This & That — Justine Salva

This & That

To stay inspired, Justine dabbles in collage, card making, hand lettering, pottery, and gift wrapping. The compilation below contains images pulled from her creative instagram, @justine.salva.designs, which highlights fun projects, personal designs, and freelance work.

A photo of Marty in his natural habitat. More house projects coming this spring ✨

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Recently my weekends have been filled with antique stores and vintage markets. I’ve been on the hunt for a copper scuttle bucket for quite some time and found one last week at the Kane County Flea Market. Typically used for ashes and hot coals,

Some friends recently approached me and asked me to design their wedding invitations and thank you notes. They wanted to include a deeply personal touch: the handwriting of a deceased loved one.

I love the way the wedding suite turned out. Other de

Collage Fridays are a thing right?? I feel like making them a thing.

I’m finally starting to feel like myself again and I’m finally excited to create again. It’s weird how you don’t realize how off you’ve been until yo

It’s official: my favorite clients are old friends who have budding businesses.

I love translating their personality, passion, and ethos into branding. I love seeing their businesses grow. And I love being a part of it.

Oh, and I love a goo

I’m pretty obsessed with this Frida Kahlo paper ✨

That’s it. That’s all I wanted to say.

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My aesthetic is eclectic. It’s an amalgamation of all the places I’ve been and hats I’ve worn. I’ve always been obsessed with art and design, but we can certainly blame my growing mid-century collection on working the gallery

Merry Christmas ✨

In true Latinx fashion, my family usually celebrates Christmas on Christmas Eve with a large party filled with extended family. So to me, Christmas Eve feels like true Christmas and Christmas Day feels kinda just like a hangover.

Another Christmas wrap story because A) it’s basically Christmas and B) my brain is FRIED fixing all the tech issues I’ve had over the past two weeks. My eyeballs, brain, and soul need a screen/digital detox and working with my hands is a

Glamour shots by Deb 💫 Just kidding, I staged this.

What kind of paper are you using this year?! For my Christmas wrap story I went with a plaid and holly berry stone paper mix brought to you by Paper Source.

On deck for 2021, ways to get creati

And they’re off!! Thoughts and prayers for my Christmas cards. USPS has been swamped and there’s a 50/50 chance people will actually get them in the mail 🤞

I sent about 75+ Christmas cards this year. Honestly, I’m surprised I know

Is it weird that my favorite new spot of my new house is my foyer?? 🚪🌿

Is it weird that I felt guilty posting about buying my first house (bc Covid, 2020, etc.)?? 😷🦠

I decided to post about it because:
1. You shouldn’t feel guilty about

What do we need more of in 2020?? CUTE BABIES and cute baby cards.

One of my good friends welcomed a sweet little one last month and a handmade card was in order. Welcome to the world, Charley Jane!! Thanks for brightening up our 2020 🤍🤍🤍

#soly