Posts made in November, 2013

So I completely forgot to post yesterday and will just have to post twice today. Last night was trivia night at a local place called Montreaux’s Bar & Grill. In lieu of trivia, here are some random personal trivia about me… I’ve a twin sister I can’t do cartwheels like my twin I’m Filipino and I don’t speak Tagalog (but I sure do recognize it) I have a ginger husband who is 1/8th  Filipino and...

Cards & Pockets are having their 5th Annual Invitation Design Contest! You can only enter one of your own designs, in either of these categories: DIY or Professional. The invitation must be an actual event this year or 2014.  Contest ends 12/1/13. Here is a link to their Design Blog for inspiration, and to check out a few of the previous years’ winners. Prizes include Crate & Barrel or Cards & Pockets Gift Card, 1st...

I forgot to upload the poster that I worked on for this year’s CupcakeCamp Charleston. It’s this Sunday, November 10th from 3 to 5 pm, at the Alley, 130 Columbus Street, Charleston, SC. It’s a FREE foodie event and all monetary donations will go to this year’s selected charity: South Carolina Advocate Program. We actually had a few more sponsors that aren’t featured here, but they are at...

I stumbled on this artist Meghan Murphy a few weeks ago. I can’t remember how [don’t you hate that?]. I love that her style is cute AND weird. She also runs a bi-weekly webcomic called KawaiiNot. In the spirit of CupcakeCamp Charleston next week, above is a sample of one of her illustrations I wanted to share [she sells it as a t-shirt or as wall-art]. More info on CupcakeCamp Charleston in tomorrow’s post!

Alright guys, going to start the #NaBloPoMo challenge! Here are some topics that I will post about: being a graphic designer, finding the contentment balance of freelancing and working full-time at a company, baking at Cupcakecamp Charleston, volunteering at BarCampChs, current favorite artists I stumble upon, and whatever else motivates and inspires me. And hopefully motivates you too. Thanks for reading!