LOL!

Have you heard of the lovely-ness of Pinterest? Its a seriously amazing site full of really great ideas.  Its a virtual pin board site, teeming with ideas... I lovvvve it!! I came across this little sign (the words) the other day, that just made me laugh... so I made one up to share with all of you.  Its in a 4x6 format, perfect for a desktop!

Get it? I love it... and yea, I may be easily amused... 

Anyway, I would love to stay and chat... but... (you guessed it...)

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happy Friday, all, and have a great weekend.  Click on the picture to download, and you will be redirected to a download site.

{xoxo}

legal mumbo jumbo and small print:All images and content Copyright 2011 'Ella B PhotographyBy downloading you are granted permission print the design.Files are for your use only. Images and content are non-transferable. Sharing of files is strictly prohibited.Images/templates may NOT be resold in digital form,or as part of a digital kit. Printed goods from templates are not to be resold, they are for personal use only.

its a grand opening

Did you hear? At the gentle butt kicking of several of my good friends, I have opened an Etsy shop... I know, I just blogged about this, but I should have thought of it earlier... anyway, I didn't so now you get the pleasure of TWO amazing (ha.ha.ha) blogs today! Well, this is pretty cool. 

 Do you have an Etsy shop? Would you LOVE a new banner for your store? 

How about 4 coordinating banners? A general cutesy banner, like mine... 

something for spring....

how about summer?

can't forget winter....

You are def in the right place if you answered yes! In order to kick off my Etsy shop I am going to give away a set of Etsy  custom shop banners.  Its easy to win...

1. if you don't already, find me on Facebook, and 'like' me!

2. follow my blog

3. heart me on Etsy

4. leave a comment on this blog post AND my Ella B wall, being sure to include your Etsy shop!

Sit back and cross your fingers... :) Good luck!

Winner will be chosen via random.org and on Wednesday April 13.  

Yay for giveaways, tell your friends!

{xoxo}

well not so much, but

It is KIND of Eastery.  I am not a super duper fan of lilac and pink, or really pastels of any sort... So I thought there might be a few out there that are just like that... Alternative Easter.  Just click on the link to download, and share with your friends.  I would love to see what you have done with them, if you end up using them this year.

These are the two inch toppers.  Have you seen all the great ways to use these? Cupcake picks, tied on goody bags, stickers, etc... anyway, these aren't your typical Easter Bunny decor, but I personally think they are adorable! 

I also made a banner to go with it, just a mini one, and then also on the same page a mini cake banner... 

I would love to expand this set.. what else would be helpful, or just super cute? I was thinking maybe cupcake wrappers... anyway, let me know, and I hope you share the love {ahem, my blog <3} with many.  Till next time... 

{xoxo}

PS: getting closer and closer to launching my Etsy shop! 

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I like freebies as much as the next one… I made these little table labels at the request of a friend.  Just fold them over and personalize.  Click on the picture below and you will be redirected to a download site…Four on a page and in PDF format. As always have a super duper day!

{xoxo}

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The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is to giveaway printables loud and clear!

Ok, so probably the BEST Christmas movie ever!! I love Elf! Will Ferrell is hilarious! Anyway, as the season gets closer and closer, I find myself struggling a little bit to get into the spirit this year.  I thought that maybe if I spent some time creating a fun retro and free {mini}printable set AND share it with all of you, that maybe I could jump start the spirit.

Inspired by vintage retro-ness (It’s a new word, just go with it!) The set includes 5” circles to make a banner saying “Merry Christmas”, 4 different 2” cupcake circles.  I have created a few different elements to go with it, so I am not done designing the rest… Anything you would love to see? Inspire me.  I am thinking of making a Christmas card that you add your picture to… or maybe to and from gift tags? What are your ideas?

Anyway, click on the pictures below and grab them now while they last! Thanks for stopping by and have a rad day!

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Napkin rings anyone?

To go along with these cute little cupcake toppers, at the suggestion of a friend, here are some printable napkin rings…Just click on the image, and you will be redirected to a site where you can download.  It’s a pdf file, and 5 images per page.

Each measures about 1.75" by 6". Easy as printing, cutting, wrapping & taping! Regular old printer paper works just fine, or you can also use more textured paper to dress it up. Perfect size for other projects, too… votives, candle holders, and more! Have fun, and Happy Harvest!

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Who doesn’t love a freebie?
Its been a while since I have blogged… so to make it up to you, I made up these sweet little cupcake toppers.  Grab them before they are gone!!

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Its time for a giveaway, just in time for your Halloween party!

 

Don’t you just love Halloween? I do! October is usually one of my favorite months… The weather changes a bit, fall (for Southern California, anyway) is in the air… Love to light the smell good harvest candles, bake, and make Halloween costumes for my little ones. 

Every year, I dream about having a costume party for the little ones, with all the bells and whistles, but I have yet to pull it off.  This year, since I have started designing, I thought what better way to introduce my design work than a totally free FREEBIE!

I designed this sweet little Halloween banner and four cupcake toppers just for one lucky winner!! They are printables, that you assemble at home, and while I am definitely NOT the best at cutting and crafting, you can see just how easy it can be to add a little custom to your next party! Included in your set, you will win the letters to spell out HAPPY HALLOWEEN, as well as four cupcake toppers.  They will be delivered digitally, and in PDF format, so all you need to do is print, and create!  (Of course, your design will not be tagged with the ‘Ella B Photography…)

To enter to win, follow these directions:

1. FOLLOW my blog!!

2. LIKE me on Facebook!!

3. Leave a comment on this post!!

Easy, peasy, right? Winner will be chosen by random.org at 5:00ish o’clock on October 20, 2010. 

Logo design...

Graphic design has always interested me... I see things (I like to think) in a different way... I started making baby shower cards, birthday invites, and announcements for fun, about 5 years ago with a small, very basic scrapbooking type of program. Later, I moved on to Photoshop- and while I still LOVVVVE me a good PS session, I have moved on to designing in a program called Illustrator. Have you heard of this super rad, super powerful, a little intimidating program?? I have just barely gotten my brain to wrap around what it can do, but I do realize that its the tip of the iceberg, so to speak- and am excited at the possibilities that it holds.


Oh, and btw, if you hear about a logomakers anon forum, club, support group... let me know?

Here are a few of my recent favorites, and links to some awesome mama run businesses...

My favorite friend I have never met... I have know Stephanie over at Studio J for about 5 years now... One day we will meet in person, but she's a mini me on the other side of the country.  She rocks my socks! Fan her, she's sure to rock your socks, too.

Have you seen this mama's work? Her pictures often leave me with a smile on my face, and the feeling of wanting to see more.  I am lucky to call Anne-Michelle my friend... She's a constant source of inspiration and goodness to me!!