Hurry up! There's a sale!!

That's right...a sale I said!! Over at CG Designs, we've launched a brand new item....awesome and totally rockin' textures!! Two sets of 8 different textures each and both are on sale for only 12 bucks!! But, hurry, the sale only goes through Friday at midnight!

Once this sale is done, what on earth will I post about?? Hmmm......how about a new marketing set?? Dramatic and rich and romantic and oh so purdy... Can't wait!!

Drumroll, please..............

Yay! We have a winner for the Link Me contest!! I tell you what, Jessica was a sly dog.... What better way to get people to click on a link than to BLOG about a tried and true item that you, yourself had purchased and put to the test?? Well, that's exactly what she did (thanks for that smokin' review, btw!) and it paid off!

Jessica won $150 to use on whatever her little heart desires in the Pink Grapefruit Store... Since she blogged about the fantabulous marketing sets, I'm thinkin' she's gonna go for some collage and storyboard collections this time!

You can read Jessica's full post here on her blog.

Congrats Jessica!!

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Stay tuned on the blog this coming week for the release of a brand new marketing set. My sales don't lie - you guys love you some flourishes!!! So, I promise to deliver with this next set....

Last Call!!

Tomorrow I will announce the winner of the "link me" blog contest and that person will win $150 bucks to spend as they wish in the Pink Grapefruit Store!!!

You still have...let's see....3 hours, 22 minutes to get in on it. So, hop to it!!

Send your peeps to: www.pinkgrapefruitdesigns.com!

A New Collaboration...

This has been in the works for months and I am just so excited we have finally launched!!! Since October, I have been working with some fellow designers in creating this one-of-a-kind site for photographers where you can get a variety of products for whatever use you can think of!

We've got card templates, bookmarks, ACR presets, an asuka book, PS actions and of course some of my collage/storyboard actions!!!

Best of all? We currently have a sale going on....the more you buy, the more you save!!!

Hop on over and check it out! CG Designs

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On another note - keep those links a comin'!!! The contest will run through Friday at Midnight, so start postin'!

Link Me!!

I have been MIA for far too long and to make it up to you, I am running a little (big) contest. And, it's real easy.... You link to me from your site or blog and whoever I get the most hits from wins!! You will want to make sure your link is CLICKABLE (www.pinkgrapefruitdesigns.com) and that I am able to contact you through your site/blog to announce the winner!!!

And, what on earth will you get??? One hundred and fifty bucks to spend in the Pink Grapefruit Store. Use it to buy all the collage collections... Use it towards one of the rockin' marketing sets. Whatever your little heart desires.

This is going to run for one week - it will end next Friday, March 7th at midnight CST!!!!

In the meantime, stay tuned for the launch of a brand new marketing set. This is rich and yummy (can you say flourishes?!?!?).

Peace out. :)

A new member to the family....

That's right. My baby. The thing I've been slaving over for the past couple of weeks. Alright, alright....I know it's a bit - ummm - overdramatic. But, I tell you what - if you don't have any creativity, you just have none left!!! I sat trying to design this for-EVER and had one piece done. Then, all of the sudden - WHAM! - one afternoon came and went and the whole flippin' thing was designed!! YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here it is....isn't she purdy??



And, to celebrate my massive accomplishment and get this party started, I am giving you 15% off this set (and this one only!!) until Sunday at noon! Please remember to e-mail me to verify your zip code is available (how else are you gonna get the code?!?!). I don't want that pesky photog down the street to have your same stuff, so bear with me on that extra step!! If you want to know if the Funky & Fresh Marketing Set is available in your area, please e-mail me with your zip code and be SURE to specify which set you are interested in....otherwise it can delay response time! pinkgrapefruitdesigns@yahoo.com

And, finally a big THANK YOU to Rebecca for submitting her inspirational image!! Rebecca will be receiving this set FREE!!

Featured Artist!

I know, I've been slacking on the featured artist thingy, but I have been swamped in designs!!! :-) It's hard work doing those marketing sets....

When Dani first e-mailed me some of her images I was really impressed. Her work is quite refreshing, so I knew I wanted to feature her. Here is my short little q&a with her:

Dani Van Steelandt1. Hobbyist or Pro?
Photography is my passion, but teaching at risk teens is my main source of income. I guess that makes me a hobbyist.

2. Have a website address ya wanna share?
www.vansteelandtphotography.com

3. Color or b/w?
Both.

4. Main source of inspiration?
Life, love, and my incredible husband inspire me to be creative and push myself every day.

5. If you could fly any photographer out to do your family photos, who would it be? Why?
Definitely Nate and Jaclyn Kaiser of the Image is Found because their work is amazingly beautiful and it has such personality and humor.

6. What's the first thing you think of in the morning?
Is it already 6:30??!!

7. Favorite piece of equipment?
My new Canon 5D!! I'm currently drooling over a 50mm f1.2 that I don't own yet.

8. What makes your workflow flow?
Workflow? You mean it's suposed to flow? I haven't quite got this down yet.

9. How many rings before you answer the phone?
2.5

10. Do you eat the stems of broccoli?
Yum, I love the whole broccoli.

11. Are you a glass half empty or half full kinda girl?
My cup runneth over!!

12. Action junkie?
I try not to over do it with actions but I'm currently addicted to the Boutwells Totally Rad Actions.

13. What photography blogs are you addicted to?
The Blog is Found, Jasmine Star Blog, and Bludomain are all daily doses of inspiration.

14. What one photography item would you purchase if money was no issue?
The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and the Canon 50mm f1.2 USM lens. I know you said one, but I want BOTH!! Can't I have it all??!!

15. And, finally, can you juggle?
No, though I've always wanted to learn.

And, here are some of Dani's favorite images:

And, my personal favorite from her original e-mail:

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If YOU would like to be featured on the blog, please send me an e-mail with a few of your favorite images and the subject line "FEATURED"!!