And the winner of the first giveaway is...

The window for entering my first ever giveaway ended last night, so it's time to announce the winner! Congratulations to... Christine C.!!

Please email me at elainalynndesign @ gmail {dot} com with your choice of digital print from my Etsy store and I will reply with your winnings!

The winner was generated using the Random.org True Random Number Generator.

Thank you to everyone that entered, and to everyone that has supported Elaina Lynn Design in its first year! I'm excited to share lots more exciting content in the next coming year!

Drip Drip Drop Little April Showers

Scroll to the bottom to find out how you can win this digital art print!!

The other day we got our first big springtime rainfall in Southern California. We muted the TV and just listened to the beautiful sound of a heavy rain. You don't appreciate how wonderful rain can be until you don't have it for months (big change for us native Pacific Northwestern folk!).

I always relate springtime to April showers and May flowers, probably thanks to watching Bambi repeatedly as a child (and adult....). The song Little April Showers from Bambi is the quintessential song about springtime, and personal growth. It reminds me that the world isn't always sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes it's a little scary and unclear as to how you'll make it through the clouds. But at the end, the sun will come shining through, bringing with it a new perspective on a freshly washed world.

So the next time it rains, snuggle close to your loved ones (and furry friends) and think of all the magical possibilities on the other side of that rainstorm. Think of all the beautiful new growth that will come with that rain!

 Don't forget, you can find this springtime quote in my Redbubble shop on a few different items!

You can also win this digital print, or a different digital art print of your choice, in my first giveaway!! See my last post for details. Enter by Sunday April 12th!

Elaina Lynn Design turns one + a Giveaway!

Today is the one year anniversary of Elaina Lynn Design being a full-time business!! On this day one year ago, I was officially no longer employed to anyone but myself. From that day forward, I have thrown myself into learning how to start a business, creating my own website and Etsy store, freelancing for some amazing people, and figuring out what I want Elaina Lynn Design to be.

Some of my favorite projects from the last year:

• Beer Themed Bachelorette Party Invitations
• Pacific Pug Rescue Logo Design
• Fall Wedding at a Pecan Orchard in Texas
• Announcing Avery Krus
• Beauty and the Beast Inspired Engagement Shoot
• Becoming a Disneyland Annual Passholder =  Best Day Ever
• 5 Ways to Escape the Rain at Disneyland
• Wedding DIY Confessional: Paper Flowers Bouquets

I am so SO thankful for all of you being a part of my journey. I wish I could thank each and every one of you personally!

To celebrate ELD's anniversary, I thought it would be fun to do my first giveaway!! The winner will receive their choice of a digital print sent directly to their preferred email address from the Etsy shop!

How To Enter:

• Write a comment below with your favorite part about Elaina Lynn Design. Is it the art prints, invitations, one particular design from the Etsy shop, Disneyland updates on the blog, or something else? Leave your comment below (with your name!!) to be entered into the drawing.
• Like the Elaina Lynn Design Facebook page AND leave a comment on the Page wall or the ELD Anniversary picture/post. Make sure you leave a comment, or else I won't be able to see you!! For those of you who are already fans (you are the best!), just leave a comment about ELD's anniversary on the Facebook page.

You will be entered once for each action (total of two possible entries per person). Enter your comments before Sunday, April 12 at midnight PST. The winner will be randomly selected and announced here on the blog! Good luck!

And thank you again for supporting Elaina Lynn Design in my first year as a small business owner! I am truly thankful for each and every one of you.

Happy Easter from Elaina Lynn Design!

Happy Easter Friends!

I LOVE Easter, from the pastel colors to the egg decorating. I was also born on Easter Sunday, way back on April 3 in '88, so this holiday will always have a special place in my heart.

Adventure Club Members: Make sure to check your email for a link to download a desktop/mobile background featuring Maisy the Easter Pug!

Today I'll be celebrating in the most spectacular way, starting with a special Easter/Birthday Brunch at Storytellers Cafe at the Grand Californian Hotel. I really really hope that Meeko makes an appearance, since it's the Critter Character Breakfast. I'll make sure to report later this week.

We'll also be completing the Disney California Adventure Easter Egg Hunt before "hopping" over to Critter Country in Disneyland (it's been too long Winnie the Pooh!). I made a quick trip to Disneyland on my actual birthday to finish the Disneyland Easter Egg Hunt, as well as check out the Springtime Roundup at the Big Thunder Ranch.

The egg decorators are amazing, and Lacey the Disney Cast Member Egg Decorator Egg-staordinaire was super kind in explaining what materials she was using to create a 3D Squirt egg (craft materials nerd alert). Make sure to hop by if you are visiting Disneyland the next few weeks!

Check back later today to hear about Elaina Lynn Design will also be celebrating its one year birthday here on the blog (and about my first giveaway!). Hope you all have a hoppy Easter!!

Chloe Wants to Be Your Valentine

Chloe the Pug is the star in this year's pug Valentine's designs. She would like to show you all how exhausting modeling can be. You can download Chloe's designs and more right now from my Etsy shop or purchase a physical print from my Zazzle shop.

Don't forget the coupon code LOVE1415 to save 14% off anything in the Etsy shop expires on Valentine's Day! Download your favorite print to add a little "loaf" to your home today.