GIFs have been around for a very long time, but are fairly new to Instagram. These GIFs, or “stickers,” are a fun way to add a little extra movement to your stories, and it’s no surprise that virtually everyone uses them. Not too long ago, I saw a couple of other artists who were making their own ...
My Realistic Instagram Strategy as a Creative
I started my Instagram account in November of 2017. Since then, I have grown my following from 0 to 1,200 followers, filled with people who genuinely interact with my content and who I have gained real friendships with. Even if no one cares or wants to know, I decided to write down my ...
What is Lady Boss Lettering?
I started my Instagram for MJ Creative Co in November of 2017, and I immediately fell in love with the lettering community. Although there will always be those that aren’t good members of a community, the majority of the people who letter on Instagram are wonderful. There were many people ...
Inside My Creative Process
Each individual designer has their own way they design and work on projects for clients. Sometimes it involves sketching on paper first, sometimes it involves creating a million designs before finding the perfect one. Want to know how I design? Take a look below: My first ...
My Secrets for Balancing a Full-Time Job & a Side Hustle
I’ve always needed to be busy. In my junior and senior year of college, I was taking upwards of 18-19 credits each semester, working 20 hours, and staying active in my sorority. I’ve always been more comfortable when I’m busy. When I started work again after finishing chemotherapy, I felt that same ...
Fail-Proof Instagram Tips for Newbie Bloggers & Businesses
I’m not going to lie to you, I had little to no experience with Instagram before I started my business account. Yes, I had a personal Instagram, but the most I would do on there is post an image with no hashtags every few weeks. I did some things right when I started the account, but there are a lot ...
My 2018 Business Goals
Any business should have business goals for themselves to reach, and as a super small, freelance business, it’s not any different. Having goals set at the beginning of the year will make it easier for me to grow my business and to measure my success at the end of the year. This year is the ...
My 10 Favorite Instagrams for Invitation & Calligraphy Inspiration
As a freelance artist and a blogger, I gain inspiration and entertainment, like many others, from fellow artists. Although I’m obsessed with Pinterest, I get a lot of my inspiration by seeing real time updates from other letterers and graphic designers on Instagram. Even those Instagrammers who are ...
