Back in December I posted about business cards that I had cut and made. I enjoyed the creative aspect of taking full control and making everything handmade. I recently felt I just needed to let the professionals do what they do and make me business cards.
I ordered from both Vistaprint and Moo.

I was so excited when they both arrived. Vistaprint came in a normal mailing pack, but Moo sent them in a little recycled box which is cute.

Vistaprint every so often has a sale where you can buy 250 business cards starting at $10. Of course, fees are added for double sided color and whatnot. I was able to design both front and back the way I wanted and the colors printed really great matching exactly what I wanted.
I found a good deal for Moo where I can order 100 free mini Moo cards with just having to pay for shipping. I found the deal just a few days after ordering my other business cards, but I couldn't say no to free cards so I took advantage. Being that the cards were free, there were limitations on how much you can customize the cards. The front image is totally customizable with just the addition of the little Moo tag. The back was really limiting. I added my chevron pattern on the side and typed up a few websites using the most basic font offered. I altered the colors so they weren't exactly the same as my other cards.

The quality is pretty good for both sets being the most standard matte paper and print. I also have to admit I like having both cards being different sizes. I love the mini Moo cards. When I run out I plan on definitely printing more of these. May alter the colors a bit, but I love them both. It's the exact professionalism I was looking for.

It's been a while since I've done an actual 'recent purchases' post. I've been on a spending kick lately, so here's a few items I just super recently.

I found out just the other day that WORN came out with an archive just last month. It consists of selected articles from all their back issues, edited and combined into 400 pages of goodness.
I really wanted it, so I made the trip out to the bookstore with some friends to buy it. They wanted to also go into the comic book next door to pick up the latest comic from their favorite series. While they were browsing, I took a look around and found Tank Girl book two! I never was able to find a good copy on Amazon or Ebay and there it was in front of me, so I couldn't say no. Had to add it to my collection!

Lastly, I had discovered Smell Bent, a super small perfume company whom has such interesting sounding scents. I really wanted to try one. It's a very interesting smell. I wanted more, so I bought two more just now, hah! I totally recommend checking out Smell Bent!

Do you get bored with plain ole' t-shirts? Story of my life. To spice up my wardrobe, the first place I go to are my sleeves. Most of my shirts have designs on the front or back leaving my sleeves to be the only option to be changed. But who doesn't like fun sleeves anyway?

My coworker printed this shirt at work for me using his design. I brought it home with the intention of changing the sleeves. All white t-shirts are usually not my favorite.

I found the fabric I wanted to use. I took off the sleeves with my seam ripper, laid the sleeves down, pinned them to the fabric, and basically cut along the edges to make them exactly the same.

I pinned the patterned fabric to the shirt to replace the old sleeves and sewed it together.

Afterwards I flipped the exposed edges over and sewed it so the sleeves won't fray.

Viola. A super simple idea to fix up simple plain t-shirts. I love working with patterned fabric to make my wardrobe fun. You should too!

My semester/college life is officially done. As happy as I am to finally move on, it saddens me to think about what are now memories and how my life will change. It's crazy how fast you become an adult! I figured to put myself in a happy place right now, I'll post about my Portland trip, finally!

A group of my friends wanted to go away for our last spring break ever. I've spoken so much of Portland that they decided they wanted to not take the typical Cancun vacation. We purchased our flight and found a wonderful spot to stay via Airbnb.

We explored the city - downtown, so many shops (especially vintage), so many parks, so many delicious restaurants and food carts, and so much more.

I can't even tell you how much walking and hiking was a part of this trip. Every day we went on hikes. I love that there are so many fantastic parks within the city, it makes New York seem like a concrete wasteland.
We also got really lucky with the weather. The pacific northwest is known for being just a wee bit rainy. The eight days we were there it must have only rained twice. That really allowed these hikes to happen!

(Gotta throw out credit to my friend Katherine for this photo.)

Towards the end of the trip, we rented a car to explore some areas outside the city. We took a trip near Mt. Hood, discovered a trail with so many waterfalls, and visited a sea lion cave in Florence. The Oregon coast is amazing.
Every day outdid the day before; our trip just got better and better. Our last day we received the best life lessons from a man named Mo on Hawthorne, a perfect way to end our trip.

I mentioned in a previous post about my film camera troubles, I went and bought so many disposable cameras. I really love the idea of capturing images the old school way through film and printed photos - the anticipation to see the end result after getting them printed. I ended up not taking many photos on my phone.
My plan is to get the rest of my photos developed and make more little photo albums/scrapbooks which I plan on doing real soon! I'll post about that when the time comes!

Happy May! It surely is a happy May indeed.
School is coming to an end, the summer is rolling around, I have a full time job waiting for me, and I feel a lot of creative energy and feel inspired. I can't complain right now.

Our student exhibition opened on Tuesday. A lot of great work from different majors. Being a part of it this year and seeing the behind the scenes, there's quite a bit I can complain about with the disorganization and whatnot, but being that everything is done and over with, why bother lingering on it.

I got one piece in. It was my Galileo piece. It looks so nice and crisp in a frame hanging on a wall in a gallery. I have to admit, it's a nice feeling. It makes me want to be a part of gallery exhibitions in the future. I don't think I would turn that down.

My final day of classes forever is Thursday coming. I'm really feeling all the emotions. I don't want to think about it yet.
But I can't wait for the freedom. Real soon!

Two things: this is my 200th post! ++ I'm surprised with myself that I haven't gotten around to posting Portland pictures, but I am surely waiting for a good opportunity filled with free time this weekend coming to do so. Don't worry.

01. Lime Crime My Beautiful Rocket Opaque Lipstick & Hollygram Carousel Gloss - I'm not one to be all about buying makeup, but I love wearing fun colors every so often. A few months ago I managed to snag blue lipstick from Inglot, and even though I don't wear it often, it's a purchase I don't regret. I like fun lipstick!
02. Blueprints For Building Better Girls - I randomly came across this book browsing through Amazon. Sounds like my kind of read. I have so many books to tackle as it is, but this is surely on my list to get around to!
03. YES Tiger shoes - I LOVE LOVE LOVE these shoes. The bold color and the geometric print. I need. And now you know.
04. VANS ASPCA Sneakers - I like VANS and I like cats. Basically sums up why I feel it's necessary to own a pair of these shoes. BAM.
05. Dan Funderburgh Tshirt - I have been enjoying patterns and art by Dan Funderburgh lately. His bold designs are something that inspire me to be simple. I came across this tshirt he designed, and I am loving the color combination mixed in with his pattern.

I'm so relieved that it's hump day. I'm anxious for the weekend to roll around because I have so much to do. My semester is over in less than three weeks! EEK!

Before heading to Portland, I finished up this canvas piece in which I sort of based off The Runaways "Cherry Bomb" song.
I really find that I like working in markers sometimes because it helps me learn to be more graphic and bold. And I like that about this piece. I appreciate the chance to experiment.

Just like all of my other finished canvas pieces, I put this up for sale in my Storenvy shop. If you're a fan of The Runaways, I think this would be a nice little piece to own. Just sayin' :)

Speaking of Storenvy, I changed my layout up a bit. I got rid of the header, made a nice little icon for the top left of the page, and threw together a little pattern for the background. I feel like it makes the store look a little cleaner and not so cluttered, although it really isn't too much of a change. But I do like change!