The Big UNO Party!

Baby Elliot turned One, and to celebrate his big first birthday, we threw him a big UNO party! 

This momma had so much fun desiging and creating all of the decorations, cake and even matching family shirts. Every details of my boys parties well thought out and consistent... I guess party planning is definitely a thing of mine I truly enjoy. 

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We enjoyed celebrating our little one and hope that my parties can inspire others. One doesn't have to go all out on decorations, but when you have a vision in mind, it is enjoyable seeing it become reality. 

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A special shoutout to our favorite cake shop Three Girls Cake Shoppe for always creating my designs into a delicious birthday cake or smash cake! 

Thanks,

Amanda 

FEAR

Image captured by Amanda Lott. Berea, Ohio

FEAR... verb: to be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening.

Why do we fear? We fear the unknown, the what if moments, imperfection and even success. This has been the case for me for a while. I've stopped myself from working on so many creative ideas, and I am over letting fear consume me and dictate how I share my gifts and talents. I often fear that my work isn't good enough and compare to those who I think are better than me, it is paralyzing. 

Scriptures tell us in Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9

So I have decided to trust my Lord and not let the fear or failure or success take over my mind, and share the creative ideas and projects God has given me. 

I've been so blessed to have a growing family and want to share some of our memories and some of the special projects I've been fortunate enough to be a part of. Look out world, Amanda Lott of Lotts of Designs is here to Design, Capture and Create!

Please browse through my portfolio and see the work that I've done. Feel free to contact me if you would like me to create something for you, your family or business. 

Thanks,
Amanda Lott
 

Grinders Ink logo

Lotts of Designs recently had the privilege to design a logo for an upcoming ministry called Grinders Ink. This ministry uses various art forms to express their love for God. Simplicity is what CEO and Founder, Issac was aiming for. He had a vision in mind and provided and idea I was able to bring to life. His thoughts were to have a simple black and gold logo that could easily be translated into hoodies, t-shirts, other apparel and branded materials. 

Here are some mock ups displaying the new logo. Introducing, Grinders Ink!

-Amanda @LottsofDesigns

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Grinders Ink Business Card Mock up

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Choose Life

As we approach the Spring season, a time of new beginnings, new life and growth, I can't help but be thankful for the opportunity to Choose Life and nurture the small being growing inside of me. This little guy growing daily, weekly and monthly into the little person designed him to be. So blessed and thankful for the privilege to carry life in my womb. 

In honor of this special life forming in me and the March for Life on the National Mall this past January, I had the privilege to partner with iRapture.com and create some images to support the ProLife Ribbon page and remind others to Choose Life. 

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Hope you can enjoy these special images, some were captured by yours truly and others were personal family moments, personal ultrasound, and the growth of a little miracle. Even the smallest person can change the future! #ChooseLife 

Be Blessed,
Amanda Lott
Owner, Lotts of Designs, LLC.

Sweet Wedding Bliss!!

The Sweets gave me the privilege of being a part of their special day in a big way. I had the opportunity to capture their blended family during a Family Portrait/ Engagement Session, design and create their wedding stationary. From Save the Date Cards, Wedding Invitations, Wedding Portrait and Thank You cards. 

It was a blast creating memorable pieces for them, and I look forward to creating more for the growing Sweet Family and the bun growing in their oven. 

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Favorite Projects of 2014

2014 Brought quite a few fun projects. From celebrating a miracle child's 1st birthday, a Senior Photo shoot, Sweet Family engagement, beautiful invitations, small company branding, an adoption profile, to most fun of all, a special announcement to the world! 

Here is the countdown to my favorite 2014 projects!!

7.... Arnold Senior Photo shoot

This handsome young man had no problem posing for the camera. The Elyria High Senior and member of the wrestling enjoyed his senior photo shoot at Olmsted Falls Park on a beautiful Autumn day. The park was full of mini photo shoots, but Caleb shined. Take a look at some of his best photos! Congrats Caleb, and the class of 2015! 

6.... Sweet Family Engagement

Nicole and Roland Sweet allowed me the privilege to capture their beautiful merging family this past summer. Not only did I get to work on their engagement photo session, but also got the opportunity to design their Save-the-Date and wedding invitations. On this beautiful August day, I not only captured their love for each other, but also for their new family. It was a Sweet day!  <3

5... Branding fun

This year also brought me the opportunity to design some branding for two special organizations, VOIS (Your UNspoken Message) and Zion Ministries International. For VOIS, I was able to re-create their logo, choose their colors, and create the beautiful business cards the CEO (Chief Empowerment Officer) envisioned. The VOIS message is such a powerful non-profit helping young ladies find their inner voices. The Zion Ministries branding was fun to create for Dr. Cynthia Carter-Smallwood. It was such a privilege creating a few concepts for Dr. Cynthia to choose from. The final branding was just her style and included a logo, business cards, letterhead, envelope and a postcard with ministry information. 

4... Invitations & Wedding Bliss

There were several events going on this summer including the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Dzurik, the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ramos and the baby shower Team Thomas! I really enjoyed creating invitations for these special events! Once you see these beauties, you will know why I had tons of fun. I also had the privilege to design invitation and capture some beautiful photos for a special couple's wedding. 

3... Adoption Profile 

The adoption journey is not always an easy one, but the matching of hopeful parents to special children warms the heart. This is especially true for this amazing couple, Chad & Arian May. It was truly an honor when Arian approached me to create an adoption profile sheet or two for her adoption agency online profile. I was so touched and moved by their story that I just had to share it. When the day arrives that they get matched with their little one, everyone will rejoice because this couple is truly deserving and will will be the best, most humble, God-fearing parents any child can have. The child will be beyond blessed to call them parents and I hope that birth parents who are out there looking for the perfect adoptive parents will look at the May's profile and see they are the ones. I can't wait to share the news when that glorious day arrives. Check out their profiles below and click here to learn more about Chad and Arian May! 

2... Celebrating a Miracle!

One of the biggest highlights of 2014 was celebrating the 1st year of life of Josiah, the precious miracle to our family. Born three months early, this little guy was a preemie, weighing in at 2lbs 2oz. Though it looked a bit rough for the first few weeks of his life, this little fighter has made it through and has amazed us and the doctors daily. It may not always be easy, but he has shown true signs of growth and began walking at 16 months, just weeks after the doctors placed little braces on his legs. On his first birthday, we celebrated with a 'Jake and the Neverland Pirates' party, where little Josiah was loved and honored. Lotts of Designs had the fun in designing the invitations, creating party decor and setting up the celebration. Here are some of the highlights of this celebration! Josiah was created for something great! 

1... Lotts to Announce! 

The best project and moment of 2014 was by far the announcement of our new bundle arriving May 2015!! It was such a blast to find out the great news, plan ways to awe and surprise our family and of course, design some pieces to cherish for years to come. When announcing our pregnancy, we had to do it big... from our personal photo shoot by the amazing @Pebbles Betts, the poster announcement for social media, the videos captured of our family reactions and the baby's gender reveal, to our Christmas Card/Announcement, this news had to be shared in the most creative way! View our photos and videos below, and join us in the journey of announcing the expanding of our family! Special thanks to Olaf for helping us with our gender reveal. Were jointing team blue! 

Our family thought we were moving to NYC for work, but they were in for the surprise of their lives to find our baby announcement instead of the offer letter they were expecting! Their reactions are priceless!

Our family thought they were posing for a family portrait, but they were in for quite a surprise, a baby announcement. Their reactions are priceless, they could hardly believe it!

Hope you enjoyed some of my favorite projects of 2014.... 2015 will be even greater!!

God Bless and Happy New Year!! 
Amanda @Lotts of Designs

Designed for a purpose!

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,  before you were born I set you apart;  I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”  Jeremiah 1:15

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Josiah, born 2.2lbs, this miracle baby turns 1 year old!

A year ago today God blessed our family with a perfectly designed child named Josiah. Though the first few months of his life were a bit challenging, as he was born a premie at 2.2lbs, today he has grown into a handsome and healthy little guy. 

The name Josiah is Hebrew, meaning: Jehovah has healed. The biblical Josiah became king of Judah at age 8 and ruled for 31 years. It is no wonder this name is prophetic to little Josiah himself. Despite the obstacles that faced at his birth, there is no doubt that God has healed his precious little one and created him in His image, before he was formed in his mother's womb. I declare that Josiah was set apart and appointed for a purpose by His creator, God. 

We are so thankful for this milestone! Happy 1st Birthday little Josiah bear, we love you!

-Amanda (Lotts of Designs)