Behind the Scenes: Sneak Peak of the Meekly Yours Wedding Collection

August 23, 2017 Katie Meek

This morning, I hit send & the first ever Meekly Yours wedding collection is off to print. I'm excited & anxious to see the final, printed suites. This has been a major endeavor & the process has been a wonderful adventure. I have devoted hours to sketching, designing, redesigning, working through problems & carefully checking items off my to do lists.Now the light is at the end of the tunnel & the collection officially launches next week.

Product Spotlight: Extraordinary Birthdays

August 16, 2017 Katie Meek

August is a very busy month for celebrations at Meekly Yours. In the one month, there are two wedding anniversaries & six birthdays—including Meekly Yours owner & creative, Katie Meek! With so many events to celebrate, it can be hard to keep up & make each celebration unique.

Papered Thoughts: “God Grant Me Serenity..."

August 9, 2017 Katie Meek

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As a teenager, I got a notebook with this quote on the cover with a beautiful, vibrant beach photo. I liked the message & the bright colors & it brought me great comfort every time I used it. It wasn't until wasn't until I entered college that the quote started to take on new meaning.Although I loved college, it was a major growing period in my life & I faced some really hard things.

Hand Lettering 101: Picking the Right Software

August 2, 2017 Katie Meek

There is a sea of creative software out in the world, but all creative software is not created equal. It's imitating weeding through search results, forums, product reviews & blog posts trying to find the best program for a given project. So let's talk software.

Practically Lettered: Campaign-Inspired Button Name Tags & Signage for District Bliss Vendor Social

July 26, 2017 Katie Meek

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In June, District Bliss hosted their June vendor social in Washington, DC. I had the opportunity to work with them as a Participating Vendors for the event, designing the attendee name tags & all of the signage for the event.

Behind the Scenes: Nature-Inspired Wedding Collection

July 19, 2017 Katie Meek

Each invitation design is drawn by hand before being converted into digital vector graphics for the final design. Elements from the invitation design are used to craft the designs for the other pieces in the suite.

Last week, I shared some exciting news on I nstagram & F acebook. This summer, I'm launching the first ever Meekly Yours wedding collection. The collection will feature a selection of nature-inspired invitation suites & all new wood signs to add unique, whimsical touches to upcoming nuptials. Here's a sneak peek of the brand new designs.

Papered Thoughts: “Treat People Like People"

July 12, 2017 Katie Meek

This month, Tuesday Together groups are focusing on networking & relationships. Networking can be intimidating & overwhelming. It's easy to feel pressured to talk to everyone in the room or walk away with your next big project to count a networking opportunity as successful. With practice it does become easier to talk about yourself & your business & find connections, but approaching someone you haven't met—especially if they play are significant role in the community or industry—can be overwhelming.

Hand Lettering 101: Developing Concepts

July 5, 2017 Katie Meek

I create a number concept sketches for each project in pencil, before refining & finalizing them with ink. I also, do larger sketches to work through detailed parts of the design. The above concept sketches helped determine the final design for these mermaid invitations.

After pulling together images, color palettes & ideas for inspiration, it's time to start developing concepts. With the ease of modern technology, some creatives overlook concepting & start working with digital tools right way, but I find developing concepts plays an important role my creative process.
reating a series of rough sketches with pencil & paper—usually a minimum of four sketches—for each project, helps me explore different layouts, styles & accompanying illustrations quickly& effectively to find the best solution.

Practically Designed: Minimalist Mermaid First Birthday Invitations

June 28, 2017 Katie Meek

Summer is a wonderful season filled with sunshine, outdoor adventures & cook outs. Pool parties are a great way to celebrate summer birthdays and beat the heat. Having a mermaid-themed party brought bit of magic to Evelyn's early summer birthday pool party.

Papered Thoughts: “We Do Hard Things.”

June 14, 2017 Katie Meek

Growing up, I had amazing Sunday school teachers and youth leaders. They were great role models, and many of my beliefs are rooted in the things they taught me. One mantra has particularly stuck with me and has helped shape my perspective on life: "We do hard things." Simple idea, right?

Hand Lettering 101: Finding Inspiration

June 7, 2017 Katie Meek

People love talking about inspiration. Interviewers and fans love to ask creatives and innovators, "What inspires you?" A quick Google search brings up a slew of articles with surefire tips and techniques to draw out inspiration—anytime, anywhere. Even the way we define the word "inspiration" makes it sound like there is a reservoir that—once found—will solve all your creative problems forever. As much as we may want it to be, that simply isn't true.

Practically Lettered: Laser Cut Senior Photo Props

May 31, 2017 Katie Meek

Photo by Stripes Photography

Summer is almost here and that means graduation for seniors across the country. Graduation is a great time to celebrate accomplishments and the new opportunities ahead. It can also be an opportunity to treat yourself to something special as a reward for your hard work. Having a photographer commemorate the occasion with beautiful photo session is a great way to capture your excitement and spend some time being pampered. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to collaborate with

Hand Lettering 101: Tools of the Trade

May 24, 2017 Katie Meek

People often say that the a craftsman is only as good as his tools. Good tools are invaluable, and poor tools can limit your ability to work effectively. However, getting a fancy set of pens, a brand new camera, or cutting edge software doesn't suddenly make you good at your craft. An important part of learning and developing any craft is knowing how to use the tools you have.

From Sketch to Vector: How Designs Are Made

May 17, 2017 Katie Meek

In my work, each design is unique and has it's own personality. However, I also strive to develop designs that fit into a distinct Meekly Yours style. Designers and letterers work differently based on their style and the tools they know best. Here's how I create most of my hand lettering and illustrations pieces.

Why Do I Letter?

May 10, 2017 Katie Meek

Why do I letter? Why do I own my business? I actually think about this a lot. I regularly contemplate why I do what I do and who I am doing it for. I don't have a flawless mission statement or an in-depth target demographic for my customers, but I know that there is one