tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62843313617106066502024-03-05T07:38:17.977-06:00tlcthecreativeblogTerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-31473370890275695062010-12-09T11:58:00.001-06:002010-12-09T12:00:03.732-06:00Card UpdateThank you to all of you who ordered cards from me this season!! I truly appreciate it. <br /><br />At this time, I am not taking additional card orders. Have a peaceful and JOYFUL season!<br /><br />God bless, TeraTerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-91249947018972338402010-11-07T22:36:00.001-06:002010-11-24T06:29:39.062-06:002010 Cards!!!<p align="left">I wasn’t certain if I would be able to offer this service again this year…BUT…I am SO excited to offer cards again this season! YAY! </p> <p align="left">All cards are 5x7 and are designed by me using digital papers and elements from the talented and sweet <a href="http://thiscrazylife-michelle.blogspot.com/"><strong>Michelle Underwood</strong></a>. I love the fresh, unique, fun and VINTAGE {with a touch of modern} look of these cards and I hope that you will too!  I am just loving reds, turquoises and greens and browns this year!  </p> <p align="left">My cards are SUPER economical and they print BEAUTIFULLY…perfectly crisp and lovely!</p> <p align="center"><strong>(ORDERING INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST)</strong></p> <p align="center">CLICK HERE TO <a href="mailto:jasonandtera@gmail.com"><strong>EMAIL ME!!!</strong></a>  : )</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-CvQ2DwI/AAAAAAAADng/XU3ImgkafNM/s1600-h/2010christmasjoytotheworld5%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmasjoytotheworld5" border="0" alt="2010christmasjoytotheworld5" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-C-AgV-I/AAAAAAAADnk/F2yJrBp-3L0/2010christmasjoytotheworld5_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="460" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Joy to the World – One Photo”  </strong>So simple, classic, elegant and vintage with a focus on a special photo and a couple of lines from a meaningful and beloved Christmas carol.  This card is stunning in it’s simplicity and it has a touch of sparkle.</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvlhwvAS877otq3HzdXl0jjsYoWeU0r5xMUznBRsXVRONLv98a799im-jiBrgjQJ09owRd_rY9raTfEU8mgI7AEYVxN-Bv7vB4GEnCiTpVOlQ4WCTtrI75Y1Mx8G7Fyjsqu1iCScPYNLY/s1600-h/2010christmasjoytotheworldtwophoto2%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmasjoytotheworldtwophoto2" border="0" alt="2010christmasjoytotheworldtwophoto2" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSExWOicnelH1fMCsNMoNmfKYiAKUm12GJXu5JjSNCbTInOjJ38tU9st3T5F1PQnkLfAmvgo26mdpvRZv5iMRBZTfYlY87ssnhH_uXl9SFPcTFDS0MPXZas988Bax37qy-lgVAVQxDE9A/?imgmax=800" width="644" height="460" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Joy to the World - Two Photos”</strong>.  So simple, classic, elegant and vintage with a focus on a special photo and a couple of lines from a meaningful and beloved Christmas carol.  This card is stunning in it’s simplicity and it has a touch of sparkle.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-EFmWPkI/AAAAAAAADnw/gGnx0noq3ek/s1600-h/2010christmaspeaceandjoy3%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmaspeaceandjoy3" border="0" alt="2010christmaspeaceandjoy3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNwdlWhfxzuT6UjoLA-Bj6oxkZOybCkkH_8nKnr2L-8iVdkx-F_Hw_wI1sFLm33fn7JnK4u2rTC_8FyZ1Tp8s0hBgs__26AoSn9YZdV_uid_vNXmK8n9DSLxDA76I_2DOycAnQ-AmtGM/?imgmax=800" width="644" height="460" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above: <strong>“Peace and Joy (RED)”</strong>  {Please note: <em><strong>text is customizable</strong></em>}  Vintage whimsy! I love this card…it’s so much fun. It’s perfect for a photo series or for several favorite photos!</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-PLpZQa6P_SxVOO7ne9XD6V9PnBzAzxgtrMR5yoAZsXWHqLEi2042uT0uSKyxdaKeiL1Xk6rVsSIGFgEQPiJGnPChl31BDlC5doqgPtIclPIqVyh4d7odBkPp0LBs5jOc00u-Wf2hVJ4/s1600-h/2010christmaspeaceandjoyPASTEL2%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmaspeaceandjoyPASTEL2" border="0" alt="2010christmaspeaceandjoyPASTEL2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-FMolgqI/AAAAAAAADn8/fVJM4YGWZbA/2010christmaspeaceandjoyPASTEL2_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="460" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above: <strong>“Peace and Joy (PINK)”</strong>  {Please note: <em><strong>text is customizable</strong></em>}  Vintage whimsy! I love this card…it’s so much fun. It’s perfect for a photo series or for several favorite photos!</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXO-kvGo3cMnyzJJbyfrHtVIgV6RyRBZeNqh284vj3PliSMq6c548EtI_BiMGe8xX77txdJlVMCwowYINV1hTUcVaTOGAXZQB9_tJBOckPtiQXoPhDHHm48fBySa72sDv6XVS9ii2H_c/s1600-h/2010christmaspeaceandjoyvert2%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmaspeaceandjoyvert2" border="0" alt="2010christmaspeaceandjoyvert2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-GDn7H8I/AAAAAAAADoE/p33zAxKhvHQ/2010christmaspeaceandjoyvert2_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="902" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above: <strong>“Peace and Joy - Vertical”</strong>  {Please note: <em><strong>text is customizable</strong></em>}  Vintage whimsy! Red and blue are everywhere this season and I am loving this color combination!</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHyAP8oUL4oGiPGnvtaOUP4dF-pF5eJAYPDymsFkfhLVNXCfGKRu9JWQQM48H4JNaKRPQaVbxAflLwe5Ost8wk7261cgsBKrELvEVvzOiVcjICyMSz_Rbv0e6CRL5fMHIuVhmEZp4qrMM/s1600-h/2010christmaslovehopepeacetreePASTEL.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmaslovehopepeacetreePASTEL" border="0" alt="2010christmaslovehopepeacetreePASTEL" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-G32iiNI/AAAAAAAADoM/PqBTMoouikE/2010christmaslovehopepeacetreePASTEL%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="902" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Love, Hope, Peace (PINK)”</strong>  {Please note: <em><strong>text along the bottom is customizable</strong></em>}  A favorite photo adorns the base of this sweet and vintage tree!  Such a unique card!</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihTlFeyAwvqn-p1i5sbpA7g-SqG1-Rft3zrixMU51-HrNRkjUMeVT0ArVNpQFBW8WARxxT5xicOa5Urc65B69odDL3_DDr1DQIzSxiLaYmUSJlgbr9euROt39dR3_C5UBzqMR0Eq3RCn8/s1600-h/2010christmaslovehopepeacetreetwopho%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmaslovehopepeacetreetwophotoPASTEL" border="0" alt="2010christmaslovehopepeacetreetwophotoPASTEL" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9hlI8uTfxEP1waVYT8SHfPzKmdZzCfls28FbydO85HqAcRuUcS5z0QINWi1t_zVoIBor_0PtgyOMNHaPIZfWppTWMGrAdOPWiugasAkrQqwVjdh019Fx_R4fiHGRAY1eiYk-1T4a4d8/?imgmax=800" width="644" height="902" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Love, Hope, Peace (PINK) – Two Photos”</strong>  {Please note: <em><strong>text along the bottom is customizable</strong></em>}  Favorite photos adorn the base of this sweet, vintage tree.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-H2PYS8I/AAAAAAAADoY/_cT8BnVwxt0/s1600-h/2010christmastreemininewsletterPASTE%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmastreemininewsletterPASTEL" border="0" alt="2010christmastreemininewsletterPASTEL" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-IBP1hgI/AAAAAAAADoc/-04-91QOJmY/2010christmastreemininewsletterPASTE%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="902" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Tree with Message (PINK)”</strong>  {Please note: <em><strong>text along the bottom is customizable</strong></em>}  A favorite photo adorn the base of this sweet, vintage tree.  PLUS, I will happily add a short message of your choice, several verses or even a mini newsletter to the green square!  The green square will fit approximately 55 words, give or take a few.  Instead of green, the message square could also be pink!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-IkG9FgI/AAAAAAAADog/koWSg5jg6QY/s1600-h/2010christmasonegreatphoto3%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmasonegreatphoto3" border="0" alt="2010christmasonegreatphoto3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-JDBmn7I/AAAAAAAADok/cmkIxc_LvWM/2010christmasonegreatphoto3_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="460" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“One Great Photo”</strong>  {Please note: <em><strong>text is customizable</strong></em>}  Do you have that one GREAT photo that captures a special moment of 2010?  If so, this card will allow your photo to be the star!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-JfLJ7aI/AAAAAAAADoo/huS8jOa0Iv8/s1600-h/2010christmasonegreatphotovertical3%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmasonegreatphotovertical3" border="0" alt="2010christmasonegreatphotovertical3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-JsiiCAI/AAAAAAAADos/93WiPKCBwQQ/2010christmasonegreatphotovertical3_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="902" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“One Great Photo – Vertical”</strong>  {Please note: <em><strong>text is customizable</strong></em>}  Do you have that one GREAT photo that captures a special moment of 2010?  If so, this card will allow your photo to be the star!</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCiTpsDdyIuP7rFASJdFxFKZBn8JM3uOhM0_oMBrXNf0ETVSSD8TI1VnkfoWIFkxhrKecBBWXTbGqIG2NsO86cs313xGIdrveW_GSNDiRR3Koij7RcduJwddxO2nxHX3g5zmY-jaWc-4/s1600-h/2010christmas7photoRED4%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmas7photoRED4" border="0" alt="2010christmas7photoRED4" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-Kikn9LI/AAAAAAAADo0/zC9o2mJfCoU/2010christmas7photoRED4_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="460" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Seven Photo Collage (RED BACKGROUND)”</strong> {Please note: <em><strong>all of the text on this card is customizable, this card could also be a SIX photo collage </strong></em>AND the card is not blurry when it is printed…it just looks a bit blurry in this blog post}  This card is dear to my heart…the design is based on the design of the card that our family sent to friends and family members last year at Christmastime.  This card is perfect to feature a series of photos and it also works well for large families!  Do you have several photos that you LOVE but are concerned that the colors and backgrounds don’t really relate to one another?  Don’t worry…we can use black and white to unite all of your photos and cause family members and friends to focus on the faces in the card.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-K-z2sdI/AAAAAAAADo4/cUhCbcvubmc/s1600-h/2010christmas7photoBLUE2%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmas7photoBLUE2" border="0" alt="2010christmas7photoBLUE2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-LsVS_4I/AAAAAAAADo8/FoF6TPhIxJs/2010christmas7photoBLUE2_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="460" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Seven Photo Collage (BLUE BACKGROUND)”</strong> {Please note: <em><strong>all of the text on this card is customizable, this card could also be a SIX photo collage </strong></em>AND the card is not blurry when it is printed…it just looks a bit blurry in this blog post}  This card is dear to my heart…the design is based on the design of the card that our family sent to friends and family members last year at Christmastime.  This card is perfect to feature a series of photos and it also works well for large families!  Do you have several photos that you LOVE but are concerned that the colors and backgrounds don’t really relate to one another?  Don’t worry…we can use black and white to unite all of your photos and cause family members and friends to focus on the faces in the card.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-MVITAqI/AAAAAAAADpA/v4Et-oSenP0/s1600-h/2010christmas7photo5%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmas7photo5" border="0" alt="2010christmas7photo5" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-NOk9cXI/AAAAAAAADpE/D7kxqzAoPgU/2010christmas7photo5_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="460" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Seven Photo Collage (RED AND BLUE BACKGROUND)”</strong> {Please note: <em><strong>all of the text on this card is customizable, this card could also be a SIX photo collage </strong></em>AND the card is not blurry when it is printed…it just looks a bit blurry in this blog post}  This card is dear to my heart…the design is based on the design of the card that our family sent to friends and family members last year at Christmastime.  This card is perfect to feature a series of photos and it also works well for large families!  Do you have several photos that you LOVE but are concerned that the colors and backgrounds don’t really relate to one another?  Don’t worry…we can use black and white to unite all of your photos and cause family members and friends to focus on the faces in the card.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-NexHwoI/AAAAAAAADpI/z7uuUrhwx5o/s1600-h/2010christmasitcameuponamidnight3%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmasitcameuponamidnight3" border="0" alt="2010christmasitcameuponamidnight3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-OFMh_dI/AAAAAAAADpM/utBkcqZAALs/2010christmasitcameuponamidnight3_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="460" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“It Came Upon a Midnight Clear BLUE”</strong>. I love the simple, vintage elegance of this card. It features a creased, distressed and a bit shabby background and it has just a touch of sparkle! This card was inspired by one of my favorite Christmas carols and it would be perfect for any photo but especially a photo that features soft colors.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-O_Z_1eI/AAAAAAAADpQ/-wnCfdwDO_k/s1600-h/2010christmashoundstoothvert3.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmashoundstoothvert" border="0" alt="2010christmashoundstoothvert" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-PZLzc9I/AAAAAAAADpU/XqPhSpVDbpU/2010christmashoundstoothvert_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="902" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Houndstooth – Vertical”</strong>  {Please note: <em><strong>text is customizable</strong></em>}  So classic!  This stunning card reminds me of a vintage men’s suit.  There’s a hint of girlie sparkle in the center of the four layer snowflake.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-Pih3B0I/AAAAAAAADpc/0N2nq_3F_bY/s1600-h/2010christmaslovehopepeacetree3.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmaslovehopepeacetree" border="0" alt="2010christmaslovehopepeacetree" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-QMukkuI/AAAAAAAADpg/XXMKBRMix9E/2010christmaslovehopepeacetree_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="902" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Love, Hope, Peace (Red)”</strong>  {Please note: <em><strong>text along the bottom is customizable</strong></em>}  A favorite photo adorns the base of this sweet and vintage tree!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-QYC9TII/AAAAAAAADpk/a67J8nIGdQo/s1600-h/2010christmaslovehopepeacetreetwopho%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmaslovehopepeacetreetwophoto3" border="0" alt="2010christmaslovehopepeacetreetwophoto3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-Q5Lr-mI/AAAAAAAADpo/k36CwcwPP0c/2010christmaslovehopepeacetreetwopho.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="902" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Love, Hope, Peace (Red) – Two Photos”</strong>  {Please note: <em><strong>text along the bottom is customizable</strong></em>}  Favorite photos adorn the base of this sweet and vintage tree!  Just a note…the left photo can be exchanged for a paragraph of text similar to the “Tree with Message (PINK)” card above.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-RDib1aI/AAAAAAAADps/V6Tl0aS6jX4/s1600-h/2010christmaspeacegreenandblue3.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmaspeacegreenandblue" border="0" alt="2010christmaspeacegreenandblue" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-SEHtg1I/AAAAAAAADpw/zo6FmL0RLrQ/2010christmaspeacegreenandblue_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="902" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Peace (GREEN AND BLUE)”</strong>  {Please note: <em><strong>text is customizable</strong></em>}  Vintage elegance! This card would work well with any photo…especially a photo with soft colors or even a beach photo.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-SsCxOyI/AAAAAAAADp0/Sp2uXpRg4xk/s1600-h/2010christmaspeace23.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmaspeace2" border="0" alt="2010christmaspeace2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-SxjnhsI/AAAAAAAADp4/IhMnsoJs0LE/2010christmaspeace2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="902" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Peace (BLUE)”</strong>  {Please note: <em><strong>text is customizable</strong></em>}  Vintage elegance! This card would work well with any photo…especially a photo with soft colors or even a beach photo.</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOIU5-vVn994HmaqOcaAqwGQOU39ZtPw2NGjOXX2Xsft9htT_kRywlUS4odtDnzOdbS4yEKZTQffEFNJ2LfNn2FWwr51PyGIEYcWj74zLti3FUQq1pOMuc4MGdd5OoB0DMx9XvLB6QUc/s1600-h/2010christmasvintagered33.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmasvintagered3" border="0" alt="2010christmasvintagered3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-Tpsl5gI/AAAAAAAADqA/eljhDXLwnMw/2010christmasvintagered3_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="902" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Vintage Red Vertical”</strong>  {<strong><em>I could also use a square-ish frame instead of a vertical frame</em></strong>} I just love red and brown together and the chicken wire adds a fun, vintage whimsy!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-T90Bc8I/AAAAAAAADqE/O0EI1SjlkRg/s1600-h/2010christmasvintageredhorizontal23.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmasvintageredhorizontal2" border="0" alt="2010christmasvintageredhorizontal2" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbehWHxSOGLxEfP1Xe7lfEoErcJyHW6DaIY9dmRyU8E9DwaSK_zOxa79Ts97v0gAeQfSlHcRmqkhgHKO19_TKkecEOdDtpjlYhHLd4jMBn-fB9kcsZzZ9SkiA_5Dk_67rCGtTRgniNag/?imgmax=800" width="644" height="460" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Vintage Red Horizontal”</strong>  I just love red and brown together and the chicken wire adds a fun, vintage whimsy!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-U-RRJ_I/AAAAAAAADqM/ZwtDWbcMXwM/s1600-h/2010christmasvintageredhorizontal2ph%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmasvintageredhorizontal2photo2" border="0" alt="2010christmasvintageredhorizontal2photo2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-VCkCB0I/AAAAAAAADqQ/675AGm5i7TA/2010christmasvintageredhorizontal2ph.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="460" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Vintage Red Horizontal Two Photos”</strong>  I just love red and brown together and the chicken wire adds a fun, vintage whimsy!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-VqS04gI/AAAAAAAADqU/ikqVNwciFiE/s1600-h/2010christmasvertbannerPRINTABLE8.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="2010christmasvertbannerPRINTABLE" border="0" alt="2010christmasvertbannerPRINTABLE" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TNd-WSDDjyI/AAAAAAAADqY/ooHf7GIVQdk/2010christmasvertbannerPRINTABLE_thu.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="902" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Above:  <strong>“Vintage Banner Vertical”  </strong>{Please note: <em><strong>text is customizable</strong></em>}  I love this card…and I adore the modern look of the turquoise blue patterned paper and the banner is so much fun and vintage.  This card could work well for a horizontal or perhaps even a vertical photo.</p> <p align="center"><strong>*** ORDERING INFORMATION ***</strong></p> <p align="left">1.  Choose the card design of your choice!</p> <p align="left">2.  <a href="mailto:jasonandtera@gmail.com"><strong>Simply send me an email</strong></a> with the name of your card choice, your full size photo(s) and the text of your choice!</p> <p align="left">3.  I will then create your card proof and email the proof to you for your approval.  : )</p> <p align="left">4.  When you have approved your card design, you may Paypal me a design fee of <strong>$30.</strong>  Then, you can choose your printing option.  See options below…</p> <p align="center"><strong>*** EASY PRINTING OPTIONS ***</strong></p> <p align="left">*  <strong>Print your cards via <a href="http://www.persnicketyprints.com">Persnickety Prints</a>:</strong>  If you choose this printing option, I will email your card order to Persnickety Prints for you and they will print the cards and ship them to your home with envelopes!  Persnickety Prints offers unbeatable quality and their prices are incredible!  I cannot recommend Persnickety Prints highly enough…I use them for almost all of my printing needs.  Cards are approximately 19.99 for 25 cards including envelopes.</p> <p align="center"><strong>OR</strong></p> <p align="left"><strong>*  Print your cards via Shutterfly:  </strong>I will email you the high resolution completed .jpg card and you can then upload it to Shutterfly and have the cards printed and shipped to your home!</p> <p align="center"><strong>OR</strong></p> <p align="left">*  <strong>Local printing:</strong>  If you choose not to use Persnickety Prints, you can also print your cards locally using the printing service of your choosing.  It’s super easy!!  I highly recommend Costco…I usually print all of my samples there.  If you choose to print your cards locally, I will then email you the high resolution .jpg card file along with detailed (simple) printing instructions for you to take to the printers.  If you choose Costco, they sometimes will give you envelopes.  You can also find envelopes for 5x7 cards at Joanne’s and online as well.  I usually order mine online (size 5.25x7.25).</p> <p align="center">CLICK HERE TO <a href="mailto:jasonandtera@gmail.com"><strong>EMAIL ME!!!</strong></a>  : )</p> <p align="center">God bless, Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-67455134962587310012010-10-21T08:49:00.001-05:002010-10-21T09:01:34.658-05:00Blogs and 2010 Seasonal Cards<p><strong>2010 SEASONAL CARDS…</strong></p> <p>I hope to post something about this in the next week or two!  Keep checking back!  : )</p> <p><strong>BLOGS…</strong></p> <p>For a time, I will not be designing blogs.  I love designing blogs and I am hoping that my time away from designing blogs will be short!  I certainly will post here at my design blog when I resume blog design.  </p> <p>God bless, Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-35667490801366807852010-10-06T13:55:00.001-05:002010-10-06T13:55:58.662-05:00Two New Blogs<p>I have two new blog designs to show you that I LOVE!!</p> <p>First up…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TKzGMZjMFYI/AAAAAAAADlc/e2OHIz_wGZM/s1600-h/civilwarscreenshot%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="civilwarscreenshot" border="0" alt="civilwarscreenshot" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKwezN2Kh6XHnRrgMUJ9R7BjTVycSy1OhkLA5Lx5y1G2xsQgYIm-Mw61AvobNwOdof4Isf-Z6Ty8AGEr6G05zPRC6rslwtb75LpC20CmjEMEERyEnY5JwQJFJ3lwealm2v-zzaTVBNSTE/?imgmax=800" width="602" height="457" /></a></p> <p>How cool is <a href="http://civilwarkid.blogspot.com/"><strong>this blog</strong></a>?  I designed this blog for a Sixth Grader who is a Civil War and American Military history buff.  We went all fancy with a rotating banner.  I just love how this blog turned out!  His Mom is the best and I have designed FOUR blogs for their family!  What an honor…a sweet privilege…truly!</p> <p>Next up…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TKzGODO54QI/AAAAAAAADlk/nOcH3r9xMBM/s1600-h/traceyscreenshot%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="traceyscreenshot" border="0" alt="traceyscreenshot" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_46QAERBe51zqdS5IUL5h1l8WG1F1wCl9-hbTJO5KsWqJVS2UymRF0kiUSw598thdtX9n6ESmtQ9wHpo9ctsWwZlRwHloUnThmy8zNlHeHDQVJLypIrTFO3yEww6VogwUQe8s4fJ1ZOE/?imgmax=800" width="602" height="434" /></a></p> <p>This blog is totally my style…scrappy, lovely, realistic digital elements…LOVE…my most favorite type of blog to design.  I love all of the buttons, framed photos, etc.  Tracey is a super sweet lady…<a href="http://smilesandblessings-tracey.blogspot.com/"><strong>check out her new design</strong></a>!!</p> <p>God bless, Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-8120412405318693812010-07-26T16:12:00.001-05:002010-07-26T16:12:02.762-05:00The Toothpick<p>What a super FUN blog!  I just completed a blog for a sweet, ten year old, self proclaimed “FOODIE” who will be known on the WWW as “The Toothpick”.  As a fellow foodie, it was my true PLEASURE to help <a href="http://iamthetoothpick.blogspot.com/"><strong>“The Toothpick”</strong></a> and his sweet <a href="http://countingseeds-cline.blogspot.com/"><strong>mom</strong></a> (I mean, SUPER sweet! Do people still say “super”?) come up with a design for his very first blog.  : D</p> <p>Welcome to blogland, TP!!  : D  I will be a frequent visitor!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/TE36H1rBwKI/AAAAAAAADbs/Pm7ekh88Q_o/s1600-h/toothpickscreenshot%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="toothpickscreenshot" border="0" alt="toothpickscreenshot" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVZs6Qt61qnwObAssZKVoKOkbiRMef0WHTIPmFGKkP1bJRL6WZ5UZQ8xzlF4ls5v4mrd-nsHadF9RheTEBLouwtNRipRw6LQutBPcAcmaM3xA1WtDC5alMzCvqkwbQLN2ETyHk4b98yw/?imgmax=800" width="633" height="584" /></a></p> <p>God bless, </p> <p>Tera </p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-61857400961692091982010-05-26T09:50:00.001-05:002010-05-26T09:50:33.849-05:00I’m Back and Ready to Roll<p>My laptop is fixed!  Yaaaay!</p> <p>God bless, Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-39089045997875867962010-04-28T10:22:00.001-05:002010-04-28T10:24:02.614-05:00A Brief HiatusYesterday, I took my laptop in for another round of repairs. (Bummer!) Hopefully I will be back up and running again in approximately 2 weeks! I will be able to receive email...so, feel free to send!<br /><br />God bless, Tera : DTerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-1776859063319540252010-03-20T10:54:00.001-05:002010-03-20T10:58:48.988-05:00A New Blog for Beth and Sweet Words of Encouragement from Beth and Dana<p>“Just Beth”.  That is the title of my new friend Beth’s lovely new blog.  : )  I helped Beth to design a blog that is just as functional, personal and informative as it is pretty.</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZrkkqGpzZR4Q9Z3S4AJVPLvAKoXB96sMsRja0pPqAEBnF3y9_oRLh9nzpHDUfLYs1HVNSHurUTEFblQvLojTTwdzMbm_JN26zgj3Ru9v2DxdI1F1yD7apzCvupiwCHvLsxXvzUXnNS8s/s1600-h/bethscreenshot%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="bethscreenshot" border="0" alt="bethscreenshot" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/S6TvxGjVbTI/AAAAAAAADWA/OG99nBCpkCc/bethscreenshot_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="642" height="477" /></a> </p> <p align="left">In the spirit of her blog’s tag line, “The Hand that Gives, Gathers”, Beth just left for a service trip to Guatemala and she is going to blog all about her trip while she is there.  So, <a href="http://just--beth.blogspot.com/"><strong>visit her blog</strong></a> to check out her blog design and to read about the exciting things that will be happening in Guatemala as she partners up with Sue Hamel and the team from <a href="http://www.mayanhearts.org/"><strong>Mayan Hearts</strong></a>!  : )</p> <p align="left">Unbeknownst to me, Beth decided to write a super sweet email detailing the experience that she had working with me to design her blog.  She sent this email to a large group of friends and partners that work to help the people of Guatemala.  I was so humbled to read this email and it was beyond sweet of Beth to send this out.  Thank you, so much Beth!  : )  It was an honor to work with you!  Here are a few excerpts from the email:</p> <blockquote> <p><em><strong>“…I truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Tera helped me to build what I have come to feel is a very comfortable ‘sitting room,’ filled with lots of information that will introduce readers to me and might even provide them with some resources.  I suppose, if I liked coffee, it would be like lounging in the Starbucks section of the local Barnes and Noble.  </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>In my pre-kid life (which seems oh so long ago), I did organization development and training work, and – for a while – I consulted with a customer service organization.  I feel like I’m a really good judge of the service experience, and I must tell you that Tera absolutely knocked my socks off.  In the OD world, we often said that ‘feedback is a gift ~ both positive and constructive.’  Well, I’ve been trying, for days, to identify one piece of constructive feedback for Tera… just a little something that she might be able to do better… and, let me tell you, I’ve got nothin.’</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>In an effort to keep this short, let me just say that Tera was incredibly informative, responsive, thoughtful, open-minded, diligent, organized, patient, sweet as all heck, and she has a great sense of humor too.  I stepped into the design process knowing absolutely nothing, and I feel like I’ve walked away well informed and ready to play.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>I posted my first blog entry last night and look forward to daily posts while in Guatemala.  Two weeks from Saturday… woo hoo!!!”</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Cheers, <br />Beth from Boston</strong></em></p> </blockquote> <p align="center">Also…  Before I publish this post…  </p> <p align="left">I had the amazing opportunity to help Dana Shelton and her family to design an adoption portfolio for their domestic adoption.  Just weeks after Dana submitted her family’s completed portfolio, Dana and her husband were chosen by a Birth Family to parent a darling baby boy!  I want to {CONGRATULATE} the Shelton family on the new addition to their beautiful family!  Here are a couple of pages from their adoption portfolio:</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh_u1KYE1uz4783SuISx5p7v4qZMK_5ecqamdapryiRtXnLbgi5rd0af4Vn-icWDolvASsX9zPXwRDNoE8yKlUJY1ebpK46qp4185zX84DmQOYmTN2ADbFviepf_enYK2UZJq6NI7_9Tg/s1600-h/daenacoverTINY%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="daenacoverTINY" border="0" alt="daenacoverTINY" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/S6Tvx2Z7yOI/AAAAAAAADVw/MIfE0ExbYEQ/daenacoverTINY_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="392" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Qu97qv-m-iig-_f7gInbIlFsjNPPaPHlmCk39ocSRz1vRbxSNLHPLxYB847ZPAof1UPAlz1gPL5_nU8qYMDZAnW1mcfLLs6sPK9XdZe7PxLgMCFrO1k51n1Qgb0uoCznBBS1jLsJ9Oc/s1600-h/whatourkidsTINY%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="whatourkidsTINY" border="0" alt="whatourkidsTINY" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/S6TvyjGFPNI/AAAAAAAADV4/_gieteqMe94/whatourkidsTINY_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="392" /></a> </p> <p align="left">The Shelton family’s portfolio was truly a work of heart and I was deeply honored to be a part of their adoption journey!  They are truly a wonderful family!!  Here are a few excerpts from Dana’s recent emails to me:</p> <blockquote> <p align="left"><strong><em>“We finished our home study today and it went great!  I just wanted to let you know our social worker LOVED our portfolio!  He said it was beautiful! : )  I told him a very talented friend put it together for me. </em><em>Thanks again!!!”</em></strong></p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p><em><strong>“I just wanted you to know that our agency loved our scrapbook so much they brought it out at the last parent meeting (that my friends just happened to be at) and showed everyone.  Everyone loved it! And then they showed it off at the board meeting last month!  I just wanted you to know that you rock! : )  And my agency thinks so too!  Have a blessed day!”</strong></em></p> </blockquote> <p>Thank you so much, Beth and Dana!  It was an honor to work with you both!</p> <p>God bless, Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-57790813114550637922010-03-12T08:23:00.001-06:002010-03-12T08:23:57.476-06:00I’m Back<p>I have my laptop back.  I’m not convinced it’s totally fixed but I’m going to live with it for a while before I make a final determination on that.  ; D  I’m available to accept new projects.  : )</p> <p>God bless, Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-75370629707820919152010-02-22T18:04:00.002-06:002010-02-22T18:45:21.801-06:00A Brief HiatusI am taking my laptop in for repairs. : ) As soon as I have my laptop back, I will be able to begin new projects! : ) I will be using an older laptop in the meantime, so I will be able to receive emails and answer questions, etc.<br /><br />God bless, TeraTerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-27434355974073979492010-01-16T11:24:00.001-06:002010-01-16T11:24:22.609-06:00An Art Teacher’s Blog<p align="center"><a href="http://pcpcpicasso.blogspot.com/"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="stephaniePRINTSRN" border="0" alt="stephaniePRINTSRN" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQttIaaVYnrr4GK9_mtRDUnOK2cBv3Rn_aEwKa8OvyaDIDZ_obAA77H3LX6xZ0VcaVLADmAZc1b6Ck42nFY71XM4wHShe_EvVJPV_y4bWRlVVzyH0UiKFRHq72qo1jDGeYxb7in3-BkI/?imgmax=800" width="642" height="476" /></a> </p> <p align="left">I am seriously in love with this blog!  {swoon}</p> <p align="left">I had the great pleasure of helping Stephanie design her personal blog, <a href="http://countingseeds-cline.blogspot.com/"><strong>Counting Seeds</strong></a>.  I was then so honored when Stephanie asked for my help with a blogsite…for her classroom!  Stephanie is an elementary school art teacher who has decided to use a blogsite as a communication tool.  I think this is such a great idea!</p> <p align="left">Stephanie took the photos for the banner…they are so cool!  They were the inspiration for the entire blog design.</p> <p align="left">Thank you for the opportunity to work on such a special blog, Stephanie.  I LOVED every minute of it!  You are such a special person and you are so much fun to work with!</p> <p align="left"><strong><a href="http://pcpcpicasso.blogspot.com/">CLICK HERE to view Stephanie’s new blog… “Pipe Cleaners, Paper Cuts and Picasso”</a></strong></p> <p>God bless, Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-70843343580854313962009-10-26T17:23:00.001-05:002010-01-16T10:41:15.727-06:00A Fun Adoption Portfolio<p>When you adopt domestically, an adoption portfolio book is very important.  It is a book that represents your family!  It is all about who you are, how you live, what is important to you and what your values are.  </p> <p>I love working on adoption portfolio books…it’s an honor and there is so much heart that goes into each and every one.  I recently completed an adoption portfolio for the Shelton family…what a special family!  </p> <p>Sheltons…  It was an absolute true pleasure to be a small part of your special journey!  May you hear good news very, very soon!  Please keep in touch!  : D</p> <p>A few pages…</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SuYhOB3jYWI/AAAAAAAACws/dH-qRxsC6Xk/s1600-h/daenacoverTINY%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="daenacoverTINY" border="0" alt="daenacoverTINY" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SuYhOf7DntI/AAAAAAAACww/pOQ4GHaZbms/daenacoverTINY_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="392" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9ja8_-NdgONz2Um3D3wn__kk5QY6iuXGPf6nUxLNmdyUtm3pJZwVFAQs-GyEU9yUbP759Mgzd9HiOkEm8ktIC1KvIz4krLC0_Se8L09AW5dm8NGhB4DkAA6EExcyPWa33WE4JQoGnA8/s1600-h/daenawhatiloveabout%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="daenawhatiloveabout" border="0" alt="daenawhatiloveabout" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SuYhPaR_kgI/AAAAAAAACxA/JVmCnT_o99g/daenawhatiloveabout_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="392" /></a></p> <p align="center"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SuYhOlA_8kI/AAAAAAAACw0/tlEN-eSpxe0/s1600-h/whatourkidsTINY%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="whatourkidsTINY" border="0" alt="whatourkidsTINY" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SuYhO0hfE8I/AAAAAAAACw4/B39YZADZ5Is/whatourkidsTINY_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="392" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SuYhPraiISI/AAAAAAAACxE/mOLBVHB-g98/s1600-h/extendedfamilyTINY%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="extendedfamilyTINY" border="0" alt="extendedfamilyTINY" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SuYhQC8Pv3I/AAAAAAAACxI/-83SUelU7ms/extendedfamilyTINY_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="392" /></a></p> <p align="left">I have been busy, busy!  I have been working on seasonal card designs all week.  It is my hope to be able to offer them again this year!  I hope to have new cards and ordering information up within a week or so!  This is the only time of the year that I offer cards.  God bless, </p> <p align="left">Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-2098748253512280562009-09-14T00:07:00.001-05:002009-09-14T00:10:56.734-05:00Not So Random Stuff<p><strong><em>“Nothing in life is random, there's a purpose and a reason for everything that we encounter. That's the reason for this blog: to capture and remember the not so random occurrences, the rich events that make life what it is.”</em></strong></p> <p>Don’t you just love that?  That is what Gina, the author of the blog “Not So Random Stuff” , has to say regarding the purpose of her blog.  Gina’s blog is SO inspiring…  The posts are all about faith, family and making a house a home.  And, she features truly wonderful photos in her blog posts!  Her blog is the latest blog on my “must read” list!  And, I am SO in love with the design that we put together…check it out:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/Sq3PiEGohrI/AAAAAAAACmQ/88xzcsUYp1U/s1600-h/ginascreenshotAFTER%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="ginascreenshotAFTER" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="477" alt="ginascreenshotAFTER" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAQQJd395Tbncbzp5_s3vi3RoGYgCDR50LKUOr3VAod1-i8qhhoYGYtDgzvaakhKU5K5eKfw_SODhe38U5p3x7sKwe7QLMo_dYrCfhgq5lxl7KhsXozPWnDedcMrecJT-KuaVOOkgShw/?imgmax=800" width="442" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="left">You just <a href="http://www.notsorandomstuff.blogspot.com/"><strong>have to visit Gina’s blog in person</strong></a>!  I think that you will decide that you must add <a href="http://www.notsorandomstuff.blogspot.com/"><strong>“Not So Random Stuff”</strong></a> to your list of reads!</p> <p align="left">Thanks again, Gina!  You are a dream to work with!</p> <p align="left">God bless, </p> <p align="left">Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-21662755738945871352009-09-10T14:47:00.001-05:002009-09-10T14:47:40.501-05:00A New Look for Susie Harris<p>Have you visited <a href="http://www.susieharrisblog.com"><strong>www.susieharrisblog.com</strong></a>?  If not, you should! Susie’s blog is filled with inspirational DIY projects and design ideas for your home. Susie also has a very cool <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5914190">Etsy shop</a></strong> that is filled with all sorts of fun goodies including <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27700778"><strong>customized family name signs</strong></a> (I have one hanging in my kitchen…love it!)  </p> <p>Susie sent me and email recently and said that she was ready to give her blog a new look.  Although we will miss the beautiful blue from her previous blog design, her new design is lovely…it's fresh, clean and oh-so-Susie.  : ) </p> <p>Below, you will see the previous design that Susie and I designed together…I will admit, I have some serious love for this design…hee hee…but everyone needs a change now and then…  ; D</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SqlX07KHcdI/AAAAAAAACiA/okCqSBmDRe0/s1600-h/susieafter%5B7%5D.jpg"><img title="susieafter" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="317" alt="susieafter" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SqlX1EzoZuI/AAAAAAAACiE/l4r8-QUJr88/susieafter_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="420" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="left">And, here is the NEW Susie Harris blog design…</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SqlX1msHOQI/AAAAAAAACiI/EaNd5HrIpds/s1600-h/susiebasketblogSCREENSHOT%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="susiebasketblogSCREENSHOT" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="310" alt="susiebasketblogSCREENSHOT" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SqlX2xrmm-I/AAAAAAAACiM/bu017hSvHLE/susiebasketblogSCREENSHOT_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="422" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="left">The banner was created using a photograph that Susie took of one of the baskets in her home.  Isn’t this a fun idea for a banner?</p> <p align="left">Thanks again, Susie for trusting me with your blog!  It is always so much fun to work with you…you are so creative and talented!  I love trying out new and fun ideas for your blog!</p> <p align="left">God bless, Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-90505300951697302062009-08-19T14:16:00.001-05:002009-08-19T14:16:45.116-05:00All You Can Do is TRI<p>It is always a pleasure to design for Kelly.  : D  This is the second blog project that I have helped Kelly with.  : D  The title of Kelly’s new blog is:  “All You Can Do is TRI”…the tagline for her blog is “From Couch Potato to Triathlete in Ten Months or BUST!”  Don’t you just love that?!  Kelly is currently training for a triathlon and I put together a blog for her so that she can blog about her journey…her new blog is both inspiring and fun!</p> <p>Kelly chose a BLOGwear design for her blog that uses a predesigned BLOGwear kit from The Shabby Shoppe.  I highly recommend BLOGwear blogs…they are fabulous!  If you are interested in a BLOGwear blog, <a href="http://theshabbyshoppe.com/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=41"><strong>check out the predesigned BLOGwear kits at The Shabby Shoppe</strong></a>…make sure to view all of the kits…there are THREE pages of gorgeous kits to choose from!  Once you find a kit that you love, contact me…I will purchase the kit on your behalf and we will then begin your BLOGwear blog customization and installation!  </p> <p><a href="http://allyoucandoistri.blogspot.com/"><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></a> to see Kelly’s new BLOGwear blog design.  : )</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SoxPhFE6NcI/AAAAAAAACfw/xkCi1Jl1QAI/s1600-h/triscreenshot%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="triscreenshot" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="320" alt="triscreenshot" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SoxPhfKIncI/AAAAAAAACf4/P0-1Hi7BhC4/triscreenshot_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="444" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Why choose a BLOGwear design for your blog?  </p> <p>*  The designs are FABULOUS!</p> <p>*  You can know beforehand exactly what your blog banner will look like.</p> <p>*  The cost of a BLOGwear blog is just $45 including ALL graphics fees.</p> <p>*  BLOGwear customization and installation is QUICK…on average, from the time that I start working on your blog, it can take me as little as 48 hours to customize and install a BLOGwear blog if we have quick communication!</p> <p><a href="http://tlcthecreativeblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/blog-design.html"><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></a> to view all of my blog design packages.</p> <p>God bless, Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-77431100564566858432009-08-13T00:32:00.001-05:002009-08-13T00:38:12.704-05:00Mi Sol<p>I had the privilege to meet Carrie Pagliaro, a sweet and amazingly talented photographer and fellow “Guatemama” to two adorable children, during our adoption processes.  I was so honored when Carrie asked me if I would be willing to help her to create a web presence for her photography business.  Carrie chose to go with a blogsite for her business website.  Her blogsite will be used both as a website and as a blog.  Visit Carrie’s new blogsite, <strong><a href="http://www.misolphotography.com">Misol Photography</a></strong>, and enjoy browsing through her beautiful, warm new home on the web!  You are simply wonderful, Carrie!  You are an incredible photographer and I just know that your business will be a great success!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SoOmosuw13I/AAAAAAAACfY/KGlNJ394nbw/s1600-h/misolscreenshot%5B10%5D.jpg"><img title="misolscreenshot" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="257" alt="misolscreenshot" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SoOmpJEkvNI/AAAAAAAACfc/xnA7CGYqygU/misolscreenshot_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="444" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="left">God bless, </p> <p align="left">Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-83043957848611761192009-07-25T23:07:00.001-05:002009-07-25T23:07:27.357-05:00Sweet Adventures<p>Working with Mera from “The Adventures of Gabby and Hunter” was indeed a sweet experience!  Mera was a delight to work with and we were quickly able to agree on a beautiful, elegant and personal design for her blog.  Really…  How purty is this blog?  ; ) </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SmvWffGerzI/AAAAAAAACa8/xKMfc3w15dg/s1600-h/meraSCREENSHOT%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="meraSCREENSHOT" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="436" alt="meraSCREENSHOT" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SmvWfn2EKII/AAAAAAAACbA/fXA_7E_leTg/meraSCREENSHOT_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="414" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="left">Stop in and visit Mera at <a href="http://www.gabbycita.blogspot.com/"><strong>The Adventures of Gabby and Hunter</strong></a> and read about the passion that she has for God, for her family and for living more simply and naturally.  </p> <p align="left">Thank you for choosing me for your blog design, Mera…it’s always a pleasure to meet a fellow Guatemama!</p> <p align="left">God bless,</p> <p align="left">Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-23189631411431169932009-07-08T20:58:00.001-05:002009-07-08T20:59:46.010-05:00Gifts of Hope<p>I have just completed an online marketplace using a <a href="http://tlcthecreativeblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/blog-design.html"><strong>blogsite layout</strong></a> for <strong><a href="http://www.acrossallborders.org/">Across All Borders</a></strong>…an organization that works to provide orphan care and outreach to families living in extreme poverty in Guatemala.  The funds that will be generated through the <a href="http://www.acrossallbordersstore.org/"><strong>Gifts of Hope</strong></a> marketplace will go directly into helping to fund AAB’s work in Guatemala.</p> <p>If you are not familiar with Guatemalan crafts, artwork and textiles {or even if you are} you should check out the beautiful items that are available at Gifts of Hope:  Across All Borders Marketplace.  I especially LOVE the beautiful painting and the lovely terra cotta angel ornaments.  Items are limited right now but additional items will be added in October.  And, I hear that Guatemalan coffee will be available through Gifts of Hope very soon.  : )</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.acrossallbordersstore.org/"><img title="storescreenshotsmall" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="266" alt="storescreenshotsmall" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SlVOy46BZLI/AAAAAAAACUQ/nuIuEPo8B5s/storescreenshotsmall%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="444" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="left">God bless, </p> <p align="left">Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-12160211659271013072009-06-01T00:25:00.001-05:002009-06-01T00:32:10.104-05:00Counting Seeds<p>It was meant to be…</p> <p>I think that Stephanie (the author of the blog “Counting Seeds”) was meant to find little ol’ me here at A Little Bit of TLC {The Creative Blog} because everything about her blog design process was seamless!  </p> <p>Stephanie chose my <a href="http://tlcthecreativeblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/blog-design.html"><strong>custom blog package</strong></a> for her personal blog and as soon as she chose her graphics, we were quickly on the way to making her blog a reflection of who she is.  I love the color palette and I also love the little touches that let visitors know that they are visiting {Stephanie’s} blog.  Blogging is personal…I think that blog design should be personal too!  Here is a sneak peek of the completed design…</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SiNmRc9QaWI/AAAAAAAACKk/eWItXbY_Hfc/s1600-h/seedsscreenshot%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="seedsscreenshot" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="391" alt="seedsscreenshot" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SiNmR0-X2yI/AAAAAAAACKo/JrW9Ro0Ae3k/seedsscreenshot_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="424" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="left">I love it!  <a href="http://countingseeds-cline.blogspot.com/"><strong>CLICK HERE to visit Counting Seeds</strong></a>.  Stephanie, thank you for being a dream to work with!  Keep in touch!</p> <p align="left">God bless, </p> <p align="left">Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-26396689087025839482009-05-22T22:09:00.001-05:002009-06-01T01:29:46.597-05:00Ad for Across All Borders<p>I created an ad for <a href="http://www.acrossallborders.org/"><strong>Across All Borders</strong></a>.  The ad will appear in an upcoming issue of <a href="http://www.weavingfamilies.com/"><strong>Weaving Families</strong></a> online magazine.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://weavingfamiliesmagazine.com/"><strong>** UPDATE:  CLICK HERE to view the magazine! **</strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/Shdo-IsN-7I/AAAAAAAACEc/VhC4YqFpYew/s1600-h/aabad5%5B7%5D.jpg"><img title="aabad5" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="319" alt="aabad5" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/Shdo-rXBfhI/AAAAAAAACEg/KP2OVujF4hk/aabad5_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="446" border="0" /></a></p> <p>I’m always happy to help when I can!</p> <p>God bless,</p> <p>Tera </p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-27150962677996776052009-03-04T22:41:00.001-06:002009-03-04T22:41:34.748-06:00Scrappy Goodness<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDws7vFrXq9-BVMPjSxtMlQhPAUKb2NwCacs2CZNuozalcq5VtM4Ik9gOfwqLg7q7gliBi5nmltVv9fS1IeLffmy5r_4FpTP0EymACI9rvFyVKul09cb_bStO0dpCEz34u4tFkfpVNgGM/s1600-h/scrapphrase2%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="scrapphrase2" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="240" alt="scrapphrase2" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnP34-ijzCmg5EGwaSZtqPixMRi4w3_ix0BKUZfp2XS9fXeFM8ueVOUzxbAJoIueRyv1VWjpjPUmt0OitMoIlFWwx3zEhRf0gcXREPMv4rOHl8J9obfGYBZw77mV6idfEIcYIZUpraTa8/?imgmax=800" width="168" align="left" border="0" /></a> I met Kelly from Scrapbook Creations by Kelly and <a href="http://www.customlifebooks.com/"><strong>Custom Lifebooks</strong></a> through our adoption agency…we both used the same placement agency for the adoptions of our beautiful Guatemalan children.</p> <p>Kelly is a sweet, creative and very talented stay-at-home Mom who LOVES paper scrapbooking.  She has turned her beloved hobby and passion into not one but TWO home businesses.</p> <p>Kelly’s latest business, Scrapbook Creations by Kelly, will help clients in her local area to organize and preserve their photos and memorabilia items and put them into scrapbooks.  </p> <p>Kelly turned to me to help her create a web presence for her new business venture.  I had a wonderful time working on this blogsite with Kelly!  Kelly is currently hard at work adding content to her blogsite pages!  Click <a href="v"><strong>HERE</strong></a> to visit her.</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK39TFJXxysecETzt0KWDRhPHVt0UZNnpsMgY5Zfv8cBuvvQGs7gPsghOMtgmJXmhMTv9OugJTfrOc4W08yrQmg3yIGnezUFqq8zprjRrRV9Jflp3DVa7aztoHspZwgUMO6LKOIqHNecU/s1600-h/scrapscreenshotJPG%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="scrapscreenshotJPG" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="234" alt="scrapscreenshotJPG" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/Sa9X_WC251I/AAAAAAAABxM/kWXIzgMuo1U/scrapscreenshotJPG_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="left"> I had such a wonderful time working with you, Kelly!!  You are so talented…your layouts are inspiring!!  I hope that your new business venture will be a great success!</p> <p align="left">God bless, </p> <p align="left">Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-19431293382630959802009-02-16T22:39:00.001-06:002009-02-16T23:37:31.297-06:00Bienvenue!<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SZo_S7wejjI/AAAAAAAABvA/U-UxbAsJs5E/s1600-h/susietassel211.jpg"><img title="susietassel2" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="260" alt="susietassel2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SZo_ToQCvJI/AAAAAAAABvE/PiJ7_V9ADrQ/susietassel2_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" align="left" border="0" /></a> That is the warm welcome that you will receive when you visit Susie Harris’ fun and inspirational blog!  </p> <p>I have been visiting Susie’s blog for several months.  I love her decorating ideas, the little peeks into her home, her crafty ideas and her genuine posting style.  </p> <p>Susie is one talented lady!   She makes tassels and she also makes signs like the one the below.  She hand paints and distresses each and every sign!  *swoon*</p> <p>Recently, Susie has been wanting a fresh new look for her blog.  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SZo_UQrdhpI/AAAAAAAABvI/bRsikrXwtbY/s1600-h/susiesign4.jpg"><img title="susiesign" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="200" alt="susiesign" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDH3eI6FxzaU1qlVUb3rdcZXr_Khj1ijttCFn9gMMljxcjtceAy1dQ3SgWSwVE_VZLXDiFWu5owv1Lx_g4XB6Ch0Wcowr_GERAHd9xeRwErCaW8VGZLdcqOVWSPHs8baWxyCEWmC4zOng/?imgmax=800" width="260" align="right" border="0" /></a>She had a vision of what she wanted but wasn’t sure how to fully execute her vision.  </p> <p>Susie had a great banner idea that she was using and she found an ad that she wanted to pull some inspiration from.  I quickly realized that my “usual” design style was not going to work for this blog design.  I was excited that I was going to be stretched a bit creatively (and, I was also a wee bit intimidated…hee hee…right, Susie?)  We put our heads together and went to work!  Everything clicked and fell into place. I just love it when that happens!</p> <p align="center">The inspiration:</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW2gWKrnEV0h0nOEyJkEoGgSnesboxjj7rFMKi2fmb7sPHDYq4hZLq2klkB1mPNMOdBPkEzRxnpPLnPrtOFYavQ5PLmoQ9C_pd0kCoX9ODeUB1CdJiRLyH_4EsKZCCipTY-Y9M79cHqzg/s1600-h/susiead7.jpg"><img title="susiead" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="359" alt="susiead" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SZo_V5SbCYI/AAAAAAAABvU/nXzOGKKlLLU/susiead_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="270" border="0" /></a> <br />The “before”:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SZo_XGhJnxI/AAAAAAAABvY/qBWrqrnBGgg/s1600-h/susiebefore5.jpg"><img title="susiebefore" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="288" alt="susiebefore" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SZo_X_wS7yI/AAAAAAAABvc/4MPP14t_S50/susiebefore_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="354" border="0" /></a>   </p> <p align="center">Purty, fresh and clean…just as it was!</p> <p align="center">The “after”:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SZo_YHQzMBI/AAAAAAAABvg/MvMZEdSve1w/s1600-h/susieafter%5B5%5D.jpg"><img title="susieafter" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="267" alt="susieafter" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SZo_ZLZv_PI/AAAAAAAABvk/qQuCvtKNBv4/susieafter_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="354" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Ooooolala!  We took what she had and made it extra wonderful.</p> <p>Susie was as sweet and genuine in our telephone consultation as she is at her blog.  She was very patient with me as we dealt with sickness at our house this week and a bloggy glitch!  It was truly an absolute pleasure to work with her.  Thank you, Susie!!  <a href="http://susieharris.blogspot.com/"><strong>CLICK HERE to visit her new blog</strong></a>!  And, while you’re there, check out the fabulous goodies in her Etsy shop!</p> <p>God bless,</p> <p>Tera</p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-3548384073207312162009-02-06T23:07:00.001-06:002009-02-06T23:07:19.043-06:00Sprucing Up<p>Please excuse my mess as I spruce things up a little bit around The Creative Blog.  I’m doing a bit of pre-spring cleaning!  : D</p> <p>God bless,</p> <p><img title="creativeblogsignature" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="35" alt="creativeblogsignature" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SY0XBYtkeEI/AAAAAAAABns/9HMVnViowrk/creativeblogsignature_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="131" border="0" /></p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-88203729581380430202009-01-26T01:38:00.001-06:002009-01-26T01:39:38.216-06:00A Blog-site and a Blog for AAB<p>Across All Borders is a brand new organization that will begin working in Guatemala this year!  I am a supporter of organizations like AAB, Mayan Families, Global Orphan Team, Guatemalan Harvest, etc. because the main focus is on Guatemala.  And, with adoptions currently not being viable in Guatemala, HELP is definitely needed!  </p> <p>I helped AAB with a new blog-site and with a redesign of their current blog.  A blog-site is basically a blog that can mimic a website.  A blog-site usually has “pages” (which are actually posts) and some sort of a linking system (either a link bar under the banner or a link bar in a side bar).  Blog-site design is a new service that I am offering!  The nice thing about a blog-site is that you can have the look of website with the ease of use that comes from having a blog.</p> <p>I had a wonderful time working on this project…it was very rewarding!</p> <p><a href="http://whereverhemaylead.blogspot.com/"><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></a> to visit the AAB blog</p> <p><a href="http://www.acrossallborders.org/"><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></a> to visit the AAB blog-site</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SX1oY_tpQjI/AAAAAAAABk0/iiGxVqluPLI/s1600-h/aabtlcsample%5B7%5D.jpg"><img title="aabtlcsample" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="219" alt="aabtlcsample" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SX1oZuzPsII/AAAAAAAABk4/WLTyffGZtec/aabtlcsample_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="444" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="left">God bless,</p> <p align="left"><img title="creativeblogsignature" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="35" alt="creativeblogsignature" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SX1oZ2Z05hI/AAAAAAAABkw/AFeCvQZMsTM/creativeblogsignature_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="131" border="0" /></p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284331361710606650.post-11728000867517690212009-01-16T21:58:00.001-06:002009-01-16T22:02:50.625-06:00A BLOGwear blog and an Adoption Portfolio<p>I have been working on several projects.  One project was the installation and customization of a BLOGwear kit from The Shabby Shoppe.  Another project was a domestic adoption portfolio that I have been working on slowly for a long while and the third project is a project that will be revealed in the next week or so.  : )  </p> <p>Here is the finished BLOGwear blog:</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4L_VM-fswcZ4jpsZBIt6Oq7VAx8HNZ7Q-Hp-cRz8z-e_KmqK7J9gZBTrD80nn5DxOmjPuFoaj-59jnv_FC7L_fLAwNmWbnQAnyJfFRTL1XlZvrnx27n8YAFlCNee973-LUF2c4VtFtYc/s1600-h/trishascreenblog%5B4%5D.jpg"><img title="trishascreenblog" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="330" alt="trishascreenblog" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SXFXPJc2nPI/AAAAAAAABeQ/6PlF2pjqogk/trishascreenblog_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="439" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="left">I just love how <a href="http://trishastidbits.blogspot.com/"><strong>Trisha’s blog</strong></a> turned out!  Trisha is a talented (and super cool) demonstrator for <a href="http://uppercaseliving.com/"><strong>Uppercase Living</strong></a>.  She wanted a special space to post tips and decorating tricks using the amazing UL products that are her favorites.  Trisha chose the ADORABLE Gabby BLOGwear kit from <a href="http://www.theshabbyshoppe.com"><strong>The Shabby Shoppe</strong></a> for her blog.  She picked out the photos that she wanted for her banner (seriously, how cute is her family?) and I inserted her photos, enhanced them just a tad and customized the banner and the buttons with the text of her choice.  : )  The background that she chose is a beautiful, almost sea glass blue digital paper from Design by Dani that we both absolutely love.  </p> <p align="left">Thank you, Trisha…you are very sweet and you were just wonderful to work with!  May your business be very successful!</p> <p align="left">If you are interested in a BLOGwear kit customization and installation for your blog, just send me an email.  : )  My next opening will be in mid to late February (however, I might be able to squeeze you in a bit sooner than that).  Using a BLOGwear kit for your blog is a very cool option…  The kits are predesigned by The Shabby Shoppe, so you will know in advance what your blog banner will look like.  Using a BLOGwear kit is very economical too.  The entire blog makeover (including graphics) is $45 and the entire design process from start to finish can be very, VERY quick.  Check out my left column for more information about this fun and exciting blog design option.</p> <p align="left">Onto my adoption portfolio project…  : )</p> <p align="left">Seegal is a friend of mine and we met during our adoption processes.  We both used the same adoption agency when we adopted our sweet baby girls from Guatemala.  Seegal’s family is now hoping to complete their family by adopting another baby girl through domestic adoption.  I was honored to work together with her to complete her domestic adoption portfolio books.  We worked long and hard on this project together and Seegal was an absolute dream to work with.  We took a lot of extra time to really research the creation of a portfolio because we were both new to the process and we wanted to “get it right”.  We had a lot of fun too!  I enjoyed myself so much that I am going to start helping other families with their portfolios, as time allows, starting sometime in February or early March.  Check back for more details.  : )  Here are just a few sample pages from the 12 page books:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SXFXPlIDeJI/AAAAAAAABdY/flzTKfrpgJQ/s1600-h/seegforblog13.jpg"><img title="seegforblog1" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="517" alt="seegforblog1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2eBz63ERyfNqqstHghv-Yn7NC8U5EfQkNle2mzljCuh9AVDGe85lrUC-UlAkTIUeNuwUPY9yRh8yWDxoQVpgxqx13cE05VyT3x7EQgrz_2vWEbg2NdgUlYMt7WSh_xBnwT_TlkGObeKE/?imgmax=800" width="400" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SXFXQVQfSaI/AAAAAAAABdg/2S2-glLlb5Y/s1600-h/seegforblog23.jpg"><img title="seegforblog2" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="517" alt="seegforblog2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SXFXQ7mqjHI/AAAAAAAABdk/aP08R04rX68/seegforblog2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SXFXRABazoI/AAAAAAAABdo/nQ6ArBz9m3A/s1600-h/seegforblog33.jpg"><img title="seegforblog3" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="517" alt="seegforblog3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhOhtUpL8wsHBuvUsnCFQc_wGhi4rLjWbtPxtb8k5r16rhirtXfe_R_p6u4KI4dHLNaPcCqIas-lkxC7x-0_9zKUxgQPqNVoSqWEr91HvLaFLfuF6TzEDIXbRht3d60Pf2O6rBL9f39g/?imgmax=800" width="400" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>Seegal chose the beautiful Olivia digital kit from The Shabby Shoppe and we used frames from Heather Ann Designs.</p> <p>Seegal, thank you so much for allowing me to have the honor to work on such a special and important project with you.  I learned so much and you are a sweetheart.  THANK YOU!</p> <p>A side note:  I am going to be busy until February (although, I might be able to sneak in the installation of one more BLOGwear kit if you contact me ASAP…hee hee).</p> <p>God bless,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SXFXR1h7gyI/AAAAAAAABd0/3NwZ1iRvCD0/s1600-h/creativeblogsignature3.jpg"><img title="creativeblogsignature" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="35" alt="creativeblogsignature" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U6xuT2Geb_c/SXFXSeW310I/AAAAAAAABd4/63y_Gh9rULw/creativeblogsignature_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="131" border="0" /></a></p> Terahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09366941334161206646noreply@blogger.com0