Weekly Spotlight - Tattered Gold

I recently ran across this posting by Tattered Gold whose blog link sits among the many buttons I feature on my sidebar. I love visiting her blog and reading the beautiful poet writings whenever I can however this particular posting touched me deeply and so the latest Weekly Spotlight is...

Tattered Gold

To view previous Weekly Spotlights click here and if you have been featured and wish to shout it out here's a little button just for that...
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Enjoy!

"In Gear" for Father's Day

How I wish I could say I have been 'in gear' for the approaching Father's Day being celebrated this Sunday but once again time seems to be at a loss. I do however have this new blog background to offer up and I've created it in three formats, the last including a Father's Day stamp inserted. So you can either choose to don the holiday version or one of the plain ones. I also hope to have a few coordinating elements in the near future. And so, here are the codes for...

In Gear

plain

2 column background code

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/plumrose-lane/Blog%20Backgrounds/InGear-2Column-nokeys.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><a href="http://plumroselane.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/plumrose-lane/Blog%20Backgrounds/Bus%20Logos/online-PrL-signature.png" /></a></div>

3 column background code

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/plumrose-lane/Blog%20Backgrounds/Ingear-3Column-nokeys.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><a href="http://plumroselane.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/plumrose-lane/Blog%20Backgrounds/Bus%20Logos/online-PrL-signature.png" /></a></div>

with keys

2 column background code

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/plumrose-lane/Blog%20Backgrounds/InGear-2Columnbackground.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><a href="http://plumroselane.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/plumrose-lane/Blog%20Backgrounds/Bus%20Logos/online-PrL-signature.png" /></a></div>

3 column background code

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/plumrose-lane/Blog%20Backgrounds/InGear-3Columnbackground.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><a href="http://plumroselane.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/plumrose-lane/Blog%20Backgrounds/Bus%20Logos/online-PrL-signature.png" /></a></div>

w/Happy Father's Day

2 column background code

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/plumrose-lane/Blog%20Backgrounds/InGear-2Columnbackgroundw-stamp.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><a href="http://plumroselane.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/plumrose-lane/Blog%20Backgrounds/Bus%20Logos/online-PrL-signature.png" /></a></div>

3 column background code

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/plumrose-lane/Blog%20Backgrounds/InGear-3Columnbackgroundw-stamp.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><a href="http://plumroselane.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/plumrose-lane/Blog%20Backgrounds/Bus%20Logos/online-PrL-signature.png" /></a></div>
If you need help adding a background to your blog click here for easy to follow step-by-step instructions

And here's a little coordinating wax stamp button for your sidebar...
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Simply copy the code into an html/javascript gadget or follow these step-by-step instructions for help.

I also had some fun creating a few sidebar buttons. Now the first one is w-a-a-a-y beyond the realm of where I normally work but having recently gone through a separation with a wolf of a husband I find my heart must have been searching for some humor in the situation and so the "Daddio" blog badge was created...
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At least I can vouch for the original image having a nice meaning, maybe not healthier but certainly more reserved...
Being a perpetual "Daddy's little girl" at heart I offer up the "Always" blog button for those of you who share this affinity for Daddy...
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Wishing you all a wonderful and very Happy Father's Day!

Enjoy!

Winner of "How Does Your Garden Grow" Giveaway

First I would like to thank everyone who entered my recent giveaways. Holding giveaways is always such fun. The toughest part is that I wish everyone could win and that's where a handy online random number generator comes in - it chooses the winner for me.



And so, without further ado the winner of this giveaway is Peggy Gatto - Congratulations Peggy! Peggy is the winner of this original Woven Wire bracelet I created under my Mana Moon Studios business.


Remember there are loads of deals and steals in my other shop right now and the savings are up to 50% Off now. It's really strange seeing the prices so low, a very odd feeling indeed, but once that inventory is cleared away I can begin creating new treasures as an addition to my Plumrose Lane shop.

In the meantime I do hope to hold a few more giveaways in the coming weeks to help promote sales (and just for fun too) so please stop by again and spread the word ~ thanks!

Enjoy!

Shout Out for Handmade

Normally I don't venture too far beyond graphic design on this blog and although that may change over time - given the vision I have for this little budding business of mine - today I just had to give a shout out to what I feel is a great cause.

One of the regular arrivals in my inbox is the Scoutie Girl newsletter, basically it's a copy of their daily blog post and I find it a great way to keep up on all the fun indie finds they come across. But today Tara over at Scoutie Girl has taken matters into her own hands and wrote a letter to Oprah (yes, THE Oprah) in the hope of driving a campaign to help handmade get the recognition it deserves. I like this idea and what Tara is trying to accomplish and so I'm casting my own little spotlight on her movement in the hope you might venture over to her online letter and help spread the word.

Whether I'm working with jewelry design, graphic design, or some other creative outlet that strikes my momentary mood, ultimately I live in the realm of handmade. I make handmade, buy handmade and support it vehemently over large corporations that line our urban and suburban streets. So won't you join me in taking a look at the Tara's letter and help spread the news. There are handy little Facebook and Twitter buttons located just below the letter to assist in spreading the word.

Thanks!

PrL Sidebar Images

I was recently contacted by a new visitor who wanted to give credit back for using one my free sidebar frame tags. I'm always so pleased when I encounter people who are anxious to give credit where credit is due, it instills such hope in this world and especially blogland.

It got me thinking about my sidebar badge though and how it may be beneficial to offer a few variations, especially smaller images for those who would like to give some credit back but would prefer a simpler or smaller look. And so I've added a few new images which you can find below.

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Simply copy the code below the image you like and paste it into an html/javascript gadget box and if you need any help with using the code for blog buttons or badges click here for a handy step-by-step tutorial.

I've also added a new animated "Grab One of My Buttons" badge to the side bar of my blog and to really spice things up, I've created it in an animated gif format. It's the first time I've worked on an animated gif image, at least since ages ago when I used to play in Flash, and although it needs a little work it's not a bad first attempt.

So thanks again to all of you who look to give credit back, you make me love what I do even more!

Enjoy!