tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1103905810421424372024-03-13T07:16:33.280-07:00Beauty Design Studios | BlogHannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-28959655595398326402012-06-17T15:23:00.003-07:002012-06-17T15:23:58.205-07:00The Giveaway Winners Have Been Announced!<div style="text-align: center;">
The winners of the re-launch giveaway have been announced! <a href="http://blog.hannahrosebeasley.com/2012/06/giveaway-winners-announced.html" target="_blank">Check out the blog</a> to view the list of winners and to see if you're one of them. Also, if you entered the branding giveaway, you'll receive 75% off a full custom branding package from me. Just <a href="mailto:info@hannahrosebeasley.com">email me</a> to claim it!</div>Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-35611799250078849942012-06-01T09:16:00.000-07:002012-06-01T09:22:08.753-07:00Giveaway and Website Launch<div style="border:5px solid #d5d5d5; padding:10px; text-align:center;">Aaaaand the new website has been launched, and the giveaway begun! Check it out!<br />
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The new website and venture - <a href="http://hannahrosebeasley.com/" target="_blank">hannahrosebeasley.com</a><br />
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The giveaway - <a href="http://blog.hannahrosebeasley.com/2012/06/hannah-rose-beasley-art-designlaunch.html" target="_blank">blog.hannahrosebeasley.com/2012/06/hannah-rose-beasley-art-designlaunch.html</a></div>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.beautydesignstudios.com">{home}</a></p>Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-7665976443060562582012-05-15T18:52:00.001-07:002012-05-15T18:52:29.493-07:00The End of Beauty Design Studios…And the Beginning of Something New<p>I have some big things to share with you in this post.</p> <p>I began Beauty Design Studios in October of 2010 under the name of <a href="http://beautyblogdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty {free blog designs}</a>, and offered just that – free blog designs. I grew a lot and began charging for my work, and then changed the name to what it is currently. The business has been doing wonderfully, and I have enjoyed every second of it, but quite a few months ago I realized that my path in design lies in a different direction. I resisted the feeling for as long as I could, but now is the time to give in and embrace what my future holds. I’ve com to the understanding that I need to re-create my brand, to make what I do professionally much more personal than it is now, that I need to simplify and consolidate what I present and offer.</p> <p>So, with that, I announce that Beauty Design Studios will be no more as of June 1st, and that something new {and secret for now} will be born then. Nope, I’m not telling – but come back here on the first of June to find out. (And also to enter a fabulous giveaway that I will be hosting! Trust me, you won’t want to miss it.)</p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Some tiny details – although this blog will be no more, the tutorials blog will remain as it is, and the community blog will remain very active. The name Beauty Design Studios will be applied exclusively to the community, and there will also be a site redesign for that blog. Everything else will be going, though, so be sure to copy and save any of the freebies or posts before June 1st!</font></em></p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-66284893126876001972011-12-01T09:41:00.001-08:002011-12-01T09:41:29.815-08:00The Beauty in Design Challenge Kickoff!<p>The challenge starts today! <a href="http://community.beautydesignstudios.com/2011/12/beauty-in-design-challengeweek-1.html" target="_blank">Check out the rules for this week and be sure to enter</a>! Submissions will be accepted until December 4th, and voting will begin on the submissions on December 5th. </p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-35429946198159734652011-11-18T19:34:00.001-08:002011-11-18T19:34:08.052-08:00We Have An Announcement To Make<p><a href="http://emilygrace-blog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><a href="http://community.beautydesignstudios.com/2011/11/emily-grace-from-life-worthy-of-lord.html"><img style="display: inline; float: right" title="1stbanner" alt="1stbanner" align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-85-cZQJeAEQ/Tscjr89XW8I/AAAAAAAAGqI/1tnq96Tha5E/1stbanner%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="146" /></a>Emily Grace</a> and I have come up with something new – a challenge for all serious designers, amateur designers, and those who just have a bit of an interest in graphic design. We’re calling it the <font size="4"><strong>Beauty in Design Challenge</strong></font> – a fun way to experiment with graphic design and to learn from others about it through weekly contests. So go check out the full story <a href="http://community.beautydesignstudios.com/2011/11/emily-grace-from-life-worthy-of-lord.html" target="_blank">here</a>! We’d love to have you join!</p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-38219363158380730462011-10-23T13:36:00.001-07:002011-10-23T13:37:25.796-07:00An Update<p>I’m back for another update! I have four new designs to show you all, but first I want to say this.</p> <p>Some of you may have noticed it already – but Blogger has put the “Edit HTML” button back up in Blogger in Draft and the new Blogger home! We all had quite a scare a few months ago – but they have thankfully reverted back to the original capabilities they provided. However, I will still send them the petition that you all signed, so they can know how much that feature means to us. </p> <p>Alright – on to the latest designs!</p> <p>Hannah’s blog was fun to design – and she was fun to work with! She asked for a vintage look with soft pinks and brown – and I think we pulled it off. Be sure to check out her blog!</p> <p><a href="http://hannahherself.com" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 10232011 41407 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 10232011 41407 PM.bmp" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vOTG3BGSRV8/TqR6wAOCu0I/AAAAAAAAGlc/O08_4sC_rIQ/Fullscreen%252520capture%25252010232011%25252041407%252520PM.bmp%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="342" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Arianna had a specific color palette in mind when we started working on her design, which was great to have. We had fun experimenting with different fonts, colors, and styles until the design was perfect!</p> <p><a href="http://likeastar27.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 10232011 41731 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 10232011 41731 PM.bmp" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6svZ8eAYs5w/TqR6w3ng7ZI/AAAAAAAAGlg/pU5x8pm3wd0/Fullscreen%252520capture%25252010232011%25252041731%252520PM.bmp%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="341" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Some of you may have seen my Twitter and Facebook posts about working with Tori on her fashion blog – it was neat working with her! I enjoyed creating the fresh look, especially with the Eiffel Tower in the background. ;) Can’t go wrong with that, can you?</p> <p><a href="http://fashiontrendsmore.com" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 10232011 41927 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 10232011 41927 PM.bmp" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DLQyvNs47vU/TqR6xd4ekKI/AAAAAAAAGlk/gs1jmmgtDys/Fullscreen%252520capture%25252010232011%25252041927%252520PM.bmp%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="343" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Ruth asked for a simple, clean design with soft colors and a pretty font. She also provided a great list of blog designs she loved, which was a great help in creating her design!</p> <p><a href="http://www.farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 10232011 41954 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 10232011 41954 PM.bmp" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Hn8HPLSPs9w/TqR6xzCcFaI/AAAAAAAAGlo/tUfdAZrXR28/Fullscreen%252520capture%25252010232011%25252041954%252520PM.bmp%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="341" /></a></p> <p align="center"><em>*I now have a personal blog – check it out <a href="http://blog.hannahrosebeasley.com" target="_blank">here</a>!*</em></p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-20849120168876764122011-09-16T13:17:00.001-07:002011-09-16T13:17:31.636-07:00It Doesn’t Rain But it Pours {or, “Sorry for Disappearing”}<p>I just dropped off the face of the earth last month, didn’t I? Sorry about that – it wasn’t planned. ;) But it happens, unfortunately – dropping off the earth, that is. Good news is that I’m back, and I’m going to do my best to stay on top of all my blogs! =D And because I’ve been gone so long, you all are going to be bombarded with freebies and lots of new blog designs for the portfolio. The freebies are up here - <a title="http://freebies.beautydesignstudios.com/2011/09/it-doesnt-rain-but-it-pours-freebie.html" href="http://freebies.beautydesignstudios.com/2011/09/it-doesnt-rain-but-it-pours-freebie.html">http://freebies.beautydesignstudios.com/2011/09/it-doesnt-rain-but-it-pours-freebie.html</a> – and here - <a title="http://freebies.beautydesignstudios.com/2011/09/fall-background-for-blogs.html" href="http://freebies.beautydesignstudios.com/2011/09/fall-background-for-blogs.html">http://freebies.beautydesignstudios.com/2011/09/fall-background-for-blogs.html</a>.</p> <p>I loved working with all my clients these past two months – they were all wonderful to work with, and the process was fun. Be sure to check out their websites and blogs!</p> <p><a href="http://www.applejuicehm.com/" target="_blank">Holly</a> and I are still working on putting up site content, but the design of the website is complete! It was great creating a more crafty-looking design.</p> <p><a href="http://www.applejuicehm.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 9162011 40304 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 9162011 40304 PM.bmp" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LQrdRw20bXc/TnOuzbMawwI/AAAAAAAAGkQ/3-S3UjrzLfo/Fullscreen%252520capture%2525209162011%25252040304%252520PM.bmp%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="341" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://stayathomedaughter.com/" target="_blank">Stay-At-Home Daughter</a> was my first Wordpress design, and Ashley was so sweet and gracious with me as I worked with her on her blog design!</p> <p><a href="http://stayathomedaughter.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 9162011 34617 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 9162011 34617 PM.bmp" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-d6YX_ZmamuA/TnOuzhSf_aI/AAAAAAAAGkU/NkW1BFH6RyE/Fullscreen%252520capture%2525209162011%25252034617%252520PM.bmp%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="342" /></a></p> <p>I re-designed the <a href="http://bloom-staff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bloom! Magazine staff blog</a> to match the new website, and enjoyed the challenge of matching everything up. ;) Don’t forget to visit the <a href="http://bloommagazine.net" target="_blank">new website</a>, too, designed by Amanda from <a href="http://farmgirlwrites.com" target="_blank">FarmgirlWrites.com</a>!</p> <p><a href="http://bloom-staff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 9162011 32833 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 9162011 32833 PM.bmp" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xUoGdzL8XZs/TnOu0L9ToDI/AAAAAAAAGkY/SqFZbwR9FN4/Fullscreen%252520capture%2525209162011%25252032833%252520PM.bmp%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="342" /></a></p> <p>It was an honor to design <a href="http://emilygrace-blog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily’s blog</a> for her – and it was fun creating the summery theme!</p> <p><a href="http://emilygrace-blog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 9162011 32759 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 9162011 32759 PM.bmp" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Qq7CxcUWexY/TnOu0laI1bI/AAAAAAAAGkc/cnVJPStbJsA/Fullscreen%252520capture%2525209162011%25252032759%252520PM.bmp%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="341" /></a></p> <p>Ellie was so sweet and fun to work with! The designing process went very quickly – and I loved playing around with a different color palette. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YHp9Nqar9Mo/TnOu1eu7DtI/AAAAAAAAGkg/S1ROzGPoMVw/s1600-h/Fullscreen%252520capture%2525209162011%25252032752%252520PM.bmp%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 9162011 32752 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 9162011 32752 PM.bmp" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1Lykr1wNYzc/TnOu2K741sI/AAAAAAAAGkk/By_CMw_tOM0/Fullscreen%252520capture%2525209162011%25252032752%252520PM.bmp_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="341" /></a></p> <p>It was a great honor to design <a href="http://www.cwrc-rz.org/" target="_blank">CWRC’s website</a>. Check out the site – there’s some great material up there!</p> <p><a href="http://www.cwrc-rz.org/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 9162011 40140 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 9162011 40140 PM.bmp" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-waNpidUZSGk/TnOu2pphr7I/AAAAAAAAGko/9fVqKVXTdjg/Fullscreen%252520capture%2525209162011%25252040140%252520PM.bmp%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="704" height="343" /></a></p> <p>(And P.S. – I just created an account on DeviantArt! Do you have one too? I’d love to connect with you there! My page – <a href="http://beautydesignstudios.deviantart.com/" target="_blank">beautydesignstudios.deviantart.com</a>)</p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-75279623113664524442011-08-03T10:04:00.000-07:002011-08-03T10:04:35.701-07:00Back on Board!I'm finally back after quite a long time, to let you all know that Valerie over at <a href="http://savoriesoflife.blogspot.com/2011/08/first-of-many-giveaways.html">Savories of Life</a> is hosting a giveaway - the prize being a complete blog design from me! So <a href="http://savoriesoflife.blogspot.com/2011/08/first-of-many-giveaways.html">head on over</a> and enter!<br />
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I've changed the design of this entire website and all the blogs - and have even changed most of the content. I'm working on moving in a more professional direction, and want my website to reflect that. I also want to focus more on general graphic design as well as websites - creating logos, newsletter design, business cards, etc.; and I've gone and tried to showcase those services. So check out the new site and let me know what you think! (I'd love your opinions. ;) And isn't the background photo gorgeous? The <a href="http://lindalees.deviantart.com/gallery/29685433#/d3h8zcx">photographer</a> was very gracious to allow me to use it!)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #666666;">*Many more portfolio posts to come, as well as more freebies and tutorials!*</span></span></div>Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-80847165602643754452011-06-30T15:00:00.001-07:002011-06-30T15:00:15.876-07:00Photography Website and Blog {parting is such sweet sorrow}<p>I just finished up designing Sarah Elizabeth’s website and blog! We had a lot of fun working on it – she wanted something swirly and coral for the logo, while keeping the website professional, and we based the rest of the website and blog on that logo design. Sarah was so sweet to work with and I greatly appreciated her flexibility and graciousness! =D </p> <p>Unique to this website was the incorporation of flash slideshows and a custom portfolio gallery. Her stunning photos are displayed on the main page of the website in a slideshow, while there’s another one on the about page. =) I enjoyed adding those new elements!</p> <p>Check out her sites and don’t forget to follow her!</p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">*This will be the last post until August, so I bid you all a fond farewell! ;) I’ll be back in August with new tutorials and posts. <br />Have a great summer!*</font></em></p> <p><a href="http://neovictorianphotography.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 6302011 54458 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 6302011 54458 PM.bmp" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xrhazcm6dRw/Tgzx7G3iKRI/AAAAAAAAGek/oLti9lhlXkU/Fullscreen%252520capture%2525206302011%25252054458%252520PM.bmp%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="768" height="386" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://neo-victorian-photo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 6302011 54754 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 6302011 54754 PM.bmp" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uKikBfZCqJQ/Tgzx7lSZ_sI/AAAAAAAAGeo/FtQqZ6HQflU/Fullscreen%252520capture%2525206302011%25252054754%252520PM.bmp%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="764" height="378" /></a></p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-69861125147907391792011-06-23T11:00:00.001-07:002011-06-23T11:00:34.658-07:00Shoppe Closing in July<p>But not for good. ;) Starting on July 1st and ending on July 31st, the shoppe will be closed and I will not be accepting any orders. During that month I will work on finishing my <a href="http://www.withawarbetweenthem.com" target="_blank">novel</a>, taking advantage of “<a href="http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/4035543" target="_blank">Camp NaNoWriMo</a>,” a July version of the regular <a href="http://www.nanowrimo.org/" target="_blank">NaNoWriMo</a>. This will also be a good summer break to have, and I will be back in full force in August!</p> <p>I will finish the designs of everyone who I am currently working with before breaking for July. This might run over the month of June, but I will still finish with these people. (And let me tell you, I’m having fun with these designs! We have two website/blog combinations in the works, and one will be done in the next few days. I can’t wait to share it with you all!)</p> <p align="center"><em><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">I am accepting one more client between now and June 30th, so hurry and get your order in before July!</font></em></p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-60325672030464927962011-06-18T19:32:00.001-07:002011-06-18T19:39:22.233-07:00Cowgirls and Yes, I Forgot<p>First, I published yesterday’s post, completely forgetting to mention what was probably the most important thing of all! Maeve is hosting a giveaway this week, as part of her Photographer’s Week, and the prize is the Professional Package (curtsey of yours truly), worth $80, and consisting of a website, blog, logo, watermark, and Facebook integration! You have until the 23rd to enter. Alright – <a href="http://platinumdream.blogspot.com/2011/06/photographers-week-giveaway.html" target="_blank">go check it out</a>!</p> <p>My sister finally decided that she wanted to get a blog. She’s in the process of starting a craft business, and thought it’d be fun to have a personal blog along with her website. =) So I designed her blog today (it was a different experience to have your client sitting next to you as you work) and we finished up tonight! =D She wanted a cowgirl/Carrie Underwood look, and I think we pulled it off. ;) Check it out <a href="http://maria-allamericangirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a> and follow her – she’s already pining away because she only has two followers! ;)</p> <p><a href="http://maria-allamericangirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 6182011 102851 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 6182011 102851 PM.bmp" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s6L4ZbkjqN0/Tf1fyWYaP_I/AAAAAAAAGd8/AGPjxRqzisE/Fullscreen%252520capture%2525206182011%252520102851%252520PM.bmp%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="753" height="372" /></a></p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-85779000507478220582011-06-17T15:23:00.001-07:002011-06-17T16:22:55.159-07:00News, Giveaway, a Blog, and More…<p>A lot has been going on around here lately! <a href="http://apeekinmywindow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rachel</a> and I just finished up her blog design, there are three new tutorials up, two new freebies, and the homepage has some important changes. </p> <p>Maeve is also hosting a giveaway! Check it out <a href="http://platinumdream.blogspot.com/2011/06/photographers-week-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a> and enter to win the Professional Package (formerly the Photographer’s Special). The package is worth $80 and consists of a website, blog, logo, watermark, and Facebook integration!</p> <p>First off, check out Rachel’s new look! She asked for blues, grays, and whites, and wanted something simple but elegant. The process was fun and went very quickly! =)</p> <p><a href="http://apeekinmywindow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 6172011 60817 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 6172011 60817 PM.bmp" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qrHnaN-rNH4/TfvT1HtEbkI/AAAAAAAAGd0/z4gTC_RWSIk/Fullscreen%252520capture%2525206172011%25252060817%252520PM.bmp%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="737" height="372" /></a></p> <p>Check out the <a href="http://tutorials.beautydesignstudios.com/" target="_blank">tutorial</a> and <a href="http://freebies.beautydesignstudios.com/" target="_blank">freebies</a> blogs for more of all that, and stop by the <a href="http://www.beautydesignstudios.com/" target="_blank">homepage</a>, too. I have so many blogs that even I get a bit confused sometime, keeping up with everything. ;) What I’ve done is set up a news section on the homepage, so that at one glance you can see everything that’s new, whether it be a blog post, freebie, tutorial, or general announcement.</p> <p>And last but certainly not least, the petition. I was so delightfully surprised by the big response I got within the first few days of the announcement, and I continue to be! Everyone’s support and help in this endeavor has been great. Now, can I ask you all a quick favor? I would love it if you guys could write a blog post, summarizing the point of the petition, and linking to the petition so that your own readers can sign it. This is something that will impact every person who uses Blogger, and I think that if we can spread this as far as possible, our influence will grow. The more people who protest Blogger’s actions, the greater chance we have of overturning this. I’ve set our goal for 2,000 signatures. I know that’s a lot, but I think we can do it, with all of you helping out! And thanks in advance! You’ve all been so wonderful. (And I’d love it if you’d all comment and let me know if you blog, and leave the link to the post! I’d love to read your posts. =) )</p> <p>If you want you can take the code for the widget that’s on the right of my blog – here it is - </p> <blockquote> <p><font color="#666666" face="Times New Roman"><em><script type="text/JavaScript">var Care2P_Parameters=["</em></font><a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/xml/petitions/221/357/537/feed.rss""><font color="#666666" face="Times New Roman"><em>http://www.thepetitionsite.com/xml/petitions/221/357/537/feed.rss"</em></font></a><font color="#666666" face="Times New Roman"><em>, "small", "single", "341213001", "0", "#7cbb42", "#eb6924", "#c739e"];</script><script type="text/JavaScript" src="</em></font><a href="http://dingo.care2.com/petitions/widget/common/petition_embed_br.js""><font color="#666666" face="Times New Roman"><em>http://dingo.care2.com/petitions/widget/common/petition_embed_br.js"</em></font></a><font color="#666666" face="Times New Roman"><em>></script></em></font></p> </blockquote> <p>And the link for the actual petition: <a title="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/5/give-us-back-edit-html/" href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/5/give-us-back-edit-html/">http://www.thepetitionsite.com/5/give-us-back-edit-html/</a></p> <p>Thanks, everyone! You’re all troopers!</p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-84277599808089608862011-06-07T11:10:00.001-07:002011-06-07T11:10:00.499-07:00A Petition<p>I got up this morning ready to do a lot of writing…I was set to get at least 2,000 words written. But I checked my Blogger home first.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PLvKgsCO_xY/Te5pYZJqASI/AAAAAAAAGbQ/eba3MKmIh4U/s1600-h/edit-html%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: right; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="edit-html" border="0" alt="edit-html" align="right" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bbasji9gn1c/Te5pd7-iFKI/AAAAAAAAGbU/uJAf5Asa8aw/edit-html_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="240" /></a></p> <p>I use Blogger in Draft, as I know many of you do. The advantage is that we get to experience Blogger’s new changes right before they’re released to the general public. I discovered today that Blogger has completely changed the design, format, and layout of the dashboard, and <strong>they have</strong> <strong>removed our ability to edit the HTML of our templates.</strong> </p> <p>Now, they are currently asking for everyone’s opinions on the new changes, and, of course, have not released the new design to everyone. But after reading all the documentation I could find on the subject, all I could come up with is that they want to release the new design soon, and are excited about it. There was no mention of restoring the ability to edit HTML. </p> <p>Because this would destroy many web design businesses, I have created a petition (widget on the right), asking Blogger to restore the “Edit HTML” capabilities for good, in draft home and regular home, and to not change that ability. I would greatly appreciate it if you, my loyal followers, would sign it. All information provided is kept private, and is only used for verifying that a real, actual person is signing for themselves and not making names up. =) Thank you all so much!</p> <p>(Want more info? Check out the page here - <a title="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/5/give-us-back-edit-html/" href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/5/give-us-back-edit-html/">http://www.thepetitionsite.com/5/give-us-back-edit-html/</a> – or email me at <a href="mailto:petition@beautydesignstudios.com">petition@beautydesignstudios.com</a> for more information.)</p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-36021208736895581852011-05-31T10:20:00.001-07:002011-05-31T10:20:52.595-07:00Changes<p>I know what you’re thinking - “Aw, no! Not again!! Is this girl crazy or what?” Yes, the time has come again to make some changes. </p> <p>So, obviously, I have changed the name, design, domain, and packages. Very quickly – we are now Beauty Design Studios, the complete url is <a href="http://www.beautydesignstudios.com">http://www.beautydesignstudios.com</a>, and most important of all, I have removed the free package.</p> <p>I knew this day would come, but I still wish I could leave the free package up. Why can’t I? Well, I unfortunately just don’t have the time. It was so fun for me to offer free designs, and I really enjoyed it, but with all the things that need doing in my life, I need to shore up my packages. And just to remind everyone – <em>those who have ordered free packages are still getting them free of charge</em>. This loss of the free package only affects those who have not ordered yet.</p> <p>So, check out the rest of the site! I have made changes to nearly every page. And let me know how you like the new name and design!</p> <p>But…before doing that, look at <a href="http://ionasphotos.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Iona’s blog</a>. We finished up her design a few weeks ago, and I really enjoyed working with her again!</p> <p><a href="http://ionasphotos.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 5272011 51351 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 5272011 51351 PM.bmp" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2nefL_-t-jU/TeUjcGWm14I/AAAAAAAAGZw/Vf8xbfunvb4/Fullscreen%252520capture%2525205272011%25252051351%252520PM.bmp%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="850" height="420" /></a></p> <p>And I just finished designing a website for my Dad’s latest book. (Note that the video on the front page is currently under construction)</p> <p><a href="http://www.legacyoflewis.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 5312011 11542 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 5312011 11542 PM.bmp" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Z8BecIlNfY4/TeUjcRycHKI/AAAAAAAAGZ0/PAJur5zcf08/Fullscreen%252520capture%2525205312011%25252011542%252520PM.bmp%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="850" height="399" /></a></p> <p>And as if that weren’t enough, I went and redid my own blog and website! (At least I’m getting some good practice that you all will benefit from. ;) Hopefully.</p> <p><font color="#666666"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.blog.hannahrosephotography.com" target="_blank"><font color="#666666"></font><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 5312011 11642 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 5312011 11642 PM.bmp" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-adYpMHFlxek/TeUjc3CGZyI/AAAAAAAAGZ4/0YU7ixmaOdU/Fullscreen%252520capture%2525205312011%25252011642%252520PM.bmp%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="850" height="409" /></a></p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-2918594538912333602011-05-18T10:54:00.001-07:002011-05-18T10:54:13.735-07:00From Under My Little Umbrella – Giveaway!<p>Lucia (<a href="http://one-beloved.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">From Under My Little Umbrella</a> – the sweetest blog and girl ever) is giving away the Photographer’s Special package, worth $60! So <a href="http://one-beloved.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-love-my-sponsors-giveaway-beauty-blog.html" target="_blank">head on over to enter</a> – and be sure to check out the rest of her beautiful blog, too!</p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-66770972555513496052011-05-16T07:25:00.001-07:002011-05-16T07:25:52.109-07:00It’s a Wide Field…<p>…designing is. Clothes, web, interior…and this week I’ll be switching gears from graphic to sewing. Some of you know that I am entering the JoAnn prom dress contest this year, and I’ll be taking the next few days to finish that up! Because of that, I’ll be pretty much completely absent from the designing world. I’ll be back either late this week or early next week – with photos of the finished dress! ;) </p> <p>There are so many designs in the works right now, and I’m having a blast doing them. There are about seven ladies who are working with me right now, and some of their designs are almost complete. Photos are coming soon of the finished designs!</p> <p>Our designers’ community is growing rapidly, which is so exciting to me! We’re already enjoying hearing from all kinds of designers about who they are, and how to excel at graphic design. Be sure to <a href="http://beautydesigners.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">check that area out</a> if you haven’t! And there are some more freebies for you (Owl City wallpapers, to be exact ;) ) <a href="http://beautydesignsfreebies.blogspot.com/2011/05/owl-city-desktop-backgrounds.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </p> <p><em>*Those of you who I am currently working with – I will not stop the process this week, but it will slow down considerably. Don’t worry though – I’ll be fully back in just a few days! ;)*</em></p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-67531166175661539682011-05-04T11:43:00.001-07:002011-05-05T08:34:41.172-07:00Milestone Reached and MoreWe have hit fifty followers! <a href="http://thirstforpurity.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Katie</a> was our fiftieth follower today. Thank you all so much for your support – you all are the best. =) This blog has gone from one or two followers to fifty so quickly, and it’s all because of you guys. So congratulations. =D Now, can we make it up to one hundred?!? I’ll tell you what. <br />
<blockquote>As soon as we hit 100 followers, Beauty {Free blog designs} will host another sale and giveaway!</blockquote>Sound cool? Alright. Let’s make that goal! =D<br />
Some of you already know about the “just for designers” area on the blog. Today I decided to expand it and completely turn that area over to all girls interested. What do I mean by that? Well, <a href="http://beautydesigners.blogspot.com/2011/05/welcome.html" target="_blank">read the first post</a> to find out! ;)Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-16446679106930233592011-05-01T12:19:00.001-07:002011-05-01T12:19:45.664-07:00Giveaway Winners!<p>Time for the big announcement! =D There were two winners for this giveaway – one person won the Photographer’s Special package (worth $20), and another won the flash website (worth $60). The participation was great and everything went very well thanks to you all! And I loved reading everyone’s answers to the questionnaire. Great job, guys!</p> <p>The winner for the Photographer’s Special is…*drumroll please*…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6n93IrXfx7U/Tb2yJOuQ2mI/AAAAAAAAGQw/h05nfSR_e9o/s1600-h/2011-beauty-sarah%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-beauty-sarah" border="0" alt="2011-beauty-sarah" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6n93IrXfx7U/Tb2yKW_fAII/AAAAAAAAGQ0/TocZ-vYLHVA/2011-beauty-sarah_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="254" height="254" /></a> </p> <h2> </h2> <h2> </h2> <h2>Sarah elizabeth from <a href="http://daughteroftheking89.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Daughter of the king</a>! congratulations!</h2> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The winner of the flash website is…*another drumroll please*…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6n93IrXfx7U/Tb2yLkEjq0I/AAAAAAAAGQ4/woYca5WIw8A/s1600-h/2011-beauty-emily%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-beauty-emily" border="0" alt="2011-beauty-emily" align="left" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6n93IrXfx7U/Tb2yNAEL1CI/AAAAAAAAGQ8/JHPTQfU1Cn4/2011-beauty-emily_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="254" height="254" /></a></p> <h2> </h2> <h2> </h2> <h2>Emily Grace from <a href="http://emilygrace-blog.blogspot.com" target="_blank">A life worthy of the Lord</a>! Congratulations!</h2> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Congratulations, winners! Please email me at <a href="mailto:beautyblogdesigns@live.com">beautyblogdesigns@live.com</a> to claim your prizes! And thank you to all the participants – you all are wonderful.</p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-55756961338754314772011-04-30T16:10:00.001-07:002011-04-30T16:10:13.209-07:00Last Day!<p>Just wanted to remind you all that the giveaway and sale end tonight at midnight – so if you haven’t entered yet or haven’t commented with your entries, be sure to do that very soon. I’ll be announcing the winners (chosen with random.org) tomorrow afternoon!</p> <p>There’s also a new tutorial up on the blog – <a href="http://beautydesignstutorials.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-create-blog-background.html" target="_blank">How to Create a Blog Background</a>. Ever wondered how bloggers make such beautiful backgrounds with all those textures and colors? Well, I’ll show you how to make one just like that in the tutorial. And you’ll also learn how to install your new background on your blog! =D</p> <p>And enjoy this last day of April!</p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-50185562434525671102011-04-19T19:27:00.001-07:002011-04-19T19:36:23.801-07:00Giveaways, Sales, and Tutorials, Oh My!<p>Yes, a lot is going on! Today marks the first day of Beauty’s first ever sale…and <img style="display: inline; float: left" align="left" src="http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b444/hannahrosephotography/beauty%20blog%20designs/april-showers-2011.jpg" />wow is it big! <a href="http://beautyblogdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/giveaways-sales-and-tutorials-oh-my.html" target="_blank">Everything in the shoppe is 50% off!</a> So all the packages, regularly priced from $5 to $60, will be half as much, from $2.50 to $30! </p> <p>In addition to having the sale, I’m giving away two packages – the Photographer’s Special (worth $60 – has website, blog, logo, watermark) and the Designer’s Collection (worth $20 – is completely custom with all the trimmings).</p> <p>Interested? I thought you might be. ;) Here’s how to enter the giveaway.</p> <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <h2></h2> <h2>1.Blog the answers to these questions {mandatory entry}</h2> <h2></h2> <p>Questionaire type giveaways have been very popular…so we’re going to be doing that here! Here are ten questions – answer whichever ones you want to. </p> <textarea id="code-source" name="code-source"><center><a href="http://beautyblogdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/giveaways-sales-and-tutorials-oh-my.html"><img border="0" src="http://i1044.photobucket.com/albums/b444/hannahrosephotography/beauty%20blog%20designs/april-showers-2011.jpg" /></a></center></textarea><strong>When you’re done writing the post, put the link to it in your comment below, or it won’t count. And you must include the button in your post.</strong> <ol> <li>Do you like being outdoors or indoors? </li> <li>Hot or cold weather? </li> <li>Favorite color? </li> <li>Favorite song, and why? </li> <li>One word that describes you. </li> <li>One song that describes you. </li> <li>What’s your biggest goal in life? </li> <li>Sweet or sour foods? </li> <li>Favorite movie, and why? </li> <li>Greatest accomplishment so far? </li> </ol> <h2>2.follow this blog {+1 entry}</h2> <h2>3.like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beauty-free-blog-designs/137929156259516" target="_blank">beauty {free blog designs} on Facebook</a> {+1 entry}</h2> <h2>4.put the giveaway/sale button in your sidebar {+1 entry}</h2> <h2>5.tweet or post on facebook about the giveaway/sale{+1 entry}</h2> <p>For each action you do, leave one comment. So if you blogged and put the button up, you’d have two comments. Make sense? Good. ;) You have until April 30th at midnight to enter. I’ll announce the winners on May 1st! </p> <p>Now. Quick note about tutorials. The drop-down/accordion/toggle menu tutorial is up!! <a href="http://beautydesignstutorials.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-create-drop-downaccordiontoggle.html" target="_blank">Check it out here.</a> In addition, I’ve created a new place on this blog – a place for all kinds of designers. You can <a href="http://beautydesigners.blogspot.com/p/huh.html" target="_blank">read more about it here</a>, but the point is for everyone to help each other out with designing. We need to be a community of designers who help each other and aspiring designers, so I’m hoping that with the forum I just put up we’ll start that.</p> <p>So, what are you waiting for? Start answering those questions! =D</p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-34659192876322524902011-04-06T10:51:00.001-07:002011-04-06T10:51:27.127-07:00A Fresh Look for Everyone<p>Well, many bloggers have been getting new looks this week, including me! I finished Kendra’s design up a week or two ago. The process went very quickly, and I do like the finished product if I do say so myself. ;) The design is actually down for now – she’s experimenting with different things – but do check out her blog! =)</p> <p><a href="http://ismikendra.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 3142011 44921 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 3142011 44921 PM.bmp" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6n93IrXfx7U/TZyoGaV8oKI/AAAAAAAAGKw/lpnr1tTn9PI/Fullscreen%20capture%203142011%2044921%20PM.bmp%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="774" height="391" /></a></p> <p>Another design I just finished was for Jenny’s blog. We took our time fine-tuning everything until it was perfect! =) This design was different for me – it’s definitely more simple and fresh. I enjoyed doing it, and it was a pleasure to work with Jenny! Check out her blog.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_6n93IrXfx7U/TZyoHMLs97I/AAAAAAAAGK0/A83wNv4fjJU/s1600-h/Fullscreen%20capture%20452011%2013128%20PM.bmp%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 452011 13128 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 452011 13128 PM.bmp" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6n93IrXfx7U/TZyoHmZPgPI/AAAAAAAAGK4/SIILcKlU0-s/Fullscreen%20capture%20452011%2013128%20PM.bmp_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="769" height="388" /></a></p> <p>In other news, there’s another tutorial up on the blog, and while you’re browsing, would you mind voting on the polls I have in the sidebar? I just changed my drop-down menu (the one in the sidebar), and it should work in all browsers. If it does, I’ll do a new tutorial on drop-down menus, but if it doesn’t we’ll have to wait and figure something else out. =) So vote and tell me if it’s working! (Note: only vote on the second poll it the menu <strong>does not work</strong>. Thank you all!)</p> <p><em>*I am planning to have a sale very soon, and will be releasing some new packages as well! And there might be a giveaway involved…so keep checking back!*</em></p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-87981776566620248752011-03-30T09:21:00.001-07:002011-03-30T09:21:44.235-07:00An Explanation<p>I have something very important and exciting to tell you all – something that will explain my *ahem* rather slow progress design-wise for the past two weeks. Ready?</p> <blockquote> <p>I am in the process of rewriting/editing/refining my historical fiction novel, <u>With a War Between Them</u>.</p> </blockquote> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6n93IrXfx7U/TZNYlfFXGPI/AAAAAAAAGJ4/PVHvZviRxXg/s1600-h/finalcoverbigger-half-smallish%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="finalcoverbigger-half-smallish" border="0" alt="finalcoverbigger-half-smallish" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6n93IrXfx7U/TZNYl8EjlCI/AAAAAAAAGJ8/yqINRmWPL8s/finalcoverbigger-half-smallish_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="166" height="244" /></a>Some of you already know that – but what I’m excited about is how quickly this is all going. I started <a href="http://www.nanoedmo.net/" target="_blank">NaNoEdMo</a> (National Novel Editing Month) on the twentieth, (it began on the 1st) and have already logged fifty hours of editing! And I have been so blessed to have the words just come – everything is flowing so smoothly that I’m amazed.</p> <p>How does this relate to designing? Well, my goal is to have my book completely edited and ready for publishing in four or five months, and because of that big goal, I’ve been spending much more time writing. In fact, on Monday that was all I did! So designing has gotten a little less attention from me recently. (This is the problem with having four major hobbies. ;)  ) I’m working out a schedule, though, and the pace will be picking up in the next week. Right now I’m working with about four lovely ladies, and you can be looking for posts in the next week with photos of their designs!</p> <p>So, that was the newsflash for the day. Are you curious about my project? If so, you can check out my <a href="http://www.inkpop.com/profile/ca6ebe30-17de-422a-9f24-74c012495356/hannahrosephotography/" target="_blank">profile on Inkpop</a> (a writing community with more info about my and my book) and <a href="http://www.inkpop.com/projects/99602/with-a-war-between-them-preview-/read-project/#chapter" target="_blank">read the first chapter from my book</a>. You can also <a href="http://returnofjustice.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">check out my writing blog</a> if that interests you. =D Thank you all for your patience and great support!!</p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-88805667672764965582011-03-20T14:39:00.001-07:002011-03-20T14:39:45.285-07:00Katie’s Princess/Elven Blog<p>Katie is one of my very dear friends and it was a great honor and pleasure to design her new blog for her! =D She asked for a blue, sparkly design – so that’s what we did! I used an Elven font (LOTR elven) for the header and post titles, and combined sparkles with deep blue lace patterns and grunge patterns to create the background. I’m pretty convinced that Katie is a princess, too, so I worked on the design with that in view. ;) </p> <p><a href="http://thirstforpurity.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 3202011 52628 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 3202011 52628 PM.bmp" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6n93IrXfx7U/TYZ0IJMEm1I/AAAAAAAAGIc/XGkkHkMKRd4/Fullscreen%20capture%203202011%2052628%20PM.bmp%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="776" height="386" /></a></p> <p>Check out her blog and do follow her! She is a wonderful photographer and already has some great posts, too – I know you will enjoy her blog. =) I do!</p> <p>Coming up in the next few weeks are Iona, Rachel, and Emilie! Can’t wait to start working with you girls! =)</p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-44898616037709913832011-03-06T14:53:00.000-08:002011-03-06T14:53:52.265-08:00More Freebies!There are some more freebies up and ready to grab! Check them out <a href="http://beautydesignsfreebies.blogspot.com/2011/03/lotr-desktop-backgrounds.html">here</a>.<br />
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You can also follow both the <a href="http://beautydesignstutorials.blogspot.com/">tutorials blog</a> (more tuts coming soon!) and <a href="http://beautydesignsfreebies.blogspot.com/">freebies blog</a> - so that you have control over what updates you get!<br />
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In other news I finished <a href="http://bisindeedforbecky.blogspot.com/">Sierra's blog</a>. She asked for blues, browns, and greens for her doll blog. The process went very quickly and she was a pleasure to work with!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bisindeedforbecky.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jqbt0t93wfg/TXQQA5NyB7I/AAAAAAAAGBY/9pMgcV89LR8/s640/Fullscreen+capture+352011+84039+AM.bmp.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110390581042142437.post-22836446203257681762011-02-28T16:24:00.001-08:002011-02-28T16:26:30.962-08:00Holly and Christine–New Designs!<p>I’ve had a great time working with some very fun, sweet ladies for past two weeks. Of the four or five designs that I’ve been working on, two have been finished in the past two days! </p> <blockquote> <p><font size="4"><strong>Christine</strong></font></p> <p>I was very excited to work on Christine’s blog. She won a design package from my New year’s giveaway – and I tried a different kind of header with hers. We started with a logo and went on from there – developing a top-and-side header, complete with some of her photos. Christine was incredibly patient with me as I worked out the kinks that invariably came with designing a completely different header – it was a pleasure to work with her! Check out her blog and leave her some love!</p> <p><a href="http://nevertoomanyphotos.blogspot.com"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 2252011 100353 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 2252011 100353 PM.bmp" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6n93IrXfx7U/TWw8wTi1KTI/AAAAAAAAF-8/GVBA6YzFZdU/Fullscreen%20capture%202252011%20100353%20PM.bmp%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="721" height="382" /></a></p> </blockquote> <p> </p> <blockquote> <p><font size="4"><strong>Holly</strong></font></p> <p>I had a great time working with Holly. She had heard about <a href="http://beautyblogdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty {free blog designs}</a> through <a href="http://smittenphotographymn.blogspot.com/">Stephanie Smidt</a>, and she ordered the Sweet and Simple package, a logo, and a floating header. She wanted brown and pink as her colors, and I had fun using those colors in her entire design. The whole process went very quickly – in less than 24 hours we’d finished it all and I’d installed it!! She was very sweet and easy to work with – check out her blog and maybe follow it!!</p> <p><a href="http://hollyjensonphotography.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Fullscreen capture 2282011 33400 PM.bmp" border="0" alt="Fullscreen capture 2282011 33400 PM.bmp" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6n93IrXfx7U/TWw8xwsbMDI/AAAAAAAAF_I/_ldwMC-zSk8/Fullscreen%20capture%202282011%2033400%20PM.bmp%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="729" height="386" /></a></p> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p>Be looking for more portfolio posts – there are plenty to come! And while you’re at it, don’t forget to check out my packages - you could have a design just like these two for as little as $14!</p> Hannah Rose Beasleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02946777838756957832noreply@blogger.com1