Exciting things
have been happening.
For one…
I have been working on finishing a book for Kara‘s class.
For two…
I will be working with my friend Jera in photographing two weddings this summer! Very exciting. And nerve racking. Jera has done it before. I have not. Which it why I asked her to help me out. I couldn’t say no when I was asked… partly because I wanted to get my feet a little wet. But mostly because I know what it’s like to be a bride without a lot of cash, and if I can help some friends save money while giving them great photos, I’m game.
For three… I have had some amazing shopping adventures for the shop!
I’ve been having trouble deciding how to brand the shop. I want it to feel modern, but retro, but also timeless and classy. Ah! The options. I’ve tried a few different banners in the past month or so. Also what has prompted some changes in my mind is the fact that I’ve been advertising. This month I had a slot at A Cup of Joe. So I had to come up with a small 160×60 pixel image for Joanna’s blog. Next month I plan on advertising at Frolic. Which prompted me to rethink the whole “look” of the shop. I’m still thinking about it…. but here’s my before and afters:
Before:
After:
And here are the little ad spot images:
What do you guys think? I’m being totally indecisive right now. But I would like to decide before my ad shows up at Frolic. This weekend will be busy with posting Looooots of new fun things in the shop! I just want to keep it all. But I haven’t the room to keep or the days to wear everything! :)
Oh… and number 4 thing keeping me busy, is this new endeavor of mine. I have had lots of people ask me if I do design work for blogs and such. And I have never been ready with an answer until I created this blog especially for a little design portfolio. And the very next day after creating said portfolio, the lovely Elizabeth Kartchner contacted me, wondering if I would work on her blog. Great timing! Well, her blog is almost complete (just one more html shift to go) and I’ve decided to go public.
Elizabeth’s blog before:
After:
So…. my brother shakes his head and tells me I am waaaay undercharging. But, I know you bloggers/Etsyers don’t have loads of cash, and neither do I. So next time you need someone to take on the task of design work for you, you know where to click. :)
Well, I’ll be back soon with my work for Kara’s class.
How is everyone doing? I miss your lovely comments! :)
Oooh….Love what you did with Elizabeth’s blog-very fun. Love the handwriting/text!!!
ooh loads of exciting things… love the redesign on liz’s blog – very cute. can’t wait to see your life story book… i’m still feeling a little daunted! bring on the gesso & glitter i guess!
My goodness you clever thing you!!!
Now do you take payment in Tim Tams??!!!
your work on elizabeth’s blog is great ! I just freshened up mine too, sometimes change is great!
wow! i love what you did with elizabeth’s blog.
i don’t know which banner i prefer…maybe the one with the girl…but i get what you mean about the more modern.
Wow you are really busy right now! I love the work you did on Elizabeth’s blog, that is one i frequent actually! Congrats and i love your talent!
I like both banners a lot! Very unhelpful, I know…
Someday I’ll probably be one of the no-cash brides – better start making photographer friends; haha!
your design work is absolutely beautifull it’s pure and fresh!!!
LOVE how you did Elizabeth’s blog…wish I had the money to have you give my blog a make-over! Just wanted to tell you I love it!!
oh my goodness. liz’s blog is amazing.
k, i want you to re-do mine.
and for real, i really like your originial half caf design. but, that’s just my 2 cents. either one is cool, but i lean more to the first one.
thanks again for making my blog look so fabulous!! :)
yes, you need to charge more!!
i like both of your half caf designs and i think the one you had on ‘Cup of Jo’ really stood out and was intriguing!
have i told you lately that you’re amazing?!!
i was wondering who designed her blog!!! it is super cute!!!! you did a GREAT job!!!
sure would like to do something fun with mine!!!!
Dang. That is one sexy looking blog.
I think I need to do this….
Can’t WAIT to see your pretties. Sigh.
I definitely love the woodgrain labels. Because… well… woodgrain!!
FANTASTIC!! All of it looks fantastic (I know that doesn’t really help in your decision making process). And Elizabeth’s blog looks fabulous!
I adore what you are doing! =) Love the blog and my fave logo is the woodgrainy looking one..seems like something that would stand out more to me for some reason.
Have a great weekend!
i love the revamp you did of E’s blog! It’s fabulous!
i’m still liking your “before” banner for halfcaf better. but that’s just me. :)
awesome job on e’s blog! fabulous job. :D
i’m so excited for you to photograph the weddings. i can’t wait to see your photos. :)
I love the small banner with jera. Your design work on Elizabeth’s blog looks great!
honestly, i couldn’t tell that was a C in the new logo and i was really stumped trying to figure out what the name was. something to think about anyway.
I love what you did with Elizabeth’s blog! If enough people visited mine, I’d have you fix it too, but alas, it has a very, very small following. Your style is great though. I don’t know which banner of your’s I like better either. I’m not much help!
OMG girl you did an awesome job! if I ever will have the money I will contact you! I promise!
you are so good at html…i am jealous! i may just have to get a banner sometime!
I prefer the old banners but that doesn’t mean the new ones aren’t cool too! They are both great, and congrats on the new endeavours, looks like you’ll be quite busy!
Congrats!!! Good luck with everything!!!!
I like the new look but to be honest, the C looks like an O and so I read half Oaf :(
i love her new blog look! nice job!
For Half Calf: I really like the before banner (easy to read & cute)
I like what you did to Elizabeth’s :D
Might have you design mine, and maybe I can actually get inspired to start blogging.
OMG!!! You are freakin’ amazing!!!!
I can’t wait to work with you on designing stuff for me and my photog biz!
Hope you are up for it! :D
I love the way Elizabeth’s blog looks! And I prefer the original Half Caf banner…it’s more artsy looking, which I love.
Good to know that you’ve been doing something great for your friend. And the banners are really amazing! I’m sure they loved it as much as I did!