WORTHY LINKS

  • Pay It Forward Blog
    A fantastic resource with a fantastic message. Quite simply, paying it forward by sharing freebies - everything from advice to actions to templates, etc. Geared for photographers. Such a great site!
  • Designer's Diner
    A forum for designers to kick back, order a short stack and talk shop. The love child of mine and Ashley Jankowski's. Applications being accepted now.
  • Jak Prints
    Another great online printing resource. Aside from your basic items, they also prints stickers, rack cards, calendars and banners (and the list goes on).
  • Print Place
    Fantastic online printing resource for all of your printing needs, whether basic or advanced. From business cards to bookmarks to everything in between, this is the place I use for my own personal stuff.
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April 2008

April 25, 2008

Just a little reminder

Just a quick reminder that as it states on my site, please allow up to 2-3 business days to receive email replies. While I try to reply right away, or even the same day, it's not always possible due to the extremely high volume I receive daily. My email response times have been a little slower than usual (and I appreciate your patience), but know that I WILL reply. Also, my business hours are Monday-Friday, 9-5 (I do not work weekends unless trying to make deadlines).

Thanks for taking note!

Jodi

April 22, 2008

All templates - buy one, get one FREE

For the next 48 hours, buy any set of templates, get the second set FREE! (Equal or lesser value) Actions ARE included!

April 21, 2008

So, tell me....

Who are ya? How did you find me?

I've been thinking about this (and the awesome blog following I have) and have often wondered how people heard about me. Besides, I see you over there (you know, to the left and down some) - from all over the world - Canada to Egypt (seriously!).

Just post a comment with a quick "Hi!" and how you got here. It would be great to "meet" you all! Let's see how many people comment. :o)

By the way, the oral surgery went well, I am just very, very sore and look like Mike Tyson and I got into it. Hey, at least I still have my ear. *snork*

April 16, 2008

The other side of me

Recently, I have had a few clients seem surprised when they discovered that I was a photographer as well. Because of that (and quite a few requests), I decided to share some of my work with you all. My love is macro photography and florals. Such a great outlet! I am not a good "people" photographer at all - totally not pretty - haha.

I'm a Nikon gal, but I won't hold it against you if you're a Canon kind of person. *wink*

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April 15, 2008

Oral surgery (darn those teeth)

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I will be out of the office and unavailable on Thursday, April 17th. I am having oral surgery to remove 2 wisdom teeth (one of which is causing me "this is up there with labor pains" type pain). Does anyone want to trade places with me? I know you're jealous. :o)

Signed,
The Wuss

I am hoping to return to work Friday, but if for any reason I will not be available, I will have an out of office reply on my email, and will post here as well.

April 07, 2008

Designer's Diner

Sit Tight - A New Community For Designers is Coming Soon - Designer's Diner. Good Food (for thought), Good Design, and Good Fun - all in one place! It will be open to the Novice as well as the Pro and even the Do-It-Yourselfer.

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Please email eat@designersdiner.com to apply for Membership. Be aware there will be a pre-screening process and you will be placed in the proper group according to your experience and portfolio. Note: We reserve the right to refuse membership to anyone for any reason.

April 01, 2008

At last... The Chocolate Vault

Edited:  Added an 8th design (see below)

Well, after YEARS of people asking if I would do this, I decided "what the hey!" and am going to give it a go.

Introducing The Chocolate Vault!

Each month, I will take several logo designs that I have created (that were not chosen) and place them for sale. They need good homes too, you know.  :)  These are essentially concepts that were presented that clients didn't choose, but that may work for others, and sit all alone in The Vault. Hee.  While I am a huge advocate for custom design, I realize that part of my audience is photographers who are eier just starting their businesses, or ones who simply may not be able to swing the cost of a custom logo just yet. 

Here's how it works:

The design will remain intact, and after choosing the one you want, you will tell me what text to place within the design, and the color(s) you'd like to change it to. All of the logo files will come to you as they do to all my other clients. You will get two files, a layered psd file (that you will easily be able to change the colors of in Photoshop), and an ai file (Illustrator vector file).

That's it! Easy! No waiting for concepts, no questionnaire to fill out. These will be selling for $200.

Here's the scoop - they are numbered 1-7, so if you see one you want, email me at jodi@chocolatecactus.com with the number you want and they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. When a design is sold, I will post here letting you know. After I confirm with you that a design is still available via email, I will ask for the info you'd like in your design and will then give you the PayPal email address to submit payment to. Once received, the design files will be sent out!  Easy as pie.

Happy logo shopping!

Logos 6 and 7 have been sold, thanks!

(Click for a larger view)

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