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Beautiful Custom-Made Funeral Programs

In addition to branding and marketing design services, I offer custom-made funeral programs to those planning memorial services for a loved one. Click below to read more about how you can have a beautiful funeral program created. If you prefer to work from an editable template, read further on how to purchase a template.     …

How I Became a Graphic Designer

Even as a child, I always knew that my career would involve Art. Actually, I wanted to be a master artist like Frida, Picasso, or Van Gogh. (It’s still possible!) I loved drawing and painting portraits, plus I loved doing all kinds of crafts. Creativity has always been my thing. So much more than Math, which …

Songs I Listen to While Working

Listening to music while designing can be helpful for my creative brain. Each project brings a different emotion. If the project is for a church event or ministry, then I will listen to Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin and Mahalia Jackson. If it’s a party or social event, then it has to be R&B and Hip-Hop. Most …

20 Facts About Me

  Sooooo… it’s been awhile since I’ve blogged about anything. I’d like to change that in the near future, whether I’m writing something about my personal life or professional life. Anyway, here goes… 20 Facts About Me!   1:  I was named after my mother (first name) and cousin (middle name). 2:  I’m a two-time …

Collins Family Crest and Reunion 2015

Earlier this summer, my family (on my father’s side) had our bi-annual reunion in Kansas City. The Collins Family Reunion is always an event that I look forward to because the Collins know how to have fun – All. Weekend. Long! Activities included the meet & greet and banquet at the Embassy Suites near KCI Airport; …

Project Spotlight : Faith in God Ministries

    Client: Faith in God Ministries Services Provided: Logo design Website header Facebook cover image Banner ad Print ad Bookmark About Faith in God Ministries: Faith in God Ministries was launched by Anita Cobbins, a preacher who is dedicated to reaching out to others about the power of faith and healing. After experiencing a …

2014: My Year in Review

The past year had its ups and downs, probably like most of you (hopefully, yours was MUCH better). Personally, I really thought 2014 was going to be my breakout year. Finally, I was going to be the Superwoman I knew I could be! It didn’t exactly happen that way. I wasn’t even close, but I believe …

A Season of Being Thankful

During the Thanksgiving holiday, it can be difficult to focus solely on what you are grateful for. My reasons include: the recent passing of my father, keeping up with design projects, completing my to-do list, conquering migraine headaches, economic & social issues in the US, etc. Some days, I want to just lie in bed …

The Ways We Honor Memorial Day

For many people, Memorial Day is a day for gathering with family and friends over barbecue, in the great outdoors (when the weather is great) and pleasant conversation. Throughout the day, some might be blessed with stories shared throughout the generations. Some might even take a moment out of the day to pay respects for …

Working with Excellence (Except for My Own Projects)

“Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.” ~Unknown The above quote is one of my favorites.  I first saw it on an inspiration rock that one of my college advisors gave to me (see pic — yes, that is my Play-Doh in the background).  Since then, that rock has been placed …