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Aspiring Graphic Designer, Disney Enthusiast, Lover of the Photographic Arts

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Shabby Chic Woodsy Baby Shower Cake Table Handlettered Globe

 

Sam Allen Creates - Isaiah's First Birthday - Under the Sea Birthday Decorations - Handlettered Bottle - Oceans lyrics 1
Sam Allen Creates - Isaiah's First Birthday - Under the Sea Birthday Decorations - Handlettered Bottle - Oceans lyrics 2
Sam Allen Creates - Isaiah's First Birthday - Under the Sea Birthday Decorations - Handlettered Bottle - Oceans lyrics 3

 

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Sam Allen Creates personalized hangers for bridesmaids

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Call me a sap but when I'm working on orders for placecards and menus, I can't help but picture the table on the day of the event, whether it's for Christmas dinner or for a wedding, I picture each of these people behind the names I'm writing all sitting together ready to eat, looking around at their loved ones at the table and feeling so grateful. Even if it's chaos before and after, I hope they find a moment to reflect in peace over their blessings. ✨Photo by @allentsaiphoto of @laurenashclarke's gorgeous Greece wedding, @santoriniglamweddings @erossea_villa_santorini . . . . #samallencreates #Etsy #calligratype #dailydoseofpaper #etsycommunity #etsyseller #etsyshop #etsyshopowner #etsyfinds #handlettering #moderncalligraphy #placecards #tablesetting #christmaswedding #winterwedding #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #weddingreception #christmas #christmastable #christmastablescape #christmastable #christmasplacecards #christmasparty #christmasdinner #shopsmall #shopsmallbusiness #weddingdetails What inspires you to pursue what you love? I’m so lucky I get to make my living doing what I love. A lot of the inspiration to keep pushing comes from my friends. At this time of year, I get to work on some custom designs for their Christmas cards and I have so much fun playing around and experimenting with new ideas. They inspire me to push the boundaries of my creativity as the people pleaser in me always wants to WOW them year after year. What about you, friend? What inspires you?_ Swipe for the smallest peek at the process! . . . . #samallencreates #yournewfriendsam #watercolor #watercolour #watercolorflorals #watercolorflowers #watercolorwreath #flowerstagram #watercolorpainting #watercolorartist #floralwatercolor #watercolorflorals #floralpainting #watercolorartist #watercolorleaves #artistsofinstagram #createdtocreate #creativpreneur #wreath #watercolorbotanical #botanicaldrawing #christmaspainting #custompainting #hollyberries #christmascards #christmascard #handdrawn #botanicaldrawing Disneyland is where I like to take my days off... The magic of Disney renews my spirit and fills my creative heart with pixie dust! I find myself incapable of taking a day off and staying home because home is where my office is. Do any other creatives who work at home feel the same way?? P.S. For every happy smiley photo with a toddler, there's a dozen blooper shots... swipe to see my little love's big hugs (slash// choke hold) that always bring a smile to my face and joy to my heart. 📷 by @harperandgracephoto . . . #samallencreates #yournewfriendsam #communityovercompetition #creativeentrepreneur #creativepreneur #handletterer #girlboss #shopsmallbusiness #etsyseller #calligrafriends #californiacalligrapher #socalcalligraphy #flashesofdelight #findyourhappy #artforaliving #christianartist #handlettering #moderncalligraphy #handwrittenfont #modernscript #calligratype #createdtocreate #christiancreative #fridayintroductions #tellyourstory #disneymom #disneyland #disneylife #disneyside #disneyarts Happy Wednesday everyone! I love making these process videos for y'all! Today, I wanted to share a bit about my process... some supplies I may have moved on from, like working from the paint palette from the Dollar Spot, but some techniques that I started with are still going strong today. First off: the paper I use is just the Canson brand 140 lb watercolor paper. Michael's often has sales on these paper pads too, like Buy 1, get 1/2 off! And second, my lightpad!! Coming from a graphic design background, I just had to fully visualize my pieces on the computer before painting them. So I modge podge together a rough layout and identify a color scheme all digitally before printing my layout out in black and white. I then place this page under my final watercolor sheet and use that as my guide. I still use this method to this day, even though I've built up enough muscle memory to do it on my own, I like to reference my original layout as these are often shown to my customers as a digital proof before painting. Any questions, ask me below! P.S. head to my feed to see this final painting, posted on the 1st! . . . #samallencreates #yournewfriendsam #handletteredabcs #ABCs_D #watercolor #watercolour #handlettering #typematters #dailydoseofpaper #calligratype #typography #alphabet #handdrawntype #watercolorlettering #watercolorflorals #watercolorflowers #watercolorwreath #flowerstagram #watercolorpainting #nurserydecor #nurseryinspo #nurseryart #etsyfinds #etsygifts #familynamesign #handletteredABCs_2018 #paintingvideo #initialart #watercolorartist
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