design shop: one fine day mercantile blog design...

Design is a passion of mine, whether it be jewelry or web. I love creating things that others enjoy and use.

I've been working on a blog design for a sweet customer for a few weeks now. I don't know how she has lasted this long without exploding, but she understands that I have a full-time job and life. 

The One Fine Day Mercantile Blog is LIVE and looks fabulous.

And, sweet Randi sells tons of cute products from clothing to handbags. She will be posting these items under her shop tab and on her Facebook page. Go check it out!

If you are looking into a blog design or re-design then head on over to my Design Shop tab and check out my portfolio. I'd love to work with you!

Enjoy and God Bless!

design shop: OPEN for business...

Graphic design has always fascinated me. I love how someone can take such a small idea and make a beautiful creation. All on their computer.

I want to do that.

So I did.

Ever since I started my blog, a few years back, I have been creating my blog design. Not because I was a FABULOUS graphic designer, but because I was cheap. My only follower was my mother and I didn't see the need to spend a ton of money on a design.

Because of this I began learning the Photoshop Elements ropes. Let me tell ya, it ain't easy. I do a lot of searching. A lot of trial and error. A lot of trashing my work. 

Oh, and did I mention that I also had to learn HTML and CSS so that I could actually apply all these wonderful designs to the blog. Jeepers! I'm surprised my head didn't explode!

But once I got both things down I was set. I still don't think that my blog design is worthy of any esteemed blog designers praise, but I think it's pretty cool.

Not only do I design my blog, but I also design my etsy shop, business cards, freebies, and classroom worksheets and goodies for TeachersPayTeachers. Again, I am no master, but I love it and it makes me happy to hear someone tell me, "That was exactly how I envisioned it in my mind!"

This past week I was approached by a fellow etsy seller and blogger. She was very sweet and had asked if I created all of the designs that I use on my blog. Why yes I do! She needed new business cards and a banner for trade shows that she attends. She had a very specific idea and design and asked if I would take on the task of creating these for her. 

Hell Yes! Yes ma'am, I would love to!

So she created a pinterest board full of her inspirations for the design and I created what I envisioned them to be. She loved them and so do I!

This whole thing got me thinking, "I could do that! I could have a design shop!" And so I started one. 

 CharlottesWebTheBlog Design Shop

I can now say that I've had my first paying client in my design shop.

Check out my designs. So far there are only the products I've made, but I plan on adding some that are pre-made.

So, what do ya think?
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Oh, and go check out the blog Pretty Shiny Object. Elizabeth is doing a shop feature post about my etsy shop!

Enjoy and God Bless

etsy: Sonya DeHart Design $1 SALE!

I am always searching for digital clipart and paper on etsy. One day I stumbled upon Sonya DeHart Design and fell in love. She has some great glitter paper, chalkboard clipart, and much more. She is having a $1 sale on her website until May 5th. Please go check it out and help support a designer.

God Bless!

Blog: Hiatus

I know I stopped blogging for a bit. I got a great job teaching 1st grade and well, it kept me busy. But, I am ready to share all my adventures and craftiness. I plan on completing a ton of craft projects this summer and posting them for all to see.

Have a magical day!