Photoshop gone wrong. Very wrong

I've got a big day of Photoshopping ahead of me.

The object of the game today is to make sure none of my projects find their way onto this blog: Photoshop Disasters. (warning: graphic)

Here is a sample of the site:

Ow!!! My pinky! Where has it gone?!

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Moral of the story: we are artists, not surgeons. Let's keep it that way.

Thank you to my high school yearbook (and fellow Apple geek) friend Hilary for sharing this.

Naming Inspiration

So, you say that you're starting a business/blog/website and you need a name?

Want something more creative than: Photography by Sam, or Joe's Plumbing?

Bison Girl can help.

A few tips to get you started:

1. Short. Short. Short. Both with your name and with your URL. Nobody should try to remember www.supercoolnewhairstylistonmainstreet.net when they ask for your website.
2. Unique and special to you. No, I'm not recommending naming it Suzy's Salon just because your name is Suzy. I recommend that your selected name be something that you are passionate about, and that has an emotional link to you. The words should also convey the feelings of your new venture: bold, quiet, energetic, comfortable, motivating ...

Want more tips and inspiration?

I'd be happy to brainstorm with you, recommend business names, and/or help you select one.

E-mail me for more information and rates: hager.erica@gmail.com

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Lift Off!

I just launched www.bisongirl.com

Go take a look and let me know what you think!

Back and Better Than Ever

I'm back!

After nearly five months of blogging hiatus, I'm officially back.

Since my last blog I have been a bit busy. Here is a rundown:

1. sold our house

2. managed the building of our new house

3. had a beautiful baby (and my life is forever better because of her)

4. moved most of our belongings into storage

5. moved into a temporary apartment

6. quit my job

7. started my own freelance graphic design business

phew.

It has been a wonderful five months.

Now, a small task for all my loyal readers out in cyberspace:

Please change your blog readers and favorites links for my blog to: http://bisongirl.blogspot.com

I'll be back with new projects and creations very soon.

In the next few days, www.bisongirl.com will become the home of my new freelance business – Bison Girl Design. There will be a link from the new site back here to the blog. Please stop in for a visit!

Onesie dress

This weekend I made a onesie dress with this tutorial. The tutorial is completely customizable for size and style - super fun. The onesie is completely intact under the skirt, so it will fit nicely without any bunching.

If you think the skirt looks like an old sheet, you're right! This was a test project so I didn't want to "waste" any of my other fabric. As it turns out, I really like it.

More to come!