Designs by Willetta

New Website

2010-10-28T08:04:00.000-07:00

Announcing my new website!!! http://www.DesignsbyWilletta.com

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Christmas Cards 2010

2010-10-22T09:50:00.000-07:00

... yes, we're talking Christmas already! Doesn't the time fly?!?

I'm changing up the options for cards this year. More info and pre-designed cards coming soon!

Designs by Willetta - Christmas Cards 2010

Pre-designed Cards: I’ll have a selection of pre-designed cards to choose from. Your photo and text will be personalized on the design. It will be sent to a developer of your choice for printing or a full-resolution jpeg will be emailed to you. $25

Original Design Cards: I’ll create a unique, original design using your photo(s). Two or three different design proofs will be emailed to you, and any changes you’d like will be made. It will be sent to a developer of your choice for printing or a full-resolution jpeg will be emailed to you. $60

birth announcements

2010-06-04T23:11:00.000-07:00

one of my favourite digital cards to design is birth announcments... strange, as I have a hard time making handmade paper cards for babies!

a recent card... cutie, eh!?? more to come...

Business services

2010-06-04T23:03:00.000-07:00

Full range of design services available for businesses. I also can arrange printing and delivery to you ~ focus on growing your business while I take care of your marketing materials, business cards, advertising, signs, business forms, etc!

Event programs

2010-06-04T22:54:00.000-07:00

For your next event, contact me to design posters / flyers / programs / newspaper ads / etc!

Poster and program designed for a Help Haiti concert in Lethbridge.

The concert was an amazing evening of praising God by liftng the roof in song!! They raised $12,000 for Compassion's work in Haiti - may God bless that money to the benefit of many stuggling Haitians.
So glad I could be there... surprised everyone - tee hee!!

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Another fundraiser for Haiti - supporting Jason & Will Krul working with MAF in Haiti.

Wedding designs

2010-06-04T22:45:00.000-07:00

I had the honour of designing for Jessalyn & Brian's wedding earlier this year.

Invitation cover (a folded card, with the inside 'peaking' out under the cover on the left side)

Ceremony program (cover only pictured ... I also did the interior layout, took care of printing and folding.)

Reception program (ditto as above :))

I also put together a Powerpoint slide show for them with photos of them as kids and through their relationship and engagement.

Congrats, guys!! Wishing you God's care for a long happy marriage!

PS - Full wedding packages available. Let me take care of all your invitations, programs, favours, guestbook, etc. Contact me to arrange a consultation today!

2009-12-31T10:14:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!! Here are some of the Christmas card designs from 2009:

This card was printed as 3" wide x 8" high:

I also did small cards for these girls to give to their friends at school: printed 4" x 3" (a 4x6 cut in half):

Thanks again to everyone!!

Baby, Adoptions & a Wedding

2009-12-31T10:07:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone... time for a update on the designs I've been busy with over the last few months!

First a few new baby boys:

I'm thankful to have a part in announcing these two adoptions! What a blessing!

And a wedding thank you card - my cousin and his wife, a beautiful couple!

Christmas cards!

2009-10-22T21:58:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!
Well, the ball is rolling... I have a number of Christmas Card orders already! yep, seriously - I know it seems early, but people are getting ready for December.

If you'd like to order a card or more information, drop me a line :) As all our correspondence is via email, you can order from anywhere in the world! I'll be accepting orders until December 18 this year.
Thanks,
Willetta

Prince?

2009-09-24T13:22:00.000-07:00

Just had to post this... thanks to my sister for passing it on!

recent cards

2009-09-05T11:59:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

Here are a few cards I've done recently...

This is the design that was printed:

... a few other ideas I had:

This mom knew exactly what she wanted: colours, layout and 3 photos. She printed them in 5x7 - nice to print them bigger with the three photos. I had lots of ideas based on her preferences:

I was happy to do an invitation for a goodbye party ~ Lena is going to Uganda soon to teach a missionary family's children. Check out her blog:

A huge thank you to friends & clients for passing my information along to their family and friends... especially all you in Alberta :) I love designing your cards and am grateful for you all!

Soon I'll be gearing up for Christmas cards :) I've upgraded to PS4, added RAM to my computer and am ready to get creative!

I'm currently working on a brochure and a couple more birth announcements ~ to be posted soon.

babies, babies, lots of babies

2009-05-26T17:14:00.001-07:00

Seems like lots of babies being born lately - here are three of the cutest!! :) Birth announcements I did:

My far-away cousin Willena & Bob's little girl Hailey, who I haven't met yet. Looking forward to July!

My cousin Janelle & Anthony's little guy, Tyson: he is simply adorable!

My friends Wes & Denise's sixth baby (yes, that's right)!!

quick project

2009-05-26T16:59:00.000-07:00

a few weeks ago I made this quick little canvas, hung it above my stove. a little reminder to be thankful :)

welcome, spring!

2009-04-04T16:23:00.000-07:00

Today is a Beautiful spring day in the Fraser Valley!
I celebrated by making a new project for on my front door...

Enjoy the sunshine!

card ideas

2009-03-27T22:39:00.000-07:00

... just a few quick card ideas I came across when finding the pictures for my previous post...
These are very easy and fast - also a great use of paper scraps! Just be sure to use pop dots or foam tape so your cards aren't flat :)

This is kind of a unique card I made for my parents (a joint birthday gift)... below is also the inside of the card, as well as a slightly different take on the same design.

some home decor projects...

2009-03-27T21:31:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I returned from a trip to see my friends & family in Lethbridge, Alberta. While there, I did a handmade card workshop on Monday night - it was a lot of fun, we were done in good time, and it was a nice evening with old and new friends :) I promised to post some pictures of some of the home decor projects I've done - so, here you are!

A gift for my niece, Chelsie. The frame and letters were purchased at my local scrapbook store Clipper Street Scrapbooking

I took a class with Deanna Hutchinson at Clipper Street - we made the middle canvas (12x12) in the class. I then later added the two 6x12 canvases to each side for West & East Coast.

My sister Leanne gave me this cool vinyl wall art/quote... I made each of the frames/canvases and arranged them on the wall around the quote.

I visited New York City a few summers ago with my brother Curtis - and LOVED the city! It was always a dream to go there, and I took hundreds of photos in three days. (looking forward to going back someday) I created this canvas arrangement for my front hallway. The top 3 canvases are 12x12 and the bottom three are 12x24. The large photos are 12x18, printed at Costco.

A co-worker liked the canvases so much, she asked me to make her a set, too. She had a few changes (photos in color, Times Square in the centre) so they're a little different...

A baby gift for my cousin.

These canvases with family photos I created a number of years ago, and will be re-doing them soon. Stay tuned!

Excellent Christmas gifts - calendars on thin 'canvases' (from the dollar store)...

Card Class

2009-03-14T16:21:00.000-07:00

I've been asked by a few people to have another card class.... so I'm offering a class/workshop with a new set of cards. The details:

- Monday, March 30 @ 7:00 pm (start early so we don't go too late!)
- At my house (unit #214... let me know if you need directions)
- Cost $25
- You go home with a total of 10 completed cards with envelopes: 5 unique designs, we make 2 of each design.
- You don't need to bring anything - all supplies, tools and adhesives are included.
- Beginners are very welcome!

You are very welcome to invite a friend! Please RSVP as soon as possible - as seats are limited. If you want to come, but the date doesn't work for you, let me know - if I get a number of ladies who can't make the date, we can change it!

I designed the cards today, so here they are... (subject to change, if I run out of specific supplies while making the kits)

youth group Progressive Dinner

2009-03-14T09:58:00.000-07:00

Last night I hosted some of our youth group for their Progressive Dinner... I (of course) wanted to do appetizers. What fun coming up with some new, fun things to make!
Cukecumber rounds with cream cheese, tomatoes, chedder cheese, dill & parsley. (so cute when they asked if they could eat the 'green stuff' ... aka dill & parsley)! Terriaki wings. Hot cheese dip with crackers & pretzels and ham, sausage and pickles. Orange cranberry juice with fruit garnishes. And bruschetta... or not! I forgot about the first round of bruschetta... it burned, so quickly made another round... we started playing "Buzz Word" and I forgot about the 2nd batch! Sorry guys!

a beautiful family

2009-03-09T18:00:00.000-07:00

This past Christmas, my friend Jocelyn gave my sister a CD with all the photos from their family photo shoot... I quickly asked Leanne to give me the disc so I could make a gift for Jocelyn with them :) So excited to work with the beautiful shots - and so fun to surprise Jocelyn!

The album is from Close to My Heart - a 6x6 display album that comes assembled with a nice white cover, built-in 'stand' and page protectors.

Beautiful, creative photos by Andrea Devisser Photography: http://www.andreadevisserphotography.com/

(the blank page is for a photo of James - missed getting an individual one of him during this shoot)

changes around my home

2009-03-07T20:29:00.000-08:00

I find that every January/February, I get the itch to change up the decor around my place. Maybe it's taking down all the Christmas decor, maybe the start of a new year, or maybe it's the 'hump' of winter...

this year, I moved a few things on the walls & put up a bulletin board with friends and family photos. I also recovered a chair I've been meaning to do since Oma bought it for me at a garage sale years ago! With some help from Sandra and Donal & a good sale on fabric at Joann's, I have a new chair at the top of the stairs for only $25.00 :)

I got a new bed (thanks, Mom & Dad) and had fun making new pillows (with my new sewing machine, thanks to Leanne!). Still need to make a headboard and window drapes, but I'm lovin the new patterns and fabrics so far.

2008 Christmas Cards

2008-12-20T07:49:00.000-08:00

Here are some of the cards I did for this Christmas:

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SERVICES

2008-11-17T22:06:00.000-08:00

-original digital card designs

-wedding & event programs

-home decor using photos

-newsletters, brochures & posters

-business cards

-paper art crafts

-traditional scrapbooking and handmade cards

DETAILS ON HOW TO ORDER:

2008-11-13T14:18:00.001-08:00

... just a few random designs i did recently...

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