SKCreations, LLC Surface Design: Customer Testimonial

I just love my customers!  Here is another testimonial:

"My daughter is a team leader at her place of employment. She likes to give personal notes to her staff when they do exceptional tasks. I bought her some "Naturally Me" note cards. She stated that her message and the note cards that I gifted her brought joy as well as a smile on each recipient's face."
- Bettye R.

Thanks so much for sharing this, Bettye!

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SKCreations, LLC Surface Design: Naturally ME = Girl Power!

For the past several years, some of my SKCreations products have been available for purchase in the Craft Store at the Brentwood Arts Exchange at the Gateway Arts Center, located in Brentwood, MD.  I really love this place and feel very fortunate to be a part of this art community.  I was there recently to deliver some new products for the store, and the Craft Store Coordinator mentioned that a woman had recently purchased two of my Naturally ME Note Cards for her granddaughter.  She planned to frame them and hang them on her granddaughter's bedroom wall.  The grandmother has been collecting cards and images with positive representations of African American women for some time, and she frames and hangs them on her granddaughter's wall to encourage a sense of pride in her heritage and culture.  I am always touched when I hear stories of how my creations enriched someone's life in some way, but this was one of the most touching stories I've heard.  I'm honored to have some of my work contribute to the building of a young girl's positive self esteem, and it really exemplifies what my Naturally ME series is all about.  It really made my day. :-)

Naturally ME Note Cards

 

Naturally ME YouTube Video

SKCreations, LLC Surface Design: All About the Heart

February is here, which means that Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  I remember when I was in elementary school and we used to get the packages of those little Valentine's Day cards that were about the size of a Post-It Note.  There were enough in the package to give one to all of the kids in your class, if you wanted to anyway.  If you were lucky, you might even get some of those cute little candy hearts with the sweet sayings printed on them.  Who didn't love those?

Speaking of love, my collection of surface designs titled "LOVE" is all about celebrating the feeling of love that we have for ourselves, for others and for life in general, which is why I have used a variety of fonts and sizes in the design to represent the various ways in which we love.  The products available in the collection include 5" x 7" note cards that are blank inside, which are great for sending a personalized note to someone special.  The cards can be purchased singly or in a set of four.

LOVE Note Card - Single

LOVE Note Cards - Set of 4 (heart not included)

There's also a custom tote bag that I crafted from a sophisticated linen-cotton canvas fabric on which my design was digitally printed.  The roomy tote is lined with a tightly woven, durable duck cloth in lipstick red, and has two interior slip pockets.  The bag is not only stylish, but functional enough to use everyday.

LOVE Custom Tote Bag

These products are available in the SKCreations online boutique.

Have a Happy Valentine's Day!

SKCreations, LLC Surface Design: Zodiac Note Cards

Our original Zodiac-Sun designs are now available in Note Cards.  The cards are 5" x 7" and come in a set of twelve, one for each astrological sign.  The front of the cards have the pictorial meanings of the symbols associated with each sign, showcased on a sun pattern with colorful rays.  Each design includes the sign's name and birth period.  On the inside left side of each card, I've listed six of the characteristics associated with the sign.  The inside right side is blank so you can add a personal note.  Twelve white envelopes are included in the set.  Available in the SKCreations, LLC online boutique.

Card Front

Inside Left Side

Card Set

SKCreations, LLC Surface Design: SHOES Note Cards

Are you a shoe junkie?  Go on, admit it.  Many of us are.  Own it with these SHOES... Food for the SOLE! Note Cards.  The cards are 5" x 7", blank inside and come with a white envelope.  The assorted shoe designs include flats, heels, slides and more.  There's something for everyone.  Grab a set for yourself or for a friend.  Like they say, "Life is Short... Buy the Shoes" (note cards, that is).  Available separately or as a set of six in the SKCreations online boutique.  The set comes in a handy, reusable drawstring pouch (fabric design may vary).

SKCreations, LLC Surface Design: UNITY Note Cards

My new UNITY designs are available not only on t-shirts and bags, but also note cards.  In addition to selling them in the SKCreations online boutique, they're also available at the Brentwood Arts Exchange at the Gateway Arts Center in Brentwood, MD.  On one of my recent visits there, I was told that a woman had purchased one of the cards to give to a co-worker who she had really rubbed the wrong way.  She didn't share what she had done, but she was very hopeful that the UNITY card, along with a written apology, would result in forgiveness by the person she had angered.  I hope it helped.  Even if you don't have to apologize to someone, these cards can be very handy to have around to be used for any unforeseen occasion.  You can purchase them separately, or you can get the set of six which includes two of each of the three designs, and a reusable drawstring pouch.  For more information, click here to visit the shop.

SKCreations, LLC Surface Designs: Garden Variety Note Cards

Want to make someone's day?  Send them a cheerful card with a personalized note.  That always gets a smile out of me.  My Garden Variety Note Cards are perfect for the occasion.  You get four cards in the set featuring my original surface designs.  There's one each of Blooms Fusion I, II and III, and Garden Delight I.  Also, when you buy the set, they come in a reusable drawstring pouch.  Available in the SKCreations Online Boutique!

SKCreations, LLC Surface Design: Naturally ME Note Cards

I am a card girl.  Perhaps it's a bit old school, but I have a real love for a thoughtful greeting card or a card with a handwritten note.  It's such a small thing to do but it can make a huge impact on someone's day.  To me, it shows that you cared enough to take the time to choose a card that reflects how you feel about someone, which I find very meaningful, particularly in this fast-paced age of technology.

I have always been a regular customer at my local Hallmark stores; so much so that I am a Platinum Crown Rewards Member.  I have a list of monthly birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions to acknowledge, so it's rare that I purchase fewer than three cards at one time.  I also love art cards.  I've accumulated a cache of these from artists over the years.  It's an inexpensive way to have a piece of beautiful work by an artist, especially if I'm not able to purchase the actual artwork.  I've even framed some of these cards.

Oftentimes I make note cards displaying some of my artwork.  Others who have purchased them have told me that they really value them and have a hard time giving them to others because they don't want to part with them.  What a wonderful compliment!  In keeping with this practice I have created note cards for my Naturally ME series.  The cards measure 5" x 7", are blank inside and come with a white envelope.  There are nine total, one each representing the individual hairstyles and the primary design which combines them all.  They're available in the SKCreations Online Boutique.  You can purchase them singly or at a savings when you purchase the set of nine.  I've created a reusable drawstring pouch to complete the set.  Fabric selections for the pouch may vary.

Naturally ME Note Card

Naturally ME Note Cards (Set of 9)

Naturally ME Note Cards (Set of 9 with Pouch)

Shop SKCreations, LLC

The new SKCreations, LLC shop is up and ready to go.  If you're interested in purchasing our original t-shirts, tote bags or note cards, visit shop.skcreations.com.  There you will find products from our latest surface design collection, Naturally ME, and more.

Naturally ME Products by SKCreations, LLC

Happy Valentine's Day!

It's Valentine's Day or, as some say, National Love Day.  I personally think it was designed to find a way to get consumers to pony up money for gifts during the slow retail month of February.  We've probably recovered from the holiday season spending and the January clearance sales.  Spring is more than a month away and, honestly, it's too cold for people to think about buying warm weather gear right now, especially if you're on the East Coast (brrrr).  So, what to do in February?  Buy flowers, chocolate, jewelry and whatever else is deemed appropriate to celebrate the day.  If it brings a smile to a dear one's face, go for it.  Don't make it all about February 14th however.  Show your love and appreciation for others throughout the year.  I believe it can make the world a better place.

I have created an original surface design collection titled "LOVE".  The various font styles I used in the design depict the many ways in which we can feel and express love, not only for others but for ourselves.  My collection includes fabric, from which I have crafted a roomy tote bag.  It also includes note cards which are blank inside so you can write a personal note.  These products are available for purchase.  For inquiries, please email me at info@skcreations.com.

LOVE fabric printed on Linen Cotton Canvas

LOVE Note Cards (5" x  7", Blank Inside, White Envelope)

LOVE Tote Bag