Design by Laura Jean

creations from a lovely life

Doodle therapy.

Recently my friend Angie and I went to a Zentangle workshop at the Art Garage in Peoria. It was wonderful. You may remember it was the inspiration behind this birthday … Continue reading

May 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Quick chalk.

  A short while after I did chalk menus for a wedding, my friend Deidre and I were inspired to give a quick revamp to her kitchen chalk wall. There … Continue reading

May 14, 2013 · 2 Comments

Washi wreath.

I usually get the urge to rearrange our apartment every few months. Sometimes the gaps between change are longer and other times I feel the need to create something rather … Continue reading

May 10, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Chalk time.

A couple of weeks ago I got the rush call on a menu for a wedding. The challenge : chalkboard style. I love lettering. I love, love, LOVE lettering. (I mean, … Continue reading

May 8, 2013 · 1 Comment

Unto us.

  “Christmas!” you say. Hey, it’s been snowing the last few days so why not? It was November/December-ish and I was pulling out Christmas items. As I made my way … Continue reading

February 28, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Snail mail.

When I was 10 years old a little boy came into my life. Now a young man, he isn’t too cool to write his aunt letters (this might have something … Continue reading

February 27, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Painting Sticks.

If you are on Pinterest chances are you’ve seen these gems. I love everything about them, except I didn’t quite know how to get them into my house! Enter problem … Continue reading

September 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Woodburning Trials.

So. Here’s the question. Have you ever used a woodburner? Once upon a time I bought one. I was going to attempt to create a wax seal from this tutorial … Continue reading

September 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Lovely Feature.

If you head on over to 100 Layer Cake today, my work is being featured as part of a Fashion Swap party collaboration. I had so much fun working with … Continue reading

August 30, 2012 · 1 Comment

Lettering outlet.

This is what you do at work when you need a creative outlet: you make the mundane wonderful. :) These are name tags for graduation gowns (thus the height measurement) … Continue reading

May 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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