Des & Aly Creatives

Here's a simple digital invitation that I made for a dear friend who's getting married after Christmas. Congratulations, Deej!

11 Hottest Typography Trends Of 2020 For Poster Design - Chilliprinting

Little do we know, the tone and voice of typography we read everyday influence our decisions. Chilliprinting.com shares a rundown of the key typography trends of 2020 to help you use type to your advantage in telling your story.

chilliprinting.com A picture’s worth a thousand words, but the type you choose can be worth a whole lot more when designing posters. Here are the top 2020 typography trends.

Just a little unicorn pig dropping by your feed to say, "Have an awesome Monday!"

Note to self.

I adore cats. I love how they can be affectionate one minute and obnoxious the next. That's their charm, perhaps.

I don't own a cat, BUT I am owned by 5 adult cats and kittens - all adopted. And just last week, another stray kitty suddenly appeared in front of our house and never left.

Any cat person out there? Let me know how many you have (because you can't have just one, right?) 😊

Never let rainy days and Mondays bring you down. Bring your own sunshine 🌞 and stay dry, folks!

I've been sick 🤧🤒😫 and unable to work on projects for a while. Felt a bit better on the weekend so I got to (finally!) finish Adobe Illustrator Essentials Course in Skillshare.

Practice time! I saw this piece from a video clip created by my mentor. I thought the effect was pretty cool, so I made my very own version using what I learned from the Ai course. ♥️

Choose to be happy everyday.
😊

Sending some l♥️ve your way!

I'm absolutely enjoying making my own seamless patterns lately. Could turn them into digital paper, perhaps? ♥️

Do one thing every single day. You'll realize that these baby steps are what we'll get you to your goals in the end.

My first seamless pattern from scratch! I always knew someday I'd go back to my first love - drawing. ♥️ Time to get busy again on the sketch pad.

Debut Invitation

Nourish your creativity - always.

Circus Birthday Invitation

Let's start the week right! Monday has long earned a bad rap among the working masses, but if we start looking at it as a day to start over and work on a clean slate, to reconnect with people we care about at work, and to plan our productivity for the days ahead, then Mondays would no longer feel like... Mondays (you get the gist). 😄

Got any tips to lighten the Monday blues?

Save the Date Card 💍

At times when nothing seems to be going your way and you feel like giving up, know and be assured that you can always draw strength from a Higher Power.

Mermaid Birthday Invitation
🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️

Set a goal.
Stick to it.
Claim it.
Dream it.
Be excited.
Take the first step.
Celebrate small successes.
Don't stop.
♥️

Client Rebranding 👍👍👍

Yes, you do. 😉

Garden wedding invitation and RSVP 🤵♥️👰

This quote just hit home. I admit to be in constant struggle with finding a signature style that I can call my own. But hey, I'm very hopeful that experience would help me discover that. I just have to keep creating and let my work slowly define and reflect my style.

What tips can you share to develop a unique style in design? Would love to hear from you.

Unlimited, indeed. 😉

One of my goals before this year ends is to learn Adobe Illustrator. I've been putting it off for the past two years, and now that I'm working from home I get to have more time to take online tutorials.
If you're a working mom like me, I encourage you to try and pick up a new skill. It's not too late for us. :)

Hi there! My name is Des and I'm a work-from-home mom. I specialize in graphic design, social media management, and virtual assistance. I've always been in love with arts and design, but I've only recently given turning my passion into a career a serious thought. So I'm excited and I'm looking forward to sharing my journey with you. Thanks for dropping by and I'll see you around.

P. S. I'm crazy about cats and can't possibly live without coffee, hence, the logo. ♥️

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