way of life: courtography design

Typography Design Series: Handouts

I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (AKA: LDS), a few weeks ago I was put into the Releif Society presidency as the secretary. One of my secretarial duties is to make flyers. It's times like these when it's reiterated into my brain that the Lord knows what he is doing when he gives promptings for callings. I LOVE MY CALLING. For me, I'd love to do this crap all day! Having a reason to make little hand-outs, flyers, newsletters, etc...only makes me a happier person.

This was my most recent hand-out. Since the church only has a B&W printer I couldn't add any color, but no problemo! There is nothing wrong with a little B&W!

These next two I designed from a pinterest idea (of course, right??) for birthday handouts for the sisters in the ward. We glued a chapstick to "you're the balm" & tied a little whisk to the "whisking you the very best of birthdays" one.

Last week was our June activity. The sisters did Christmas in June & made little ornaments that had a picture on one side & a chalk paint on the other! I couldn't attend this time because the hubbs & I were in our Prenatal class, not to be confused with Birthing Class. We don't do breathing techniques, it's just information about everything that will go on at the hospital, signs of labor, signs of problems, when to call your doctor, & lots more! I really enjoyed the first part & I'm excited for the second part tomorrow! Another plus is that the nurse who teaches the class was my overnight nurse when I was in the hospital for my blood clot. THE. SWEETEST. WOMAN. ALIVE. I'm begging the doc to induce me on a day she is working hehe! I have a good chance, they like me!

Like my designs? Contact me for your own personal hand-outs in the comments or by email: courtneypeterson5611@gmail.com

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Typography Design Series: Invitations

I LOVE throwing parties. I love having friends over to hang out & have a good time, so I try to throw at least a few parties every year. BBQ's don't count...we have one of those about every week during the summer!! ahhhh BBQ's

When my sister was close to bursting I decided I needed to throw her a baby shower so I whipped up this invite with one of the photos I'd taken of her maternity shoot. The party was a hit & Rach received LOTS of great gifts!!

I recently had a shower that I designed this little invitation for. I thought it was pretty fun & summery. I loved my shower that my mom & sister threw for me!! Thanks, you beautiful ladies!

When my husband & I found out we were having a rambunctious little boy we HAD to throw a reveal party, because what's the fun in just telling everyone.....yup, none. We had a great turn out & served cupcakes & had all the guests bite into them at the same time to reveal the BLUE FROSTING on the inside! THAT was a great day.

Brady & I are known (I might be making this up) for our awesome Halloween Parties. Seriously, we are so cool. We play LOTS of games, have a donut eating contest, pig out on waaaaaay too much sugar, have a photo booth, & every looks rad in their costumes. We've had the party every year since we've been married (but I could only find 2 of my invitations).

Back to my girl Rose....When this princess turned 1 I was more than willing to make her birthday invitations. It was fun watching her try to open her presents & even more funny when she freaked out eating her cake.

THE SUPER BOWL, another party we have had annually since B & I have been married (again I could only find 2..lame!) I don't ever care about the football, I'm only there for the food & friends...& because I'm the host. I only wish we had a giant party room & bigger TV (65 inches is not enough apparently)...dream house goals.

Having a party or other event?? Contact me for your personalized event invitations in the comments or by email at: courtneypeterson5611@gmail.com

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Typography Design Series: Cards||Announcements

There has been many occasions where I've designed cards, or announcements for family members.

Every year I make my (& my sister's this last year's) Christmas cards. If you're family You'll most likely recognize all of these!

This year we had a pretty big announcement to dish out, so I created these to go on social media, or in holiday cards.

When my little niece Rosalie was born I was the first to volunteer my services (without being asked actually hehe) to make her birth announcement. I took all her newborn pictures as well. She is my best little buddy & I hope it stays that way forever!!

My cute sister-in-law Ali graduated last year & I also was able to photograph her for senior pictures & design her grad announcement.

Last fall I photographed some of our friends & created a little card for them as well!

Contact me for your own special occasion card or announcement in the comments or by emailing me at: courtneypeterson5611@gmail.com

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Typography Design Series: Quotes

I absolutely LOVE to design things, whether it be cards, invitations, announcements, flyers, hand-outs newsletters, ANYTHING! Recently I was looking through my old pictures & came across TONS of different designs I'd done.

As you know, I'm a (very) amateur photographer. I have tons of scenery photos on my camera & phone. One of my favorite things to do is take those pictures & add quotes to them.