New End Studio Blog.

Making Buttons

Let me show you some of the various buttons I've made:

To see them in full size go to the blogs. Some of these feature the artist's own art, some of the art is my own. I can use free backgrounds and clipart also. Do you want to use your photo or a child's drawing? Make your choice of using your current logo or having a new logo. Then add colors and fonts to the creative mix. Simple or layered, the looks are almost limitless.

For a very reasonable price I can make you a button, too.

Send me an email: newendstudio@gmail.com to start the process. Thanks.

To look at some of my banners, click HERE or go to the bottom of the blog page and click on the image for Banners.

This website can generate the code for a button: Grab My Code Generator at My Cool Realm.

Giveaway Winners List

Insert Fanfare...then Drumroll...okay enough delay.

Winner(s) of the giveaway are:

In Random Order:

Deb

Dee

Linda

Stacy

Lucy

Cassidy

Val

ArtSings1946

Marilyn

A photo I took in Chicago, Aug. 2011.

Everyone has been emailed to send their name and address. I asked for help contacting one of you, you will know who you are because you got an email or message on your blog from a blogging friend. Thanks, friend.

But, what did you win? Don't you like surprises? I wanted to thank everyone who entered, so some new items, not seen in the giveaway post, were made by me and they will be finished and ready to be posted to some of you in about a week, it will be a surprise.
To Everyone who entered, "Thank You" for being a part of this. I am blessed with you taking time to stop here. Hope you like your gift.

Re: Marilyn Monroe statue photo, no it's not a hint. Just wanted to add an interesting photo to the post. She's HUGE!

Wednesday and the Weather is Wickedly Fine

Wow, this warm weather is invigorating, not humid today and there is a breeze which is always refreshing. This is a quick post, the dinner is cooking and I want to share this link up with you, it's a joint effort with Adrienne's blog, Happy Hour Projects and also Take It From Me, and Making Memories with the McClellen Family.

While you are here, if you'd like to enter my giveaway, go to Monday's post HERE. Thanks for stopping by today, now go enjoy.

Giveaway this Warm Spring Weather Made Me Do It!

The weather didn't really make me do it, but the wonderful warm temps certainly made me feel like trying something new. Not having to wear heavyish sweaters and layers, I feel so much better wearing my spring and summer clothes. I do like autumn, but that feels like a slower season and spring is much more energizing for me. What about you? So, with my arms able to move again, I set to work on something new in the artsy craftsy way. Here's a sample of what I was making last week and I thought a Giveaway should follow:

(Uh oh, I cropped the collage a little too much on the bottom where I wrote a message. The cat and dog image is a copyright free image and not something I drew, it is cute, though. Lucy, on the other hand is my velcro dog.)

If you'd like to help me out with your helpful comments, please let me know what your first impression is of these ornaments or tags. I think I will work a bit more on them, but the rustic/organic type of look is also something I like. If these are generally appealing I am thinking of making some for my shop.

If you would like to WIN one of these ornaments, leave me a helpful comment. My readers and friends are always helpful, funny, and kind and I am thankful for that. Everyone is welcome to enter the giveaway.

So, in your comment tell me which one of these you would like to have, or leave it up to me to surprise you with one of these or another one not shown.

I would really appreciate it if you would Follow the blog via GFC, email subscription, or Bloglovin' if you don't already follow. So easy peasy as it's said, just Comment and Follow. I will contact you via email and announce the winner in a post. If I can't reach you after a few days of announcing or not having your email, then I will pick another winner.

Thanks for stopping by today!

ETA: Entries close Friday, March 23, 2012 at 10am eastern time.

I've Got My Eyes on You This St. Patrick's Day

It's about more than the potatoes, in any event, hope your St. Patrick's Day is a good one and don't worry about all the eyes on you, have a great day! (Pun, yes I had to go there.)

Imagine these in a basket when you least expect, the first time it was scary, and after that, each time I just laughed. You can still cook and eat them, just break off the foot long icky things. You could even use these as seed potatoes to grow your own crop. Did you ever use a potato like this to grow your own?

Playing with Buttons and Jars on Ten for Tuesday Photo Editing Sites

You've seen this idea of recycling and decorating a food jar before, haven't you? I just like playing on Picnik, sad it's shutting down, but there are several other free photo editing sites out there to try.

Here is a Ten for Tuesday List in random order:

Do you have any free photo editing sites to add to the list? To read other Top Ten for Tuesday lists, visit Many Little Blessings.

If you leave a comment I'll visit your blog and check out your list or your post for today, please follow along with the lists and the blog if you like these sorts of posts, too. Thanks.

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