You may have noticed I don’t update this site very often. But guess what? I have a NEW blog just for Brightside Prints! Because there are 13 designers, we will actually be making updates regularly with inspiration, ideas and insights. To kick things off we began with a giveaway! Check it out at http://blog.brightsideprints.com!

In The Chronicle Books-Minted Design Challenge, the winning designs of four talented designers will be featured in a notecard collection published by Chronicle Books and will be sold in stores around the world, as well as on Minted.com as custom stationery. I entered 4 designs in this challenge. If you’d like to participate in voting, click on the badge below!

see more at Minted.com

Wouldn’t it be fun to send an Easter card? It’s unexpected and thoughtful.

My newest Art Collection is now available for purchase. It’s called Elements of Spring and designed to complement the Elements of Nature Collection. It’s geared toward Easter with patterned eggs and a soft, spring color palette. Not all elements are shown in the preview. It’s 5.99 and can be downloaded here.

Indigo Prints is an online company featuring fresh, modern, sophisticated stationery of the utmost quality attainable for anyone who wants to set a stylish tone for life’s important occasions. They print customized announcements, cards and invitations for almost any occasion.

I will be creating exclusive collections in their shop and be an ongoing contributor to their selections. I am super excited because the company has a commitment to great design and I am among some very talented designers!

Minted.com is now featuring my Damask Waterfall design in their Spring Wedding Collection. They had me create an entire suite of coordinating products: backers, address label, response card, envelope liner, and thank you note… phew! The collection is available in three colors: Lemon Yellow, Soft Aqua, and Warm Stone. I feel honored to be included in their beautiful line of wedding suites.

For those of us that are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the theme for the Young Women this year is the 13th Article of Faith. I created this graphic to promote Youth Conference and to make a poster for the YW room. We are in the process of completing all 13. I have this one available in a 5×7″ postcard printed on 110lb. cardstock with a felt finish. They turned out beautiful! They are great as gifts to place in scriptures or frame. 45 cents each. If you are interested in purchasing some or want a poster size: email me.

I finally am getting around to posting my Valentines! see more here!

I DESIGN – YOU PRINT! Get files as 5×7 individual prints

or 8.5×11″ little valentines you print and cut.

photography by: Lindsey Erickson

Looking for an EASY and inexpensive gift idea? These glass tile necklaces make fun gifts and they’re super easy and fun to make. Last year, we made them for the kid’s teachers with their school colors and mascot. You can purchase the supplies right here. Each kit includes the supplies to create 10 necklaces (10 bails, 10 chains, 10 glass tiles) and shipping is also included. You will have to provide the adhesive. See instructions below.

glass tile charm instructions:

1.     Create your images. You can use photos, artwork, patterns, logos, etc. Avoid using small detailed photos and images. You can print on photo paper from local photo processing center, laser prints, or ink jet (when I use ink jet prints, I spray a light layer of clear acrylic spray over it to prevent any bleeding)

2.     Besides your purchased jewelry supplies from Legacy, you will also need a small amount of Modpodge
(and/or Diamond Glaze) and E6000 adhesive. These are available at craft stores and are inexpensive.

3.     After making your prints, cut into squares. Use sharp scissors to round the corners of each square. Use glass tile as a guide to see if you need to trim. The artwork square should be slightly smaller than the glass.

4.     Brush a thin layer of Modpodge on the flat textured side of the glass tile. Place your artwork square face down onto the Modpodge (so you can see the image from the smooth side.) Slide it around a little to get out any bubbles and place in the correct position. Hold firmly for a couple seconds especially around the edges. Allow to dry.

5.     Squeeze a small dab of the E6000 onto the bail and place onto the back of the tile. It’s ok if some excess squeezes out. Center it. Allow to dry.

6.     Brush a layer of Modpodge on the back to give the tile a finished look. Or if you want a glass-like finish on the back, use Diamond Glaze.

7.     Add charm to included ball chain or key chain. Ball chains can be cut to a smaller size with regular scissors. Or use a chain/bracelet you already have