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even more holiday cards!

Jodi Bell — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:44:14 +0000

Well, we were having so much fun with the fist set of cards that we decided to design a second set of cards for you all! This set has 6 cards total, which is one more than the first set. There are (5) 5×7 folded cards (and one is a fun vertical format!) and one 5×5 folded card. Again, keeping with the simplistic theme that Chocolate Cactus is known for, these are sure to please even the pickiest client!

This set sells for $40 as well and can be purchased HERE.

If you decide you want both sets, you will only pay $65 (saving $15!). You can go HERE to buy the combo set.

Remember, we are always happy to offer GROUP BUY discounts, so if you are a member of a photographic forum or community and want to do this, email me for discounted rates and info!

Here are the cards:

2009 holiday cards are here!

Jodi Bell — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:15:28 +0000

Well, I was finally able to get these done after starting, stopping, starting again… :o)

These are my most versatile cards to date and I am excited to offer them to you all! The graphic below is pretty descriptive, so I will let it do the talking!

For a limited time, get 10% off by using the code BLOG10. This is only good until this weekend, so get it while you can!

To purchase these, click HERE. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

recent news!

Jodi Bell — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:52:11 +0000

First bit of news – I am nearly done with the 2009 Holiday Card templates! I am very excited to bring these to you this year. They are my most versatile set yet! The best way to describe them would be “retro vintage” – hmm… :o)

Secondly, it has been a while, but I am about to release an all-new Logo Vault! Keep an eye out for that as well. Even better is that the prices have dropped to an even $200 a piece. Also, if you are a fan of Chocolate Cactus on Facebook, you will receive a special discount code for the Vault logos for a limited time. Click HERE to become a fan!

Until then…

custom splash for black lace portraiture

Jodi Bell — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:55:17 +0000

Susan and I have been working together for about 5 years now and have become good friends in the process. It was my pleasure to design a new custom splash page for her boudoir photography business that exuded all things her business represents – class, grace and simple elegance.

Click to view it live: Black Lace Portraiture

Blog customization – capturing the miracle

Jodi Bell — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:20:17 +0000

I recently had the privilege to work with the wonderfully talented Holly Curtis of Capturing the Miracle on her new blog. It was a Tofurious theme and aside from basic customizations (color, font selection, placement, etc.), I also custom designed her background and post separator as well. Love her colors!

For more information on blog customizations, you can go to the Pricetag page, or purchase it from the Shop.

save the date cards are here!

Jodi Bell — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:37:53 +0000

After the last year of receiving numerous requests from wedding photographers, I finally squeezed in some time to design these card templates! These are modern, clean cards and versatile as well. They can be used as other types of cards – birth announcements, moving cards, etc!

There are (6) templates in the set
All are 5×7, layered Photoshop .psd files
All are conformed with bleeds added per WHCC, but can be easily modified to conform to your printer’s specs
All colors are completely editable
Font names are included

This set sells for $50 and can be purchased through the Shop – CLICK HERE. As always, please let me know if you have any questions at all.

Thanks a million to the wonderfully talented AshleyK Photography for the gorgeous images!

The November Logo Vault!

Jodi Bell — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:20:22 +0000

Seems that I have been whipping out more playful, whimsy stuff lately! Once again, I have added some new designs that lean that direction. I have to say, I have a special love for a few of these illustrations, so whoever gets them – take good care of them (ha)!

As said before, each month I will take several logo designs that I have created (that were not chosen) and place them for sale. They need good homes too, you know. These are essentially concepts that were presented that clients didn't choose, but that may work for others. While I am a huge advocate for custom design, I realize that part of my audience are photographers who are either just starting their businesses, or ones who simply may not be able to swing the cost of a custom logo just yet.

Here's how it works:

The design will remain intact, and after choosing the one you want, you will tell me what text to place within the design (you will be able to easily change the color in Photoshop according to your likes). All of the logo files will come to you as they do to all my other clients. You will get two files, a layered psd file (Photoshop raster file), and an ai file (Illustrator vector file) as well as easy peasy color change instructions.

That's it! Easy! No waiting for concepts, no questionnaire to fill out. These sell for $200.

Here's the scoop – they are numbered, so if you see one you want, email me at jodi -at- chocolatecactus.com with the number you’re interested in to confirm availability. They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. When a logo is sold, I will post it on my blog to let everyone know. After I confirm with you that a design is still available via email, I will ask for the info you'd like in your design and will then give you the PayPal email address to submit payment to. Once received, the design files will be sent out! Easy as pie.

And I thought I'd do another quick incentive – email me within the next 24 hours with the secret word "LEGO" (yes, I have a Lego maniac!) and you will receive $25 off your Vault logo.

Happy logo shopping!

(Click on image to see larger view)

UPDATE: Number 2 has SOLD