Logo Designs

I have been having so much fun learning how to use Photoshop Elements!! It really is addicting, but kind of overwhelming too. I was looking through all of these digital scrapbooking kits online and found a couple that I really liked. I bought them just so I could play around, but I don't think I can really use them for my business, since they are not for commercial use.

Here is the first header I made, using a kit. I thought it was cute. :) I have been using hot pink all this time with my old business and I'm kind of tired of it and wanted something bright and colorful for my new business. Then, after I saw this one, I thought the colors worked because when you think of primary colors, you think of kids anyways (since I'm going to be making dollies). I also want something that will capture people's attention when they see my button, etc.
Well, I got to looking around and there are some kits you can use that will allow you to use their graphics on websites, as long as you pay an extra fee. So that may be a good option for me. The whole point of going with big cartel and getting photoshop is so I don't have to pay someone to design my website for me, so I'm just learning as I go. Ha!

I have known about Broken Box designs for awhile and I have always loved her work! The best part is that she allows you to use her designs on websites, business materials, on things you make and sell, etc. I actually bought this "crafty girl" design a long time ago and have put it on here before. I just think she's so cute! I'm not sure if I'll keep her as my "brand", but I really like how the "hope handmade" came out and I think I'll keep it. Not sure about the colors yet though. Comparing it to the other design above, I think they need to be a little darker/vibrant. I found the fonts over at Kevin & Amanda's free fonts blog. They have some really adorable fonts!

I put the little house at the end for a very specific reason. When I was trying to think of a new name, I kept looking at this outfit that my Mom framed for me and trying to think of something that would go along with it. It has a little red house on it with a bright blue roof.


This outfit is so special to me. I was wearing it when my story of hope first began to unfold! This picture was taken when I was 9 months old and that is my Mom holding me. Only she wasn't my Mom yet....she was just keeping me. Little did we know that just four months later, she would be my Mom and my new life that God had always planned from the beginning would begin! So, that little house at the end of "handmade" truly does symbolize so much to me!! It means family, hope, and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

I'm sure my logo will keep evolving as I continue to play with it. It sure has been fun! I really appreciate any feedback you might have too. I want my new look/identity to be fun and be something that would make someone want to visit my shop! Now, I can't forget that I actually have to MAKE something for my shop! Haha! That's going to be a whole other design process! :)