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July 4, 2014

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Melyssa Griffin

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My job as a graphic designer/blogger is odd sometimes and includes a lengthy array of miscellaneous tasks — some which feel like work and others that I’d probably be doing whether I had to or not. One of my favorite things to do is maintain my Pinterest account, which I also use when I work with design clients. I think Pinterest is a visual mecca of inspiration and I enjoy looking back at my account since it seems like a big splatter of who I am. I find a similar joy in looking at other people’s accounts and seeing artistic scraps of who they are. I thought I’d share a few pins that really caught my eye recently. I love things that are either black and white in a modern, traditional way, or full of warm, carefree colors. Enjoy! There’s also a cute japan-centric giveaway today — be sure to scroll down and enter!

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Shell of Kitty and Buck

Now I get to introduce you to one of my featured sponsors, Shell of Kitty and Buck. Shell lives in Australia as a graphic designer and animator and her sweet blog is full of everything from useful DIY projects (these Japanese book covers are super cute!) to advice on quitting your day job. Now that she works for herself, she also has lots of tips for the aspiring freelancer in her Work Your Way series. Shell also happens to be incredibly kind, driven, and as obsessed with Japan as I am, so obviously I adore her! Below you can check out a mini-interview with Shell and enter a giveaway with items from Japan from this generous girl!

What is your biggest dream for the future?

World peace? Dreams change as we do, but right now I’d love the freedom for my fiancé and I to both work remotely. He is a composer and I do graphic design and motion graphics – we’re pretty close to being able to travel and work, and I’d love to see more of the world and be able to support ourselves financially to make it possible. Especially if it meant we could play music at the same time. That would be ideal right now!

Do you have any advice for someone who wants to work for themselves?

If you can, plan ahead. There are plenty of resources online, but I found the advice on the site, Paid to Exist, extremely motivating and also useful! Having a good financial buffer for the inevitable periods of unemployment or under-employment removes a lot of stress. Do plenty of research and once you feel sort of ready, close your eyes and jump! It’s scary but it’s the best thing I ever did for my career and sanity.

What makes you happy?

Music, nature, adventure. Making human connections in the most unlikely circumstances. Pillows, afternoon naps, baking, blanket forts and my cats. Sharing support and love with my family and friends.

What do you do to stay creative?

Creativity is tough, it can leave you high and dry when you need it most! Sometimes a change of scene is enough to re-inspire you, whether it’s a walk around the garden or a trip to a new place! Usually removing myself from the immediate problem and doing something completely different (and not thinking about it) helps immensely.

Now, Shell was generous enough to give away all this loot from Japan, including washi tape, a Mt. Fuji patch, Rilakkuma chapstick, iron-on transfers, sushi erasers and more! You can enter below. 🙂