So Divine Designs

New Blog...

2009-03-30T12:52:00.000-07:00

I've moved!!! My blog that is!

I have a new blog, and a new blog address. It's...

www.sodivinedesigns.com/blog

Please update your favorites and readers if you subscribe to my blog. I will no longer be posting on my blogspot account! I have joined the world of Wordpress!!

Come on over.....

Monograms - Amanda

2009-02-18T00:50:00.000-08:00

A wedding monogram can be made from any invitation design, and can be used for almost anything. Here is a coordinating monogram for the Amanda. Amanda is using her monogram as stickers that she's placing on the envelopes that her guest will get to put their photo booth photo strip into.

Use them for candy bags, favor seals, or use one in all your wedding stationery!!

Momtog

2009-02-12T12:00:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited to announce the new Momtog logo. The creator of Momtog is Drew of DrewB Photography. I'm so excited for her to announce this new, and really cool, adventure!! It's a blog she has created, in honor of her son (who just so happens to be turning ONE today!), for moms who love photography. Hence, Momtog. Congratulations Drew on this new project, and thank you for trusting me with your logo!! You must stop by the Momtog Blog to check it out, and then add it to your reader... I have!! Not only is it cute, but it'll be a great resource for us moms who love photography, and carry our cameras around with us everywhere we go!!

I also created this really cute blog header, if I don't say so myself. Now, I can't take credit for all of it though because Drew is the mastermind behind the flash portion of it. I don't know anything about creating flash, I do not by any means promote my 'self' web skills. :) I'll leave that to those professionals.

Now go get our your cameras and start taking photos of your little ones... even if you already have a million photos of them like I do. You can never have enough pitcures! HEHE

Oh yeah... and I can forget to say Happy Birthday to little Brayden!! Who's the whole inspiration for this new project!! Happy Birthday Brayden

Naughty or Nice??

2009-02-10T12:03:00.000-08:00

We're you naughty or nice in 2008? These cute kids had fun being both. You can't see, but the the cover has a sweet photo of the two being loving brothers, and then they had some good old fashion fun being boys in the second photo. I guess it just depends on the day, right moms?

Brooke

2009-02-06T10:00:00.000-08:00

Jamie's Save the Date

2009-01-30T15:55:00.000-08:00

I've been waiting for these Save-the-Dates to hit the mail before I post them, and I heard that they arrived today!!

Photography by DrewB Photography.

Valentine's Day Templates {2009}

2009-01-26T08:20:00.000-08:00

I've had some requests for Valentine's Day cards, and as promised, here are some templates for 2009! WOW, it's 2009!

The size is 5 x 7, and the price is $1.59 each (which includes white envelopes). If you would like to place an order for any of these templates, send me an email to jamieb@sodivinedesigns.com. The information that I'll need is:

(1) Template Number
(2) Photo(s)
(3) Color Changes... if required
-and-
(4) The name(s) you would like the Valentine to be from

For best results, please make sure the photos are high resolution.

Happy early Valentine's Day!!! And a special Thanks to Drew from DrewB Photography for these once again gorgeous photos!!

Template #1
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Template #9Template #10

Brayden B

2009-01-20T16:04:00.000-08:00

I was so excited when Drew contacted me about her son's first birthday invitations because she's pretty much up to anything when it comes to creativity, being such a creative person herself. She's such a talented photographer, being the master mind behind our family portraits back in October, she's amazing! But she's also a really good friend.

Drew and Chuck both went to UCLA, and are really big UCLA fans of course. So when it came to choosing a theme for Brayden's first birthday, I don't think it was much of a debate for them. I knew that they had season tickets for the football season so I thought what a perfect theme for the invitations!! A Brochure and a ticket, in a cute first birthday party kind of way. I asked Drew if they had an old ticket stub laying around and she brought it right over... with one stipulation... she needed it right back because that was the ticket stub from when UCLA beat USC!! :) I scanned a copy of it, and immediately gave it back!

Here is the final product. A baby blue pocket folder, with a 'brochure' stitched in with UCLA yellow thread, and a matching ticket to top it off tucked away in the pocket on the back cover. Overall though, I think the photos of cute little Brayden make the whole invitation. He's such a happy little boy!! Whenever I see him, he's smiling from ear to ear.

Happy Birthday Brayden!

Ally

2009-01-19T23:13:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite cousins... well married in cousin, we are both married into the family, but she's like a real cousin, contacted me to do some baby shower invitations for a friend of her's baby shower. It was kind of a stressful project because the girl having the baby is such a great designer herself, so it was kind of a lot of pressure. :)

A small tea party for her first baby girl. I wish I still had the inspiration photo, but I lost it when my email crashed. But she said it was a perfect match!

Bengard 2008 Holiday

2009-01-19T22:45:00.000-08:00

I have to seriously start thinking about my family holiday cards in like July. Ok... Maybe September. Everyone loved our 2007 holiday card that I had no idea what I was going to do for 2008. We had an amazing photo session with the amazing Drew of DrewB Photography, so not only did I have the decision of choosing the perfect type of card, but I had so many photos to choose from. So I thought that the best way to showcase our awesome shoot was with a little book. And the theme? "Time Flies".

Brooke's Save The Date

2009-01-19T22:39:00.001-08:00

I was so excited when Brooke contacted me regarding her wedding invitations. Brooke and I went to college together and she was actually one of the first girls that I met at Long Beach State. Shortly after we met we became sorority sisters, and the rest is history! We have some fun memories together, and I just love this girl!!

Brooke, I'm so happy for you, and can't wait for you and Grant to get married!!! Congratulations, and thanks for contacting me for your invitations. I am so honored.

Chandra

2009-01-19T22:36:00.001-08:00

The New Face of Tracy Blake Photography

2009-01-19T10:57:00.000-08:00

Tracy of Tracy Blake Photography was such a joy to work with, I can only image that she's just as genuine of a photographer too! I'm so lucky to work with such great people!!

Tracy, I can't wait to follow you on your new blog!!!

Brenna + Sh-Mike

2009-01-17T20:57:00.000-08:00

A 5.5 x 8.5 fabric wrapped invitation, with a fabric wrapped pocket on the back side to house the RSVP, Accommodations, and Reception card.

Completed with matching wedding stationery:

Table Numbers

Escort Cards

A menu, and a favor tag.

Alaine

2009-01-17T16:28:00.000-08:00

Jill, one of my favorite customers, came to me when planning one of her friends' baby shower. I was so honored because I did Jill's baby shower invitations when she was preggo. Jill is another customer that contacted be back when I was first starting out and after she received my best friend's baby announcement in the mail. Thanks for coming to me again Jill! You are such a joy to work with!!

Stephanie

2009-01-17T15:43:00.000-08:00

The theme of the baby's room is Winnie the Poo, the theme of the baby shower was Winnie the Poo as well. Stephanie's Sister-in-Law came to me wanting a very simple design utilizing the Winnie the Poo colors.

Holly

2009-01-17T15:37:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to baby Holly!!

Martin + Carin

2009-01-17T15:17:00.000-08:00

I love the use of vellum in a wedding invitation. The vellum in this invitation is attached behind the invitation and wraps around the actual invite piece for a soft yet strong impact when you first open it. Sealed shut with a wax seal gives it impact from the moment you take it out of the envelope.

Announcing Baby Sadie

2009-01-17T14:58:00.000-08:00

A very warm welcome to little cutie pie Sadie! Sadie's mom, Sunshine, contacted me after seeing little Gracie's Announcement. I love when someone receives a piece in the mail and loves it as much as I do, and loves it so much that they want to contact me to do their special piece too. It's the biggest compliment. Sunshine had a theme that she had been carrying out through the baby's room, to her baby shower, and wanted her announcements to reflex that theme too.

Here's the inspiration photo that Sunshine sent me:

And after a few rounds of designs, this is what was sent out to annouce Saide's birth!!

LOGO: SLM Solutions

2009-01-17T14:50:00.000-08:00

Here is a logo where the owner, Stephanie, came to me and asked if I could recreate her logo and create new stationery for her. She really likes her logo, but really wanted to add a little something to her stationery.

Thank you

Holiday 2008

2008-12-01T00:18:00.000-08:00

Just a quick little post to tell you that I am no longer taking new Holiday Card orders for this year. We are leaving on the 11th for a much needed vacation and will not be returning until the 18th. However, since I am not taking orders as long as I have in the past, I have created a few templates over the weekend for quick ordering. I will be taking orders for any of these 6 templates until this Saturday, December 6th. All cards will be printed and in the mail/UPS by the morning of the 11th (depending on when you placed your order). The colors can be changed to match your photos... if you would like. Layouts may not be changed... that's why they are templates. :)

The size is 5 x 7, and the price is $1.59 each (which includes white envelopes). If you would like to place an order for any of these templates, send me an email to jamieb@sodivinedesigns.com. The information that I'll need is:

(1) Template No.
(2) Photos
(3) Color Changes... if required
(4) Your last name
(5) All the names of your family members.... the ones that you want on the card, of course.

Happy December everyone!!!! Can you believe that it's already December?

Template #1

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Amanda

2008-10-22T13:55:00.000-07:00

I love the impact that a large square invitation makes. A simple flat piece can have to much impact if you go big! That's exactly what Amanda did with her wedding invitations. The actual invite is a 7x7 piece, with a 4x6 accommodations card and a postcard RSVP.
Amanda was such a delight to work with. I could just feel her energy through all her emails, and the best part is that she's in a Fantasy Football league with her future hubby just like I am!! Apparently our guys have figured it out that it only benefits them... especially during Sunday football!! Amanda, congratulations on your upcoming nuptials. It's been a pleasure working with you!!

Introducing Mutual Capital Group

2008-08-16T23:48:00.001-07:00

Here is a recent logo and stationery package that I just completed for Mutual Capital Group.

Introducing Baby Cameron James

2008-07-30T21:18:00.000-07:00

As some of you already know, my little sister has finally had her baby. Little Cameron James was born on Monday, June 9th at 2:59pm. She was/is absolutely beautiful and perfect!! She was 3 weeks early and weighed a healthy 7 pounds, 2 ounces. I just can't get enough of her! I love you baby girl!!

When it came time for me to do her announcement I knew exactly what I wanted to do. And it's so easy when using photos by Drew of DrewB Photography.

Congratulations to my little sister and her hubby! I love you all!

Introducing the new 'face' of Roff Enterprises

2008-05-04T11:24:00.000-07:00

Roff Enterprises is the contractor that built out my husband's Taco Shop in La Habra, California. They just so happen to also be GREAT friends of the family as well. Gary said that he would take care of us from the begining, and that's exactly what he did!! He made sure that we weren't spending any unnecessary money, and made sure that everything was built to last! We don't build something like this everyday so we were VERY new to it all! He made sure we did what we had to do. Thanks guys. And while all that was going on they just so happen to need a new logo/brand for their company. So, of course I said I could do it!! Here are the guys at our Soft Grand Opening.

Colleen, Gary's wife, was also our VERY first customer!!

Hopefully we'll be opening another one of these so we can give them some more business!

Announcing Baby Kieran

2008-05-04T11:18:00.001-07:00

For a soccer family just like ours.... a trading card was the perfect piece to announce this little cutie.

Front:

Back:

Introducing the new 'face' of Contemporary Portraits

2008-05-04T11:14:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Vanessa and Jessica over at Contemporary Portraits for trusting me with your new brand! We are currently working on a stationary package, which I will reveal once it's completed. It was a pleasure working with you girls, and I wish you all the best as you come up into the busy season.

DrewB Photography Stationary Package

2008-03-18T22:18:00.000-07:00

Anyone in the need for a GREAT wedding or family photographer?? Then Drew B is your girl! I wish she had her photography business when I got married! She's been my family photographer ever since my son was born in 2005! You can't even imagine how much better she makes my personal designs look!! I get so many comments on the photos, and everyone always inquires about her. Not only is she a great photographer, she's a very sweet person inside and out. When she got her new logo... I couldn't wait to get my hands on a stationary package for her! Check it out....

Steffanie & Ruben

2008-03-18T19:14:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Steffanie and Ruben!! Getting married on May 24th this year, here are their invitations:

2008-03-18T13:44:00.001-07:00

Introducing the new 'face' of D Baker Photography!! Dianna from D Baker Photography emailed me saying that she wanted a new brand for her photography business! When I took one look at her website and portfolio, how could I say anything but OF COURSE!! She specializes in portraits for the 5 and under, as well as seniors. She has some of the most adorable subjects!! Who doesn't love photos of little ones? They are so precious and timeless!! What a fun job!

Dianna is from Oklahoma and has the cutest accent ever! So bubbly and fun. Thanks Dianna for trusting me with your brand, and I can't wait to see what the future has to hold for you and your photography! Like I said before, I'll be following along with you via your D Baker Photography Blog. :)

J.E.M.

2008-03-18T09:00:00.000-07:00

J.E.M. is a wedding day make-up duo based out of Orange County, California. The founders are Jen and Ericka, hence the name "J.E.M." that essentially stands for Jen, Ericka, and Makeup!! Pretty cleaver huh? And what bride doesn't want to look like a precious J.E.M. on her wedding day. Jen is actually the person that did my wedding day make-up!

My Little Buttercup Boutique

2008-03-18T08:17:00.000-07:00

My Little Buttercup is a new cute little infant and toddlers boutique based in San Diego, California. Colleen is a very talented designer and I've had fun with her new logos! She's currently creating a new website, so I'll share that as soon as I get the new address, but in the mean time.... check out this cute little dress and these fabric blocks.

And what designer doesn't want her very own name logo too!!

Colleen, thanks for choosing me for your new brand!!! I love it, and can't wait to see what the future has to hold for you in this new venture. Good Luck!!!

Trading Cards!!!

2008-03-04T08:53:00.001-08:00

What a great response these were!! I was cleaning out the closet right after Christmas, trying to find room to store some of Aiden's gifts.... and I came across an old playing card from when Alex played with the Galaxy. It totally gave me an idea!!! Aiden got his very first pair of cleats for Christmas.... so I decided that I would make a "moment" card. "Aiden's First Pair of Cleats" moment, because you know... in our household, that's a moment!! My little guys is getting so big.

The front:The Back:

Sara & Josh....

2008-03-02T10:18:00.000-08:00

Thank you to Cindy, the grooms mother, for trusting me with this special time in your family's life!Ever wonder how the process works? We talk via phone or email so that I can get a feel for what you want and like. Then I present you with two or three different custom designs. From there we can mix and match or simply change it all together. I work until you are happy! Here are the three designs that I presented to Cindy. We then mixed and matched to arrive at the final piece above.

Lenae & Alfredo

2008-03-01T12:36:00.000-08:00

All these pieces lay on top of each other and are wrapped together in a beautiful robin's egg blue belly band. Pictured at the bottom.

All these pieces lay on top of each other and are wrapped together in a beautiful robin's egg blue belly band. Pictured at the bottom.

Jadore Details

2008-02-21T11:30:00.000-08:00

When my famous family photographer, Drew, came to me to ask if I would create a logo for her new side 'thing' I was really excited. Not only because I could finally show my appreciation by giving something in return of her generosity over the years, but because the thing that she and three other local photographers are doing for our local Orange County & Los Angeles brides is such is wonderful thing! Jadore Details is a website dedicated to their favorite vendors, vendors that they've worked with and are reputable in the wedding industry. They've see it all, and they all care about everything wedding, especially the details! It's a great resource... so if your a bride or anyone planning a party, YOU HAVE TO CHECK IT OUT!!

Notepads!

2008-02-16T13:07:00.000-08:00

I needed the perfect little Thank You gift for my son's first teachers. A Thank You for making his first week of school so easy on him... and yes, easy on me! So, I decided to make each of them a personalized notepad! This is what each of them got along with a little Thank you note from my son!! Who can't find a way to put a cute little notepad to good use!

{{Baby Announcement}} - Baby Gracie Lee

2008-02-15T18:55:00.000-08:00

Well, I wanted to save this one for my little sister's unborn baby... but when Nicole called me and said that she wanted something that make people say WOW! I knew that I just had to use it. I guess the challenge is on to find one even cuter than this to debut my unborn niece. Nicole is a long time friend, we actually went to High School together and we played softball together in Bobby Sox! HEHE. She already has 2 kids and Gracie Lee is her baby, even though her son is only 17 months. Her oldest is adorable, her son is the most peaceful kid that I have ever ran across, and her little girl is one TINY cute thing! She was the smallest at only a light 6 pounds. Her hands and feet are the tiniest things you've ever seen.

Congratulations Nicole and the addition to your family, and Thank You! for thinking of me for this special event!!!

Mommy + Daddy + BabIES = a sudden family of 4!!!

2008-01-27T12:34:00.000-08:00

Here is the announcement announcing Krysta and Brett's baby girls. I went to High School with Krysta, and recently reconnected through a mutual friend... who we also went to High School with. Krysta and Brett just welcomed their first and second born into their family on November 10th, 2007, twin baby girls. They are so cute, and I'm so excited because I get to meet these cute faces next weekend!!

Congratulations Krysta and Brett, and thanks for thinking of me for this special occasion.

Kaitlyn's 9th Birthday Party

2008-01-18T17:48:00.000-08:00

Little Kaitlyn lives in Washington and she's turning 9 this month. I did her CD invitations last year, so I was super excited when her mom called me again to do her Slumber Party invites. She loves cats, she's a diva, and she loves to dance. Here are her invitations!! A cute eye cover, nail kit, nail polish, and little sticky tatoo for her guests to enjoy the night of her party. All stuffed into a box and sealed with a plastic clear cover with the invitation. Too cute! I can't wait until I have a little girl to do things like this for.

We are also doing pillow cases with each of the girls' names embroidered on them. How cute huh!

{{Holiday 2008}} - Easter Cards!!

2008-01-07T13:48:00.000-08:00

Easter isn't really a standard time to send photo cards out... but I can't pass up any sort of occasion to send out a card! Send one out and surprise someone.
Photo by: DrewB Photography

{{Holiday 2007}}: The Lindstedt's Holiday Card

2008-01-06T11:15:00.000-08:00

A little late on publishing this... but I thought that I would play catch up since my portfolio is finally published! YEAH!!!

{{Holiday 2008}} - Our 2007 Easter Card

2008-01-04T16:43:00.000-08:00

For those of you that missed it..... this was the Easter Card I sent out last year from Aiden!

Photos by: DrewB Photography

{{Holiday 2007}} - Our Family Christmas Card

2008-01-04T16:09:00.001-08:00

Our family card was a huge hit this year!! As a matter of fact... a friend of mine is using this concept for her wedding Thank You Cards!! I can't wait to get the photos from her!!

Remember.... all of my custom creations can be re-purposed for ANY OCCASION! That's all part of the fun.

My New Portfolio

2008-01-04T13:30:00.000-08:00

I am thrilled, and relieved, to announce that the So Divine Designs portfolio is finally published on my Website!!

And I already have lots more to post!! I will be using this blog to post snapshots of my completed projects... as I complete them. Adding them to my Website portfolio on more of an occasional basis.