No more webstore...

So many of you have been so awesome and let me design invitations or stationery or some other paper good for you over the year. Thanks for your support!

But I've realized I just don't have the same time I did, and I KNOW that won't change once our little one arrives. So I've decided it's time for some cut-backs. I'm cancelling my webstore, but I will still have this blog and I'll try to update it with some designs. But over the past few months I've had trouble commiting to projects, often telling friends thank you, but to purchase something from some other source.

I know I'll still play with it some, it is fun for me. So if you have some custom job in mind feel free to ask if it's something I could help with.

God opened a door for me, but now He's lining up my priorities and leading in another direction.

Blogger headers.

So I've played a little with headers for Blogger blogs. I've done a couple for myself and some friends now. Here are some samples:

Lucy Little

Angie Shorter

The Boully's

The Shorter Family

My personal blog

If you'd like me to create one for you I'd be happy to! Just email me your ideas, colors, picture, etc. I am going to start charging $10 though, just because of the time it takes. This may not be anything any of you are interested in, but I thought I'd put it out there!

PayPal problems.

I'd like to apologize to those of you who have had problems placing orders through the website using Pay Pal. For some reason I haven't received any recent orders that have paid using Pay Pal, and this was just called to my attention. If you have placed an order and haven't received any confirmation from The Fine Print please email me (kim@thefineprintdesigns.com) so that I can follow-up on your order.

In the meantime, it may be best to use the pay by check option. Thanks for your understanding — hopefully this will be sorted out soon!

Minted Challege

I just wanted to give out a quick thanks to everyone who took the time to vote for me in the design challenge! I didn't win, but I did have a good average score. Thanks to all of you I was actually proud of my work. I really appreciate all of the kind words and support!

If you're curious, you can check out the winner here. (It totally deserved it, it was my favorite.)

Next challenge — holiday card!

Open House.

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Open House. Here are some pic's if you missed it. And we're planning another in June in Madison. I'll post more details when I have them!

Coco Vintage paintings.

Icing on the Cake - specialty cakes, cupcakes and petit fours.

Angie Shorter Photography & Wendy Tate frames.

My boards - The Fine Print
Inspired Creations - Christian abstract art.

Vote for me!

So... I went out of my comfort zone a little and decided to enter a design challenge through minted.com.

The challege: Design a save-the-date card for one of three couples incorporating a photo of the pair.

How you can help: Go to www.minted.com/vote and vote for my design! It's on page 5, and it's called "Pair in Phillips Tree." And please leave a comment and let me know what you think! BE HONEST — I'd love constructive criticism! Please pardon the fuzziness of my design, due to procrastination my final upload wasn't as professional as it should be. Hopefully you can see past that.

Prize: 1st place - $1000, 2nd - $500, etc. and they will sell your design on their website!

Voting will be open until approximately Thursday, May 15 and they will announce the winners shortly thereafter.

There are some other REALLY awesome designs. Which only makes me even more awkward to beg for your vote. IF by some insane chance I were to place (and that would only be due to the crazy support of those few of you who read my blogs) I hope to buy Photoshop for The Fine Print (to ensure non-fuzzy future entries to such contests) and then I want to donate half to a charitable cause. No particular organization in mind - but I am open to suggestions.

I'll keep you posted — and thanks in advance for your support!

You're invited to our OPEN HOUSE!

The Fine Print is going to be a part of an Open House on Thursday, May 8. I'm gathering with some other local designers to create a fun night with unique creations, yummy food, special offers and great gift ideas for Mother's Day, graduations and wedding season! It's come and go from 6 - 8 p.m. at my friend, and fellow participant, Angie Shorter's home in Ambiance subdivision in Brandon off of Hwy 471 (228 Penny Lane).

To give you an idea of what to expect here's a list of who will be there:

If you have questions just post a comment. I plan to have some fun stationery items available that night as well as samples of other items that can be personalized. Hope you can come — and be sure to tell a friend!