlier today and couldn't get over this AWESOME Jacob charm (SOLD). It was sculpted by hand and distressed to look like real wood. It's exactly the image I had in my head of the little wooden charm Jacob gives Bella in Eclipse!

Chibi Charms also has an adorable Edward and Bella bracelet currently has for sale on Etsy (see below).

Photo credit: http://www.etsy.com/shop/stevoluvmunchkin

Lastly, I found this great handmade stamp on Etsy by Dragonflycurls. Very clever! Check out the rest of their shop for other great stamps.

Photo credit: http://www.etsy.com/shop/dragonflycurls

So . . . Bite me or Team Jacob? Which one are you?

14 dresses

2010-06-29T15:47:00.005-05:00

Have you seen the movie '27 Dresses'? If you're female, I know you have! It's one of those ubber chick flicks that wraps up the ending in a big fat bow. Though I usually don't like such predictable movies, this storyline really struck a cord with me (and was surprisingly good!). For those of you that haven't seen the movie, Katherine Heigl's character, Jane, has been in 27 weddings and therefore has 27 bridesmaids dresses. Some pretty . . . some not so pretty.

So you probably already know that I've been designing custom wedding invitations for about 5 years now. But what you may not know is that, much like Jane, I've also been in my fair share of weddings . . . 14 to be exact. (Now you see why a cord was struck, right?) I know being in 14 weddings sounds somewhat ridiculous, but I'm from a huge Italian family and got started young!

(my first custom wedding design)

Well I'm thrilled to let you all know that after designing countless wedding invitations for other people and wearing 14 dresses, I'll be putting on my 15th dress in the spring of 2011. On our 5 year anniversary of meeting, Ben asked me to marry to him!

Always a bridesmaid . . . and 14 dresses later, a bride.

howdy partner!

2010-06-24T10:40:00.000-05:00

In honor of Toy Story {one of my sweet Mom's all time favorite Disney movies} returning to the big screen, here's a fun new invite I made for a dear friend of mine from Florida.

Contact me for pricing and availability.

happy daddy's day to my daddy

2010-06-20T09:33:00.001-05:00

I love you, Daddy-O!

recent buzzzz

2010-06-18T11:20:00.000-05:00

EVD has gotten some recent buzzzzz from the lovely ladies at Invitation Buzz. I actually had the pleasure of meeting Heather and Emily at the National Stationery Show in May. Thanks again, ladies!

Click the links below to read the full blogs and see the other amazing cards included!

Coffee, The Necessity to Stationery Your Day

Happy Father's Day Weekend

brides + maids

2010-06-16T07:32:00.000-05:00

New invitation design for brides and their maids . . .

Contact me for pricing and availability.

crawfish time!

2010-06-15T10:00:00.003-05:00

I was recently asked to design a crawfish boil / man-shower invite. We called it a "Fill the Pot" shower! I really love the way it turned out . . . crawfish and beer anyone?

Contact me for pricing and availability.

total wellness

2010-06-14T15:25:00.002-05:00

New logo design for a wonderfully sweet and talented client. Website and blog to follow.

new father's day card in etsy shop

2010-06-12T18:47:00.003-05:00

For all you last minute gifters, I just listed a new Father's Day card in my Etsy shop for for CHEAP!

I've recently tested 2 different print styles for my cards, letterpress and screen printing. Several months (and cards) later, I've decided to explore letterpress further and step away from screen printing for the time being. Since I'm now left with a ton of "test run" screen printed cards, I'll be selling them on Etsy at a very discounted rate.

I'm excited to be taking more letterpress classes this summer to help me decide how involved I'd really like to get. I'll be posting about my classes as they happen.

Thanks for following!

Visit my Etsy shop here: http://bit.ly/cz3snV

NSS EX : it's a wrap

2010-05-20T15:17:00.000-05:00

Well, the show's over and we're exhausted in every way possible. I really want to thank everyone for the amazing amount of support and love shown to Ben and I. It means more than you'll ever know! I apologize for my lack of returned phone calls, text messages, emails, facebook and twitter messages. Again, you've all been amazingly supportive and loving! I will be taking a little break from the blog (and probably from my phone, email, twitter and facebook) to catch up on work that I had to put on hold, sleep that is very much missed, and overall reflection. I will do my best to get back to all of you in the coming weeks. But for now . . . I'm pooped! :)

**I'd like to do a quick explanation of the NSS, as I think some people may be a bit confused.**
The National Stationery Show is not a flea market or craft fair of any kind. It is a wholesale market of stationery, invitation and gift companies. I was an exhibitor, and therefore selling my stationery to retail store owners at wholesale prices (without tax) and wholesale quantities (large quantities of single designs). You can not attend the show unless you are a buyer with a resale license or a member of the press. Nothing can be individually sold at this market. All orders must be shipped to the client in the weeks following the show. Retailers can NOT take any product from the show. The NSS is open to retailers from all over the world . . . not just NYC. We spoke with buyers from states as far away as Texas and California, as well as buyers from Brazil and Paris. Since this is such a huge show (around 900 exhibitors, 10,000 buyers, and 300 members of the press), retailers may wait to go home and internet research new sellers before placing orders. This is why I was constantly reminded that I may not get orders at the actual show. With all of that said, I will give it a few months before I make my final assessment on the NSS and decide whether to attend again next year. I'll keep you posted! Thanks for following our progress at the NSS!

NSS EX : day 7 ~ LAST SHOW DAY!

2010-05-20T14:50:00.002-05:00

The last show day goes by quick! It's only from 9 - 12, and the few retailers that are still there are in a hurry. I honestly wasn't expecting anything on the last day, but was pleasantly surprised by the 10 or so interested retailers I spoke to. Again, no orders . . . but I was finally starting to feel like I may actually get some after the show.

They are not kidding when they say breakdown starts at noon. By 12:30 the bright green carpets were up and most walls were down. It was crazy!

Leaving was a little bitter sweet. It was sad saying goodbye to new friends and not knowing if we'll be back next year. I'm going to allow myself a good 3 - 6 months to digest everything and see what orders follow. I know a million things I'd do differently and better if we do come back. And I know I'd like to be in the exact booth near the exact same awesome peeps we met!

NSS EX : day 6 ~ THIRD SHOW DAY

2010-05-19T14:32:00.000-05:00

I was worried this morning when I realized it was raining . . .

It rained ALL day. Sadly, it even rained inside of Javits which was really bad for a lot of booths. Some people literally had to shut down to keep their products from being destroyed. This is yet another reason I'm in love with our booth location. We are not only by the coolest neighbors EVER . . . **Hard Cards and Tiselle** . . . but we are also one of 3 rows in the entire center that have an extra low ceiling. This helped a ton with lighting! We didn't even need extra lights in the booth. And now, the low ceiling was sheltering us from a very leaky roof!

Considering the rain issues, the third show day was a pretty positive day for us. We got to the booth to see that the flowers were still kickin'. Awesome! Also, we were pleased to see that the rain didn't keep as many people away as feared. We met with several possible retailers and licensing companies. We gave out a lot more catalogs and price lists today as well.

The most exciting part of the day, however, was when Kristen from Paper Crave came by my booth! Her blog is my absolute favorite, so it was a huge honor that she came to see my stuff in person. **So nice to meet you, Kristen and Erin!**

At the end of the day, we had the chance to be the buyer for a bit. We went over to the supply-side for wine, beer and wholesale supplier shopping. This is something I was really looking forward to as a vendor at the NSS. Ben and I were able to meet with several printers, paper and envelope suppliers, and shipping companies. I can't wait to get home and really look into these possible new options.

We finally got a chance to go look through all the Best New Product Displays and take some pics. Just in case I didn't fully explain, the Best New Product Display is right when you walk into the Javits Convention Center and before you are able to walk into the actual show. It is a great way to get in the buyer's face before they become overwhelmed with the hundreds of vendors at the show. There are only 7 categories and only a certain amount of displays allowed in the showing. Though I did not win any of the categories, I was really excited to be in the display at all. I had several retailers say they came to the booth after seeing my items in the display!

Here you can see my Kid Stickers on display under the big sign.

Here are my 6 entries.
(Sorry for the terrible photos! The rainy and overcast day kept the sun from shining down on them.)

After the show, Ben and I ate a lovely dinner at an awesome little restaurant across from the hotel. Two glasses of wine . . . and night-night time shortly followed.

NSS EX : day 5 ~ SECOND SHOW DAY

2010-05-18T09:12:00.020-05:00

We decided to make a few edits to the booth for the 2nd show day. We got some beautiful peonies roses as well as a metal stand to clip on additional cards. We also added a string of cards to the martini girl wall. I think it was a big improvement.

Today I got a ton of requests for art licensing and custom illustrations. We also got a ton of compliments on the booth design again. And again, we got a ton of feedback and good leads . . . but NO orders! All of our booth neighbors keep reminding me not to be discouraged and that orders and contacts should follow after the show. (We'll see . . . I guess.)

After the show, Ben and I walked a couple of blocks to meet a friend and his wife for dinner and drinks in Hell's Kitchen. It was a great evening and exactly what we needed.

NSS Extravaganza: day 4 ~ FIRST SHOW DAY

2010-05-17T20:37:00.000-05:00

This was the earliest day so far. I got up around 5:30 am to be sure we were ready to be out the door at 7:30. We got to the center around 7:45 to drop off press kits and tweak anything in the booth necessary. It was exciting to see the finished product set and ready to go!

Soon after we got the booth all set up, Greetings Etc. Magazine came around and gave every booth their Spring Magazine. I was SO excited to see at the Kid Stickers were in the mag! YEAH!

Retailers and Press started rolling in right at 9:00 am. For the first 3 hours, it seemed as though we had a lot of good feedback and leads. Several people said they saw us in the New Product Display and came looking for us. GREAT! The afternoon was a bit slower and then seemed to pick back up an hour or so before closing.

Though I have been dreading it, the show was actually pretty fun. We were constantly entertained by our awesome booth neighbors from Hard Cards. Those gals are as funny as their cards...maybe even funnier! They are crazy helpful and kind to us too. **Thank you so much, Stacey, Randi and Steve! We love being across form you guys!**

We also really enjoyed hanging with our Australian neighbor, Sarah. Besides loving her accent, she was so fun! We even thought she looked like our martini girl. **We caught someone from the press snapping a photo of Sarah and our girl!**

It was really fun overall, but I was a bit disappointed today. We got a ton of positive feedback and some legit leads, but no real orders placed. I have read that new exhibitors should get orders in the weeks following the show and should NOT expect to write orders at the actual show (especially on the first day), but I can't help but hope for more from tomorrow. I'll keep you posted!

NSS Extravaganza: day 3

2010-05-16T20:04:00.003-05:00

Day 3 started early...yet again. I was up at 7:00 am putting together display boards for the Best New Product Display Awards. I was accepted to enter 6 of the 7 categories for the contest. The boards were due by 11:00 am. Nothing like the last minute, huh?? **Win or lose, this contest is great because boards are displayed at the entrance of the show and are the first things the retailers see.**

We managed to turn the boards in and get back to booth setup by 11:00 am. All we had left to do was to apply the vinyl coffee cup to the back wall of the booth and display the cards. We were a bit nervous about applying the vinyl to the already standing wall, but it went smoothly and looks great! The booth was totally done by 1:30. Sweet!

Since we had a few hours to kill, Ben and I grabbed a burger in the Hell's Kitchen area (and near our hotel) at an awesome little place called Burgers & Cupcakes. They literally have hamburgers and cupcakes. Both were delicious!

Ben's cousin, Josh, and his family came into the city to have dinner with us. It was great to see them! **Josh, Sally, Chase and Kayla - Thanks for driving in to see us!**

NSS EX : day 2

2010-05-15T14:05:00.045-05:00

Day 2 started early and ended late. Good news is, it was crazy productive! We also met the coolest people who were quick to help us in every way possible.

First we walked to the Javits Center to check things out. There we met up with Edward and Paul from Suburban Silk who hooked us up with super cheap foamcore to build our walls. There they gave us a little demo on how to put the walls up. Awesome! Paul then even helped Ben carry all 7 pieces across the center to our booth. **Thanks again, Edward and Paul! **

Once we got bank to our booth we were ready to start laying down the floor which is interlocking foam tiles from SoftTiles. **SoftTiles has the BEST customer service. We noticed around 4:30pm that we had the wrong shade of yellow on the edge pieces! EKK! I emailed Christine at SoftTiles right then. She wrote me back within minutes with a UPS tracking number for the new tiles she had overnighted and Saturday delivered to our hotel. FABULOUS!**

After the floor was down, we were ready to lay the big vinyl girl stickers onto the foamcore. **Thanks, Ed and Matt from Signs By Tommorw Jax! They look awesome!** We were terrified about laying down the huge stickers since it was a one shot situation. But by the end of the day, Ben and I were experts! They turned out great, and we've gotten lots of compliments from other vendors.

Next, the walls went up. This we literally could NOT have done without our lovely booth neighbors from Tiselle. Not only did they totally guide us with our first wall, but they gave us a ton of zip ties. These are crucial to the hanging process, and I forgot our entire box at the hotel! **Thank you so much for everything, Tianyi and Dan!**

Ben and I are a great team! Once we got that first wall up, we were on a roll and totally knew what we were doing. We got all vinyl on and all walls up by 11:30 pm. We were tired but really proud of the outcome. Only displaying the actual cards would be left for the next day! Yeah!

NSS Extravaganza: day 1

2010-05-14T07:58:00.003-05:00

I'll be posting daily about our adventures at the National Stationery Show (I'm calling it our NSS Extravaganza!). We both will be pretty hard to reach via phone for the next week. (THANK YOU for all the calls, emails and posts thus far. I really appreciate the love and support!) Please check here at my blog, Facebook or Twitter for updates.

Day 1:
We made it to NYC yesterday afternoon safely and overall pretty easily. I used the afternoon to squeeze in some work. I can't seem to relax! We then went to a wonderfully tiny little Italian Restaurant a couple streets over for dinner where the very Italian owner greeted us in Italian. (Dad would have LOVED it!) A delicious dinner and a few glasses of wine made for a great first day of our NSS Extravaganza.

**We are very aware of the Times Square bombing threats. Though our hotel is fairly close to Times Square, we will do our best to avoid the area. Thank you for all of your concerns.**

new letterpress cards ~ NSS sneak peek

2010-05-13T12:15:00.001-05:00

we made the list!

2010-05-13T11:47:00.002-05:00

Beyond excited to have made Paper Crave's 2010 National Stationery Show Must See List! Yeah!!
http://papercrave.com/my-2010-national-stationery-booth-list/

bright lights, big city

2010-05-01T13:02:00.000-05:00

We are currently not accepting new design projects as we head to New York City for our debut at the National Stationery Show. Be sure to follow our progress at the show on our blog!

If you are in the New York area, please be sure to stop by and say hi!

buzzzzz . . .

2010-04-22T12:14:00.008-05:00

Evince Design is now on Invitation Buzz.

Look for us on the Invitation Buzz National Stationery Show Map Game!

excitement or nerves??

2010-04-15T09:03:00.001-05:00

One month from today, I will be in New York City debuting Evince Design at the National Stationery Show. That's a sentence I've been hoping to say for many years now. I'm just not sure if the pain in my stomach is excitement or nerves. I'll do my best to blog about the show while I'm there. If you are attending the show, please stop by the booth!

family cards on ETSY!

2010-03-08T17:11:00.000-06:00

Custom Family Cards available on Etsy with FREE shipping for a limited time!

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

2010-02-16T10:13:00.001-06:00

Laissez les bon temps rouler!(Let the good times roll!) Happy Mardi Gras! (Happy Fat Tuesday!)

Though the party's been going on for weeks now (especially with the Saint's win at the Super Bowl - WHO DAT!), today is Mardi Gras! Today is the official Fat Tuesday of Carnival season. It is times like this when Louisiana is most near and dear to my heart. The culture, food and fun that comes from Louisiana is like none other. Since I can not be there today, I wanted to share the traditions that mean so much to the city of New Orleans and state of Louisiana with all of you. For those of you that don't know much about our Carnival season, I encourage you to visit this website. Here you'll find the history of Mardi Gras including the history of the bead throwing, parades, and balls.

photo credit NOLA.com

Because Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras fell so close to one another this year, we decided to have dinner to celebrate both at the same time. We found a beautiful Louisiana inspired restaurant in DC a few months ago called Acadiana Restaurant. (We went there once to watch a Saint's game with fellow supporters.) We had an awesome dinner last night complete with biscuits, crab and corn soup, boudin balls, Abita Beer, Hurricanes and two Mardi Gras masks.

A few posts ago I shared my newest card cravings inspired by this very holiday and time of year. One of my favorite things about Mardi Gras is KING CAKE!! This delicious treat is hard to come by in the DC area, let me tell you! So rather than spend a ton of money shipping one, I decided to try my hand at baking my own. Let me start out by saying, I'm not a very good cook. However, I have found that I am pretty good at baking! I found an Emeril Lagasse recipe online and went to it. I was thrilled when it came out "looking" exactly like the king cake I knew and loved. I was even MORE thrilled with the taste! It was a huge hit at the Super Bowl party and perfect to celebrate a Saints victory.

love letters + tulips

2010-02-14T14:31:00.002-06:00

Valentine's Day has arrived yet again. Though I love big bouquets of flowers (what girl dosen't!) and beautifully printed cards (well of course!), this year I found myself constantly thinking of how Valentine's Day USED to be. You know . . . hand cut construction paper . . . heart shaped paper doilies . . . elementary school valentine boxes made from empty tissue boxes . . . handwritten love letters . . . or, even better, typewriter typed love letters.
This year I offered a special "love letter" service with my Valentine's Day cards. The desired card had a custom "typed" love letter as the inside greeting. The card was then tied up with red and white baker's twine before being stuffed in a matching red envelope. The envelope was then "type" addressed with a little "don't open till Feb. 14" message, stamped using a current USPS Love Stamp and mailed off just in time for V-day.

Since my boyfriend watched me do these sweet love letters, I had to come up with a different plan for him. Knowing that I'm going to be screen printing a wedding invitation in a month or so with my Gocco, I had the perfect excuse for practicing! (I've only used my Gocco a couple of times, and it definitely takes practice!) In exchange for my simple little Gocco "be mine" card, my sweet boyfriend (who really hates Valentine's Day) brought me tulips along with a card. I love tulips! But the card . . . 4 simple printed words along with his own handwritten "love letter." What a perfect, perfect gift. <3

card cravings

2010-01-13T13:54:00.002-06:00

It's that time of year. The time when Christmas has passed taking with it the excuse for eggnog, massive amounts of chocolate and holiday cocktails. This is the time of year where those "Christmas cravings" have passed me. But have no fear! New cravings aren't far behind. Spring cravings. Mardi Gras cravings. Crawfish cravings. Abita Beer cravings. You know what I'm talking about . . . king cake, crawfish boils, Abita Strawberry Harvest Lager . . . the cravings that Louisiana is best know for. Since I spend a lot of time in the Washington DC area, I have been on a mad mission to find these spring cravings here. Luckily it appears as though I will be able to enjoy these great Louisiana spring cravings in the upcoming months. Until then (or until a visit down to Louisiana), I will have to settle my cravings with cards. These cravings I love so much have inspired some new cards. I hope everyone enjoys them, but I especially hope it hits home with those of you that have also fallen victim to Louisiana spring cravings.

*matching invitations coming soon!

click here to order

it's not too late to say "thank you"!

2010-01-11T14:07:00.001-06:00

order online today!

evd featured in examiner.com

2010-01-11T13:38:00.002-06:00

For the past year I have been designing both shirts and stationery for an awesome Pilates clothing line, WE Pilates. WE was recently featured in an article for the examiner.com. The article features several of my shirt designs as well as my stationery designed exclusively for WE! Be sure to flip through the slide show to see all the designs. For information on purchasing these and other items, please visit WE Pilates online.

read the article here

brewing lately . . .

2009-12-28T13:59:00.000-06:00

Here's a little bit of what's been "brewing" lately . . .

custom designed notepads

little gator pinstripe flat card

little frog flat card

little elephant flat card

little monkey flat card

"lovely" swan folded card

wrapping it up

2009-12-22T09:38:00.006-06:00

Lately I have really been loving how kraft paper and baker's twine look together! I've been using them both for packaging stationery for a while now. Since the baker's twine is red and white, I decided to use them both for wrapping presents this year. I really love how they are turning out! For small items and gift cards, I took some Martha Stewart advice and used shredded paper-filled glass jars. For the finishing touch I used one of Martha Stewart's punches to recreate a whimsical white gift tag to tie to the presents. Wrapping presents might be my favorite part of the holidays!

Happy Holidays to you and your family!

holiday decor

2009-12-11T13:05:00.003-06:00

In my quest to add some holiday cheer to my boyfriend's apartment, I stumbled upon some very unique and inspiring holiday decor ideas. Unfortunately I'm not allowed to go "overboard" here. . . maybe these ideas can help some of you guys go where I can't go in the quest for holiday cheer. :)

From the post:
Ladies Home Journal - Photo by Zach Desart

Better Homes and Gardens

From the post:

Room Remix Blog

Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart Paper Train Station

I actually did buy this!! I haven't finished putting it together just yet. You know I love paper, so this is the perfect decor for me!

Poinsettia Wreath Kit by Paper Source
Again, I heart paper! I may be purchasing this soon too. :)

EVD featured in Pilates Style Magazine's holiday gift guide!

2009-12-10T14:46:00.000-06:00

I'm excited to share that EVD was featured in Pilates Style Magazine's December issue as part of their holiday gift guide! Evince Design has a line of cards and notepads exclusively for WE Pilates. For information on purchasing these cards please visit WE Pilates online. While you're there, be sure to check out the other cool items at WE Pilates for the Pilates and Yoga lover on your holiday gift list!

holiday party!

2009-12-09T15:19:00.003-06:00

Holiday parties are just around the corner! There's still time to order your holiday party invites.

ORDER HERE!

vintage holiday

2009-12-05T20:50:00.003-06:00

I love that we are in a perpetual state of throw-back. I loved the 80's! I particularly love the style of the 30's & 40's. Here are a few vintage style holiday gifts.

photo credits and products:
Mod Cloth
Plasticland
Urban Outfitters

cyber monday

2009-11-29T23:04:00.010-06:00

Contact us to receive 20% holiday cards for cyber monday!

see holiday cards here!

Last Minute Turkey Day SALE on Etsy

2009-11-11T11:29:00.005-06:00

www.etsy.com/shop/evincedesign

Thanksgiving Invitations

2009-11-10T12:29:00.002-06:00

Inviting friends and family over for Turkey Day?
Check out our new Gobble invites.
Order before it's too late!
(to place an order email us)

Holiday Catalog Now Available!

2009-10-28T14:30:00.001-05:00

For information on ordering Holiday Cards (both wholesale and retail) please contact us at info@evincedesign.com

Halloween Couple's Shower

2009-10-14T09:34:00.001-05:00

I recently designed a cute little "bride" to go alone with my little "frank." Here the couple makes their debut for a Halloween Couple's Wedding Shower.

BOO!

2009-09-24T13:56:00.001-05:00

New Fall cards and invites. Check it out . . .

Classic Black and White with a Modern Twist

2009-09-09T12:03:00.003-05:00

New Wedding Invites - Lauren and Jake

I had a great time working with Lauren and Jake to create their wedding invites. They had their eye on the g&g design early on. I was thrilled they decided to go with that one since it is one of my favorites! We decided to use a new trend for addressing the envelopes. They turned out great and the couple loved them.

I've posted a couple of pictures below of the final product. The last picture shows how the address wraps around the back to show the return address.

Sticker Fun!

2009-08-10T12:46:00.001-05:00

I recently purchased an awesome and cheap new toy. . .Xyron 250 Create-a-Sticker.

This fun little machine came in handy for my recent wedding invitation project.

We decided to address the invites using a cool new "address wrap" design.

Here are some pics from my adventure.

inspiring others

2009-06-16T09:48:00.003-05:00

I was honored recently to be the topic of "Invitation Inspiration" on a Wedding Blog, Adam-N-Andi Get Hitched. Andi is a blogging mommy as well as a work-at-home web designer. I feel particularly honored that I have inspired her since she herself is a designer! She is a great writer, and I truly enjoy following both her blog and on twitter. You can read her post below.

Thanks again Andi!

Invitation Inspiration

2009/06/09

I still haven’t decided what to do about my invites, but I was recommended to visit Ms. Erin Vince, at Evince Design. Her work is gorgeous, btw. If I was going the ‘custom wedding invitation‘ route, she’d be my first phone call.

You know, I can make a pretty picture but true graphic artists of the print variety know how to handle paper. They know the ins and outs of printing methods, ink colors and saturations, die cuts and folds. I really think it’s just as technologically complex as web design, when you step beyond the Vistaprint’s and Moo’s of the world.

And that’s what I’m worried about. I think I’ll design something nice; something cool and decently reminiscent of our own style – but I won’t have that awesome creativity that comes with complete immersion in the paper world.

Adam suggested we do evites. Seriously.

There are some things I won’t do digitally.

Anywho, Erin is unbelievably creative. Each piece of the stationery package is individually designed/cut/folded (as you can see in the pic) – and she knows how to work within a budget (or totally blow one if you’re able with sweet letterpress printing). If I had a spare $800 lying around, some sweet custom invites from Evince Design would be at the top of my list (hercustom baby announcements are pretty damn cute, too).

proud...

2009-05-25T09:59:00.002-05:00

Feeling very proud to be an American today. Proud to know so many men
and women who have served this country (including my boyfriend).
Proud.
DC does that to me. The monuments, the memorials, the constitution on
display for all to see.
Proud.
Happy Memorial Day!

inspiration can come in many forms . . .

2009-05-20T19:43:00.001-05:00

I love when inspiration just hits me. I often go looking for it . . . and come up short. I took a big leap to find it this week and fell. (more like FAIL) That's too harsh. Let's just say it wasn't as great as I had hoped.

{Let me explain}

Monday I left DC at 5:30 am to fly to NYC for the day to attend the National Stationery Show. I have so many and yet so few things to say about my experience there. My head's not put together enough just yet to write the words though. So, for now, I'll explain were I DID find my inspiration this week. I wasn't even looking.

Someone wrote me a message on my Etsy account today. Though I could read the message via my email, I had to login to respond to the message. As soon as I got into my mailbox I saw a message I had sent to an artist on Etsy a while back. (I don't have anything for sale on Etsy right now, so I rarely log on.) I had discovered a while back that Leanne Marshall, Project Runway's most recent winner, had been selling her clothing on Etsy. I was SO moved by her clothes on the show that I sent her a message just to let her know how talented I thought she was. Let me just say . . . I heart PR! I mean I really really love that show! But Leanne's line of clothing was BY FAR the most beautiful and inspiring I had seen to date. Normally I never would have messaged a complete stranger in such a manner, especially a now famous one. But . . . I was inspired!

So today, feeling a bit overwhelmed, exhausted, confused, discouraged, and challenged to get my creative juices going, I saw the message I had sent Leanne many months ago. Of course she didn't respond . . . she's famous now! Seeing the message made me decide to google her and she what wonderful things she is up to now. I clicked through the beautiful pictures of her new clothes and her awesome line from PR and began to feel a little smile come across my face. Something amazing was happening . . . I was INSPIRED! By a clothing designer!

Paper, clothing, textiles . . . design is design I guess??

I immediately got my juices going again and got through my busy day with flying colors! So, thanks Leanne. Thanks for pulling me out of my paper funk.

And for those of you who are in a funk. Look and be amazed . . . again.

(first 2 pics are some of her new work from her blog)

i {heart} letterpress

2009-05-15T10:15:00.001-05:00

Yesterday I visited a very small local letterpress company. It was SO cool! I really do love letterpress. I'm hoping to get more involved with it in my designs. I may even take a class from them to learn myself. I would really love to get a small press and print some of my own cards. Advice on the matter is welcomed!

new kids shirts now available!

2009-03-26T20:51:00.002-05:00

Check out the new Evince Design exclusively for WE Pilates shirts now available online.

happy 1st day of spring!

2009-03-20T11:54:00.001-05:00

Check out my new stationery and shirts at www.wepilates.com

evince design on pilates-pro.com!

2009-03-10T10:45:00.004-05:00

Read article here

happy shamrockin'!

2009-03-09T18:18:00.001-05:00

Here are a few St. Pat's designs from the Stationery Collection.

exciting news!

2009-01-20T18:29:00.002-06:00

I am excited to announce the joint venture of Evince Design and WE Pilates Clothing. I have created a line of shirts and stationery exclusively for WE Pilates. Please check back often . . . more designs coming soon!

WE Pilates offers “tissue weight” separates composed of the brand’s distinctive 100% Supima cotton fabric. we pilates’ vibrant, yet sophisticated use of color combinations paired with a comfortable fit helps to create a signature style that is strictly we pilates. Colors like Snorkel Blue, Pistachio and Daiquiri Green reflect the energy found in the enchanting designs.

WE Pilates designs are made from finer count yarns that are woven into softer, finer and more luxurious fabric. Supima® branded fabrics and textiles have all the desirable characteristics of cotton; comfort, absorbency and freedom from static cling; in addition to better strength, fineness of hand, luster and silkiness. Discerning women and men will be pleasantly surprised at the array and flexibility that we pilates offers – comfort within competitive pricing.

The cozy collection encompasses high quality products that entice consumers to indulge in luxurious cotton, while promoting an eco-friendly lifestyle. The versatility of the line makes it great for the “on-the-go” lifestyle, as well workout or loungewear. Long sleeved and short sleeved tees can be paired with denim or capris to lend your own signature style to summer looks. Many women select we pilates when seeking the ultimate in comfort during a spa or resort stay. Whether you are packing for a tropical getaway, in search of something comfortable to wear during a vigorous workout, looking for something to slip into after a massage/ exfoliation treatment, or just headed out for a day of shopping…we pilates will take you to the core!

valentine's day is near!!

2009-01-18T16:32:00.001-06:00

Get your cards now to have them in time.

it's not too late to say "thank you"!

2009-01-12T22:44:00.001-06:00

HAPPY 2009!!

2009-01-01T22:40:00.001-06:00

first street gallery 9th annual handcrafted ornament show

2008-11-24T10:42:00.001-06:00

One of my favorite retailers is having a wonderful annual event starting this weekend. I would like to encourage all of my fellow Jacksonville friends to visit this adorable shop if you haven't already.

One of my cards even made the flyer! Merry Kissmass! :)

a few good things

2008-11-22T20:43:00.001-06:00

Here are a few good things I've come across lately.

I found this little Mr. T doll randomly and LOVED it! You can find this creative artist on Etsy. Below you'll also see a vintage "crayfish" diagram from Three Potato Four, an unique door stopper, and words to live by.

NEW WEBSITE!

2008-11-04T10:28:00.002-06:00

I am SO excited to announce my new shopping cart website. Now you can view and purchase my cards online. YEAH!

Be sure to check back often and look for the CARDS JUST ADDED button for new stuff!

send some "THANKS" this thanksgiving!

2008-11-04T10:22:00.005-06:00

These designs now available online.
Be sure to look for the CARDS JUST ADDED button for new stuff!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

2008-10-31T15:08:00.001-05:00

north beaches' art walk

2008-10-16T19:55:00.001-05:00

Just when you think you really don't like something anymore and there is no good left, you find your way to the the North Beaches' Art Walk. Well, that's what happened to me anyway.

I have felt so very uninspired in Jacksonville lately . . . until tonight. Tonight I decided to stop by one of the local shops that carries my stationery, First Street Gallery. (By the way, they are a wonderful little shop with the greatest women working there. If you have the chance you should stop by! www.firststreetgalleryart.com) On my way there I welcomed by live music, food, drinks and people everywhere. I had found my way to the monthly North Beaches' Art Walk. Apparently every 3rd Thursday of the month Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach hold an Art Walk. All the local shops are open while independent artists are spread out along the streets. It was one of the coolest things I've ever seen in Jax. All I could think was "why didn't I know about this?!?" and "how do I get involved?!?" I plan to get some more custom pieces ready for next months event.

My quick visit to the shop turned into a very relaxing 2 hour stroll through the streets of the beaches. It was a great evening and just what I needed to again be inspired by these beautiful beaches I have come to call home.

For more info on all the shopping and events going on at the beach visit:

www.beachestowncenter.com

now that's culture!

2008-10-14T20:50:00.016-05:00

I often find myself truly missing the culture that New Orleans and Louisiana has to offer. I was reminded of that recently when a friend of mine from New Orleans introduced me to an amazingly talented jewelry designer. Her pieces are each one-of-a-kind and use items such as vintage glass beads, lockets, brooches and textiles. www.dejarnettenola.com

i heart paper . . . and i'm not the only one!

2008-10-12T21:29:00.001-05:00

I seriously love paper. I mean, I could just sit around marveling at stationery ALL day EVERY day. So when I find a unique, modern, culture-driven shop that also loves paper, it motivates me to keep on keepin' on. This beautiful little shop on Magazine Street does just that. Scriptura has beautiful New Orleans style notepads, stationery and invitations. Here are a few of my favorites. They are all wonderful though. For those of you who don't have the luxury of taking a stroll down Magazine Street, visit them online to see more. www.scriptura.com

recent custom baby designs

2008-10-12T16:00:00.002-05:00

warehouse sale jacksonville

2008-09-25T09:25:00.001-05:00

www.warehousesalejacksonville.com

I was asked to be the exclusive stationery vendor at an event in Jacksonville called Warehouse Sale Jacksonville. It is a warehouse event that sells high end children's clothing at a discount. It was advertised all over Jacksonville and even appeared on the local news. It was a great event. I got several orderes and I made lots of connections.

visit my new online store!

2008-07-16T20:06:00.001-05:00

www.evincedesign.etsy.com

I am SO excited about my new online store. Etsy is a wonderful site for Handmade artists come together to sell their work. Anyone can browse and buy!

I've only had a presence there for about a week. In one week I've gotten about 200-300 hits and was invited to take part in a local Craft House Party. A buyer from Jacksonville found me on Etsy and invited me to attend her party. She invited 7 other local artist. We each get to have a table set up with our products to take orders and sell. Love it! She is expecting around 30 guests. I am hoping this will generate some local business for me. If not, it will be a great networking evening. I'll keep you guys posted with how it turns out! =)

just a few new designs . . .

2008-04-24T14:46:00.002-05:00

People are always asking me for new designs. It seems as though I've been creating more and more lately! So here are some that I have not had a chance to add to the website yet.

new inviations

2008-04-10T12:21:00.001-05:00

Recently designed custom invitations

sticky notes + notepads

2008-04-02T15:04:00.001-05:00

updated website!

2008-04-02T14:26:00.001-05:00

I now have a page of "unique gift ideas" as well as invitation samples on my website at evincedesign.com!

evince design

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NEW HOLIDAY GIFTS! HURRY!!

BERKLEY'S BUBBLE BIRTHDAY

I recently did a custom invitation for Berkley's Bubble Birthday! Little Berkley has the most adorable orange hair so the invite turned out SO cute! The client had the cake designed to match the invites. I love when that happens!

SANTA FACES

meet me at the zoo!

LAST CALL . . .

EVD Snapfish cards before Halloween!

**More Thanksgiving and Christmas cards coming soon!**

THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT

PINK GIVES!

vintage anniversary invitation

i heart snapfish

anchors away!

kid birthday party invites

exciting news!

GEAUX BABY!

"evince design gets personal"

let there be cake!

bite me or team jacob?

14 dresses

howdy partner!

happy daddy's day to my daddy

recent buzzzz

brides + maids

crawfish time!

total wellness

new father's day card in etsy shop

NSS EX : it's a wrap

NSS EX : day 7 ~ LAST SHOW DAY!

NSS EX : day 6 ~ THIRD SHOW DAY

NSS EX : day 5 ~ SECOND SHOW DAY

NSS Extravaganza: day 4 ~ FIRST SHOW DAY

NSS Extravaganza: day 3

NSS EX : day 2

NSS Extravaganza: day 1

new letterpress cards ~ NSS sneak peek

we made the list!

bright lights, big city

buzzzzz . . .

excitement or nerves??

family cards on ETSY!

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

love letters + tulips

card cravings

it's not too late to say "thank you"!

evd featured in examiner.com

brewing lately . . .

wrapping it up

holiday decor

Poinsettia Wreath Kit by Paper SourceAgain, I heart paper! I may be purchasing this soon too. :)

EVD featured in Pilates Style Magazine's holiday gift guide!

holiday party!

vintage holiday

cyber monday

Last Minute Turkey Day SALE on Etsy

Thanksgiving Invitations

Holiday Catalog Now Available!

Halloween Couple's Shower

BOO!

Classic Black and White with a Modern Twist

Sticker Fun!

inspiring others

proud...

inspiration can come in many forms . . .

i {heart} letterpress

new kids shirts now available!

*NEW** 2011 CUSTOM HOLIDAY GIFTS

Custom Puzzles, Acrylic Trays, Notebooks, Journals, Dry Erase Boards, Pocket Folder, 3-Ring Binder and Clipboards

$5 Personalization Fee

$15 - $35 Complete Custom Fee

Email info@evincedesign.com for orders and questions.

More Thanksgiving and Christmas cards coming soon!

Poinsettia Wreath Kit by Paper Source
Again, I heart paper! I may be purchasing this soon too. :)