Work.

Blog Header Design
Blog Header Design
Blog Header Design

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.

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Turkey Bacon?

Turkey Bacon Illustration

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.

Merely Ducky Duck!

garrett kellogg illustration

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.

Fufu & Oreos Comes to Chicago + Meet The Adman!

adman

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.

Web Banner Designs.

I’m very excited to share these recent header/banner designs that I’ve created for Rosetta, and Takeyah. Both ladies have a web presence with dot-coms using their names, as a means of self-promotion involving business & entrepreneurship. I love it!

Meet Rosetta here. Meet Takeyah here.

Want a great, professionally designed banner for your website or blog? Lets work together!

Complete a design form today. My rates are increasing in 2013, so now’s a good time to make an appointment.

Blog Design: Meet Happy Black Woman!

Get a fantastic, custom blog header design here! The 40% off discount is still happening. You don’t want to miss it!

When Rosetta contacted me to design a blog header for her blog, Happy Black Woman, I was more than happy to oblige!

She writes a very thought-provoking blog involving personal development.

Some of her posts…it’s like she’s reading my mind.
I especially like how she documents her personal goals & how she goes about making them happen. Rosetta is a successful, self-employed speaker, writer, trainer & coach. She shares what has worked for her & offers timely advice for others who wish to live their ideal lives.

Good stuff.

Meet Happy Black Woman here!

The Blog Card.

Two “yays” for self-promotion!

I designed & printed these business cards for MM. They come in handy when telling people I blog. I don’t have to worry about whether I spoke the words “Merely Marie” clearly enough, nor go through the somewhat awkwardness of spelling them out. Ha!
I will be updating them as I make new decisions, but for now, these cards are a great “leave behind”, and having them on-hand makes me feel more professional.

I love designing business cards, and have been considering adding this custom service to MerelyBlogDesign, for some time now. The issue remains to be printing & shipping costs.

Do you have a blog card?