Kelley Stopnik Graphic Design

Itty Bitty Solutions

Kelley — Sat, 23 May 2009 03:22:32 +0000

I have just finished designing a logo for Page Bowman, a Postpartum Doula and Newborn Specialist (and a MOM!) in South Orange County, California. After finalizing the logo design, we played around with some fun color combinations and settled with the sky blue, pink and sage combo (the middle one below). I have also begun the [...]

My Parental Rights

Kelley — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:52:30 +0000

I have recently been studying my parental rights in our country and have stumbled upon a very disturbing trend of our federal government impeding upon our parental rights. I hope you will read this and get involved by helping to push through “The Parental Rights Amendment.” Parents play an irreplaceable role in the lives of their [...]

Does your child need more iron? Mine does!

Kelley — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:59:06 +0000

Today I took my 12 month-old to the pediatrician because of a strange rash that had developed on his upper thighs. It was red, purple and blue-ish, like tiny bruises. I looked it up on the internet (which I am sure my pediatrician was thrilled at my self-diagnosis) and found a similar appearing rash called [...]

14 Weeks of SWEET Giveaways

Kelley — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:45:47 +0000

One of my favorite clients and Super Mompreneur, Shelley Bostrom (owner of Patricia Ann Designs), is having a really great 14 week giveaway series entitled “14 Weeks of Sweet Giveaways.” Hop on over to The Lily Pad Blog and register to win one of these hip and chic products from Orange County local Mompreneurs. [...]

Teaching your Child to Save and Tithe!

Kelley — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:14:02 +0000

Lately, my husband and I have been talking about what it looks like to teach our children to save their money (particularly during these hard economic times). We have started giving our 6 year old, Brooke, a weekly allowance and she is ready to spend it as soon as she gets it.

Get out and VOTE!!!

Kelley — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:45:53 +0000

My most recent blog header design for San Diego Mommy Spot has been nominated for the title of “Best Mom Blog Header” over at Profitable Mommy Blogging. I hope you will go and cast your vote for my design. All you have to do is leave a comment saying you vote for #8!!!! [...]

White Distilled Vinegar :: All Natural, Environmentally Friendly, Non-toxic and Economical

Kelley — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:28:11 +0000

Today in my MOPS group, we learned about all of the amazing uses for White Distilled Vinegar. It’s easy to see why vinegar has been around for thousands of years. From cooking and cleaning with vinegar, to gardening and home remedies, white distilled vinegar is one of the most versatile—and economical—products you can have on [...]

Having Tea with my Daughter

Kelley — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:42:45 +0000

I purchased this book, Just Mom and Me Having Tea, a while back and had always meant to start it with my daughter Brooke, but with our move and starting a new school, I had put it off. Well, the time has come. Brooke and I began our book together. We had our first tea [...]

31 Biblical Virtues to Pray for Your Children

Kelley — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:45:34 +0000

My good friend Sara gave me this sheet of paper that listed 31Biblical Virtues to Pray for Your Children, and it has changed the way I pray for my kids for the better. I pray one of these things for each day of the month and then start over again the next month. It really [...]

Comfort Food for a Cause :: Souper Bowl 2009

Kelley — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:57:55 +0000

On cold winter days, there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of steaming hot homemade soup. Accompanied by a green veggie and a slice of warm bread, a bowl of soup makes a satisfying supper. Best of all, soup can be made from ingredients readily available in most home kitchens and can be an easy [...]