Food • Style • Design • Life
All things with MerelyBlogDesign have been going really well.
I’ve had a constant flow of projects since January, and worked with some wonderful people who are all doing some very interesting & cool things!
These are a few blog header designs I’ve created. Click away on them to check out each site.
Husband insists that there is no such thing as a “turkey burger”. He also says that “turkey bacon” is a fabrication.
What do you think?
Does turkey bacon pale in comparison to pork?
Illustration Credit: Garrett Kellogg.
So. Husband sketched me. As a duck! Well–he says, I was his muse for this.
I keep Ducky Duck on my desktop computer, as wallpaper. It’s daily inspiration to be something super! Plus, it’s just funny to look at.
If you’d like to see more of my husband’s work, check out his site here. Garrett’s also a professional Graphic Designer. But, he’s an even more awesome Illustrator.
We built our first snowman together!
His name is Mr. Migsley (though, Husband likes to call him Archie). He’s the first snowman that I’ve ever made.
When I packed in that last rock to complete his smile, I busted up laughing. Because, he looked absolutely nothing like I expected him to.
Mr. Migsley is still cute though.
Making a snowman is hard. As a matter of fact, just making a (round) snow ball isn’t as simple as it seems! I was shocked. Husband laughed at me as my gathered snow seemed to dissipate in the wind as I patted, rotated, twisted and rolled it between my hands. I did end up making one decent snowball. It was shaped more like a cylinder but, I was satisfied. By the time I gathered the rocks to form his face, my fingers started to freeze. And, it took awhile to get those rocks to stick.
Still. It was a lot fun. Pretty impromptu too. Building a snowman had been on my list but, I hadn’t planned it for Superbowl Sunday. Thanks Mr. Marie!
We almost used a carrot for his nose. But. With Mr. Migsley being a foot tall (maybe), we couldn’t have him enticing any roaming raccoons. Opossums. Or, that creep of a peeping squirrel, for that matter.
We’re looking forward to getting more snow this Winter. Archie is looking for a Mrs. Migsley!
Have you ever made a snowman?
Are you free? February 15th? In the Chicago area?
If so, check out Fufu & Oreos!
The woman behind it reached out to do some advertising, and I’m excited about having her here. Now, that’s all I’m going to say. Because I want you to feel as inspired as I did upon visiting Obehi’s website. If you haven’t already, click on her gorgeous-looking ad in the sidebar. I very much enjoyed designing it.
Before During MerelyMarie, I worked in publishing. Designing ads, mostly. I liked the work. Now, I’m thrilled to announce that as a new addition to my business!
If you want to promote your business/blog/website/event/Etsy or Big Cartel shop on MerelyMarie, email: Business@MerelyMarie.com. Request a media kit today.
I offer complimentary ad design service, and very reasonable rates! There’s also an option to do a giveaway, but it’s dependent upon how many giveaways are lined up already. Please inquire.
MerelyMarie is updated weekly, and steadily growing. Ad rates will increase as readership/traffic does, so now’s a great time to test it out & see how it results for you.
P.S.
There’s not much time left to enter the “Feel Good” giveaway! Merely minutes. Enter now.
Feeling foggy-headed. 
But, I just have to say thanks to everyone who has reached out to me for graphic design work, this past week. I truly appreciate your interest!
Honestly, I felt a little overwhelmed at the influx of design forms & inquiries in my inbox. But, I’m SO very excited. For all of you. And your blogs & businesses, in this new year! You’re refreshing. Making moves. And that is very, very inspiring stuff!
While I’m both anxious & thrilled to work with each & every one of you (I just can’t believe this is really happening. Already! #SMH #tear), I know that as a “one-woman show” (currently), I have to pace myself. For my health, as well as, my business.
Thank you for your interest, patience, and understanding.
I believe I’ve responded to everyone who has contacted me last week. If I haven’t, please let me know.
P.S.
There’s just one day left to book me at my current rates. Please complete a design form for custom web banners, blog headers, and other blog-related design projects. Or email: Design@MerelyMarie.com for other graphic design inquiries.
It’s not too late to book me at 2012′s rates! Complete a design form by January 15, 2013. Please email any inquiries to: design@merelymarie.com. Thank you!
