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Mother’s Day Sale!! AWESOME DEALS!!! HURRY!!!

Lara — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:29:26 +0000

I am having a quick sale for Mother’s Day.

To get any of the following 10 deals just email me at contact [at] designedbylara.com with “Mother’s Day Sale” in the subject line.

Sale Prices Good from May 9-11

- 25% off ALL premade blog templates (excluding bargain and sale designs)

- Buy one get one FREE custom blog templates

- 50% off any order of $200 or more (cannot be used with website deal)

- FREE blog design with any SMF forum design purchase ($100 value)

- FREE 125×125 with ANY purchase ($20 value!)

- $50 credit with any $100 purchase or more

- FREE logo design with any $150 purchase or more ($85 value!)

- FREE Custom Image OR Simple Signature with any purchase of $25 or more

-Buy one get one FREE on all ebook cover design options

- FREE matching blog AND SMF forum design AND one year hosting AND domain name with any website design of $500 or more ($407.97 value!!)

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!

Spring Around Cyber Space Contest

Lara — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:03:17 +0000

OK, it is FINALLY starting to FEEL like spring! LOL! Sooooooooooo, I decided to do a fun “spring” contest.

Spring Around Cyber Space

When?

Starts: April 25, 2008

Ends: May 31, 2008

Winners Announced anytime between June 2-9, 2008.

What’s the Deal?

There are several ways you can earn credits for the drawing that will come at the end of the contest.

IMPORTANT!

You MUST post a reply to THIS post with a link to YOUR post and any other optional entry info OR YOU WILL NOT BE ENTERED. This is the ONLY way I can know who is entere and how many entries they should get.

REQUIRED to ENTER:

Make a post about the contest on your blog with a link back to Designed by Lara’s Home Page (http://designedbylara.com) AND Main Blog Page (http://designedbylara.com/blog). (1 entry)

OR…

Make your post (see above) a sticky post til the end of the contest. (10 entries)

The rest are optional, However they ALL help INCREASE your chances, so pick and choose or do them all for the greatest chance to WIN!!!

1. Put one of the buttons below on your blogs sidebar on the MAIN page in a viewable area, with a link to THIS POST. (5 entries)

Note: do not steal bandwidth. Please save the image to your computer and upload to your site or free photobucket.com site. Thank you.

2. Tag one or more of your blogging friends in a post about the contest inviting them to enter. (2 entries for EACH friend up to 5)

3. Do all of the above and get 5 additional entries ON TOP of all the other entries!

4. Do all of the above with your post as a sticky post and receive 10 additional entries ON TOP of all the other entries!

What’s in it for You??

Grand Prize: $100 design credit (1 winner)

First Place: 50% off any ONE purchase (1 winner)

Runner Up: $25 credit (2 winners)

Disclaimers: All winners are subject to my schedule and I will not do any work that goes against my ethics or policies. All winners are still subject to my policies. I reserve the right to edit, change, and or end this contest at any time with no obligation to anyone.

Good Luck!!!

4 Premade Blogger Templates

Lara — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:09:58 +0000

I have four new premade blogger templates for sale. ALL are only sold ONCE. If you really like any of them and have wordpress, there is an option for you to convert.

Simply click on the image for more information on that template:

Pink Orchids - 2 Column Blogger Template

Beauty Consultant - 3 Column Blogger Template

Mommy Time Bear - 3 Column Blogger Template

Beach Scene - 4 Column Blogger Template

We have MANY more new blog designs. I have not had time to post them all here. Also, I am adding 3 new premade wordpress themes this week…not sure if I will post it here.

Stay tuned for our contest starting VERY soon!!!

mediacupcake.com

Lara — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:16:42 +0000

I recently completed a custom 3 column wordpress theme for Shannon from mediacupcake.com. She wanted a retro popping theme that incorporated a cupcake and a wireless symbol. This was a very fun project to do.

You can also see the logo design in the header and her matching image siggie in the screenshot.

mediacupcake.com

Click Here to see the theme in action.

What the Client had to Say:

“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Lara. She was prompt, efficient and wonderful to work with. She took all of my wishes for the design and produced something really fantastic, and was sure to ask for my input during the process.” ~ Shannon

Ladybug Picnic and Spring Gardening

Lara — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:41:03 +0000

I just completed two premade blogger template designs. They will both only be sold once.

Ladybug Picnic:

Click here for more information on this 3 column premade XML Blogger Template.

Spring Gardening:

Click Here for more information on this 2 column premade XML Blogger Template.

We have several new designs for sale that never made it to the blog. So, you may want to browser all of our premade templates. Also, let me know if you want either of these templates for wordpress.

Florida Moms of Faith

Lara — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:27:27 +0000

I recently designed a Florida version of Moms of Faith, called Florida Moms of Faith. It is my first Wordpress CMS site.

Florida Moms of Faith CMS

And, of course, a matching message board…

If you would like more information on purchasing a Wordpress CMS website, let me know. Or, maybe you want a SMF forum design?

Talk to you soon…

Last Day to get some Tax Relief!

Lara — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:15:01 +0000

Just a reminder.

Today is the LAST day you can take advatage of our tax time sale.

Click Here to read more.

Turtle Delight

Lara — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:36:21 +0000

Turtle Delight is my most recent premade blogger template. This is an adorable template with pretty pastels. This template will ONLY be sold ONCE. It comes with a matching custom siggie.

For more information on this template and how to purchase it, click here.

Click Here to view all of out 2 column premade Blogger Templates.

Here for 3 column Blogger Templates

Here for 2 column Wordpress Themes

Here for 3 column Wordpress Themes

Karynspoogmaster

Lara — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:54:54 +0000

Karynspoogmaster.com is a wordpress blog I just designed for Karyn. She is extremely funny and new to blogging. I believe you will LOVE her blog if it is anything like her!

Karynspoogmaster:

Click Here to view it live.

What the Client had to Say:

“Lara, you did an outstanding job designing my blog! It is better than I envisioned! From the user-friendly layout to the earth-tone color palette I requested… not to forget the exceptional customer service! This was an all-around great experience and I look forward to working with you again and again and again and again and again!
Many thanks, Karynspoogmaster”

If you would like more information on a custom blog, click here. Or, if money is tight, try one of our premades, OR one of our new bargain collection designs! Yes, the Wordpress section is now up!

Oh, and don’t forget the Tax Relief Sale! There are still 12 days!

NEW Bargain Design Collection!!

Lara — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:02:10 +0000

I am happy to announce a NEW section here at Designed by Lara. Our Bargain Design Collection! We will feature blogger, wordpress, website/stores, headers, and more…ALL at ROCK BOTTOM prices!! We will offer all of our low cost bargain designs more than once. However, they are all subject to retirement at designers discretion. Meaning, they may be purchased more than once, but will not be available forever

Blog Template will range between $4.77 and $15. They will never be more than $15

Website Templates will range between $15 and $25. They will never be more than $25

Right now, I only have the blogger page up with 3 designs…but more will come VERY soon!

Click Here to view our Blogger Templates Bargain Collection

I will let you know as I add to this section and as I add categories!! Let me know what you think…