100 Stickers in 100 Days
Although the idea was to create 100 stickers in 100 days, it didn’t work out quite like that. I did create the 100 stickers and I learned so much in the process. These stickers represent hours and hours of work on Illustrator and I am proud of them and the proficiency I gained in the process.
Some of these stickers have been produced and have been made available for sale. These stickers are noted. All of these designs are available for wholesale ordering, contact me with inquiries!
A friend shared with me that during a long period of hardship, her mantra became “Refuse to Sink.” She absolutely did not sink. I loved her mantra and the strength it gave her in such a difficult time.
This sticker was inspired by the hopeful and inspiring talk given by Tamara W. Runia, First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in October 2023.
“Do what you can, with what you’ve got, where you are.” - Theodore Roosevelt
This sticker was created by request for my husband, Jake, featuring the colors of his clients who are a part of his “Cool Clients Club.” This sticker was printed and gifted to the clients to the delight of everyone involved.
“and like the moon, we must go through phases of emptiness to feel full again…”
Every morning before Jake goes to work and the girls head to school, we hold hands in a circle and yell, “1, 2, 3, 4, I AM FREAKING AWESOME!”
On a long car ride home from a visit with the grandparents, our four year old promptly fell asleep. About 20 minutes before arriving home, she suddenly announced, “TA-DA! I’m awake.”
“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
This quote is by President Russell M. Nelson, the President and Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This quote can be found in his talk “The Power of Spiritual Momentum,” given in April 2022.
This is a simple digital drawing of my darling co-worker, Luna.
While I have many favorite stickers that I have created for this project, this one is towards the top! On a day when I didn’t know what to create, I began thinking about what my non-negotiables are. Picking up the girls from school is one of my daily privileges and pleasures. As I thought about that, this “badge” appeared in my mind. One day I’ll put it on a sweater and wear it proudly.
*A “Dad” version was also created
#truth
Jake, my husband, has a hobby of making jerky in his smoker. Turns out, he is really good at it and his jerky is often requested by family, friends, and clients. When he first started, I created a simple little sticker for him that he could put on his bags. I decided that he needed a little update and created this sticker, modifying the drawing I already did of Luna, and placing her face on a drawing a of Jake’s shirt and putting his glasses on her face. Despite much amusement, he has rejected the idea of using this new and improved sticker.
This quote is from a talk titled “Preserving the Voice of the Covenant People in the Rising Generation,” given by Jan E. Newman, Second Counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in October 2023.
My neighbor says this to her children to remind them that kindness costs them nothing and can be extended and given freely.
This sticker is inspired by the song “I Just Wanna Shine” by Fitz and the Tantrums
My grandpa used to say, and my dad still says, and I occasionally say, this beloved phrase. It’s used like this “If I had known there was going to be free pie, boy howdy, I’d have been there!”
Jake went in for a no-big-deal surgery, but it did require him to be put under anesthesia. After administering the anesthesia, they wheeled him away and I yelled, “I love you!!!.” He raised his left hand in the air and said, “Later skater!”
“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” - John Lennon
When Jake was coming out from the anesthesia from his no-big-deal surgery, the tech asked him, “How are you feeling?” to which Jake repeatedly responded that he was “Super duper!”
This sticker is inspired by a line in a song by Vance Joy called “Saturday Sun.”
Your light will be too bright for some people. That’s not your problem.
This sticker was created for my mama, who said this exact phrase to her sister.
After teasing my friend about how much Diet Coke she drinks, she exclaimed, “I’m proud of my problems, ok?!”
This past summer, I started walking with two ladies from my neighborhood. Many nights we would get talking only to realize that we had been talking and walking for 2+ hours and had gone 5 miles. During these walks, we talk about everything, ask for and offer advice, laugh over silly things, and give and receive comfort and encouragement.
This is a often heard phrase in our house! As the girls are trying something new or difficult, I remind them that practice will make them better! Then, when they have reached an accomplishment, I point out how their practice has indeed made them better!
One of my friends loves to buy, plant, and care for plants. When we were out one day, she started comparing how much things cost with how many plants that amount of money would buy. I was so amused I just had to create this sticker for her!
This is another phrase I often say at our house.
“Can I have candy for breakfast?” “No, but thanks for asking”
“Can I stay up late?” “No, but thanks for asking”
“Can I paint the dog’s nails?” “No, but thanks for asking…”
These verbs came from a talk given by Alan T. Phillips of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints called, God Knows and Loves You.
It is found in this excerpt:
”How we treat one another truly matters. President Russell M. Nelson teaches, “The Savior’s message is clear: His true disciples build, lift, encourage, persuade, and inspire.” This is even more important when our fellow travelers feel lost, alone, forgotten, or removed.”
These phrases come from a traditional Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness called Ho’oponopono.
This quote came from a talk called “Think Celestial!” given by President Russell M. Nelson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in October 2023.
You can read, watch, or listen to the full talk here!
This design is available as a MAGNET in the shop!
The text in the background is from the Bible, found in Matthew 5:14-16, which reads:
14. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
I had a group of ladies over for my birthday and we were talking about our kids and parenting. One friend said that her son complains that she always wants to talk about “feelings and Jesus.” Again, I had to capture my amusement with a sticker.
As I refer to my struggle with anxiety, I hesitate to say it is one of my “problems,” although it is. During one such reference and subsequent hesitation while I was talking to a friend, she jumped in an supplied that anxiety is one of my “mountains.” I love the reframe and it inspired this sticker.
This sticker was inspired by the hopeful and inspiring talk given by Tamara W. Runia, First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in October 2023.
It is what it is.
This is a super fun one because I went through the whole process of drawing in my sketchbook and then scanning and digitizing the piece. I love how the process of digitizing artwork creates something similar, yet new.
This sticker was created specifically for Mac users, as Command Z means “Undo.”
“CONTRIBUTE” is my word of the year for 2024.
Really though.
Yay! I did it! All 100!
