i get inspired to do graphic design by soooo many  unique and aesthetically pleasing things in life: browsing other design blogs, watching movies, running outside/being in nature, my most recent discovery (and greatest procrastination tool ever) Pinterest, or just random little things in life.  One of my best friends Janelle recently sent me a sweet card in the mail.  i love the whole tape-look thing going on on the envelope and was immediately inspired to recreate it on the computer!

after a little photoshop and illustrator fun…TA. DA!

chevron tape. striped tape. soo many options!  i can’t wait to create more and use them in some design ideas i have coming up….thanks janelly for the inspiration!

p.s. i will be starting a pinterest this weekend.  goodbye more time that i don’t have to this suck-you-in internet world!