It’s tutorial time once again! Over the years, I’ve found myself designing all sorts of branches and floral elements for both graphics and paper crafts. So, today, I thought it would be fun to go through a few different tips and tricks with you as I share 3 ways to design a wreath. Wreaths designs […]
The school year is well under way, but the kids aren’t the only ones learning new things! Today I’m back at it—sharing a new tutorial that will help you take your digital drawing skills to the next level. Check out my latest video, and learn how to draw in Adobe Illustrator (without using a tablet). […]
Designing cut files can be a tricky process—designing them to be made into three-dimensional objects can be an absolute headache. And while going over all the steps and mental processes that need to happen in order to turn a concept into a 3D reality warrants its own series, I thought I would take some time […]
It’s that time again—time for another video tutorial! Today I’m sharing a quick tip for all you designers (or aspiring designers) out there. Learn how to change your canvas size in Adobe Illustrator. If you’ve ever opened a new document in Illustrator, you’re probably aware of most of the set up options. But the parameters […]
How can I change the color of the graphics you provide? Whether it’s in reference to my hand drawn clip art sets or the files I offer in my Etsy shops, this is a question I get A LOT! And while a few of those who reach out to me have access to Adobe Photoshop […]
Welcome to another video tutorial by your’s truly! Today’s tutorial topic comes from a Facebook pole I threw out a little while ago to see what everyone is most interested in learning about. So, come along with me as I take a project from start to finish highlighting your topic of choice: design tips for […]
It’s time again for another professional grade (don’t know if you could hear the sarcasm there) video tutorial by your’s truly! If you’ve ever wanted to create die cut designs that include pop-out sections or tear offs, then you’ll definitely want to check this one out. Learn how to create cut files with perforations using a […]
Welcome to 2018! You survived the holidays, and now you’ve got a fresh start to another year (woo)! Let’s kick this year off right with something you can never have too much of—hand drawn graphics. Use one of these lovely text dividers to spruce up your next design, and give it just a little bit […]
It’s finally here! For months, I’ve been thinking about and planning this video series, and it’s finally here! Well…half of it at least. The second half is coming soon; but, until then, I just couldn’t wait to announce the launch of my very first video series: Designing Your Own Cut Files. Learn all the tips […]
It’s tutorial time again! Last year, I created a tutorial on how to design mandala patterns in Adobe Illustrator. Since then, I’ve received some questions about how to turn these lovely mandalas into cut files. While the process to do this is fairly simple, there are a couple steps that, if skipped, can lead to a […]