So a couple of weeks ago, I found an adorable little cartoon waiting for me in my inbox.
Look…it’s meeeee. Most of all, I love how there’s a cupcake involved. ![]()
Laura of LauraLikesDesign.com sent it to me and we got to talking a bit about her design work. I mean, have you guys seen some of the stuff she does? Just look at the ADORABLE header she created for her blog for the holidays. It’s SO cute!
I got talking a bit more with Laura, who is super, super sweet. She has a background in both design and advertising/marketing, and takes on all sorts of various design and illustration projects. She absolutely loves working with new clients, which is why we decided it might be cool to give her a little shout out her on the ‘ol blog!

Her designs are just too cute, right?! Be sure to check out her website, blog, and portfolio!
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Originally, I was thinking that this post and giveaway (which I’ll get to in a sec) would probably only interest those of you who have a blog, but the more I talked with her about it, that’s definitely not the case!
Laura offers a TON of different services, including:
- Custom Illustration — both digital and traditional
- Design + Layout
- Logos + Identity
- Blog Design (Headers, Icons, Buttons, Banners, etc.)
- Hand Lettering
- Photography
And here are some examples of what she can design for you:
- Greeting Cards
- Logo + Business Cards
- Personal Stationery + Notecards
- Custom Desk or Wall Calendars
- Holiday Photo Cards
- Wedding, Party, Graduation and Baby Invitations/Announcements
- Custom Posters and Prints for your desk or walls
SO. The giveaway!
Illustrated Look-Alike Character Giveaway
One lucky reader will win a custom look-alike character (like the one above) illustrated by Laura. The winner will email a photo of themselves to Laura and she’ll transform it into a one of a kind illustration.
*Laura also said there can be more than one person, so if you have a photo of, say, you and your significant other or children, you can do something like that too!
How to Enter:
- (mandatory) Leave a comment on this post telling what kind of project you’d love to have designed (blog logos, personal stationary, etc.)
- (optional) Follow Laura on Twitter: @LaurLikesDesign
- (optional) Tweet about this giveaway: “I want to win a @LaurLikesDesign custom character from @SweetToothCourt! – “
I’ll choose a random winner on Friday, November 30th. Good Luck! ![]()
Thanks so much to everyone who entered the giveaway! The lucky winner is…

Entry #35: Kelsey Y.

Congrats, Kelsey! Email me at sweettoothcourtney at gmail dot com so I can get you in touch with Laura!







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Laura’s holiday blog header is just too cute. I wish I could do creative things like that for my header. Would love for her to design one for me!
Danielle recently posted..Aches and Pains
I have TOTALLY been itchign to get someone to take a look at my blog and help me design it. It needs some SERIOUS help!
Hi Jamie! I’d love to help you out! I just visited your blog looking for an email address to contact you but didn’t see one. Shoot me an email and we can chat details!
LauraLikesDesign@gmail.com
Laura @ LauraLikesDesign recently posted..2012 Gift Guide: The Boss
Awww that’s so cute! I think she designed thelunchboxdiaries header too! Very cool contest Court!
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I also liked on Twitter and Tweeted this giveaway! @jamiemarie1026
Jamie recently posted..Day off
ooh! I would love to get one of my daughter to put on a Christmas card! So cute!
I would love an illustration of me with my husband and my dog.
Her graphics are so frickin’ cute! I’d love to have some sort of logo designed for my blog and handmade notebook business.
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I would like to have an illustrated holidays card with my family and I to send to my friends and family!
Isn’t Laura amazing??? That does look like you!! She is incredibly talented.
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted..WIAW #27 Operation Hydrate
I’d love to have a custom character to put on my work website… her work is so cute!
I would love her to design some thank you cards for me so I can thank my professors before I graduate in a unique way!
My blog definitely needs a new header! It’s super boring text!
And yes, her designs are adorable!
Liked and tweeted!
I would love a custom header for my blog! Her stuff is so cute!!!
Nicole @ livingthesweetlifestl.wordpress.com recently posted..24 days of togetherness
My boyfriend and I have been wanted to get a fun caricature drawn of us for some time now, but haven’t found a place! This cartoon design is SO much better. I would love to have a picture done of my boyfriend and I to frame in our brand new apartment:)
I’m working on new business cards so this could be perfect!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More recently posted..WIAW // FaceTime
so cute!
You’re right, her designs are SO CUTE!! I would definitely love help on my personal logo and/or a header for my blog page. Her designs look just my style.
I think I would have to go with a blog logo but I am torn since I have a wedding coming up that I think she could do something AMAZING for!
Chelsea @ Cardio and Cocktails recently posted..Mint Mint Everywhere
And I just followed LaurLikesDesign on Twitter!
Lindsay recently posted..the shakes and the sweats.
This would be the cutest for unique business cards! Definitely perfect to help you stand out!
Ah, I love Laura! She designed my blog header and background
. I’d love an illustration of my hubby and me — it’d be so cute to frame and hang up in our apartment!
Emily @ Perfection Isn’t Happy recently posted..Staying Healthy During the Holidays
I follow Laura on Twitter!
Emily @ Perfection Isn’t Happy recently posted..Staying Healthy During the Holidays
Definitely a blog logo! Those designs are soooo cute!
Olivia @ Liv Lives Life recently posted..WIAW #21 (I Can’t Think of a Good Title)
Such a GREAT talent!! Love that you are offering this giveaway
I’d love to have a logo made for me to use on valentine’s postcards to send to friends and family. Everyone sends Christmas cards, and though it’s always a pleasant surprise to find one in the mailbox, wouldn’t it me even more fun to send out greetings six weeks later when the boxes are often neglect of anything but junk mail and bills??
Heather recently posted..Twosday XVII
I tweeted!
Olivia @ Liv Lives Life recently posted..WIAW #21 (I Can’t Think of a Good Title)
TOO CUTE!! I’d totally do my boyfriend and me as a gift for christmas
Clare @ Fitting It All In recently posted..Old Favorites & Outfit 11.28.12
I would love, love, love a new blog logo that’s a fun Ferris Wheel with food on it. Get it? Jenni’s Ferris Wheel of Food?!
Jenni recently posted..Elf for Health
I’d like to redesign my blog header!
I would love to get stationary. I still really enjoy sending hand written letters.
I tweeted https://twitter.com/ekoerner84/status/273960265639415809
Laura’s designs are just adorable – I’d love to have a blog header designed by her!
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Followed Laura on Twitter… @RunWithSpoons
Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted... WIAW … what portion control? .
Her designs are super cute! I’d love a business card with a fun logo!!!
I would love to get a custom print to have on my desk to motivate me through my day! I’m in love with this idea.
I would love to have an illustration done to use on my stationary at school. I know the kids would love getting a note with a cute cartoon on it!
She does an awesome job! I love all the little peeps! I would love to have the personalized stationery with a cartoon me.
I have a fairly new blog logo, but would LOVE personal stationary
I love that kind of stuff!!!
Tara Deal | Treble in the Kitchen recently posted..Typical Morning and the Rockefeller Christmas Tree
greeting cards – her stuff is too cute!
I’d love to have a button for my blog created! Just haven’t gotten around to it yet!
Brittany @ Proteinandpumps.com recently posted..WIAW and Menu Planning
followed on twitter!
Brittany @ Proteinandpumps.com recently posted..WIAW and Menu Planning
tweeted about the giveaway. such a cute idea!
Brittany @ Proteinandpumps.com recently posted..WIAW and Menu Planning
These designs are so cute! I would love to have one of my my husband and I and our two pups! It’d look great on our collage wall!
I would love wedding invitation design!!!!! Laur is so talented xoxo
Followed on twitter and tweeted!
Personal stationery for sure!
I would get a card for one of my friends or for one of my baby cousins!
I followed Laura on Twitter!
I tweeted!
Oh my goodness, so cute! I’ve been thinking about getting a new header, and Laura looks like she’d make something super adorable!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake recently posted..WIAW – My Last Day Off
I’m following Laura on Twitter.
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake recently posted..WIAW – My Last Day Off
I would love personal stationary! That way I can send my boyfriend cute cards while he is away on deployment
Tweeted!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake recently posted..WIAW – My Last Day Off
I would love help with my blog or custom posters/prints.
Katie recently posted..Marathon and more Habitat Releases
I would love, love, love to have a blog logo designed!!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted..Spinach, Mushroom, and “Sausage” Bake
My blog’s header could definitely use some love!
Grether @ College&Cardio recently posted..Lights, Camera, Crossfit!
I’m in desperate, desperate need of a new blog header! Laura’s look really cute, I’m sure she could design me a great one.
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles recently posted..WIAW #12: Cut Squash, Not Fingers.
Tweeted!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles recently posted..WIAW #12: Cut Squash, Not Fingers.
I would love to get a portrait of my godson with his parents–I know it’s something they would absolutely love!
Danica @ It’s Progression recently posted..wiaw #46: Christmas tree is up + a microwave muffin
I would love a picture with my husband and our fur child (dog), Bella!
I’d like a wall print. Though I am currently working on redoing my blog so maybe a logo. Ha ha maybe I should look I into using Laura for a few projects!!!
I would love to have some business cards designed!!
I have just been talking to my husband about updating my blog header and this would be the perfect opportunity!!!
Suzanne @ Fit Minded Mom recently posted..Beautiful Blogger Award
I would love to have my blog designed! She’s so talented.
Olivia @ Life As Liv recently posted..Chocolate Banana Mousse + WIAW
I would love a picture of the good old puppy and me
So cute, I’d love for her to make me some stationary and notecards!
Love this!! I would love some personal stationary.
What else is there? I obviously want a custom header for my blog. Hers is super cute.
Maria @powerpeanutlife recently posted..WIAW Thanksgiving Weekend
this is way too cute! i would love personalized holiday cards to send out.
How ironic I’ve been looking for someone to help with a new blog design!!!
Claire recently posted..Iron Bowl Recap + 35 Minute Treadmill Workout
This one is a toughie. Laura seems so talented! I would like a print of me and my boyfriend or me and my family to hang in my room.
Stephanie recently posted..Chocolate dipped Oreos are divine!
I’m following Laura on Twitter!
Stephanie recently posted..Chocolate dipped Oreos are divine!
I tweeted about this cute little giveaway!
Stephanie recently posted..Chocolate dipped Oreos are divine!
here is the link: https://twitter.com/Stephs_Miles/status/273991837293899776
Stephanie recently posted..Chocolate dipped Oreos are divine!
I’d love to have Laura help us with our website design!
I would loveee an animated illustration of my boyfriend and I for a Christmas gift to him!
I would love an illustrated picture of my family and I!
Being a future teacher, personal stationary or a calendar would be great!
How cool is this?! Because I’m graduating from college in May, having custom graduation announcements would be really, really cool!
This is awesome! I’d love to win for an illustration on my blog!
I would love a blog header or logo! But as a character illustration I would love one of my whole family!!
I followed Laura on Twitter!
Katherine @ the kats meow recently posted..Pondered Thoughts
I tweeted (katherine_welch)
Katherine @ the kats meow recently posted..Pondered Thoughts
Super Cute! Would love some type of card/stationary! I’m a kindergarten teacher and my kiddos would love this!
I love Laura’s designs. I would love to have a custom character for my Tumblr.
I follow her on twitter. (my username is mhurt9)
Meagan recently posted..Photo
Omg those are so cute! I was actually just looking into one
I would love a blog logo.
Lyric recently posted..Almost forgot a title
I tweeted about this giveaway! (user name: mhurt9)
Meagan recently posted..Photo
I followed laura on twitter! (my name is @lyricandersen)
Lyric recently posted..Almost forgot a title
So cute! I would like to have a logo/business cards!
Oh goodness I would love to add this to my blog! How adorable. That or i could do a couple one with my fiancé. That would be a cute gift right?
I just LOVE Laura! She truly is amazing at her work! I’d love a blog logo!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries recently posted..WIAW #62: Catch Up Day
I follow Laura on Twitter already!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries recently posted..WIAW #62: Catch Up Day
Tweeted!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries recently posted..WIAW #62: Catch Up Day
I would love a blog logo designed!
Gina @ Health, Love, and Chocolate recently posted..WIAW: Sweet and Savory
Courtney how do you find these people?!? Laura is amazing talented and I love how everything looks! I have tweeted and am following Laura. However, if it is possible I would love to win this challenge for my blog!
Alicia @NeverEverBeenSkinny recently posted..Officially challenge crazy!
She is pretty talented! I would love to have her design me some note cards that I could send to my friend with a little handwritten note. Who doesn’t love to get mail?
The pic of you is adorable!
I would love to have some personalized note cards. I am always looking for unique ones in stores.
cute stuff!! i just love admiring talent! I think her design would be cute as a little wedding gift for my brother!
A blog logo would be awesome!
michelle kim recently posted..Late-Night Run
Love her designs! One for my very bare blog would be fabulous!
A new header would be a great way of celebrating making it to the six month milestone with my blog. Here’s to many more!
She’s ah mazing! And can I say her wish list could be mine!!!! I’d love a blog design and I’m about to head to her website to check it out
Joy recently posted..30 things day 14
I’d love a cute little graphic! How awesome
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance recently posted..WIAW & A Mini Run Success
I followed her!
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance recently posted..WIAW & A Mini Run Success
Anddd I tweeted!
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance recently posted..WIAW & A Mini Run Success
I currently am looking to have a banner and logo designed for my blog.
Stefanie @ Thin Vegetarian recently posted..Speedwork Wednesday
I would love to have some things designed for my blog like a logo and banner! It could totally use a makeover
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope recently posted..My End Of November Favorites!…
I follow Laura on Twitter!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope recently posted..My End Of November Favorites!…
i’d love some kind of custom poster/print for my dorm room wall!
Laura worked wonders on my blog – I love her! I think it’d be fun to be made into an illustration! She always does such a great job!
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries recently posted..Totally Truthful Thursday
So cute! Stationary would be fun
Love it! I think stationary would be fun!
alyssa – life a la wife recently posted..My Worst Nightmare
I would choose personal stationary. Her drawings are amazing!
I recently got a new job so I’d love new business cards!!
I would love to have harleyyybear into a character haha thatd be funny!
I requested to follow her on twitter
Danielle @ itsaharleyyylife recently posted..Birthday Dinner
i tweeted
Danielle @ itsaharleyyylife recently posted..Birthday Dinner
I am in need of holiday photo cards. Still haven’t ordered any yet!!
I would love one of my new hubby and I from our wedding! I dont know how I would use it yet, but it would be so fun!
Allie Lewis @alewis19
Holy schnikes, this girl is good! I want to win a @LaurLikesDesign custom character from @SweetToothCourt!
Allie recently posted..Switching up the Morning Workout
I would LOVE for Laura to redesign my blog, her work is so fun and cute!
Allie recently posted..Switching up the Morning Workout
Okay, so this has got to be the MOST AWESOME giveaway ever. And since I’m a huge fan of snail mail, I would go with stationery.
Haley @ The Saucy Apple recently posted..What’s Your Motivation?
I would love to use if for personal stationary!! She is so talented!
I’m now following Laura on Twitter.
Haley @ The Saucy Apple recently posted..What’s Your Motivation?
And I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/thesaucyapple/status/274150441032486913
Yay!
I would LOVE a new headboard banner for my blog.
Ashley @ The North Carolina Cowgirl recently posted..Equine Massage – Yeah or Neh?
Wow – her work is amazing! I love her holiday blog header! I’m just getting started in the ‘ol Blog world (and ummm… I need to post more than twice a month!!) & I would LOVE to have some sort of custom cartoon character of myself/blog header/logo… LOVE IT!
Jillian @ Trail Mix Diaries recently posted..No Longer 100% Non-Photogenic
I followed and tweeted about the giveaway as well!
Ashley @ The North Carolina Cowgirl recently posted..Equine Massage – Yeah or Neh?
I would love to get personalized stationary! Or a picture of me and my new hubby… oh the possibilities! This is so cute!
She has the cutest illustrations ever! I would love for her to design business cards, Etsy banners and other marketing materials for my little Etsy shop!
I also follow her and tweeted about the giveaway too! : )
Lauren recently posted..Free Shipping Extended!!
I would love to do this for my mother as she is starting a business of turning grandmothers wedding gowns into infant christening gowns.
I would love a custom print for my walls!
Oh, my gosh! That is so awesome! I would probably want to do a blog header to make my blog more personalized (right now, it’s pretty one-note). And if she can do animals, it would be fun to have one of me and my kitty, who features pretty frequently on the blog.
Beks recently posted..A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes
I would love to use these for my wedding thank you cards!
So ridiculously cute!! If I could pick something, it would definitely be a new blog header. I’m in desperate need! Thanks for the giveaway
Nicole @ Curly Mommy recently posted..Motivation Monday- Long Run Boredom and Recovery
What a cute idea!!! I would love that for stationary!
Her work is soo cute! I would love to have personalized stationary and note cards. Adorable!
I would love to have a blog logo created!
Sarah @ Blonde Bostonian recently posted..2012 Gift Guide for Runners
I think “Save the Dates” for a wedding would be so cute!
Coco recently posted..My First Pro Football Game!
Personal stationery
I’d love to see what kind of look-alike she would make for me! It would definitely have to be a hiker
Natalie @ Free Range Human recently posted..Tea and Crumpets
I follow Laura on Twitter — @BlondeBostonian
Sarah @ Blonde Bostonian recently posted..2012 Gift Guide for Runners
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/BlondeBostonian/status/274160004473438208
Sarah @ Blonde Bostonian recently posted..2012 Gift Guide for Runners
I would love one of me and my boyfriend for our anniversary card!
I’d love an illustration of my family for the holidays. Laura’s work is so cute!
I’d love for her to create holiday cards with me & my hubs!
I would love to get some help designing a really cool blog logo!! That’d be an amazing early Christmas present
Meghan @ After the Ivy League recently posted..Thankful Thursday: I’m Thankful for Cookies
Love her holiday header! And the picture of you is too cute
I would love love love to have her help design my blog header!
Genelle recently posted..Wedding Pictures
Awww, it would be so cute to use one of these at our wedding!
Kristy @ Kristy’s Health Revolution recently posted..LiveFit Trainer Update
I would love to have a business card made! Her designs are so cute!
I have been working on my blog for the past couple months (it’ not up and running yet) but one of my biggest struggles is getting it too look the way I envision. This is exactly what I need!
I would love to have blog logos designed! As well as just a picture… these are so stinkin’ cute!
Tierney @ Notyouraveragefoodie recently posted..Quick and Healthy Chicken Fajitas.
I would love, love, love to have a blog logo designed! But any of her work I’d be happy with – it’s all so awesome/cute!
Molly @ Just Your Average Athlete recently posted..Elf4Health update & unimpressive meals
I think I’d have a wedding related card made for a friend.
Just tweeted about this giveaway.
I would love to start a blog and use the design!! SO cute!! (:
I am a Twitter follower! (:
I would use the graphic for my blog!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted..Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
I would like personal stationary!
I’d use it for stationary, website, cards, everything!
I’d like everything that she offers! What she does looks fantastic.
If I had to choose one thing though, I’d pick personal stationery + notecards. It’s something that most people use everyday.
With Christmas cards coming up, I think I’d pick a card of some sort… with a unique saying and pretty design
I need her help designing my business cards / logo for a baking company that I am hoping to start during the holidays and work as my side-job. “Bunzie Bakes”.
Fingers crossed! <3
Gosh her stuff is sooo cute, she is really talented!!! I would love personalized stationary or cards…. fingers crossed!
What a fun giveaway! I would love to have a custom illustration of me, that would be so so cool!
Shannon (Healthiful Balance) recently posted..Peppermint Hot Chocolate {WIAW}
I follow Laura on Twitter already.
Shannon (Healthiful Balance) recently posted..Peppermint Hot Chocolate {WIAW}
SO cute! Love it
following laura on twitter!
I’m currently a nanny who is starting up a nanny referral business. I would LOVE for her to design a logo to kickstart this business!
I would love to use the look- alike characters on our wedding thank you cards! So cute!
ADORABLE! I’d love to have my blog designed.
Raychel recently posted..Thoughts on leftovers
She’s so talented! I’d love to design some personal stationary.
Uhh, this is the cutest idea in the land. I’d love some personal stationary!
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss recently posted..More Fantastic Internet Videos
And I follow Laura.
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss recently posted..More Fantastic Internet Videos
I’d love the personalized stationary or business cards. I love hand writing letters and I’m a business student, so both are perfect!
I followed her on twitter.
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/LaraFromherz/status/274251957156319232
I collect calendars so I would definitely go with that
This is so cute! I would love one for my boyfriend and me or my family!
Oh my goodness I would love to get biz cards for my independent pet/house sitting business. I get tired of looking for random scraps of paper (:
These would be perfect and so fun@!
I would love it for stationary!
Id love a drawing of my boyfriend and i sito our dog–personalizad things like this make the most unique gifts!
That would be awesome to have some personal cute stationary! I still love actually mailing out cards and correspondence to friends:)
i would like to have posters designed!
Laura is so talented! I would love to have a blog header designed.
I would love a poster of my family to jazz up my work cube.
Her characters are adorable! I would my own to make Christmas cards.
How neat- I wish I was capable of that haha. I’d love to have a blog design!
Bek @ Crave recently posted..Slim Secrets
I would love to have a blog logo! I just started a blog a year ago, and definitely need to spice it up!
Adorable! Definitely a cute poster style to hang in our home of me and my better half.
Kellie lifeworthsharing recently posted..Take the Cake Cupcakes
We’re getting married next October–I would LOVE to have Laura design our invitations!
These designs are too cute! I’d love to get my header re-done.
liz recently posted..Shopping in Georgetown
I would love a new blog design!!
Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats recently posted..WIAW #28: Cure the cold!
I would love to win some blog design!
Laura is absolutely FABULOUS, i would love to have a design for my website to mix things up a bit!
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