a little redbud update
11 years ago
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
thinking out loud (sorry Merit fans...this is mostly about little old me)
I guess I have mentioned that I am not teaching this year. Kev works really hard so that I can stay home and teach my own baby. It is more fun than I could have imagined, and we're happier than we've ever been. I'm still on the lookout, though, for something I can do from home to contribute a little bit financially. I've had oh, so many ideas and grand plans. Nothing has really panned out yet, but I am adding one more thing to the list of "hey-that's-something-I-love-to-do-why-not-do-it-for-money" ideas. I have always loved designing scrapbook pages, cards, etc. the old-fashioned way, with paper and glue. Recently I have discovered that I also love to do the same digitally. I think (I know, actually) I would really enjoy designing anything from stationary, birth announcements, or invitations to photo collages, scrapbook pages, and blog design. I did my blog header (and will probably change it often as I am learning and experimenting...), and Erin so graciously let me practice on hers, too. Let me know if you'd like me to do one for you. Leave a comment, or you can email me at sharonalbright@gmail.com. I would love to get more practice before I even think about charging any type of money for it. I realize that some people may think it's crazy to pay someone to make you a blog header, but I think there is a market for it. I have recently made a new friend here in Nashville named Heather. She and her husband are so great, and they even have a little baby girl who is about one month older than Merit. Heather is going to teach me about Photoshop and Illustrator, and I am going to (try) to teach her a little bit about sewing. Anyway, all that to say... I think this is something I could actually do with a baby at home. I'll keep you updated if you'll keep me accountable to giving this my best effort. And, if you'd like, a prayer or two wouldn't hurt.
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haha thanks, but I can't take all the credit, my hubby helped out! We just can't figure out how to get it all centered, and if you want I would love to let you practice on mine. Thanks girl!
you are the cutest thing ever, sharon! i would LOVE for you to design a header for me :) :) i just got on blogger recently, so i'm not quite sure how to do all that fancy stuff yet. and i would buy notecards from you! check out this site...i buy stuff from this girl all the time: www.thepaperprincess.com ok, sorry for the longest comment ever!
I would love a blog design, too! I have tried to do one before, but mostly just get frustrated and give up. I am also getting a sewing machine from Zane's grandma and am going to attempt to learn how to sew. I have made one pillow so far. I would love to be able to do more, though! Good luck with the side business... I think that there is definitely a market for blog header designers!
Sharon I think this is such a great idea! I am constantly admiring your creativity on your blog and I'm sure there are tons of people out there who would pay you for it! Good luck with your new endeavor!!!
I love reading your blog because it so often reflects thoughts in my own head! I think it is a GREAT idea to get into graphic design as there is a very big market for it, especially right now!
I also think you are so super creative and that there's no better way to make money than doing what you love...and from HOME!!
I will definitely be praying for you as you try it out and think about what you want to do!! Good Luck!!
Also, by no means am I a professional anything...but I have played around with blogs and Photoshop for a while so if you want any help, I can try to at least point you in the right direction! I know of a lot of good tips for customizing the entire blog...just let me know!
Ohhh, the blue looks good too...I will have to go back and forth from one to the other every now and then!
feel free to experiment with my blog ANYTIME! i think it's a fabulous idea, and there is definitely a market for it!!
Sharon, you are so talented!! I would love you to work on my blog. I use those pre-made ones you can download from different websites (like MySpace) but I would love a custom one just for us!
Hey Sharon - I had a question for you...since you made all of Merit's nursery stuff (and it is beautiful) would you consider sewing some things for me? No rush - just an idea.
I think you have a gift! I would love to pay you to do the invitations for Zoey's first birthday. Love you!
I too, would love a new blog design. I don't have the time to figure it out for myself, but I am in dire need of something cute. I would love to have you practice on mine, too! Thanks so much!
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