Thrift Store Mania

So I haven't blogged in 2-3 weeks because I have been busy getting my new Etsy store up and rolling! I've always had 2 life long career dreams and thanks to modern technology and the world wide web I can achieve both without having to invest in brick and mortar! 

My first love is designing invitations and I have been diligently working on adding new party themes to my 1st Etsy store every week.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahtacoma

Here's a sampling of what I have been working on:

My 2nd love is finding goodies at the thrift store and I have finally rolled out my SweetPickinsShop.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPickinsShop

And here's a lookie lou of what's in that store!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPickinsShop

In honor of my son Gideon who has Down syndrome - 

I donate 10% of all sales to Reese's Rainbow (www.reesesrainbow.org). In most of Eastern Europe children with DS upon birth are immediately institutionalized. Reese's Rainbow helps fund adoptions so that these AWESOME KIDS can be given loving homes and families!

Arghhhh!

I love having a job where I get to design party invitations and matching accoutrement.

Today I'm sharing a few photos of the design work I did for this amazing Pirate Party thrown by two very talented Event Planners - Jennifer Currier & Karen Snyder of La Soiree Chic! (http://www.lasoireechic.blogspot.com/)

I illustrated a traditional pirate skull and crossbones - but added a feminine touch by changing the eye patch to a heart and swapping out the customary pirate color red for a bright pink.

Party decor using the food and water bottle labels I designed.

Can you believe this amazing tablescape Karen & Jennifer designed?!! I love how the colors explode off the page. I designed the Banner above the table to compliment the original invite - but switched out the background color to a bright sunny yellow.

Last but not least are the favor bags with tags that read "Argghhh Pirate Booty!"

To view and/or purchase other invitations and party packs I have designed:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahtacoma

For MORE amazing photos of this event visit www.lasoireechic.blogspot.com.