An informative round up of blogging tips from blog designers who have given step-by-step instructions on how to blog, how to design your blog, and how to learn how to blog. These are basic tips that anyone can do even if you're brand new to blogging.
When traveling isn’t an option for educational seminars, the next best thing is definitely a virtual seminar. The gals who put on Bloggy Boot Camp have put together Bloggy Boot Camp On-Line. It’s a series of on-line seminars for those of us that want to stay on top of the blogging trends and keep our [...]
How to transform a low-quality picture from your camera phone into a stunning photograph with a few clicks of a button and a photo mobile app or two. There’s no need to be intimidated by these EASY mobile apps like Instagram, BigLens, Diptic, Labelbox, and Text on Photo which are so simple to use and [...]
In this digital world of online interaction, advertising, community building, branding building, idea sharing and social media, its so important to stay on top of industry trends and keep on learning! That’s why I regularly attend conferences! I have been lucky enough to be able to travel to conferences all over the United states and [...]
As you know Facebook makes changes ~ often. These changes are always mandatory, usually without consent, and happen suddenly. The result can be confusing! Usually we don’t even realize that we aren’t seeing the status updates of our “favorite” friends, family members, and craft blogs until it’s been weeks. {d’oh!} I’m here to let you [...]
Did you all hear that Picnik is closing down in April? Lots of people are freaking out, but not to fear, I’m here to help! {{snicker}} I’ve done some research and want to share with you how to use the Creative Kit on Google+, which is the Picnik replacement. Hopefully with this help the transition [...]
Today is a special day. It’s Bloggy Boot Camp Day! It’s a ”day to celebrate two great years of education and networking for over 1,000 women“. It’s THE day that Tiffany and Francesca of SITS have designated as THE day to kick off another year of connections, support and learning. Today, they are inviting US to join [...]
Emily and Kyrsten, my fellow Sissies, introduced some stellar discussion and tips on Making clipart look custom, Using typography the right way, and Working with color to find inspiration. Now we get to continue the series with: Inspiration for design is found everywhere! My very favorite part of designing is allowing inspiration from every day [...]
Over the past two Saturday’s Emily, a fellow sissy from Sissy Print has taught you about making clipart look custom and using typography the right way . Today, we get to continue this series and look a little deeper into design as we discuss color and all of the fabulous options in finding inspiration through it. [...]
For today’s mom, the All-in-One PC from Best Buy answers the need for the latest technology and comes with a sleek, space-saving design, and it has wireless accessories and a touch screen. {squeal} I had the privilege of hosting an “All-in-One” themed party to introduce All-in-One computers to my friends who are definitely “today’s mom’s”. We [...]
Using the right combination of fonts in your design is key in achieving a custom finished product. There are a few rules of thumb to follow when using type. Although I occasionally use a wide rang of typeface designs on certain projects, you should generally use no more than three fonts on a single design. [...]
Part of what makes designing fun for us, is making that certain project look custom and personalized. And the best part? You don’t have to be a professional graphic designer to achieve that customized look. Use clipart! Drumroll… today’s topic is: One of my favorite resources for clipart is The Graphics Fairy. Each day, Karen [...]
