Caffeinated Graphic Designs

Welcome

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Ketchum) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:04:00 +0000

I had a baby Dec 20 and am on maternity leave. I hope to return to blog designing in the summer. May I suggest you contact Rich Gifts Blog Design or 2 Times Design. Thank you!!!

Caffeinated Graphic Designs is home of the all inclusive Custom Professional Package ($75) that is geared towards blogs with professional purposes such as writers, ministries and reviews/giveaways. I also offer a Custom Deluxe Package ($50) for the serious hobby blogger and a Custom Blogsite Package that seamlessly connects 2 identically designed blogs, one used as the 'website' and the other used as the 'blog'.

All these packages are designed from Blogger's Minima template. Choose from 7 layout options including a photo blog layout and 4-column split! Not only do I design your site for you, I also give you helpful suggestions on how to best set up your blog so it works at the optimal level. I want your design to look good and also navigate well!

Choose from 3 design styles:
Graphic
Scrapbook
Photo

Get a custom Twitter background to match your blog design for only $10!

I also create fantastic blog and meme buttons for only $10!

(NEW!) I am now offering rotating headers! You just need to pay $10 extra for each additional header slide. A new header will appear each time someone comes to your blog or clicks on a different page! Rotating headers are specifically for headers using photos.

(NEW!) I am now offering logo design at a low introductory price! Get your very own logo for $15 with a custom blog package.

(NEW!) I now offer custom business card designs to match your blog!

I can design with vector illustrations, stock/personal photos, scrapbook kits or a combination of 2 or more. I use 2 professional programs, Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Photoshop, for my graphics therefore they come out crystal clear and not grainy or fuzzy.

Fill out the Blog Design Questionnaire, read the Terms of Design and send me an email when ready to start. Take a look at my sidebar under 'Queue' for my next opening.

At this time, I only design blogs for the Blogger/Blogspot Platform.

Information Page

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Ketchum) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Fill out the Blog Design Questionnaire, read the Terms of Design and send me an email when ready to start.

Custom Deluxe Package: $50 plus the price of your chosen vector or scrapbook kit ($5 and up). This package is perfect for the serious hobby blogger and includes lots of embellishments!
1) Customized Blog Header
2) Customized Blog Footer
3) Matching Blog Background Graphic
4) Fancy Signature
5) Matching Button with html Code Grab Box
6) Fancy Post Divider
7) 2 or 3 Columns, photo blog layout ($5 extra), 4-column split ($ 5 extra)
8) Matching Borders, Text & Link Hover
9) Assistance setting up Blogger's Free Text Navigation Bar
10) I will also give you the blog's background graphic so you can use it for your Twitter skin (upon request). Or get a custom Twitter background to match your blog design for only $10!

Custom Professional Package: $75 plus the price of your chosen vector or scrapbook kit ($5 and up). This is a Blogsite package and is intended to make your blog work like a website. This package is perfect for writers, ministries & blogs dedicated to reviews/giveaways. This is my most popular package!
1) Customized Blog Header
2) Customized Blog Footer
3) Matching Blog Background Graphic
4) Fancy Post Divider
5) Fancy Signature
6) Matching Button with html Code Grab Box
7) Sidebar Title Embellishment or 8 Graphic Tabs
8) 2 to 3 Columns, photo blog layout ($5 extra), 4-column split ($5 extra)
9) Matching Borders, Text & Link Hover
10) Customized Matching Blockquote (upon request)
11) Social Networking Button with Drop Down Menu (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) below each blog post so your readers can share your posts on their accounts.
12) 3 Customized Social Networking Buttons on your sidebar linked to your accounts so your readers can connect with you. You can also use one of these for an 'Advertise Here' button. Extra buttons are $2.50 each.
13) Navigation Bar with up to 6 GRAPHIC buttons (I can create links to your blog pages, post labels, e-mails, websites, etc.). Extra buttons are $2.50 each.
14) Hidden Blogger Navigation Bar (upon request)
15) Help set up Google Feedburner with e-mail subscription (upon request)
16) I will also give you the blog's background graphic so you can use it for your Twitter skin (upon request). Or get a custom Twitter background to match your blog design for only $10!
** You can also buy your own domain name through Blogger (under the Publishing tab) and/or combine 2 identical blogs (like this site) to make it look even more like a website!**

Custom Business Package: Do you need a design for a small business or organization? I can connect 2 or more blogs (designed identically) to be used as a business/organization blog website. Each additional blog is $30 on top of the Custom Professional Package price of $75. My Smart Hands and Granola Bar Devotional are examples of this package.

Extras Menu:
1) (NEW!) Logo Design (introductory price-$15 with a custom blog design package)
2) Etsy Banner: 760px by 100px ($10 plus the price of chosen graphic)
3) Blog Header: Any Size & Any Platform ($15 plus the price of chosen graphic)
4) Framed sidebar photos ($3 each)
5) Help set up Google Documents or Google Calendar ($5 each)
6) Sidebar Title Graphic Tabs ($1.50 each tab)
7) Graphic Navigation Bar ($2.50 each button)
8) Post Title Embellishment ($5)
9) Social Networking Buttons ($2.50 each)
10) Blog or Meme Button with html Code Grab Box ($10)
11) Help set up Google Analytics for blog hit analysis ($5)
12) Customized Twitter Background ($10 with a custom blog design package only)
13) Label Title Graphic Tabs linked to corresponding post labels ($2.00 each tab)

I can assist you with many other blog features and services. If you don't see a desired service on the Extras Menu ask me and I'll quote you a price.

For Print: (NEW!)
1) Business Cards ($15 with a custom blog design package or logo design)

Blog Design Process

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Ketchum) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:00:00 +0000

It is super easy!

1) Fill out the Blog Design Questionnaire, read the Terms of Design and send me an email when ready to start.
2) You pick a vector illustration, stock photo or scrapbook kit that you want your blog to be designed around. I will send you a list of vendors to choose from. Or I can help you find the best graphic for your blog's purpose!
3) Pick out a few blog designs you love.
4) I will create your design in one of my test blogs using the information you give me.
5) You view the design on my test blog and I will make changes as needed.
6) After design is finalized, go into your Blogger permissions tab and invite me to be an author using crissyblogdesign@gmail.com. I will notify you once I've accepted. After I notify you, go back into the permissions tab and grant me administrative privileges.
7) After payment is received, I upload the design to your blog.
8) I will answer any questions regarding the services I provide in your package and extras.
9) Remove my administrative privileges.
10) Blog happily ever after!

I accept PayPal but can arrange other payment methods if necessary.

Client Remarks

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Ketchum) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Crissy thank you so much for all of your hard work. For your kindness and sweet demeanor even over email. - Adry

It looks terrific! I love it! You put a lot of hard work into it, and made it exactly as I wanted, and I don't even know how to thank you! - Penelope

Thank YOU!!! It is WAY cute! I just posted and gave you a shout out for my blog design! Wishing you much success in your blog design business, you do a fantastic job! - Crystal

Thank you again for all the work you did on my blog! It was worth the money! I know you had to have spent quite a few hours working on all that- I really appreciate it and will be recommending your work. - Morgan

Thanks again for all the work you did on my blog, I love it! - Emily

I have to say I have appreciated many, many things about working with you ~ one of them being your attention to detail and willing to go the extra mile. THANK YOU for your help with some of these finer details (finishing touches). You run a first class service - I am grateful!! - Cindy

I had the pleasure of working with the "Queen of Awesome" this week. Crissy, from Crissy's Blog Design, is the mastermind behind my fabulous new blog and twitter design! It is everything I hoped for and more. It is with great appreciation of her fabulous work and keen eye for detail, that I highly recommend Crissy to design your blog.- Sassy Chica

Thank you so much!!! It looks beautiful! You are talented and I will be sure to pass your name on!! - Melissa

Crissy was so easy to work with. In fact, I think she was even giddier than I was once we settled on the look and layout. She and I communicated back and forth easily and quickly. made some suggestions and she worked her magic. - Mandy

As Crissy began to breathe new life into my old bloggy home, I began to feel inspired. Today, I’m ready to write and capture those stories and lessons. I’m thankful for my friend, who through her gifts encouraged and inspired me to get going again. - Alene

Crissy was so wonderful to work with and such a great communicator. Crissy answered all my questions honestly and had great ideas. I was so enamored with her kindness, we went for the gusto! For the time and effort she puts into designing a site she's worth more than what she charges. As you go along in the process, if you don't like a font or color or you have your own ideas to incorporate, she is more than happy to make a change and to let you know what you can or can't do. - Mimi

I have to send some major bloggy love to Crissy for whipping up this faith-inspired design for me. What a true gem she is; blessed by the Lord with the talent for design work - PRAISE GOD He is awesome! If you are in the market for a fresh new look/feel for your own blog I highly recommend you visit Crissy - her mission is clearly to ensure her clients are completely satisfied with their design while providing professional and courtess service thru the entire process! KUDOS Crissy - you're too fantastic girl. - Shannon

Thank you again! You definitely out did yourself. It is fabulous!!! I am just so appreciative. You were amazing to work with. You made it so easy. - Amy

I absolutely LOVE it! You are a genius! - Diane

I wanted to combine my blog and website and found the fabulous designer, Crissy who did just that for me, and she managed to make it look super fantastic! Crissy was really efficient and quick (her prices are so affordable!) and I loved how she communicated with me so well during the process to make sure I liked everything or wanted changes. I will definitely be going to her for any future services and would highly recommend her to any writer/author looking for a design change or new site. Thanks so much Crissy, you're the best! - Rose

Portfolio

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Ketchum) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:00:00 +0000

You will notice that each of my designs are different. This is because I design around my client's style and taste and not my own. I design with illustrations, stock/personal photos, scrapbook kits or a combination of 2 or more.

Please read what clients are saying!

Price Cut

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Ketchum) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:00:00 +0000

If you pick a header that I have already created your package will be discounted! The headers are only rough drafts and you can make as many changes as needed.

Custom Professional Package will only be $55.

I'll add a title, subtitle, change the font, and make any other changes you require (coloring, add or subtract embellishments, etc) at no extra cost. These are only rough drafts and I will custom each header to fit your taste! I will then design and embellish the rest of the blog based around the header. Each blog design will be customized and only used once.

Click on the header for a better view and check back often for new headers! (The headers will have borders once put into the design).

Logo Design

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:39:00 +0000

(NEW!) Logo Design (introductory price-$15 with a custom blog design package)

More information coming soon!

Price Cut

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Ketchum) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:13:00 +0000

Shopping Gal for the Custom Professional Package $50 ($25 discount). I will change out the title & tagline, add a button with html grab box, 6 graphic nav bar buttons, signature, sidebar embellishment and other services included in the Custom Professional Package. This design is custom and will only be used once. First come first serve!

Please continue to check back for more price cut designs! You won't want to miss them!!!

Form

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Ketchum) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:24:00 +0000

Contact Me

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:32:00 +0000

If you are interested in design work please email me! If you have a question regarding marketing feel free to email me also. I may write a post about it!

crissyblogdesign@gmail.com

Terms of Design

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Ketchum) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:56:00 +0000

Payment Information- At this time, there is no deposit required to be put on the waiting list. Payment is required in full before the design is installed. I will send you an email with an itemized list of items ordered and their charges. If you request graphics that total more than $5 to be used in your design then you must pay for the graphics in advance.

I accept payment via PayPal and have a paypal button on my site's sidebar. I can make other payment arrangements upon request.

Graphic & Illustration Standard License Information- I design blogs around graphics and/or illustrations of your choosing that are purchased from a 3rd party vendor. I will email you the link to the license information pertaining to your purchased graphics and/or illustrations. You must adhere to their license terms. For legal reasons, I do not answer questions regarding their license information but the vendors normally have customer support that are helpful in answering any questions you may have.

In logo design, I design with graphics from a specific vendor where logo use is allowed in their standard (free) license.

Credits- The blog footer will include a text widget with the following information: (1) Credit to the vendors that the graphics, patterns, scrapbook kits, and fonts, used in your design, are from. (2) Your copyright information as the author of the blog. (3) Design is based on the Minima Template. (4) My name and link as the site designer. (5) If you opt to have the Blogger navigation bar removed from the top of the blog then I will also give credit to Blogger in the footer. Do not remove this widget.

Design Process & Communication- I design my blogs over a 2 or 3-day period normally (but not always) Friday, Saturday & Sunday. You MUST be available on your scheduled days to respond to my emails regarding your design. You may need to check your email several times each day in order to approve design elements. If your plans change and you become unavailable on your scheduled days please let me know in advance so I can move you to another slot.

Warning: I want the design to be all YOU so you will be very involved in the design process. I will ask your thoughts on every step of the way.

I will also email you a few times before your scheduled days with preliminary questions. You must choose your package and graphics before your scheduled days so the design process runs smoothly and on time. You can add extras to your custom package at anytime during the design process.

Design Copyright- All designs are copyright of Crissy's Web Design (excluding logos). You may make minor alterations to your custom design only with expressed permission from me in advance. No part of the design may be reproduced for any reason especially for other URLs. My button & link will be placed in your sidebar along with my name and link in the footer. Do not remove these widgets unless changing your entire design.

For header designs only, my button/link will be placed in your sidebar with text giving credit to the graphic vendor. Do not remove this widget.

Blog Design Questions- I will answer all questions related to your custom blog design and blog functions that come with your package and any other extra services you have paid me to assist you with. Due to limited time, I am not able to answer questions or give email tutorials on the Blogger platform and all the functions available with your blog. Here is a link to Blogger's Support page and you will find everything you need to become familiar with all your blog has to offer.

Old Blog Template and Design- Any changes or additions you have made to your blog's html code (except posts and sidebar widgets) will be erased when the new design is uploaded. Please let me know of such items that you want to keep before the design is uploaded.

At this time, I save your design elements free of charge. I am always willing to make future alterations, updates and additions to your blog design at a minimal charge and normally right away.

By submitting the Blog Design Questionnaire form you automatically agree to these terms.