Custom Illustrated Blog Banners with Navigation Links

Okay, so last week I shared with you in this post how my creative mind works over time and I can't keep it shut. It's seriously a blessing & a curse. I just recently launched a new illustrated product in my shop...blog banners! I'm SO excited for these. The possibilities are endless and they are a blast to create.
The thing is, I create fast. So sometimes I think of ways to make products better AFTER I've already introduced them publicly. Typical me. No biggie, though. I updated the banner listings now, and they rock! {If I do say so myself...and I do.}

Just Louise available here

Now, not only are the illustrated blog banners customized to your blog name and can include your tagline, I'm also throwing in up to 5 customizable/clickable navigation links!! Whoohoo! You know, they usually say "About/Shop/Sponsor/Contact etc" Just take a look at Art By Jacy's awesome banner I created. You'll know what I mean.

Sequin Diaries available here

My mind is spinning with designs! Lifestyle, fashion, food, mommies, shopping...so many ways we can work together. Each design available right now is only $45!! This includes the banner for your blog, customized with name & tagline, up to 5 navigation links {which I will install & help setup} and up to 3 simple revisions like color changes, font changes etc.

She Lives available here

You don't have to have a HUGE blog to have a nice, stylin' banner! In fact, every blog should have a header they are proud of and that speaks about who they are. I also will be taking custom orders if you have a specific design in mind or you'd like for me to illustrate something custom, special for your blog. Just shoot me an email here with any details. A custom illustrated blog banner from scratch is just $65 & includes everything premade banners have.

Claire Maire available here

Drawing is my specialty but even more so is helping people by creating something they will love. Are you all set with a blog banner but you think someone else might like one? Please share by hovering your mouse over the images above and pinning them to one of your Pinterest boards!! Tweet the link to my shop or share on Facebook. I would love to get the word out on these because they are so unique and fun.

Do you have any design ideas that would look great as a blog banner?

I'm always looking for inspiration, I'd love to hear them!

Please share in the comments.

Custom Logo Winner is....

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Congrats Elisabeth!!! Can't wait to work with you :)

For those of you who participated, thank you and stay connected, I will be giving away more free stuff in the near future!

For now, enjoy this coupon code for 20% off my shop. Enter coupon code "bloglove" to get deals on original artwork, prints, custom blog/shop banner and (yay) custom logos. Click on the "Shop" tab at the top of my site or go here to check out my cool products/services!!
You guys rock my world xoxo

DIY Craft Show Tip: Easy & Cheap Homemade Notecard Holder

 With summer being a perfect time for craft shows, many of you are probably signed up for a few of them...am I right?

I've done my share and want to let you in on a quick, easy tip that you can use for your display. This is great if you sell notecards, but with some clips, you can also attach prints, accessories, papers and other products.

What you will need:
- One large pre-stretched canvas

- Wrapping paper

- Tape

- Ribbon

- Stapler

Okay here's what you do:

1.) Wrap the canvas in the paper, tape on back

2.) Stretch the ribbon across, end to end, staple into wood. 

Cut off access.

3.) Repeat however many times top to bottom

4.) Open the notecards and hang.

5.) WALA!

(I just wanted to go to #5. Seemed right somehow...)

Now you try!!

If you do, I'd love to see :)

Email photos to artbyjacy@yahoo.com

Bye bye for now!

Shop Re-Open & HUGE Banner Sale / Discount Code

 I'm backkkk!!! :)

My graphic design shop, This Way Up Graphics, is up and running! To kick off the re-open after being closed for a few months, I'm having a huge banner sale.

Check out the sweet banner I created for my friend Lina's sewing blog, Stitching Adventures!

Check out the sweet banner/blog set I created for my girl Megan over at The Mrs blog!

Whether you run an online shop (Etsy, eBay, Artfire) or have a blog (Blogger, WordPress, Typepad) right now you can get a $5 CUSTOM BANNER or $3 PREMADE BANNER!!!

Many of you may remember back in the day when I broke out with the $5 Custom Banner as I was just launching my shop. Well, now I've been a little bit more successful but I'm bringing back the $5 Custom Banner for a limited time, just for you :)

Oh, and as an extra thank you, use coupon code BLOGLOVE to receive an additional 15% off my other products & services!! (excludes photoshop brushes, clipart and banners.)

Other products/services I offer:

LOGOS

BUSINESS CARD DESIGNS

SHOP / BLOG SETS

SILHOUETTES

DIGITAL PORTRAITS

WEB ADS

So whether you are just starting out or want to re-vamp that tired ol' banner hovering above your page, take advantage of this sweet deal now! Offer ends 5/21

Click here to be directed to my shop or click on any photo/link above

Silhouettes: Addicted!

  A custom silhouette design for a customer...they put it on tags & cookies for a Sweet 16! How cute!

So my graphic designs have been doing amazing!! Customers are so clever and imaginative...

Lately, my silhouettes have been really taking off and I am in LOVE with them!

They are SO much fun to customize and make...

I just added a color chart of the colors available and people can always customize them...

These are great personal and commercial projects. You can use them for digital scrapbooking, iron-on transfers, invitations, announcements and so much more! I don't worry about licensing and blah blah...

Once you buy them, have fun, I really don't care...just don't resell :)

Here are some examples of ones I have made!

 

 My girl silhouettes...I heart them. They remind me of modern young ladies/teens.
I use them for all of my design projects that require silhouettes...aren't they sweet?!

Yup...I'm officially addicted to all things silhouette!!