What's black and white, black and white, black and white?

...a penguin rolling down a hill.

What's black and white and laughing?

...the penguin who pushed him!

Ok, all kidding aside - take a look at my most recent party invitation...just in time for the new Penguins of Madagascar movie to hit the theaters!

Feeling Grinchy...

This Photo Booth Prop set will make your heart grow, just like the Grinch's.

Props will be sent to you each in their own full size, full resolution .pdf file. Just print out the prop onto card stock, add a stick, and you are all set to go!

$3.50 for the .pdf set.

(Normally you will receive an email within 24hrs, but sometimes I am unavailable. If for any reason you have not received your files within 48hrs, please do not worry, just pop me an email and I will let you know what is going on and get them to you ASAP.)

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Send Some Loom Love for Valentine's Day

A couple Valentine's for use with your Rainbow Loom creations.

For your various bracelets and charms...

For your Mustache Charms...

For your Minion bracelets and charms...

Files are a full-resolution 4x6 (with the two of the card you purchase on one 4x6) that can

be printed as a 4x6 photo in your local store's photo department.

Just print, cut, use a Sharpie to sign (names shown are for example only), and add your Rainbow Loom creation.

(I have left plenty of space so you can use scissors or a hole punch to make a space for your bracelet or charm to hook through.)

Cost: $3.00 for ready to print .jpg file with two of one card on a 4x6.

Purchase both of one theme on a 4x6 for only $5.00 (as shown in above samples)

Cards can be customized (colors and adding a name) for $1.00 extra.

Email me at: tlr.designer@gmail.com with your Valentine request and I will send you a paypal money request for the amount due.
Checks and cash are also accepted, but file will not be sent to you until payment is received.

Rainbow Loom Madness

I'm jumping on the Rainbow Loom rubber-bandwagon (hee hee). This one is for all of you who have a child who loves their Rainbow Loom and loves to create new Loom designs...(or for those of you who enjoy looming just as much as they do.)

I have set it up on an 8 1/2" x 11" page with the layout of the loom on it twice (for those projects with two steps) so you can document the band placement on your favorite creations. Just print them out and draw your band placement in the order your place them. There is plenty of room in the margins to make any needed notes.

There are two separate files...

• Template One has the normal loom peg positioning (this would work for the Rainbow Loom as well as the CraZart Cra-Z-Loom, the Wonder Loom, and the LaRose Rubber Band Loom.
• Template Two has all three rows aligned, which would work for the Rainbow Loom because the peg strips are adjustable (I don't believe there are any other brands that are adjustable), like in the picture above.

Just right click on the template picture and open in new window, then right click to download the full size, full resolution jpg file.

Have a variation that you'd like to see? Let me know and I can work it up.

Enjoy! ...and happy looming!

Everything is AWESOME!

Everyone will love your AWESOME party invites!

Check out this invite for a LEGO Movie themed party.

Princess or Fairy?

...either way, I can design a party invitation to fit your party theme perfectly!

Looking for something sweet...

then look no further than this logo that I just finished up. Melanie Freeman contacted me about designing a logo and business cards for her new business, The Pink Cupcake. This sweet little cupcake was the perfect accent for her fun logo.

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Melanie offers items such as homemade cookies, specialty cakes, birthday cakes, cupcakes, fudge, caramel corn, cheesecakes, candy, and gourmet mixes. She also does special orders upon request. If you're looking to enjoy some homemade goodies and don't want to spend the time to make them, give her a call! 309-472-7859.

Mel - thanks for letting me work with you in your new business venture. I wish you all the best...

cannot wait to try that peanut butter fudge! Mmmmm...mmmmm!

Whimsical and Chic

Stefany was looking for a logo that was simple and vintage chic. She also leaned toward styles that were more whimsical and feminine. Here is what we came up with...

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If you're looking for a photographer for your family and you're in the Madison Heights, Virginia area, be sure to give Stefany Tyree Photography a call at 434.444.1538.

Stefany - It was great working with you. Good luck in all you do.

Logo Design...with style.

Artist Kelie Myers, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, found her business logo in the Swept Up Logo gallery. Not only did she get a discounted price on her logo, she also received her logo the same day she picked it out...how's that for fast turn around?

Check Kelie's art and jewelry out online at www.kelie.net or on facebook.

Kelie - Thanks for allowing me to work with you on your logo design. Your artwork and jewelry are

gorgeous. I wish you all the best with your business and hope we can work together again sometime.

Dropbox

Need a way to share files between your work pc, home pc, and laptop? Need to send files to clients but they're too large to e-mail? Want to share photos with family members? Need a quick way to share music with friends?

is the answer!

Personally, I've used Dropbox since early 2010. I can upload files for my clients to Dropbox, send them the download link via e-mail, and that's it. No more worrying about if the file is to large for me to send or them to receive. I have created "private" folders that I share with specific friends or family members to share photos  and documents back and forth - now I don't have to create cds to send to people. I also have a folder that I use as an online back-up, just in case my two external hard drives would happen to fail, I've got my working files in one other location. All that versatility, and it's completely free!

So, what are you waiting for?

Use this LINK to sign-up, download and install Dropbox and we'll both get an extra 250mb, with a max of 8GB, of storage all for FREE.

You Live...You Soar...

Alissa Duhon was looking for a logo for her personal life-coaching business that was sassy, funky, and fun but still clean and sophisticated. We incorporated bright, funky, fun colors into this clean logo design to fit her business perfectly...

If you're around Lake Charles, Louisiana and looking for a Life Coach, be sure to check out Coach Alissa at UFlyy.com and watch your life soar!

Alissa - It was great working with you. I wish you all the best!

Designs with a Bang

The "Bang" of a shotgun, that is. Mike of MarshLand Outdoors contacted me last month to design a logo and website for his business. Keeping with his duck hunting, marsh theme, here's what I came up with...

If you're into hunting waterfowl and deer, then this site is for you...visit MarshLand Outdoors online!

2nd Annual Race for Recycling

Logo design for Lake Camelot's 2nd Annual Race for Recycling. This design will be printed on their t-shirts that will be worn by all of the walkers.

Carol - Thanks for asking me to work with you again this year. Hope that the Race is a success!

Let's Shake It Up A Little!

A while back Sarah Ra'anan contacted me about designing a logo for her new business venture, Milkshake Photography, specializing in child photography. Sarah had a specific logo in mind when she contacted me and we were able to come up with several different versions of this logo for her to use in multiple mediums.

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If you're a parent in Ra'anana, Israel and looking for someone to capture a beautiful image of your pre-school aged child, be sure to give Sarah a call at 0544-993-190.

Sarah - it was nice working with you again. Good luck with this new addition to your business!

Business Card Design

Just finished this business card design for DeLong Concrete Construction in Canton, IL.

With over 40 years of experience between the two owners, DeLong Concrete Construction is the only contractor in Fulton County doing Stamped Concrete work. If you're looking for some concrete work or landscaping, be sure to give Tad at DeLong Concrete Construction a call at 309-224-7797 or check them out on facebook or online.

Tad - Thanks for allowing me to work with you on your business card design!

There's No Place Like Home...

...brings to mind Dorothy's ruby red slippers. This ruby isn't in the shape of a pair of sparkly shoes though, it's a Perfect Gem. Bridgett Dinter wanted me to design a logo for her that was classy, fun, and simple. With a little ruby gemstone for her logo graphic, this logo fits her needs perfectly.

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If you're looking for a family photographer in the West Carrollton, OH area, look up Perfect Gem Photography!

Bridgett - Thanks for allowing me to work with you on your logo design. Good luck with your business!

Renée Lyons Photography | Logo Design

Renée picked a logo from the Swept Up Logo collection and we tweaked it to make it perfect for her business.

If you're in the Charleston, SC area, check out Renée Lyons Photography for your family portraits!

Swept Up Logo Design...

Looking for custom logo design that fits your business needs as well as your time and budget needs? Then check out my "Swept Up Logo Gallery" to see many great logos that didn't make the cut for the client they were a concept for. These logos are still the same quality logos that you get from a custom design, they just weren't the chosen concept by a previous client. These designs are now available to you at a fraction of the cost of a custom logo design and only take a couple days from purchase to delivery.

Bernadette chose the logo design below and sent me the colors that she wanted to use along with her business name and this is what we ended up with.

If you're in or near Parkton, Maryland and looking to get some family photos taken, check out Bernadette Chase Photography!

Fabric Inspirations

Emily was looking for a logo to fit her home-based sewing business. She was also in need of a banner for her etsy page and some business cards to hand out to current and potential clients. Here's what we came up with!

Are you in need of a cute diaper bag, computer bag, or purse?

Then check out Fabric Inspirations!

a new stylish logo...

Carrie and I worked together on her photography logo way back in the day, now she was looking for a logo for her new photography prop/framing business and she popped me an e-mail. She wanted something shabby chic, grungy, swirly with pinks, grays, and black.

Her prayers were answered with this logo design

If you're looking for some great props or frames for your printed pieces, check out Art Angel Designs!

Carrie - It was nice working with you again. I wish you the best of luck with your new business venture!