Grand Opening

Hello everyone (and Nester blog readers). : ) Welcome! This is my very first post to my new blog!

A few of you might know me from my personal/family blog A Little Bit of TLC aka Guatemama. I have decided to create this blog to blog about creative type stuff...blog design, tutu making, card creating, yada yada. : )

AND, I am pleased (I think...I'm a bit nervous) to announce:

* I will begin to take on a few commercial Blogger blog design projects here and there. (Did I just say that? YIKES...hee hee) More info about blog designs below.

* I am also going to offer seasonal cards from now through the second week of December.

$5 of each card design order will go towards helping Caterina who is our sponsored student from Guatemala through Mayan Families.

 

Card Designs:

Would you like unique, fun, customized cards to send to family and friends this holiday season?

I will be happy to help you to add a photo or photos and text to the card that is perfect for your family for just $15! I will then email you the completed (flattened .jpeg) file and you can then take the file to the print shop of your choice for printing!  (I also offer a print and ship option for extra fees...email me for details.  However, having the cards printed yourself at a reasonably priced photo lab like Costco is by far the most economical option.)

Below you will find the card choices that are available (if you click on some of the cards, you will have an enlarged view). 

Card design credits: Shabby Miss Jenn Designs, The Shabby Shoppe, Design by Dani and Me...Tera (thanks to Dani Mogstad from Design by Dani for the graphics used on the cards that I designed myself).

Please note:  I am very sorry, but due to time contraints, at this time, I am not able to design a different/exclusive/unique design for each individual customer... The card designs below will be the only designs that I will be offering (although, I hope to add a few additional designs in the next week or so)... and each card design will be available to an unlimited number of customers.  Thank you so much for understanding!

Above:  Christmas Blessings (5 x 7 card by me...Tera using graphics by Design by Dani)

Above:  Noel (5 x 7 card design by me...Tera using graphics by Design by Dani)

Above: Shabby Plaid (5 x 7 card design by The Shabby Shoppe)

Above: Vertical Stars (5 x 7 card design by me...Tera using graphics by Design by Dani)

Above: It's Cold Outside (5 x 7 card design by SMJ Designs)

Above:  Ornaments (5 x 7 card design by me...Tera inspired by Dani using graphics by Design by Dani)

Above:  Holly (5 x 7 card design by Design by Dani)

Above: Horizontal Stars (5 x 7 card design by me...Tera using graphics by Design by Dani)

Above: Glitter Frame (5 x 7 card design by SMJ Designs)

Above: Brown and Berry (5 x 7 card design by me...Tera using graphics by Design by Dani.

Above: Christmas Colors (5 x 7 card design by The Shabby Shoppe)

Above: Black and White (5 x 7 card design by SMJ Designs)

Above: Comfort and Joy (5 x 7 card design by me...Tera using graphics by Design by Dani).  This is my FAVORITE card!  I think that it is so unique.  I adore the colors and the verse comes from one of my favorite Christmas songs.  Love it!

Above: Velvet Ribbon (5 x 7 card design by SMJ Designs)

Above: Peace (5 x 7 card design by SMJ Designs)

Above:  Scripture (5 x 7 card design by me...Tera using graphics by Design by Dani)

Above:  Reindeer (5 x 7 card design by Design by Dani)

How this will work:

1. Pick out the design that you love and that will go best with the photo(s) that you would like to use.  (I am able to change your photos to black and white if you are interested)

2. Email me with your card request and with your FULL SIZE, non cropped photos . Also, send me your personalization information. Depending upon the request, I might be able to change some of the text on the cards.

3. I will take your photo(s) and personalization information and I will create a proof for you. I will then email you the proof for your approval.

4. We will discuss any changes you would like to make. Once I receive an email from you confirming your approval, you will then send me $15 via Paypal and I will email you the full size, high quality card.

5. You will then be ready to print your card! My advice is to save the file to a CD and then take it to a high quality printing facility in person. I highly recommend Costco. Yep, Costco...if you order fifty 5 x 7 cards, you will pay less than 20 bucks and all of your cards will be printed on high quality photo paper! You will need to inform your printing specialist of two things: Instruct them to NOT use any sort of color correction. Also, ask them to "bleed to the edge". I like to have the cards printed with a "lustre" finish instead of a "glossy" finish. Need envelopes? You can purchase small quantities of 5.25x 7.25 (size A7) envelopes at Michaels and at Archivers you can purchase value packs.  There are also several inexpensive online sources:  Click HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE. 

(NOTE:  I want to make the do-it-yourself printing option available to people because it is the most economical option...  However, I DO have a print and ship option available as well for extra fees if you do not want to go someplace to have the cards printed on your own.  Email me for details)

Blog Designs:

As time permits, I will work on a few blog design projects. Please check my blog design schedule in the right column for openings. I also have posted my portfolio in the right column.

I am fairly new to Blogger, I am not a "professional" blog or website designer by any means (I am self taught...I have been tinkering for years) and I definitely have my limitations but I think that I will be able to do a good job working on the blog projects that I will be taking on. : )

I will be offering THREE design options at this time. Option one: A custom design and installation option (blog banners and buttons, etc. designed by me and installed on your blog). Option two: For this option, I will customize and install gorgeous (did I mention GOREOUS?) BLOGwear blog kits from The Shabby Shoppe. Option three: As a side option, I will also offer a few DIY and Ala Carte choices as well. Check out the option details in the left column of this blog and email me if you have any questions or if you would like to discuss a project. I have listed my blog design options and prices in the left column.

CLICK HERE to read "Five Steps to a Purty Blog"...my post about how my process of blog designing will work.

If you have any questions, please contact me or check out the FAQ in the right column where you will find a TON of information.

I am brand new to this so please have mercy on me as I work out any kinks! : D I am looking forward to many new challenges. I will be limited in how many blog projects that I will be able to take on because my family comes first. Thank you so much to all of you who have encouraged me to step out and do this! : )

 

God bless,