tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17993453934495475922024-03-12T20:49:22.263-07:00Blog EdubUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799345393449547592.post-71797568247327242682011-03-13T15:06:00.000-07:002011-03-13T15:06:29.491-07:00Open for business!<br />
I've now <b>opened my shop</b> and I've added some new items and got rid of others. You can also see a couple of projects that I finished up that haven't been posted in my portfolio. <br />
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<img src="http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp39/erinmswilliams/Edub%20Blog2/signature.png" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799345393449547592.post-60216042935733413582011-03-04T07:21:00.000-08:002011-03-04T07:22:13.826-08:00I've been neglectful...<br />
Yikes...3 months since I've blogged! And I'm blogging now to say that I'm getting back in the swing of things. I had this little guy on Feb 21st:<br />
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We're both happy and healthy, and the delivery was so easy, it almost seems unreal :)</div>
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Anywho, I am still waiting a couple weeks to open my shop again, but all my current clients will have new designs next week. Thanks so much for your patience and your understanding. I'm well rested because I have<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> amazing </span></b>clients :)</div>
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For now, please visit my website and take a look around: <a href="http://edubgraphicdesign.com/">http://edubgraphicdesign.com/</a></div>
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I'm super excited about the new fabric I got printed from <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/collections/3086">Spoonflower</a>:<br />
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This one is my favorite out of the bunch:</div>
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I accidentally ordered this print too large and realized it will make a great throw pillow, with just the one flower on it, so it was a great mistake:</div>
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And what's more exciting is that it's for a quilt for this little guy:</div>
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I'm sick today. I can barely keep my eyes open, but I somehow stumbled upon this site and I'm now addicted. It's a great way to get inspiration and explore my creativity!<br />
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I couldn't resist this contest! Click on the image to vote:<br />
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I just ordered my fabric swatches for the Rudy Robot quilt I'm making for my baby boy and I've also ordered swatches of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56057683/molly-jane-digital-scrapbook-kit">Molly Jane</a> (slightly different colors) for Riley's quilt on her big girl bed. I got the headboard fabric at Hobby Lobby and it's fabulous...can't wait to post pictures!</div>
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I love the concept behind this company. <a href="http://www.littlebitsofkindness.com/">Little Bits of Kindness</a> has a blog post everyday about how to do good. It's never anything major, but little things that can make a difference to people. Her etsy store isn't open yet, but I'm still excited to see it :) I designed Jennifer's Logo, Etsy Store and Blog...enjoy!<br />
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In other news...and why I've been so unbelievable awful at blogging the past few months, I'm having a baby and it's a boy :) I'm going to use the <a href="http://scrapedub.com/products-page/boy-designs/rudy-robot-digital-scrapbook-kit1/">Rudy Robot Scrapbook Collection</a> as inspiration for his room.</div>
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A pic of the little guy:</div>
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Also, <a href="http://scrapedub.com/">ScrapEdub.com</a> is up and running and we have some great deals going on that you can't get through my etsy store...so check it out!</div>
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Okay, it's been open a while...but I decided to post my new promotion:<br />
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Here are a few sample pages (click on the images to find my etsy listing):</div>
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One other thing that I'm super excited about...my work is also being sold on <a href="http://scraproots.com/">SCRAPROOTS</a> and my Molly Jane kit is the featured product at the moment. So if you'd like a little variety while shopping for digital supplies, head on over to SCRAPROOTS. Brooke is so talented and so great to work with!</div>
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If you have any ideas/requests for scrapbook items, let me know...I'm always up for suggestions!</div>
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I'm pretty much in love with this logo because it's totally different from everything I've done. It's fun, punk-ish, and I love the name...so catchy!<br />
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In case you were wondering, the P is a pink ribbon for breast cancer and the K's are hockey sticks...and I had to dot the i with a hockey puck...just to make a point :)</div>
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Doors made it to the top ten! Thanks for all the votes everyone :) For those of you who have a fabric addiction, Spoonflower is giving away free swatches today. Learn how <a href="http://blog.spoonflower.com/2010/08/-free-swatch-day-on-spoonflower-starts-at-noon.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+SpoonflowerBlog+(Spoonflower+blog)">HERE</a>.<br />
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However, I did make a couple of changes to my blog that just make me happy :)<br />
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<li>You can now reach my facebook, twitter, skype and contact page with my cute little buttons. I've been wanting to do these sooner, but just haven't gotten around it.</li>
<li>You can also reach my etsy page from my sidebar. I'm using the <a href="http://craftcult.com/shop_widget.php?userid=">Craftcult</a> widget. I Love craftcult, by the way. Another thing that makes me happy :)</li>
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I've been sick ALL week...like really sick. And Riley has been sick too, so I'm sorry for the lame post, but I wanted to post SOMETHING...so here's a look at all the blogs that I've designed lately...along with links! Enjoy!<br />
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Want to come?? I've been busy with Riley's first b-day plans and just Riley being one in general takes up most my time :) I will definitely have a post about the party as I'm designing the invites and the fabric for the dress among other things. I'm truly inspired by <a href="http://www.thecakeblog.com/">The Cake Blog</a> and wish I could just have a dessert party, but alas, I'm no baker. Seriously, for someone whose job is to make things pretty, I can not make a decent looking pastry. So Riley's party will definitely be a foodie party. But look how pretty:</div>
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I'm pretty excited and I'm definitely making it way too involved...but that's how I roll. One reason why I think I'm putting forth so much effort is because I'm majorly bummed that my baby is growing up. Don't get me wrong...she's amazingly fun, so sweet, has the CUTEST personality ever...but seriously, where did this year go? And can I have some of it back (not the first two months...those were rough...)?<br />
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But, I'm excited for what this next year holds for our little family. I know I don't usually post personal things on this blog, but everyone on my personal blog already knows I'm having a mini breakdown...so now you get to hear my sob story :) Enjoy!<br />
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Okay...sounds boring...but it's fun for me.<br />
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I have looked for throw pillows pretty much my whole married life. We had some really cute ones the first year and a half that we were married. But, I really take issue with people using my throw pillows as foot rests. It felt like everyone that came over was doing it (sidenote: it may be helpful if you knew I also have an issue with feet. They're dirty, they're ugly...they're gross). So, I washed my cute throw pillows and the fabric literally fell apart at the seams. It was a sad day, my friends. <br />
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So, thus began my search for the perfect pillows. I couldn't find them. I don't like silk all that much and I don't like frilly things...so it was tough. I even contemplated making my own fabric...as in screen printing or stamping...yeah...it was a tad bit ambitious...especially for a woman who was 7 months pregnant when the screen printing idea came up.<br />
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Along came<a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/edubgraphicart"> Spoonflower</a> and it saved my life. I really didn't end up saving money...or time...but I got exactly what I wanted:<br />
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If you'd like me to make you these pillows...that will be $5000. Did I mention I hate sewing? It's the most stressful thing ever. But, these pillows are super easy. If you don't want to pay $5000 for throw pillows, here is what you do:<br />
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<li>Place the edges together (right side to right side like I have pictured) of your 18"X18" piece and your smaller pieces. Pin each side (you don't need to pin it very much. I only used 5 pins)</li>
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If you'd like to purchase this fabric, or any of my other designs...go to my <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/edubgraphicart">Spoonflower Profile</a>. Also, if you'd like a custom fabric design...<a href="http://edubdesignblog.blogspot.com/p/contact-edub.html">contact me</a> for a quote.</div>
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You're probably getting sick of these contests :) But this one was too cute to pass up! You can vote for this baby (mine, of course) and any other designs you like <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/contests">HERE</a>:</div>
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I'm in love with this logo because it's totally different from everything that I've done. And I'm in love with the work that Jodie does. She creates high-end paper collage art. Take a look at her <a href="http://www.redjamdesigns.com/">blog</a> to see her work. </div>
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I also designed Jodie's <a href="http://www.redjamdesigns.com/">blog</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/redjamdesigns">etsy store</a> and business cards. It was just a really fun design to create...with all the layers and "scrapbook" paper (I really wanted to include that because that is what she works with). I actually have an addiction with scrapbook paper. I always want to buy it but I NEVER scrapbook. (Same thing with fabric). So this actually fed my addiction for a while because I don't have time to work on my scrapbook line, but I got to create all these different "papers" for Jodie and Red Jam Designs. So thank you Jodie for helping out a recovering shopaholic :)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.shahal.co.il/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_top"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shahal Telemedicine</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by </span></span><a href="http://www.dgoldbergdesign.com/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_top"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Danny Goldberg Design</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></div>
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I don't know what exactly it is that I like about this...I don't even like hearts, but this is fun and so clean and cute. I love it.</div>
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Can I say...super creative? I really admire people that can think of things like this. This type of design is not my forte exactly, but I'm always really drawn to these logos.</div>
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Get it? It's called BREAK, and it's made of chairs... :) This just makes me smile.</div>
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Baby's awake...gotta go, but hope you enjoyed this little collection!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">My blog was rated one of the <a href="http://www.guidetoartschools.com/tips-and-tools/digital-art">Top 42 Digital Art Blogs</a> by <a href="http://www.guidetoartschools.com/">The Guide to Art School</a>! I'm number 27 actually. There are some awesome blogs on this site, so I was really honored! I worked really hard on my blog and I work hard on each design I create, so I'm so excited to get recognized for my work. Here's what they said about <b>Edub</b>: </span></span></div>
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Of course, I have to give it a try first, but I'm sure I'll love it. I'll let you guys know how I like it!! The thing I'm most excited for...interactivity without code. I have a hard time with codes. I never remember them and I'm a cut and paste type girl...so this will save my life and hopefully I'll begin designing flash websites like I've been promising everyone :)<br />
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Almost reached my sales goal this month. I have to be able to pay for my car payment and the upgrade for this...wish me luck!<br />
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<img src="http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp39/erinmswilliams/Edub%20Blog2/signature.png" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1799345393449547592.post-44393172577503452182010-04-26T10:14:00.000-07:002010-04-26T10:29:41.563-07:00Flowers, Bows and Hair-ties, OH MY!I have been chomping at the bit to blog about this logo I did. Don't mean to toot my own horn or anything, but I love love love this logo! It just clicked for me...I'm not sure why because I'm not usually into majorly girlie things...but it helped that Michelle from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sugarbugboutiquebows">Sugarbug Boutique</a> wanted blues and yellows for her colors. Michelle drew up an image for me to go off of and I came up with this:<br />
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It was Michelle's idea, I just executed it :) I think it's EXTREMELY important for a client to have an idea for a concept. Of course, I love coming up with concepts...but it's easier to please a client that knows what they want. To prove that point...besides changing the font around, Michelle approved the silhouette figure after the first time she saw it. I was so happy because I really loved the way it turned out.</div>
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I then designed Sugarbug's<a href="http://www.sugarbugboutique.com/"> blog</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sugarbugboutiquebows">etsy store</a>, business cards and bow cards...in a month. I think it was a record for me. Michelle needed all her designs ready for her show (read about it on <a href="http://www.sugarbugboutique.com/2010/04/its-finally-here.html">her blog</a>--it turned out amazing!) Here are some of the designs she sells:</div>
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<img alt="Pink and Green Custom Initial Bow" height="200" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.139710259.jpg" width="150" /><img alt="Chocolate Brown and Pink Leopard Bow with Flower" height="200" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.139947992.jpg" width="191" /><img alt="Lavender and Green Hair Bow with Flower" height="200" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.139944399.jpg" width="149" /><img alt="Pink Flower Rose and Leopard Hair Bow" height="200" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.139714891.jpg" width="148" /></div>
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SOOO CUTE! My favorite is the lavender flower...and though I hate to admit it, that huge PINK rose is absolutely adorable :) Can't wait to see more!</div>
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<a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/">Spoonflower</a> has contests almost every week. I try to enter the ones that appeal to me...and what's more appealing than shoes? </div>
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This is my design...<a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/contests">please vote for me</a> (or of course the other designs that you like!) This page will show last weeks fabric winner (a FABULOUS tessellation design) and on the right it will tell you to VOTE IN THIS WEEK'S CONTEST. Click the link at the bottom. There are tons of designs, but I'm pretty partial to mine. It's titled "Girls Love Shoes"...so true.</div>
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So, I searched EVERYWHERE when I was first starting out on how to make clean lines, and I didn't find any brushes in the brushes panel that I liked...I finally figured it out myself (like almost everything else). So, to keep my readers from going through that painstaking process, I'm going to bless you all (lol) with a series of tutorials on how to create your own brushes. </div>
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My three favorite brushes to use are art brushes, pattern brushes, and scatter brushes:</div>
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In this tutorial, I will show you how to make an art brush and I am using Illustrator CS3.</div>
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STEP ONE: I will be using the ellipse tool to create this brush, so select the <b>Ellipse tool</b> in the tools panel and create an oval shape. Don't make the shape too large.</div>
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STEP TWO: After you have created the shape you want, select the shape and go to the<b> Brushes Panel</b> (usually on the right side) and create a New Brush (it looks like a little notepad).</div>
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STEP THREE: You'll have many options to choose from. You can choose the direction the brush goes, the size, flip and colorization. I'm going to keep all the generic options because those work best for the stroke I created. Click OK.</div>
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STEP FOUR: Apply the brush to the stroke by selecting the stroke, then selecting your new brush in the brush panel (you might have to scroll down to find it if you have another brush selected already). Your image should end up looking like this:</div>
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Of course, don't limit yourself to oval or square shapes. You can create an art brush from any type of image.</div>
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Please let me know if you have any questions and feel free to add on to this or let me know what other tutorials you would like. Next week, I'll show you how to work <b>Scatter Brushes</b>.</div>
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I realized after I made my last post that I forgot to mention one of my most favorite designer sites:<br />
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I showed my husband the site and he just didn't get why this was such a good tool...well, I'll tell you why:<br />
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<li>Because you can search through thousands of other people's color palettes to get<b><i> inspiration</i></b>. Plus, you can heart a design so you can view it later.</li>
<li>You can <b><i>create your own colors</i></b> and color palettes and save them to your profile for others to view (mine is <a href="http://www.colourlovers.com/lover/edubgraphicdesign">here</a>.) I don't know how many times I have put a palette together for a logo and the person didn't use it, but I couldn't remember where I saved the palette. Plus, I don't have to save it to my computer...it's so handy.</li>
<li>You can also view and create <b><i>patterns</i></b> with your color palette. That way, you can see if those colors REALLY look great together.</li>
<li>I can <b><i>send my clients to this site</i></b> so they can show me what colors they like best. Sometimes I don't know what shade of blue they like...and many times I can't pick the color up out of a picture, so this site is perfect! They just copy the link and email it to me. Designers...if you're having shade and hue issues...send them to <a href="http://www.colourlovers.com/">colourlovers</a>.</li>
<li><b><i>It's fun</i></b>. I could look at the site for hours if time permitted.</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have gotten a couple requests this week for me to teach people how to design, so I thought I might share some of my design knowledge today.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Honestly, the main thing I did was I googled and searched through TONS of design blogs (design blogs are THE best resource, especially for beginners!) Here are a couple of my favorites:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://technotarget.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Techno Target</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> has every kind of tutorial you can think of...from Illustrator and Photoshop, Java and CSS...It's pretty much a one-stop shop (except it's all FREE!)</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; line-height: normal;"><a href="http://www.allblogtools.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img alt="AllBlogTools.com V 1" height="400" src="http://allblogtools.com/imgup/1-2010/AllBlogTools-com-1.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://allblogtools.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">AllBlogTools.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> for all your blogging needs!</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://graphicdesignblender.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img alt="The best place for client advice, business tips, & freelance strategies for web and graphic designers. from Designer and Advertiser Preston D Lee" src="http://graphicdesignblender.com/wp-content/themes/GDBnew/images/logotext.png" /></span></a></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717;"><a href="http://www.prestondlee.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">By Preston D Lee</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> has great articles on how to be smart about your graphic design business.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #171717;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let me know about your favorite design resources!</span></span></div>
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Renule's fabric Retrospring is a winner :) She just won <a href="http://blog.spoonflower.com/">Spoonflower's Garden Contest</a>...Congrats!</div>
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