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Holidays are for Hopping!

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I am digging all these blog hops lately!  This is my third one and so I feel like I am finally getting the hang of it!  It is so wonderful to be grouped together with so many crafty, talented, creative, beautiful and kind people who want to showcase amazing and fun products together in the spirit of sharing the gift and JOY of creativity and art.  Such a privilege.

Ill be sharing my Christmas collection this time around and I am pretty pleased with it!  In case you missed the other Christmas collection blog post I completed for Spellbinders you can find it here.  I did a whole array of cards and tags and had a blast.

As many of you know I am not a crafter by “trade.”  I have enjoyed many a nights scrapbooking and card making over the decades but I just have fun with it and don’t get too fancy.  I am in AWE of the amazing things that “professional” paper crafters do with their projects; things that I would have never even thought of doing and the results are incredible.   Since I know they have all of those fancy bases covered with their glitter and glam, I figured I would get back to basics and see where that would take me.

 

When I told my six year old daughter that her mommy illustrated a bunch of stamps she went nuts!  To her stamps and stickers are a badge of a good deed done or an assignment completed.  She wanted to stamp everything and see all of them!  So of course I obliged and whenever I have my stamps out and she catches wind, she always gets a simple card stamped or a stray scrap of paper or even, often, a hand or arm “tattoo” when the mood strikes.

She decided this year that she wanted to give some of her friends at school and her teacher some Christmas cards.  We went to the store and checked out the card section first and I was blown away by the prices (because I am super cheap!) and eventually it occurred to me that we could simply make them ourselves (I’m a little slow).

I bought a little 10 pack of 3″x3″ green ombre cards made by American Crafts and began stamping backgrounds on them.  I then told her to pick out which stamps she liked best and I stamped those separate and die cut them and placed them on top of a few of the cards.

DONE!  The rest was up to her – she got to color and scribble and mark them up however she wanted and addressed envelopes and sign her cute little name and call it good.

Mission – First Grader Christmas Card Project: SUCCESS!

 

Little brother got in on the coloring action (for five minutes and then lost interest and began scattering colored pencils and then his sister got mad at him)

I see so many sophisticated things being done with stamps and dies and paper these days and I think we need to remember that stamps are synonymous with coloring and creativity and a “job well done” for our little ones and let them get in on that action.  Inspire them to create!

 

 

NOW FOR THE BLOG HOP DEETS!

Spellbinders has the best blog hops!  Great prizes and great ideas.  What better?!

To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to FIVE lucky winners. Please leave a comment on Spellbinders blog by Sunday, December 10th 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win. The winners will be announced in the blog hop post on Spellbinders blog the following day.

 

In order to FOLLOW the blog hop linky chain from this point forward, please check out the Lovely Svitlana Shayevich at her blog here: Svitlana Shayevich

 

For a COMPLETE list of blogs which are participating in this blog hop, see below:

 

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY AND FOR THE LOVE AND CREATIVITY AND JOY YOU BRING WITH YOU! Sorry for being shouty – I just really appreciate you all and the sweet comments you always leave me.  I would love to see your creations so be sure to tag me on social Media (facebook: Stephanie Low Creative, Instagram: stephanie.low.creative and #stephanielowcreative)

Love and Peace to all,

Stephanie

xoxo

#CreateEveryday #NeverStopMaking

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  12. 13

    THese are so fun and creative for all kids even ones a lot older!! Love your beautiful images and cards!!

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  14. 15

    You’re never cheap………you’re inexpensive. Looks like your daughter had a great time until her brother aggravated her……….sigh! Siblings! I love the Spellbinders stamps and dies. The dies are what I first started using at the beginning of my paper crafting days.

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  15. 16

    Fabulous job with your
    children. The cards will
    mean so much to her as
    she helped make them
    and give them away!
    Carla from Utah

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  16. 17

    I have always encouraged my children to express themselves with their art. They are older now and so I have started showing my 5yr old granddaughter to do the same. She loves drawing, coloring and stamping.
    I just love the stamp and die set you have created it’s a great holiday set. Thank you

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  18. 19

    Beautiful stamps. Love the story about you stamping with your daughter to create Christmas cards for her friends and teacher. Once upon a time, I did that as well. Brought back warm memories.

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  23. 24

    Ahhh, So sweet, I love to see when the kids get involved, so adorable. Also so important they will remember this later in years, you are making such important and fun memories for them. Thanks for sharing that with us.

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  25. 26

    Your cards are great especially done with your kids. Thanks for sharing your cards and have a great week!

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  30. 31

    The cards are gorgeous. And I love the pics of your children. My children are the same. They always want to stamp and color when I am working and now many of their friends join in the fun too.

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  33. 34

    I love that you have shared your daughter’s Christmas card making adventure with us! Our 5 year old granddaughter lives with us and has been stamping or coloring in my craft room since she was old enough to stand on a stool next to me! She loves making home decor pieces as gifts for her family and friends and is going card crazy right now! It seems that when I think we are almost done she comes up with another list of people that she needs to make cards for! For a 5 year old she has more friends than I do!
    Your daughter’s cards are beautiful and her friends are going to love them! TFS!

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  34. 35

    I think this is so wonderful that your kids get in on the crafting. These cute cards are going to be a big hit I’m sure. Nicely done, and Merry Christmas to you and yours….

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  37. 38

    Amazing mum award for that project, well done, as a mum I know how great it is to have the children involved in creativity & as an ex teacher I know how fantastic it is to receive handcrafted gifts they mean so much as you knoiw that effort has gone into this, great cards, great dies x

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  38. 39

    Your story is so endearing to my heart as it’s almost duplicate to the scene when my grandkids do their annual Christmas card projects with me. Great memories for a lifetime.

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  39. 40

    I have a 5 year old great grandson who has just gotten the bug for using colored pencils and crayons. What a neat idea to be able to “craft” with him.

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  40. 41

    Love how you included your daughter in the crafting process. I believe that’s how I got started, when I was just a young girl and made new outfits for my paper dolls while my Mom sewed. Thanks for sharing your story.

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  45. 46

    Aw, this looks like a lot of fun! They are really enjoying themselves! Those little 3×3 cards are soooo cute! Thanks for inspiring!

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  46. 47

    Great selection of cards. I especially loved the pictures of your kids joining in the fun. Great job. 🙂

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  47. 48

    Such cute kids Stephanie and your dauhter has done a wonderful job on her cards. I checked out your cards and tags as well and they are beautiful. Nice work.

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  50. 51

    What a super idea! I teach preschool, so your idea is perfect! This will be a great idea for our art cart! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!

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  51. 52

    Oh my goodness… Your children are adorable!! What are little brothers good for if they can’t make their big sister’s mad from time to time. I know my little brother always made me mad. LOL!!

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  52. 53

    It’s always great when children show an interest in crafting and DIY projects. They feel so much pride when their creations are complete.

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  53. 54

    My 12 yr old grand daughter has been stamping along with Nana for as long as she can remember. She has her own supplies at home now, but when she visits me, she has her own drawers of supplies and she takes good care of everything so carefully. If we can’t find her around the house, she is usually to be found in my craft room creating works of heart.

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  55. 56

    Very cute post, with adorable busy little children and adorable little handmade cards. What a great idea to get the bases in a good color and to let your daughter finish “her” creations.

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  58. 59

    I am glad I am not the only one who can be “slow.” I am going at thinking of things at the last minute. LOL!!

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  60. 61

    Keep doing what you’re doing. When my girls were little we did scrapbooks together and then when they were teenagers, they made them for their friends. Now they’re grown up, and they make cute little things for their boyfriends, friends and even for us. And I have no doubt that they will pass this wonderful craft on to their kids.

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  62. 63

    So nice to see some cards for kids to make. I have a first grade granddaughter who likes to craft with me. Thanks for sharing.

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  67. 68

    That is so sweet! I always love seeing children express their creativity and love love love when others foster another generation of lovers of handcrafting!

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  74. 75

    Love that your kidlets craft with you! I have stamped & colored with not only my family but as the neighborhood kids grow up, they have all played in the craft room at my house. (One of them, several yrs. ago, used a whole glue stick to make a 3 x 3 card & is now a surgical tech! Who would have guessed!) Have fun with them while they are little as they grow up fast!

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  77. 78

    So fun to have your children involved in your crafting – I love to spend time in my craft room with my 7 year old granddaughter! Happy Holidays to you …

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  84. 85

    Awww, how fun! Ad the cards turned out perfect.
    I have twin nieces who love having a card making
    day with Aunt Becca!

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  85. 86

    I adored seeing your kids crafting along side you! Two future illustrators! I know the teachers and classmates will be blown away by the gifts of cards! Thank you for sharing this special time with us! I had a look at your collection, and you are a fabulous illustrator! We are so lucky they snatched you up to make the stamps! Well done!

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  96. 97

    I love that you created something to get the younger ones involved. These are beautiful. Your kids are adorable too!

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  101. 102

    What a special project to do with your daughter! The cards are adorable! Keep making those memories with your children, they grow up so fast!

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  103. 104

    Thank you for sharing your creations. It is always fun to get inspiration from family and I think it is neat how you were able to bring your family into your creative told and save a few pennies; but more importantly create a wonderful memory for your daughter!

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  113. 114

    I guess I was off a bit…. LOL I left my comment on the wrong post, but oh well. I’m where I’m supposed to be now. Your kids look like they’re having SUCH FUN! 😉 HOPE they don’t get those socks & underwear you were talking about on the other post! LOL Toys are MUCH BETTER!!! They look like they’re enjoying being a part of what you do! I did notice your Nativity stamp in one photo…. LOVE IT!!! 😉

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  • Maggie

    Stephanie is so kind and wonderful to work with. She is honest about what will work and what won't, and creates beautiful artwork. My first piece was exactly what I had hoped, no revisions or changes required at all. I can't wait to have the tattoo done and I can't wait to see my next completed piece!! Thank you again Stephanie!

  • Jay

    I'll start by saying I'm not the easiest customer. I'm very particular about what I like and how I want things done. I fell in love with Stephanie's work from the moment I saw it and knew I'd be getting a custom piece done. When I placed my order I had a vision in my head and Stephanie delivered exactly what I wanted! She was very open to any changes I wanted and thoughtful in her revisions. She was also very kind and patient. I am beyond satisfied with her services and my piece.

  • Maggie

    Thank you again for a beautiful second tattoo design. I knew what I wanted to be reflected in it, but in no way had I thought hat someone could put them together so beautifully!! Can't wait to get this in ink 💕 Stephanie keeps you updated through the entire process and is attentive to any requests and feedback. Highly recommend her for your tattoo design !!☺️

  • Victoria Jones

    Very, very cool. Super detailed and so much to look at. She did a great job creating these.

  • Dawn Johnson

    Ideas that came to life on paper. I have been brainstorming ideas for some time now about my next tattoo. Stephanie was able to make all my ideas come perfectly out into this art piece that I was dreaming about. Its exactly what I had in mind! She was such a great listener and I love that she was excited to get it started. Thank you so much Stephanie for this beautiful piece that means SO much to me. I can't wait to get it in ink! I am absolutely positive I will be coming back for another in the future! LOVE IT!!! I will send pics once I get it down on skin. ;)

  • Krystal Dy

    I love this beautiful art done for my new tattoo. Stephanie was very cool to work with. Always listens and comes up with fantastic work. She always kept me informed of the progress and asked for feedback througout. This tattoo means a lot to me and can't wait to get it. Will post pictures once I get it. Thanks again Stephanie for doing great work!

  • Beth Inez

    Stephanie was wonderful to work with! She was receptive with all of my thoughts, and was really able to get into my head and create something more beautiful than I imagined. I'm blown away with the finished product- definitely an Etsy best!!!!!

  • K.M.

    I had a custom tattoo design drawn by Stephanie to incorporate a number of important ideas into one design. It came out better than I could have ever imagined. Stephanie is an amazing artist and is very patient. She made every little change I requested until I was completely satisfied with the design. I can't wait to get my beautiful tattoo! I will definitely be back if I ever need another design.

  • Katie Duntley

    I came to Stephanie with a tattoo idea that was a bit different from the floral designs I saw on most of her listings. But she was incredibly open and supportive of new ideas and it was an absolute pleasure to work with her! She constantly kept me updated as she progressed on the drawing, and she was very patient and wiling to make big and small changes as I saw them. She was easy to communicate with and very prompt with responses to questions and revisions. I am so incredibly happy with the final product, it came out even better than I envisioned it! Her artwork is of the highest caliber and I will definitely be back if I decide to get more tattoos!

  • Charlotte M

    I am so pleased with my design. I am not very good at describing things and Stephanie was awesome about working with me. She completed my design very quickly. I cannot wait to get this newest tattoo!!

  • Lissa EuDaly

    Stephanie does amazing and beautiful work, and she couldn't be more wonderful to work with. She listens and is able to translate what she hears from you into art you will truly love!

  • Lissa EuDaly

    Stephanie, the prints arrived safe and sound inside a plastic bag in a torrential down poor! they're even more beautiful in person. Thank you! xo

  • Lisa Hankins

    There are no words to describe Stephanie and her art. She is simply amazing. I contacted her to do a piece for me for a tattoo, and although she indicated what I wanted was a bit "outside of the box", she delivered 110% and more. She was open to my ideas & even threw in her own, which made my piece so much better. She has an eye & a talent that's indescribable. I'm so happy I found her. I cannot wait to show her my tattoo when it's finished. :) The turn around time is surprisingly quick for such a detailed, well-thought out piece. Stephanie, THANK YOU.

  • Rachel

    There is not enough amazing things to say about Stephanie. I was on a time constraint and she was so accommodating. She was so helpful on my ideas to change some things around. The final piece was AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL!!!! If I need another design I am definitely having Stephanie do it for me again!!! You will not be disappointed at all. She is in constant communication to make sure you are ok with her drafts. So excited to get my tattoo done!!. Thank you Stephanie

  • Angie

    Stephanie exceeded my expectations and was a pleasure to work with! I had a very specific tattoo idea in mind and she helped bring my vision to life. I loved, loved Stephanie's communication and responsiveness throughout the process! She over-communicated and was very good about answering my questions in a timely manner and I ask a lot of questions lol! She was also a good listener, extremely patient, and offered great ideas and feedback when I needed it, all of which helped me to think through my vision. Tattoos are extremely meaningful and last a lifetime so it's important to fall in love with your design, and I was certainly able to do this with Stephanie's work! I cannot wait to get Stephanie's beautiful design tattooed in the near future, I will definitely be using Stephanie again for new potential designs!!!

  • Angie

    Stephanie is an AMAZING artist! I loved, loved the fabulous design she created for me! You cannot go wrong with her work, it was well worth the time and money! Stephanie is truly passionate about what she does and it definitely shows in her work!!! I would definitely recommend Stephanie to others. Thanks again for bringing my vision to life :)

  • Heather

    I am absolutely thrilled with the design for my tattoo. Stephanie was very easy to work with and she really worked well with my thoughts and ideas and used her creative expertise to create the perfect tattoo for me. It is absolutely gorgeous! I was so thrilled that I hired her to draw another. Thank you Stephanie!

  • Julien Maderou

    Stephanie did a great work. She is nice and very professional ! Thanks again

  • Julien Maderou

    Perfect, Stephanie is so cool, and i enjoyed the feather

  • Brockit

    after months of looking for ideas and artists for a new tattoo piece, I was lucky to find Stephanie. she was immediately responsive and we worked together to finalize a custom design literally over a weekend. she took my photos and notes, worked them into sketches and nailed it with her fist attempt. months of research finalized in one friendly, efficient, artistic swoop. highly recommended indeed.

  • Emily Swenson

    Stephanie was a joy to work with! She was very attentive to every detail of my tattoo creation! She was very willing to make sure that it was exactly what I wanted - and more! She had a vision for things that I could never have imagined myself. Thank you Stephanie for this fabulous design! I can't wait to get it on my body! :)

  • Erica Nilsson

    Amazing tattoo designs, very professional and talented artist. i'm very happy with my purchase!

  • Jonie Buchinski

    Absolutely LOVE Stephanie and her work! She worked so well with me to get the exact drawing for my family tattoo! I wasn't the easiest to please hahah (sorry) but we worked together and have one fantastic feather with a little a piece of one of my family Members! Thank you so much!! Now to only find a tattoo artist as good to put it on my skin. Xox Jonie

  • Piper Payne, Author

    Stephanie has an amazing talent, I ended up with the most beautiful design created for my book. I'm an indie author and wanted to have a custom piece made that was specific for my manuscript and she went above and beyond my expectations!

  • Alyssa Cannon

    Loved my custom drawing! Stephanie is amazing! She designed exactly what I was looking for 😃😃😃

  • Ruth Pingiaro

    I have long been wanting my first tattoo but was waiting for the perfect idea. Then I found Stephanie online. I was instantly drawn and fell in love with her out of this world feather designs and knew straight away she was the artist I wanted to design my first tattoo. I contacted her with some of my key elements and had exceptionally quick and constant responses. She took a jumbled idea in my head and made the most amazing meaninful image that I am so in love with. Process very quick, even though there was a wait list and worked with me every step of the way. Stand out artist, professional, and end product amazing. I would highly recommend her as she manages to incorporate all ideas into a flowing piece.

  • Anna Sharkova

    The tattoo designs are absolutely beautiful, creatively crafted and so intricate. I fell in love with this design as soon as I saw it...so neat having a feather, and within that feather so many beautiful things join together to make the form of a feather...ohh its simply stunning!!! i cannot wait to get this image as a tattoo on my fore arm:] The artist responded to my request really quickly and the purchase was made within the a few minutes after the request. All is super quick and effective:]. Thank you SlowDesigns for this beautiful piece of art:]

  • Stephie

    Working with Stephanie was a fast, easy process. Her designs are gorgeous.

  • Carlah

    Beautifully made cant wait to have this on my skin, love it thank you Stephanie

  • Katija

    Thank you Stephanie for your patience and creativity. Can't wait to put it on skin. If there' s gonna come a 2nd one, I'll get back to you for sure!

  • Regina Nadeau

    I absolutely love your designs! I'll be using them for hand embroidery and I'm so excited to get started!

  • Megan Rein

    I absolutely love my design! Stephanie really captured exactly what I was looking for! She is so easy to communicate with and also responds quickly! The process could not have been easier! She is so talented I had to do research to find a tattoo artist who would do her work justice, I could not recommend her more highly, can't wait to get my design on my skin!

  • Mignon

    Stephanie is an amazing artist!! I absolutely love the design she created for me!! Awesome response time and communicates! AMAZING THANK YOU STEPHANIE

  • K. Lynne

    This is awesome on and the tattoo artist was impressed with it too! Thanks!

  • Molly

    Really beautiful work. Stephanie was really pleasant and easy to work with. And I really appreciate that she was so quick about communications!

  • Steve Beck

    Amazing artist!!! I love it! Thanks for the amazing Koi :)

  • When I look at my custom design it still takes my breath away! Let me start off by saying that Stephanie is amazing in every way imaginable. I fell in love with her work when my friend had a design made last year. I finally decided to commission her right before she did a big move. In all the life changes and shuffle, she forgot about my design. I admit I did too. When I contacted her to see if she was settled in she was so beside herself she had forgotten! I was in no way upset but she was amazing. She worked closely and patiently with me to design exactly what I wanted. Although I just love her creative ideas so I let her run with most of it. She created a masterpiece and I CANNOT wait to get it forever on my body! She was so apologetic and even reimbursed my deposit! She is such a professional!

  • Chloe Thomas

    Absolutely thrilled with my design! It is everything I imagined and more. Stephanie is a pleasure to work with, listens to ideas and produces stunning pieces. I am so so happy this piece will be on my body :) Very smooth transaction - HAPPY HAPPY!

  • Nicole

    Love love love! This will make a beautiful tattoo. Great communication and customer service. Thanks :)

  • Amanda Acosta

    Ive been wanting a feather tattoo forever and when i saw this illustration i just fell in love its not simple at all she does an amazing job on all her illustration anybody looking for a personal drawing that you want to represent you and your personality i would recommend STEPHANIE LOW Thank you again for your great work . i cant wait to show you the masterpiece on my skin THANK YOU AGAIN !!!!

  • Ayelet Bendav

    stephanie is very talent artist. she's very kind and motivated to do everything you want on yours tattoo with open mind and smile on her face :) i love to work with you and i recommend everyone who think your art is beautiful as i do, to go for it, with no second thoughts. i promise it will work for you on the best side it could be!

  • D. Fogliatti

    I'm so excited to get this tattoo! Stephanie captured exactly the elements I described to her and she created a truly custom, personal work of art. She was responsive, honest about her process, set expectations, solicited feedback at various points, and the result is everything I hoped for. I'm looking forward to finding the right tattoo artist so that I can have this as a permanent work of art I can always display. Thank you, Stephanie! Pictures of the final tattoo to come!

  • Julianna Fusco

    Let me start off with that Stephanie is INCREDIBLE. She truly has the customer's best interest at heart, and works with you to create a design that you love and one that will look good!! She kept in touch with me throughout all steps of the process, always making sure I would get the perfect design- and I did! I'm absolutely obsessed with this design and cannot wait to put it on my skin, it's better than I could have imagined, she really took my kinda weird request and made it beautiful. Couldn't be happier!

  • Bethany Monciavaiz

    She is a astounding artist! Love, love my design.

  • Dion Navarro

    So the first thing is that my actual design is not the one that will appear next to this review, so keep this in mind when reading. Stephaine was brilliant to deal with, there was an open line of communication and update, she never took offence to requested amends, and gave enough of a steer and opinion on the overall look and feel without taking over of making me feel in any way the piece wasn't entirely mine. it is clear from dealing with Stephaine and looking at her work that more then just a business this really is a labor of love and something she cares about which makes it all the more special for customers. I would certainly recommend the services of Stephanie Low Designs.

  • Peach Bird

    I'd been admiring Stephanie's work for almost a year before I was able to snag a spot on her waitlist. My design has a few unconventional things in it, the cupcake for one, and lots of big round objects but she didn't shy away from the challenge; in fact, she stepped up and knocked it out of the park. I feel like I changed things a thousand times, but she was very kind and nothing but professional, she replied quickly even though there is a 6 hour time difference between us. Stephanie was wonderful to work with and my tattoo design is everything that I imagined it to be. I cannot wait to have it put on my skin. Thank you so much, Stephanie!!

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