- WordPress Tutorials
- Artisteer Tips
- Add Button Class to Widget
- Add Style to Text Widget
- Add a Sidebar in the Header
- Create Custom Post Header
- Create Unique Page Template
- Create Secondary Menu
- Create Styled Donate Button
- Create Widget Style – Part 1
- Create Widget Style – Part 2
- Hide Category Titles
- Styling Featured Image
- Styling Sheet Borders
- Using Theme Options
- Design Tips and Tricks
- Recent Projects
Social ToolBar Pro Premium WordPress Plugin
After searching extensively for a better WordPress plugin tool that integrates both bookmarking and sharing in one system across all social networks, I think I might have finally found what I’ve been looking for! I’ve been wanting a comprehensive WordPress… Continue reading
Using Stock Photography
As a designer, there are times when it’s best to create all of your own graphic elements, and there are times when it’s wisest to use and edit stock images. There is no need to reinvent the wheel, after all.… Continue reading
Recognized by WebHostingSearch.com
WebHostingSearch.com is your number one source for quality reviews on the best web hosting available. They’ve done (and continue to do) all of the field research necessary in order to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive listing of available web… Continue reading
Display, Prayer Letters, Prayer Cards, and Business Cards
I’ve been doing several print design projects recently which is always a nice change. It started with some design edits for a regular client’s business card. I had done her original card design, and she recently decided that she wanted… Continue reading
Text Widget Basics
Text widgets can be your best friend in WordPress. They give you the ability to add a unique div class, html, and other script inside of them making the possibilities for their use almost endless. In some previous posts, I’ve… Continue reading
Virtual Baby Shower Button
I love doing small jobs for previous customers who want to keep the same look and feel of my original design even for temporary advertisements or little features. Ashely Walkup from Beauty 4 Moms and Embracing Beauty is going to be featuring a virtual baby shower on her WordPress blog, Embracing Beauty, and asked if I could create a little button for her to advertise this event. I was delighted to do it, especially as it involved two of my favorite things – girlie design and babies! Let me give you some basics on how I designed this button, and share with you how to wrap text around a path in PhotoShop. Continue reading
Featured by Artisteer
I was recently honored to have this site included in the list of Artisteer’s Articles and Tutorials. You can find the link to my subcategory of Artisteer Tips, by clicking on the very first link title Artisteer Tips (WordPress) under Tutorials within the Articles section of their site. They will be adding a link to my Blogger Tips as well, and I’m thrilled at being included as a reference from their site! Continue reading
How to Add a Button Class to a Text Widget
I frequently answer questions on the Artisteer WordPress Forum, and this was a recent question that popped up. Most Artisteer users have specifically styled a nice button, but don’t know how to add it to a widget or any other part of their site for that matter. It’s actually quite simple to do, and once you realize how, a whole lot of other styling possibilities will open up for you. So, here are the simple steps. Continue reading
Easy Faux Quilt Design in PhotoShop
Have you wondered how you can create a quilt style with threading or material like repeating pattern in Photoshop? This tutorial will show you specific steps on how to accomplish this. Continue reading
WordPress Basics – Posting
Once you have figured out exactly what type of content you want to put into your blog or site, and you’ve also figured out how to organize that content, it’s time to actually start posting information to your blog! I’m going to give you step-by-step details on how to post as well as extras that you don’t want to forget when posting. Continue reading











