April Desktop Calendar (2015)

Happy (almost) April!
March came in like a lion, showed a few lamb-like characteristics and seems to want to go out just as lion-like as ever! Ah well, the month was filled with the usual highs and lows, and was overall a considerably pleasant month.  I hope you were blessed.

To celebrate leaving the official months of all things cold and windy (you'll notice that I said "official"), I have not one, not two but THREE desktop background designs for you to choose from.

I know, I know, I should get a medal or something!

Or, I could just get over myself and not eat ice cream right before I blog...

But weird moods like to write blog posts, so we're just gonna roll with it.

As always, these designs will be under the "Free Downloads" tab for the duration of the month (and will be posted below for just about the rest of our lives), and I have also included a bonus for the celebration of Holy Week and Easter!  So head on over, pick your favorite and let me know which one you choose!

All Items are (c) Katrina Crouch. Do not use without permission    

Wedding Stationery: Watercolor Peonies

Okay, I might have a new favorite!

Wait! I can't have favorites!!
What kind of creative mother am I?

A bad one, I know.

And because of that, I am not content with what I have already, so I blew an afternoon making another wedding stationery suite.
Because I'm a serious lover of all things peonies and watercolors.

Yes Ma'am.

And I love the color schemes that can be achieved with this design.  Not only those that are pictured, but deeper hues as well.  Perfect for the hopeless romantic preparing for a garden wedding.

Like what you see?  Find more details on this design and more here


Also, you may have noticed that I am re-branding the Etsy shop.  More on that soon!


All Items are (c) Katrina Crouch. Do not use without permission

Five Faves

1) I am in the process of re-branding my Etsy shop to better fit my new wedding stationery.  While things are still in the works, I am very excited by what this little dream could turn into! (official name change in a couple of weeks—I'm just bad at keeping my own secrets)
Follow along on Instagram @Blushed.Designs

2) I've been floating around the Creative Market quite a bit this week—great collection of resources for designers!

3)  Heirloom Mag celebrated their grand opening this week and I can honestly say that I am already hooked.  I mean, just LOOK at all that pretty!

4) Snapchat
The hubs and I are on a phone plan where we pay for each minute/text.  So texting frequently / photos has been out for a while.  Snap chat was a real struggle to figure out (am I that old already??), but now that we're in the groove, we're having a lot of fun with it!

5)  I have always suffered from intimidation/fear of the first page.
Seriously, in the hundreds of sketchbooks that I have owned, I don't think a single one has anything on the first page except a timid name and date (if that).  This weekend, I decided to conquer that fear (or try, at least), and this is the result :)



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OOTDsketches (57)

Throughout the week make a quick sketch of what I am wearing on that particular day, either as a warm-up or just to keep me loose if I don't have a lot of time to draw.  These drawings are then scanned and posted on my blog every Wednesday.  Again, nothing finished or professional, but something that I have fun with.  Hope you enjoy!   

I feel like I'm getting back into the groove with our new schedule, and was actually able to draw a bit this past week.  It's always a little difficult to adjust when a sport is added back into the mix (I know it's hubby's team, but I'm with them a lot and our "family" schedule is just not the same!)
Still loving my long sleeved skater dress!  Wool tights were included, but that's too depressing to draw in the "spring".  No time to fill in the drawing on the right, but it was a great "get-'er-done" outfit for a semi-productive Friday :)

Like what you see? Get your own custom, illustrative portrait for your home or blog here!


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Getting Creative: Pregnancy Announcements

Some people are getting more and more creative with their wedding and pregnancy announcements!  I love getting a chance to celebrate with others as they reach exciting milestones.  Working together to create something that captures their personality and the exciting news!
I love being "in" on the big secret, but I don't have to worry about spoiling the fun by spilling the beans too early ;)

Custom portraits for pregnancy, engagement, or wedding stationery / print can be ordered here: KatrinaIllustration.etsy.com


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Wedding Stationery: Boho Chic Monogram

Classy, boho chic.

This wedding style includes invitation, postcard style RSVP, programs, table numbers and thank you card design.
I just love the gold wreath around the single initial (or monogram) in this wedding stationery set.  I think one of the greatest parts about this stationery is the fact that it is so versatile and can really be used with so many different wedding themes.  I created two boards below that inspired the making of this classy boho set.

source: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

source: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

All Items are (c) Katrina Crouch. Do not use without permission