Sara*s Pixel Studio Blog http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:47:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 New ‘Ready To Use Twitter Designs’ http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/twitter-designs/ http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/twitter-designs/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:44:39 +0000 Sara http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/?p=302 Over at MPC I’ve introduced a new product! Ready To Use Twitter Designs are now available for instant download. Spiff up your Twitter NOW at the low price of $3 per design! Each design includes one background image and instructions that include the hex color codes (i.e. #000000) to make your Twitter color coded. Here’s the starting line up: (more to come soon!)

]]> http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/twitter-designs/feed/ 1 Review a product (or two) and get a coupon (or two) http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/review-a-product-or-two-and-get-a-coupon-or-two/ http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/review-a-product-or-two-and-get-a-coupon-or-two/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:10:02 +0000 Sara http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/?p=298 Everyone knows that we are more likely to purchase something that other people have purchased and are happy with. In the spirit of providing the best possible shopping environment for my customers I would like to have product reviews on my websites. If you have purchased any product (ever) from either of my websites (MPP or MPC) then you could get 10% your next order!

To get the coupon(s) all you have to do is login to your account (same email/pword as when the store was Sara*s Pixel Studio) at either MPP or MPC, find the product(s) you purchased and write a review about them. Please be specific in what you liked or didn’t like about my products/services and give the product/service an overall star rating. Reviews will only be validated if you have purchased that product…basically you can’t write reviews for products you have never purchased…but I will not delete your review for giving something negative feedback! I need to know where I can improve and so do my other customers. If you purchased a product/service that has changed names or that you purchased outside the shopping cart that’s okay you can still write a review for the product.

Once your review(s) are validated I will create a coupon code that is just for you (non-transferable) and for each review you write the coupon will be extended for that many uses…write 3 reviews, get 3 uses on the coupon = 10% off your next three orders. Coupon codes NEVER expire. Now of course there are limits to this. If you write reviews at MPP the coupon cannot be used at MPC and vice versa. If you write reviews at both sites you will be given two separate coupon codes. Coupons are not valid toward custom logo or website purchases (MPS).

Have fun with this, help me improve my websites and save money at the same time!

]]> http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/review-a-product-or-two-and-get-a-coupon-or-two/feed/ 0 A Make Over for MPC! http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/a-make-over-for-mpc/ http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/a-make-over-for-mpc/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:48:45 +0000 Sara http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/?p=294 My Pixel Creations has had a make over! As you may already know (if you’ve read about my fabulous blog graphics) I’m a HUGE fan of Chanin of Snowflake Beach Designs. Chanin makes digital scrapbooking elements, papers, etc. and since discovering her work I’ve redone my two blogs and two of my websites! So anyway when I decided it was time to change MPC I came up with the idea of making the site a kitchen theme. I drew up the chef (suppose to look like me?) and then I contacted Chanin with my color scheme and asked her to design some papers and graphics. She did a great job as always and I am very happy with the way the site turned out. What do you think?

In honor of the new design I have also made it much easier to navigate and shop! The new, easy-to-read home page is where you’ll find links to help you get started in your next project. All Pre-Made template prices have been changed and are now either $25, $50 or $100!

I will also be debuting several new pre-made shoppe templates in the next few days. I will post again and keep you updated.

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For the low price of $10 you get one custom background and 6 matching colors (hex codes). I will even install the background and color on your Twitter page for you. Click here to get your custom design today!

Leave a comment here telling me how you’d like your Twitter page decorated for a chance to win a free Twitter design!! Drawing will be held April 30, 2009 using Random.org.

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  1. Heather @ justdoingmybest-heather.blogspot.com
  2. JamericanSpice @ jamericanspice.blogspot.com
  3. Mocha Dad @ mochadad.com
  4. Susan @ happycamperdisaster.com
  5. Stephanie @ andtwinsmake5.blogspot.com
  6. Jennifer @ livhealthy.tv
  7. Candice @ superfunmama.blogspot.com

If your name is above and you haven’t heard from me yet it’s only because the person in front of you hasn’t picked their prize yet :) If I am unable to get in touch with someone who has won before Wednesday April 1 I will continue down the list of random winners. This is the same list as posted at The Captive Mommy because I combined prize lists for both blogs for the party.

]]> http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/prize-winners/feed/ 11 Minor adjustment http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/minor-adjustment/ http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/minor-adjustment/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:47:49 +0000 Sara http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/?p=263 Well I sincerely hoped none of you had your heart set on winning that Avon Peach Bubble Bath. Hubby decided to use about 3 oz of it the other evening to give Bo a bath — there were bubbles up to his ears. Lots of ways to look at this: He was giving the kid a bath — not many fathers (that I know) give their kids baths, particularly if the mom is a SAHM. He honestly didn’t know that bottle was being saved for this blog party — try explaining a blog party (and giving prizes away) to your hubby then you’ll know why I didn’t even bother to tell him about it. Besides it was pretty heavy and therefore it would have been expensive to mail (yes I’m a cheapskate — I picked it up from hubby). Anyway so I’ll be finding a new prize to add to the list before the week is out to replace that one.

Also remember the sale going on through the end of the blog party:
- All ready-made mouse drawn graphics and background sets are only $3! This includes my wide selection of M2MG (made to match Gymboree) graphics and backgrounds.
- All pre-made website templates ($35 and up) are marked down $15! So you can get a website template (including installation) for as little as $20! Click here.

]]> http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/minor-adjustment/feed/ 13 Ways to win http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/ways-to-win/ http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/ways-to-win/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:40:26 +0000 Sara http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/?p=242 So you want more chances to win one of my awesome prizes? Here’s a list of things you can do. Each ‘thing’ gets you one entry into the drawing for the prizes.

So what might you win? Here’s the prize list so far:

  • Custom Business Card Design (awarding 2)
  • Custom Trademark/Logo Design (awarding 1)
  • Bag of Creative ScentSations Tarts (awarding 3, various scents & shapes)
  • Peach Avon Bubble Bath (awarding 1)
  • 8-pack of Sharpie Retractable Markers (awarding 1)

More may be added throughout the week :) I am also giving away a Custom Blog design (WordPress, Blogger or TypePad) in the Ultimate Blog Party prize list. Click here to find out how you can win that!

]]> http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/ways-to-win/feed/ 19 Very special sales for my very special customers! http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/very-special-sales-for-my-very-special-customers/ http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/very-special-sales-for-my-very-special-customers/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:30:19 +0000 Sara http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/?p=240 So in the full party spirit I wanted to offer some GREAT sales over at My Pixel Creations. First ALL mouse drawn graphics and seamless backgrounds are only $3 (that’s up to a 75% discount). This does not apply to custom color graphics. Next you will find that all pre-made website templates ($35 and up) are $15 off. You can find templates for as little as $20!

So shop now cause this sale only lasts through the Ultimate Blog Party 2009 (March 20 – 27)!!

]]> http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/very-special-sales-for-my-very-special-customers/feed/ 9 The Ultimate Blog Party 2009 begins HERE!! http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/the-party-begins-here/ http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/the-party-begins-here/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:01:56 +0000 Sara http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/?p=221 Ultimate Blog Party 2009This is the post to comment on!! If you would like to be entered in my prize drawings for the week please comment here with your name and email address. To find out about my exciting and awesome prizes be sure to read on through the week (comment on those posts for extra ‘tickets in the pot’) and don’t forget to visit The Captive Mommy (my personal blog) — comment there too. For every comment on a different UBP 09 post you get one ‘ticket’ thrown in the pot with your name on it = the more you visit, read and comment the more chances you have to WIN!! Drawings will be held Saturday March 28 and winners will be notified via email address. You can also get extra chances to win throughout the week by helping to promote SPS through popular social networks. More info will be posted throughout the week :)

Be sure to leave your blog URL/link so I can visit you too! PS: Comments on daily posts will be closed at the end of that day (this post will remain open to comments through 12:59pm on March 27) so be sure to visit every day for the maximum number of chances to win. This post is sticky (nailed to the top) until the party is over so be sure to scroll down ↓ to see the rest of the posts for the week.

Click here to see all the UBP 2009 posts.

Hi, Hello, How are you?

I am a work-at-home mom. I have two sons who are 3 years and 7 months. Hubby and I have been married for 6 years. We live on a small farm in GA where we have horses, chickens, dogs and a cat. My business is Sara*s Pixel Studio where I design websites, graphics and print materials. I have another blog where I rant and rave on personal matters called The Captive Mommy.

I’ve had reports that some are unable to leave comments…I have no clue what’s going on :( I’ve tested it in both IE and Firefox and I’ve had other comments today. If you can’t comment here just hop over to The Captive Mommy and comment there. Sorry for the problems.

Blogs I’ve Visited So Far (this will be updated as I read throughout the week)

My Prize Picks

I’ve cruised through the official prize list and here are my top 3:

  1. USC 16 – $50 gift certificate to Kristen of Kristen’s Custom Creations
  2. USC 7 – One Monogrammed Zip Tote> by Celebrated Designs
  3. INT 27 – Lifetime Membership to Mom Masterminds by Mom Masterminds

If those are already chosen I would enjoy any of these:
5, 113, INT 3 or any advertising opportunity or Target gift card. Since I design graphics I don’t need any graphic/blog designs :)

]]> http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/the-party-begins-here/feed/ 34 UBP 2009 – My Prize List http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/ubp-2009-my-prize-list/ http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/2009/ubp-2009-my-prize-list/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:36:57 +0000 Sara http://saraspixelstudio.com/blog/?p=207 Well after much thought I have decided to go crazy this year with the UBP (Ultimate Blog Party 2009 hosted by 5 Minutes For Mom) and give away LOTS, and I do mean LOTS of prizes! I decided against giving hints and just come out with it so you will highly anticipate the blog party :) Here’s a list of what I’ll be giving away:

-1 Custom Blog (this is my prize offering for the official UPB 09 Prize List. A random winner will be drawn by 5 Minutes For Mom)
- 2 Custom Business Card Designs
- 3 Bags of Creative ScentSations Tarts (various scents & shapes)
- Peach Avon Bubble Bath

That is one prize for every day of the UBP! BTW I might come up with more between now and then ;) So how can you win one of these prizes? The custom blog prize is part of the UBP Prize List so you will need to visit the Ultimate Blog Party 2009 Prize List and read how to be entered to win (prize number is INTL 36). The other prizes will be given away by me and to have a chance to win just leave a comment on my official UBP 2009 post. This blog post will be posted on March 20 at 12:01 am, so bookmark my blog and plan to come back that day or simply visit the UBP 2009 Mr. Linky and find us :)

Want more chances to win? Post a comment on any of my party posts during the week (March 20 – 27) and get another entry into the drawing. You can get even more chances to win by commenting on the UBP 2009 post(s) at Captive Mommies (one entry for every comment on a different UBP 2009 post). Drawing will be held on Saturday March 28th. Prizes will be distributed randomly to the names drawn. Limit to one prize per person. Winners will be notified via eMail so please leave a valid eMail address with your comment.

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