Friends! I've been waiting to share this with you for a long time now, and today is the day! In a few short months, I will have my very own, beautiful website featuring my services and portfolio. I will be doing a soft launch of my design business once the website goes live, because I'll still be working for someone else at the same time while I take on a few select clients. Of course, I'll continue my blog just like I do now, and offer my e-design services in case you're out of state and would like to work with me.
Let me tell you, a website is a big, big deal. It can be a really fun big deal, especially when you're working with amazing and talented designers and developers in the process. As a part of my graduation gift, my dad let me choose a designer to work with who I felt would create a brand and website for my business that I would love for a long, long time. Ashley & Malone advertised on my blog earlier this year, so I already adored them and their brand. When it came time for me to look into a designer for my own brand, I didn't have to look far. Ashley's style and kind personality were enough to seal the deal. Malone's talent in web developing is stellar, so that didn't hurt. This husband and wife duo had me at hello.
I wanted to show you the creative direction we're going for my website. It all started with the above inspiration board. Ashley compiled everything I love into one place and we established a color palette. It was love at first sight. Next, she developed a custom logo just for me! In fact, Ashley drew the font you see there, so no one else will ever have it :) Below, you'll see my website brand board with the color palette, fonts and patterns. THEN you'll notice my adorable new business cards...I mean seriously. Does it get much cuter?! I think not.
I'm pretty darn excited about the launch of my website and brand. I'm already so, so proud of it and so thankful for Ashley. She's a rockstar, and it's going to be such a fun day when this baby goes live!
For now, I have some exciting news for YOU! One lucky winner will win your very own business card design by Ashley & Malone. Whether you need a mommy calling card, new card for your business, brand or blog, this is for you. Enter below using the Rafflecopter tool.
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I need some help branding my kids' chairs business!
ReplyDeleteIt's probably about time I had business cards :) I don't attend many work conferences, but when I do, it'd be nice to have them!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get my hands on some mommy blogging business cards - perfect for playdates and meeting new friends :)
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I am wanting to open up a vintage event rental shop in my home town! I have the name and can't wait to get started! A fun business card would really help make my dream a reality!
ReplyDeleteI want to win for my sister-in-law. She just started a new interior design and upholstery business and it would help her out a lot.
ReplyDeletenew blogging cards! im in the process of redoing BG :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations—everything looks fabulous! I'm starting up an art shop with my talented mother and it would be wonderful to win!
ReplyDeleteI'd use the cards for my blog.
ReplyDeleteYOURS LOOK INCREDIBLE! I feel like they really capture you, YAY!
I love the design! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous design! I love the fact that you have your own font!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
House on the Way
i need to new logo for my blog and business so bad!
ReplyDeleteAhhh how exciting M!! Already LOVE the business cards...SO you!! xo
ReplyDeleteThis is so incredibly exciting! I cannot wait to see your site go live, congratulations! I am starting a new job in a two short weeks as an assistant designer, so cute business cards would be so fun to be able to have!
ReplyDeletexx, Kylie Rae
Shimmer Me Pretty
I feel like everyone, especially college students, need to have business cards! They allow you to set yourself apart from others so I think this is a great giveaway that you're doing...Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Michaela! The business cards and ideas for your website are beautiful and so you!!
ReplyDeleteIt's been so much fun working with you Michaela! I can't wait to launch your website in the Fall :) Also can't wait to see who the lucky winner i'll be working with is!
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I'm excited about this for you, Michaela! Gorgeous designs by Ashley! I would love some new business cards. :)
ReplyDeleteFirst, Michaela!! it is all so gorgeous and I am just SO SO excited for you!!!! I cannot WAIT to see the site go live!!! It all just feels so you, and i think that is so important.
ReplyDeleteSecond, I need business cards. so yay!
I love their designs! They are beautiful. I could totally use a new business card design for my Etsy shop and blogging. I can't seem to find anything I love and their designs are just lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh and congrats on your new designing business! Such an exciting time!
i'd love to get some new business cards designed for my blog and shop! this team looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, that's so exciting and I feel like they really got your personality in those business cards (just what I know from the blog :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE their work (seriously drooling, it's a little gross) and wish I had thought of that as MY graduation present!
What an awesome giveaway!!! Everything looks beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteThis duo BLOW my mind with their creativity, fun and colourful designs! I think they would really be able to showcase who I am & make the best business cards for my growing wedding planning company!!
ReplyDeletelove your new cards! can't wait to see your new website! :) it's going to be amazing. i can't wait until you become a super famous designer and i can say i knew you before. :)
ReplyDeleteI love discovering new talented marketing and graphic design businesses and the branding you have going on thus far is just lovely. Can't wait to see the finished product! I have a fun little dog blog that could use a dash of charm :)
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to see your site when it launches, from these sneak peaks it's going to be fabulous! I love your cards!
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Stacey
Five Minute Style
your cards are SO you and so gorgeous!!!!! i would use for sweet clover!
ReplyDeleteI'm SO SO excited for you Michaela! The new brand looks great and I can't wait to see the site.
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Chelsea & The City
Congratulations on your new branding package! It's gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have cards as beautiful as those for our blog!
so exciting! love the new cards and the direction the website is headed -- the font, colors, everything is so pretty and so you :)
ReplyDeleteYAY FRIEND!!! I am just so excited for you. DYING over those cards. SO YOU. :) Can't wait to see what the Lord does!
ReplyDeleteLove the new branding, Michaela! It fits you perfectly :) Congratulations and much grace to you with your new launch! Oh and thanks for the giveaway! I would be so honored to have someone that talented design cards for my blog too!
ReplyDeleteLove LOOOOOOVE these new business cards. I would love to win and use the cards for my blog!
ReplyDeleteI would love an updated card for my Etsy shop! Love your design!!
ReplyDeleteYou have no idea how fast I ran over here to enter. I live in the same city as they do and their first business design was for a friend of mine! I would LOVE to get new business cards for my event planning business/blog. I'm excited to see your final design. Looks gorgeous so far, but then Ashley and Malone are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove your new business cards! If I win my own design I will use it to tie together my etsy shop, blog, and interior design portfolio!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Good luck on your new venture. You'll do great!
ReplyDeleteI would use the card for my blog of course :)
ReplyDeleteAhh I would love to win this! I've been meaning to get some business cards! And those two are super talented.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and good on you, I hope your very proud of what youve achieved and all that is to come your way :) xx
ReplyDeleteP.S. Id love business cards for my blog Jarrah Jungle to show businesses and Im serious about my blog
ReplyDeleteLOVE it, Michaela!! I feel even more proud of you. I've been thinking more and more on the type of brand I want and am so glad you shared this amazing duo (:
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent gift from your father, a designer! I'm going to have to put that on my wish list too. I'm always trying to improve my brand and would love to have this couples advice. Thanks for doing the give away!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect gift! I could use a brand re-design myself - Such a daunting task!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Need this! Big time!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love some professional cards for my shop (www.pltmarket.com)! Right now I'm using something I made up on Microsoft Word, and it would be lovely to have the confidence that goes with a "real" design :)
ReplyDeleteI really really LOVE these cards!
ReplyDeleteThose cards are gorgeous! I love them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! I love your business cards, they suit you perfectly. I would love to get some business cards to help promote my art business.
ReplyDeleteI would put my cake business on the cards
ReplyDeleteA mommy calling card would be great!
ReplyDeleteI just found you on Pinterest where I was looking up branding. I'm in LOVE with yours! They did an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Michaela! I love the inspiration board and can't wait to see the site! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get new business cards for my blog! Beautiful designs!
ReplyDelete~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
Wow it is looking great so I am looking forward to your website. Thank you for sharing your beautiful business card designs with us.
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Nice cards! I love customizing cards on my own! I would love to have these ideas for the next event planning service! :)
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