Patti - Designer
Hank - Guardian Angel
2012 - 2020
Loved and missed every day!
I came up in graphic design at one of the most exciting and disorienting moments in the industry's history: the early 90s, when everything was shifting from hand to screen. In school, we still built mockups by hand, lettering headlines by feel before a computer ever entered the room. It gave me something no software can replicate: an eye.
I can feel when type is sitting wrong on a page, when spacing is off by a hair, when a design is just going through the motions. It's the difference between a template that looks designed and one that actually is.
With over 20 years of experience, I put all of that craft into Canva templates for weddings, showers, parties, and the celebrations that matter most. Each one is built to look like it came from a professional designer because it did, while being easy enough for anyone to make their own.
From save-the-dates and full wedding suites to menus, RSVP cards, and thank you notes, everything here is made with intention. I want planning your event to feel joyful, not stressful.
The name Patti and Hank is a tribute to my black Lab, Hank, my office companion and unofficial design critic from the very beginning. He passed away in 2020, but his spirit is woven into every thoughtful, warm design I create. Today, his successor Gus, another black Lab, four years old, and already a seasoned nap-taker, keeps the tradition going from his spot nearby while I work.
Here's to the big moments and the beautiful details that make them unforgettable.