crystaleedwards

`Tis the Season

2011-11-28T14:14:00.005-05:00

I love designing Christmas Cards, it's certainly one of my favorite things to do. Are you interested in getting your own custom Christmas Card design. Email me today!

Casey Baby Announcement

2011-11-28T13:03:00.003-05:00

How cute are they?!! Congratulations Nicole and Sean!

Crystal Marketing

2011-08-19T14:03:00.003-04:00

As most of you know I am getting married in October and moving. :) I now have the wonderful opportunity to start my own business, with my current employer, Armstrong Wealth Management Group, joining in as my first customer. In preparation for my BIG move and job transition I have been contacting many other people in the industry and doing a lot of online research.

One new company I found in my online research is Hubspot. Hubspot is an awesome tool for any business. Currently, I am undergoing training with their Inbound Marketing University. This program includes 18 classes, including reading assignments and optional homework assignments that walks me through each step of inbound marketing. I am learning a lot and exciting to start my own business site and blog in the next few months but want to make sure I launch everything with the right steps.

The first steps: Training, research, and business plan.

The second steps: Feedback, setup, and marketing.

The third steps: Client acquisition and continuous improvement.

Tidewater Publications

2011-08-12T13:42:00.001-04:00

Below are a few logo samples for a project with Tidewater Publications in Franklin, Virginia.

Thank you cards

2011-07-22T13:29:00.001-04:00

I integrated our engagement pictures and our symbol to make these super awesome thank you cards. That way after our family and friends receive our proper thank you that have the opportunity to have some of our engagement pictures in their home. Allen's parents already have one sitting on there refrigerator. :) How cute!

cBa Personalization

2011-07-16T13:17:00.001-04:00

How about these cute designs I made for Allen and I. :)

Our Symbol

Our Address Stamp

AWMG Newsletter

2011-07-15T13:52:00.000-04:00

I love doing multi-page layouts. It's fun to me - like a puzzle almost. :)

Publish Post

Constant Contact Expert

2011-07-09T19:35:00.000-04:00

I have officially gone through the Constant Contact Experts program. It's pretty awesome to learn the ins and outs of Constant Contact. They have so many different tools and resources available to business owners, including myself.

TMO Lawn Service

2011-06-22T11:45:00.000-04:00

Our Turn: Allen and I's Engagment Portraits

2011-05-26T10:28:00.005-04:00

What an experience it was to be the subject rather than the photographer. Thanks Mehgan Lynne for doing such an awesome job! :)

Mehgan Lynne Photography

2011-05-25T11:32:00.000-04:00

Check out the logo I created for our fabulous engagement
portrait photographer. :)

The Armstrong Report

2011-04-13T10:35:00.003-04:00

The Armstrong Wealth Management Group now has their own quarterly newsletter that they mail and email to all of their clients and prospects. I love creating and designing this newsletter for them. I think the design is a great representation of the firm and consistent with their branding initiative. I really enjoy working with such a wonderful team of professionals.

23 days to go....

2011-04-13T10:34:00.001-04:00

Engagement Cookout

2011-04-13T09:51:00.004-04:00

I have lived in Florence, South Carolina for the last nine years. I have definitely accomplished many things and met many amazing people throughout college, my career, Zeta Tau Alpha, tennis, volleyball, and church. Since I have many friends in South Carolina, Allen and I decided to have an engagement party in Florence. It is now less than two months away and I am so excited to see everyone! See what the invitations and reply cards look like below.

Schultz Shower

2011-04-11T17:27:00.000-04:00

My friend Ashleigh is getting married on April 23, 2011 in Columbia, South Carolina. One of her bridesmaids and I teamed up together to throw her a couples shower on Sunday that was wonderful. Ashleigh and Chris are so happy and cute together. Congratulations you two!

Bone E Fit 2011

2011-02-16T17:02:00.001-05:00

It's now my third year designing all of the marketing collateral items for the annual fundraiser for the Florence County Humane Society. The Bone E Fit is a wonderful event that raises money for a great cause. Below is the 2011 logo.

Zeta Love Is In The Air

2011-02-01T10:45:00.000-05:00

I love it when I can design cutesy stuff every once in awhile. :)

Armstrong Approach

2011-02-01T09:44:00.000-05:00

Below is a image I created for the Armstrong Wealth Management Group that I thought translated well and helped explain their approach to wealth management.

Going to the Chapel

2011-01-17T07:39:00.001-05:00

That's right folks, I am getting married on October 27, 2011! Check out the save the dates I just designed and mailed out.

Florence County Legsilative Day

2010-12-10T11:14:00.000-05:00

For a third and final year I am on the Florence County Legislative Day Committee. As the Design Chair I am in charge of designing the save the dates, premium item design, invitations, and programs. Being on this committee is not only a great learning experience but it also has given me the opportunity to plan, execute, and review event planning in a team atmosphere.

Web Renovation

2010-10-01T16:19:00.000-04:00

Check out the new website that the Armstrong Wealth Management Group has. How awesome it is? I have been working hard since August to get everything just right.

First Reliance Bank

2010-08-01T20:04:00.000-04:00

Below are a just a few fun designs I also did a few years back at my previous employer.

8 to 8 Promotion: Statement Stuffer
Runner-up, ICBA Community Banking Advertising Campaign 2007

Spirit of 76 Campaign: Advertisement
(Don't you wish we could see those rates today?!)

Taking it back to the old school

2010-08-01T19:30:00.001-04:00

While browsing through my old files from college I found a few samples of work I completed that I thought we were showing off.

CD Cover Project: Vivaldi Cover
(Image is also a picture I took}

Senior Show/Typography Project: Garamond

Identity Progect: Mountain Chai Tea

Logo Project: Personal Symbol

Logo Project: Aurora Camping Company

Senior Show/Typography Project: Century

Photography Senior Show Brochure

Newsletter Project: Health Focus

ZTA is Forever

2010-07-13T10:39:00.001-04:00

The Pee Dee Area Alumnae Chapter is now re-activated! I am so proud that I was able to get this chapter back up and going with my already crazy-busy schedule. Thanks to all the wonderful ZTA ladies that stepped up to hold offices and join the chapter! We certainly have a bright future.

Jay & Tina

2010-07-11T14:04:00.005-04:00

Bone E Fit 2010

2010-05-01T16:51:00.000-04:00

The Bone E Fit is an amazing event that I am proud to volunteer my time and design skills for every year.

In the News

2010-02-08T20:19:00.000-05:00

I certainly found something to occupy my time after my MBA:

The College for Financial Planning announces Crystal Edwards as a Registered Paraplanner(SM) designee

My next goal is to obtain my Series 7!

In the News: MBA

2010-01-13T17:41:00.000-05:00

I finally completed my MBA. I wonder what will I do with my freetime now? :)

Crystal Edwards Earns MBA from Francis Marion University

Meredith & Chip

2009-10-20T10:46:00.004-04:00

On October 10 I was a bridesmaid in my very first wedding, but I also took a few moments while we were still getting ready to snap a few quick pictures! :)

The Patriot

2009-10-09T16:44:00.001-04:00

Wow! I feel honored to have such a wonderful article written about me.

Graduate emphasizes the importance of networking in competitive job market

Just Belize It!

2009-09-03T14:17:00.006-04:00

I went on a mission trip to Belize in June. Here are just a few of the pictures I took while I was there... :)

Parker & Noah's Birthday Party

2009-09-01T11:12:00.005-04:00

I attended a friends children's birthday party and here are some of the pictures I took. Oh, to be a kid again!

HAHA!

Katherine Bridal Portraits

2009-08-08T22:00:00.000-04:00

We had a photo shoot in downtown Charleston. It was beautiful - Kat was beautiful!

Buccholz Wedding

2009-08-08T21:30:00.000-04:00

Congrats Kat and Matthias!

Bryant Wedding

2009-07-25T17:09:00.001-04:00

Heather's Bridal Portraits

2009-07-24T14:34:00.001-04:00

Heather, me, and her super helpful bridesmaids had a great time taking pictures out at Francis Marion. She was definitely a beautiful bride and a wonderful model! :)

Dodson Wedding: Kelly & Jeff

2009-07-18T13:41:00.000-04:00

An old high school friend got married last week. I was lucky enough to be her photographer.

Casey Wedding

2009-05-23T20:30:00.005-04:00

A few of the pictures I selected from the over 800 I took that day! Congrats!

Vanity Accessory Boutique

2009-05-20T15:19:00.005-04:00

I used to be the freelance graphic designer for Vanity Accessory Boutique based out of Myrtle Beach, SC. I had tons of fun designing their ads and such and, of course, shopping in their store. They have gone through a name change but they still have the same great stuff: http://www.vanityhome.com/.

Check out a fews samples of some of my work for them.

Email/Flyer

Advertisement
Poster

Email/Flyer
Email
Email
Front of Postcard & Poster
Back of Postcard
Poster

Noah & Parker Pictures

2009-05-20T10:14:00.006-04:00

My co-worker has two of the cutest little guys ever! Although they were pretty distracted during this shoot, I am happy with the results! P.S. It's not a good idea to take pictures of kids at a park - LOL! It was way too distracting for them!

Kids Fest 2009

2009-05-11T14:55:00.001-04:00

How awesome is it that I have the wonderful oppurtunity to go on a mission trip to Belize this summer! Our team will be performing a fun kids event several times during our visit, in order to entertain as well as educate children on the gospel. We also get to perform this event, Belize Blast, at Cornerstone Baptist Church's annual Kid's Fest!

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009
Time: 10am-2pm
Food, Fun, Games, God!
www.exit137.org

Bone-E-Fit 2009

2009-05-06T16:45:00.006-04:00

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Florence
Street: 405 Coit Street
City/Town: Florence, SC

Great LIVE music

Included will be food from all Florence's Best Restaurants

Full OPEN bar provided by Mickey Finn's
http://mickyfinns.com/

Silent Auction filled with spectacular items, dinners and original art work

Check it out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=47475412225&ref=ts.

All proceeds go to benefit the Florence Area Humane Society!

Guess who designed all of the marketing materials - MOI! Check out some samples below!

Nicole's Bridal Pictures

2009-05-01T09:59:00.000-04:00

I had a blast taking bridal portraits with one of my good friends, Nicole. She is so photogenic it makes my job easy! There were so many I loved it was hard to narrow it down from 300 to just 16!!

Freight Masters of Florence, Inc

2009-04-01T18:26:00.002-04:00

As a favor for a friend that is trying to make the best of a tough situation, I offered to design their new business logo and stationary items. Below is are the 3 logo designs I created for them and then the final logo on their new business card.

2009 Florence County Legislative Day

2009-03-24T15:27:00.000-04:00

I volunteered to create all of the marketing materials for this years Florence County Legislative Day. It's such a wonderful event! I can't wait for next year!

Front & Back of Program Inside of Program

Front Cover

Identity Theft Brochure for Anderson Brothers Bank

2009-03-23T10:08:00.000-04:00

P.S. Very informative!!!

Heather & Hartwell Engagement Photos

2009-02-21T16:07:00.001-05:00

Yay! These two were so much fun to take pictures of! They were certainly adventurous especially to survive how cold and windy it was!

Sarah & Alex Engagement Photos

2009-02-16T15:09:00.000-05:00

I went home for the weekend... and viola... last minute photo shoot. I hate to toot my own horn but these pictures are awesome! But I think that's just because these two are so awesome and photogenic!

Kids Closet

2009-02-13T10:04:00.001-05:00

Simple small flyer for a local non-porfit organization.

Mullins First Baptist Church Logo

2009-02-11T08:06:00.002-05:00

They had a good vision on what they wanted for their logo - I just helped make that vision a reality.

Nicole & Sean's Save the Date

2009-01-30T09:59:00.002-05:00

Not only did I take their engagement pictures, but I designed their save the dates! How cute are these?

Dealer Services Logo

2009-01-18T14:14:00.000-05:00

New logo I created for Anderson Brother Bank taking there existing one and adding a little spice to it.

Nicole & Sean Engagement Pictures

2009-01-11T12:08:00.000-05:00

My sorority sister and good friend is marrying the love of her life! And guess what?! I get to be the wedding photographer! Below are my favs from their engagement photo shot at Francis Marion University.

Kat & Matthias Engagement Photos

2008-11-09T21:00:00.000-05:00

My sorority little sister is getting hitched! I don't think she could have picked a better match for her. ZLAM!

$$$

2008-10-21T10:10:00.001-04:00

Doesn't everyone wish money grew on trees?! Well, I design some on my computer for ABB... well sort of! It was Personal Loan Promotional campaign.

Abby & Brandon Wedding Pictures

2008-09-13T17:00:00.005-04:00

Abby & Brandon are both amazing people who are so in love. I had so much fun getting to know these two. Their wedding was at the most adorable bed and breakfast in Hartsville, SC and she did a fantastic job planning it.

HopeHealth 2007 Annual Report

2008-09-01T10:13:00.005-04:00

I have so much fun designing this one. So very proud too!

Alger & Barry

2008-08-01T17:00:00.000-04:00

Alger and Barry are very good friends of mine. Alger has been very supportive of me in so many ways! These two meet and instantly had a connection. About eight months later they got married. They had a very small ceremony with just close family but of course I invited myself to take some pictures of their special day!

Loving Spoonfuls

2008-05-21T10:27:00.002-04:00

I re-design my aunt brochure for her tea part company. Although she didn't end up going with this design I really like it! :)

Consumer Loan Campaign

2008-05-07T10:29:00.000-04:00

A pieces of the campaign I designed for Anderson Brothers Bank.