Just living the Natural Life…

So I haven’t posted in a while, about a year to be exact. But it’s due to the fact that I’ve been super busy with my new job. About two weeks before graduation I was offered a full time position at the Jacksonville based gift company, Natural Life. And now a year later I can’t believe I’ve been a working graphic designer for that long. My days are filled with designing new product for the company, anything from wallets to coffee cups. It’s so fun and allows me to be super creative. I also do package design and little marketing projects. I’ve enjoyed using my degree and also learning so much about being a working professional. It’s a huge adjustment but an amazing opportunity. Cant wait to see what the future holds!

Check out our website, Natural Life.

Here’s a look at some of the products I’ve designed since working at Natural Life.

Oooh La La

So this past weekend I threw my Best Friend a Lingerie Shower! It was so fun to have girl time and to share all the fun “newly married stories”! I spent every night for the past two weeks crafting and getting ready for the party, and tried to pay attention to every detail. I love hosting and entertaining! Having girl time and making my best friend Blush, what more can a girl want?! Cant wait for her big day!!

My favorite part was the bra and panty cookies I made.  I’ve been busy “pinning” ideas from pinterest.

Here is the link I used to make the Bra and Panty Cookies tutorial.

I also made the tissue paper pom pom’s, theyre super cute and so easy to make!!

I followed the tissue paper tutorial from Martha Stewart’s website. DIY tissue paper pom poms.

 

 

The party was so fun and we all had a great time!

Feathers Galore

So for my latest venture in flower making.. Ive been incorporating feathers into my flowers, and I think its super cute! They add a nice texture and a great pattern too.

 

 

 

No sleep means its graduation time…

After a week and a half wait, my portfolio finally arrived. I felt like a 5 year old opening a christmas present, when opening the package. I was very pleased with the result and cant wait for the portfolio show….

Nosh Update

In wrapping up my Nosh project, I finally finished the package design for my 3 different hummus flavors: Classic, Savory Salsa and Roasted Garlic. Here are the final images of the design, check them out…

Nosh…a light snack

So here is the final package design for my Capstone Project. I chose 3 different flavors, the one pictured below is the “Savory Salsa Hummus” for Nosh. I wanted the package to be modern & simple, to attract urban couples and families. The concept behind the brand, was to create a healthy snack alternative that is ready with no preparation. The word nosh means a “light snack” which is exactly what this is, its made from chickpeas, spices and olive oil. Healthy & Delish! And coming from an anti-hummus person only a short time ago (dont judge me), I have now come to the good side and I like to think of myself as a Hummus-pusher.

You dont like hummus?

Its because of the word isnt it?

I know.. but look at my beautiful packaging! Just give it a try.. (this is where the customers will fall in love with Nosh & go from Hummus Haters to Hummus Lovers)…a girl can dream, right?

Graduation here I come…

With exactly three weeks left till I complete my BFA in graphic design.. I finally finished & ordered my portfolio. Its been alot of hardwork and 3.5 years of dedication but I couldnt be more excited to leave the Art Institute & enter the world of working professionals. Its been a great experience and I cant wait to see what the future holds (and hopefully that involves actually getting paid). Heres a link to my portfolio book, check it out!

Haley Portfolio by Alesha Haley | Make Your Own Book

Sneak Peak

Okay so Im debuting some of my creations at my sisters Southern Belle Bag party tomorrow night.. So I wanted to give a little sneak peak of some of the items I will have for sale…

Check em out!

Fabulous Fancy Felt Flowers

Okay so I really just wanted to see how many “F’s” I could get in the title.. but really they are fabulous! Ive been experimenting with felt, and I love it! I love the thick texture and look of it. I’ve been using tulle as well and really like the juxtaposition between the softness and the rough felt. More to come!

Nothing says thanks for being born like a homemade necklace?

So Ive started venturing into rosette flowers (wrapped fabric) which looks alot easier to make than I accounted for. None the less, Im still learning and decided to create this silver satin Necklace for my wonderful mom on her birthday! Theres nothing like a homemade necklace to say “Thanks for being born Mom!”

But Im happy with the end result.. (I kinda want to keep it for myself)… maybe next year mom