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Laugh, Smile, Grin Surface Pattern Design Collection

admin — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:08:05 +0000

The main icon of my Laugh, Smile, Grin surface pattern design collection, which debuted at Surtex 2012, is a striped spiral with these words inside the spiral: “laugh, smile, grin, giggle, wink, chuckle.” I designed this collection with pre-teen girls and slumber parties in mind, with a fun color palette of pink, purple, lime green, and turquoise.

Below are some mock ups to show how the fun designs of this colorful surface pattern design collection will look on a few different products.

Visit AFreshBunch.com for more info on licensing these and other patterns.

Surtex Sneak Peak – Fleucy Lucy Collection

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:09:38 +0000

Of all my surface pattern design collections that will be on display at Surtex 2012, I think Fleucy Lucy is my favorite. I got my inspiration from girly lace trim and delicate eyelet fabric. My mom is an excellent seamstress and when I was growing up, in any spare time she had, she was either sewing or helping me and my sisters make something creative. I loved to look through our piles of scraps of beautiful fabric, lace and trim and imagine what lovely things we could make.

The color scheme, however, was not inspired by my mom. In fact, in her day, as she says, you would never think of pairing orange with pink. I am not a huge fan of orange myself, but I am beginning to really like it as an accent color to go along with different shades of pink and yellow.

Fleucy Lucy is what my husband used to call one of our nieces, even though her name is not Lucy. I’m not sure if fleucy is even a word, but for some reason it just seemed like the perfect name for this surface pattern design collection.

Here are some mock-ups to show how these surface pattern designs might look on some different products like infant bedding, bath and kitchen accessories, and gift bags and partyware.

What kind of products do you envisions these patterns on? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Just leave me a comment below.

The Zoo is a Great Place for Surface Pattern Design Inspiration

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:08:58 +0000

The ZOO,
with all it’s wild, wacky and weird animals,
not to mention its beautiful flowers, lush greenery
and unique landscapes, is a great place to get
design inspiration, especially for surface pattern design.

I recently had the opportunity to go to the Ft. Worth Zoo with my cute little niece and nephew. We had a blast!

That’s me with the big sunglasses; my daughter holding my nephew and my cute niece with the big yellow bows.

My nephew was fascinated with the bears!

And I saw some animals I had never seen before, like these striped antelope.

Do flamingos only have 1 leg?

And what day at the zoo would be complete without elephants?

Here is a surface pattern design collection I created using inspiration from the Zoo.

And here is some mockups to show how these patterns might look on infant bedding or in a nursery.

This surface pattern design collection will debut at Surtex 2012 where I will be represented by A Fresh Bunch in booth #444.

What is YOUR favorite thing about the zoo?

Surtex 2012 Sneak Peak – Birthday Balloon Doodle Collection

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:45:54 +0000

Here is a sneak peak of one of my collections that will debut at Surtex 2012 in less than 2 weeks.
(Surtex is the premiere trade show for selling and licensing original art and surface pattern designs.)

The Birthday Balloon Doodle collection combines handwriting and doodles with subway art and brightly-colored stripes and dots. The girly version includes pink, while the non-gender specific version has red instead of pink. Both versions contain the same remaining colors of orange, turquoise, bright blue, lime green and yellow.

Below are some mockups to show how the Birthday Balloon Doodle patterns will look on gift bags and party ware. Would you use products in these patterns for a birthday party? If so, who would the party be for?

JoDitt Designs Debuts at Surtex 2012 with A Fresh Bunch

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:10:54 +0000

Every since I attended Surtex (along with the National Stationery Show) in 2008, my dream has been to become a surface pattern designer and to exhibit at Surtex. I am so excited to announce that my dream is coming true this year!!!

I have had so much fun designing patterns and envisioning them on a variety of products.

I will debut 10 colorful surface pattern design collections at Surtex 2012, ranging from holiday and birthday to garden and floral themes.

I will be represented by A Fresh Bunch in booth #444. Contact Jenny to make an appointment or just come by the booth.

God will never forget His promises

admin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:44:39 +0000

As I was designing this cute elephant, I was reminded of God’s faithfulness.

Thank you, LORD, that you promised to never leave me or forsake me.

And thank you that you are faithful to all your promises and loving toward all you have made.

Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”

Hebrews 13:5
Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsakeyou.”

Psalm 145:13
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promisesand loving toward all he has made.

Trying my hand at surface pattern design

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:03:35 +0000

I’ve been interested in surface pattern design for quite a few years and my interest sure increased after I attended Surtex in 2008. Although interested, I always seemed to be too busy designing cards and wedding invitations to try my hand at pattern design. But I have decided that is really what I want to do, so I am currently participating in a fabulous e-course by Rachael Taylor, called, “The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design.” I am learning so much and and really enjoying all the creative excercises and assignments.

One of our creative exercises was to create a pattern collection around the new Pantone color of the year, Tangerine Tango. Here is what will probably be the main pattern for my collection. I view this collection as possibly being used for gift wrapping paper or gift bags.

And here is one of the coordinating patterns:

If you couldn’t tell, my inspiration was eyelet fabric and lace trim. My mom is a fantastic seamstress and used to make all of my clothes (as well as my two sisters’) when I was a little girl. I loved going to the fabric store with her to pick out fabrics for new projects. I remember a cute summer dress she made me out of white eyelet fabric that I just loved.

I am having so much fun designing patterns and will try to post more here as I find time.

Joyfully,