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Happy St. Patrick’s day!
Well, I was trying to decide which finished blog to post today, St. Patrick's day. I only have one finished blog that has green in it that I didn't post yet, but it is a tropical style blog… quite unsuitable for St. Patty's day.
So I suppose I'll feature the closest I can get to Ireland…. which geographically would be the UK in terms of Stampin' Up! lol
So I hope the UK demos forgive me for posting their blogs on St. Patrick's day.
Michelle Last is lives in Buckinghamshire, UK
and Peg Coombes lives in Worcestershire, UK
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Top 'o the mornin' to ya!
A few tweaks for Michelle in the UK!
Michelle Last, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in the UK recently asked me to make a few tweaks and buttons for her blog. The photograph in her blog banner is the same as it was before, I just put her title in the font that is used on the most recent Stampin' Up! catalog and mini catalogs. She also wanted her demo information under her banner.
For her nav bar under her banner, she asked me to make some buttons, which where programmed by Heather Wright-Porto at www.blogsbyheather.com.
Michelle asked for some sidebar graphics and a siggy as well.
Its simply amazing what just a few matching graphics will do to improve the look of a blog.
Sometimes you don't need a whole new design to make your blog look professional!
Michelle's graphics:
Michelle's siggy:
Michelle's watermark:
Posted under Blog Banners, Buttons for Clients, Signatures for the end of posts, Watermarks |
Classy black and red design for Peg in the UK!
Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Peg Coombes in lovely Worcestershire, UK has a classy new blog design in sophisticated black and grey with red as an accent color. I love this look. The gray background makes her imagees "pop".
Please visit Peg here and say hello!
Peg's design:
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Peg's layout with background and footer:
Peg's siggy:
Peg's watermark:
Posted under Background Designs to match banners, Blog Banners, Buttons for Clients, Signatures for the end of posts, Uncategorized, Watermarks |
Thanks for watching my first online show!
Thanks to all who tuned in yesterday at 7pm Central to view my first public online design show!
For those who didn't tune in, this is the banner I made in front of a Live audience:
Here is a clip of the broadcast:
This banner will go up for sale in July during the pre-made banner sale extravaganza.
For those who would like to view the recording I made of this show,
I will broastcast a Rerun On March 17, 7pm Central time.
Jackie will be doing a show today, March 16, at 7pm! Tune in then to watch!
New!!! Laycock Designs Live!
Good morning!!! Today is the launch of a brand new customer service and blog feature! Welcome to the world of broadcasting!
Welcome to LDtv!
LDtv is a new feature for our customers. As of today, a customer has the option to watch us work on their design LIVE! in real time… not a recording. The customer can chat with us while we work and suggest changes in real time. — and not only that…. Jackie and I will be doing some free live broadcasts for the general public as well!
This is what will be shown in the LDtv public broadcasts:
Small jobs for clients such as single orders of digital signatures and watermarks
Pre-made design store products
Non-client specific Design Builder graphics
Non-client specific general projects
Promotional sidebar buttons that are free for all demonstrators
What will NOT be shown in the LDtv public broadcasts:
Individual client orders other than digital signatures and watermarks
We believe that client work should be private. With the exception of a small order such as a siggy or watermark, design work should not be made public. Therefore, we won't use our LDtv public broadcasts while working on major design work for clients.
Clients can watch their design work in live broadcast by arranging a time with us individually and we will provide a login/password where you can observe your designing in action at the pre-arranged time!
Q&A
Q. How often will we do live broadcasts for the public?
A. Whenever we have something to share! We may schedule a show or we may "Go Live" impromptu!
Q. How will we know when there is a live show going on?
A. You will see an invitation at the top of our posts indicating there is a show going on, and if the show is by Jackie or by Michelle.
If a show is going on by Jackie, look for this graphic:
If a show is going on by Michelle, look for this graphic:
Today Michelle will be doing some "Live" work throughout the day in celebration of the launch of LDtv!!!
This week’s design schedule
New starts:
Leanna H., Candy M.(Wordpress), Gail B., Karen N., Sharon G. in Alaska, Mary B, Lora S., Carolyn D.
Working on/finishing up:
Cynthia G. (Wordpress-nonSU),Dorothy C. (Wordpress), Michelle R., Heather E.
Collage art banner for Rachel Brumley!
One of my all time favorite styles of blog banners (and rubber stamp art) is collage. I love putting a shabby collection of images together in an appealing composition. It's lots of fun! Rachel asked for a shabby chic banner in pinks, saffron, olive and perfect plum.
I just sort of pulled a bunch of images I had and started playing with composition. When I started her banner, I had no real idea how it would end up looking… in fact, when I sent Rachel her banner draft I told her to feel free to let me know if she wants me to start over with a different design because I wasn't sure it was suitable for her. But she said she likes it. cool! Collage art is my favorite style. It's just so fun to create collages!!!!
Here is Rachel's blog if you'd like to take a look!
Blog Candy Alert!!!
Rachel's giving away blog candy! Go here to comment for blog candy! She says:
All you have to do is leave a comment on my blog between today (3/14/10) and Wednesday (3/31/10). You can leave a comment on any post. I will use random.org to select a winner.
Rachel's design:
Rachel's full layout with background and footer:
Rachel's sidebar headers/buttons:
Rachel's siggy and watermark:
Posted under Background Designs to match banners, Blog Banners, Buttons for Clients, Signatures for the end of posts, Uncategorized, Watermarks |
