Mod Floral Shower Invitations

I have added my first set of invites to the shop. Check them out! Here is a peek:

Little Dante Mirror

A mirror for a baby not yet arrived. Hope he likes it!

Finally! Etsy Shop!

C and Me Designs has arrived on Etsy! Click here!

It seems weird to be launching this in the middle of the night, but such is my life. I was just playing around on the computer tonight and felt the need to be productive. I started in on a few minor changes to the blog, but started to get discouraged during my internet surfing. Who can keep up with all of the ridiculous talent out there? The more I read, the more I feel like I need to step it up. Should my blog be about my family and kids too? Should I share thoughtful, meaningful and personal insights? Should it look amazing and all be designed by me? After all, I am a professional artist (believe it or not)! How can I compare myself to those who make their blog their job? I cannot. After all, I do have a full time gig that keeps me out of the house from morning till night. And two very small children. And a husband who works and is in school. But still, the drive is there...

That being said, after a two hour hiatus spent consoling and giving in to the stubborness of a sick and oddly hungry baby from 9-11 pm, I decided to take the plunge and finally slap together the Etsy shop I have been very slowly but surely working on for a few months. The prints you see today are all I can possibly manange to post tonight. I plan to gradually add more as I can; I have a lot more prints waiting for a few more hours of time to dedicate to posting.

I also have a bunch of invitation designs ready to go. Unfortunately I started this work in the summer, so bridal and baby showers were on the brain. Not Christmas cards. I hope to squeeze out a few while Christmas is still relevant? Small window, I know. Probably not. Again, such is my life. As time goes by, hopefully it will get easier and quicker.

Enjoy, tell your friends, and know that I am willing to do anything custom. More to come, sooner rather than later hopefully.

Shop Preview

I have been working on some printables for what seems like forever. I figured I could give some sneak-peaks- maybe it would be more incentive to get the Etsy shop up and running!

Anything can be customized. Colors, names, even designs. What do you think?

Mirror, Mirror

I had an impromptu day off from my day job last week, so I had some spare time (finally) to complete a mirror project I was asked to do forever ago. I'm still backed up, but every little bit helps! Here is Ethan's mirror- I cheated a little, by using an existing design, but it happened to work so well with his bedding.

Here also is a blast from the past, made for Hayleigh Grace:

Be Yourself

This one may be destined to be a print someday. For today, just something to ponder:

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
~Psalm 139:14

Messenger Birds

A long lost coworker of mine, Michelle Roberts, has built up an awesome little business making beautiful raku-fired "messenger birds". These are adorable pick-me-up gifts and are handmade, so each has it's own unique look. Each bird contains a roll of paper for personalizing. Her designs are available at her online shop, messengerbirds.com, or at her etsy shop.

Michelle is also a very talented illustrator and graphic designer! You can see her blog here and her website here.