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MCM is proud to assist our clients during the following business hours:
| Monday thru Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday (by appointment only) | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Sundays & Holidays | Closed |
My Creative Muse gladly accepts payment via PayPal, where you know your transactions are secure! PayPal accepts bank debit/credit cards, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover. If you need information on how to submit a payment via PayPal, please use the contact form to reach me and I will email the information to you.
R2G Blog Designs
R2G Blog Designs are sold AS IS - meaning, you will receive the package exactly as stated on the showcase page. Any additional text, widgets, buttons, social icons, etc. you need added to your sidebars or additional embellishments are your responsibility.
Click the previews below to visit the showcase page for that particular blog design. From there you have the option of clicking on the preview image to view the blog layout and design in action. Information is listed on each of the showcase pages as to what is included with that particular R2G Blog Package.
Ordering information is listed at the bottom of each showcase page. If you wish to utilize our Layaway Payment Plan, you must use the Project Request form and check that you wish to use the Layaway Payment Plan so that you can be billed properly.
If you wish to have changes made, you can choose to upgrade your R2G design to either the MCM Basic Blog Package or the MCM Deluxe Blog Package. In addition - we have several Add-On items available as well.
More designs will be available in the near future!
R2G Facebook Timeline Covers
Our R2G Facebook Timeline Covers are available for just $5.00 each! Customized with your blog name and tag line (or other text that you choose that falls within the Facebook Timeline Rules), these pre-made designs are ready to upload to your Facebook page.
The R2G Facebook Timeline Package includes:
- Standard Size of 851px wide by 351px long
- Design as shown on preview
- Font (if any) as shown on the preview
- Name and/or text if shown on the preview
- Copyright notices to My Creative Muse and to any artists used in the design
- You supply your own logo photo
All of the sample previews will show you where your logo photo will be placed. This is not something I can change, it is the standard placement as set by Facebook.
You may click the previews below to go to the showcase page for that Facebook Timeline Cover. You have the option to purchase the cover directly from the showcase page. Please be sure to follow the ordering instructions when checking out. More will be available in the very near future!
Getting Started
Now that you have had the chance to browse through our site and see what we have to offer, its time to get started on YOUR new site! In order to ensure that everything runs smoothly, please read the instructions below. I have listed several items that YOU need to do before you submit your Project Request form.
IMPORTANT INFO
Under our "Important Info" tab you will find several items listed that really are important for you to read and understand prior to submitting your Project Request form. Please read these pages:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Terms and Conditions
- Policies
BLOG INFORMATION
I am only working with Google's Blogger platform at this time. Blogger is completely free and the customizations that can be made to your blog are incredible. In addition, there are NO monthly hosting fees, no yearly domain fees (unless you choose to have your own domain name). Blogger gives you the option to purchase and register your very own domain name through them for just $10.00 per year. They continue to host all of your content absolutely free and you just pay the domain name fee of $10.00 once per year. If you choose to have your own domain name, please purchase and register your domain name before completing the Project Request form.
My Creative Muse (MCM) is not responsible for purchasing your domain name or the yearly charge thereafter.
You will need to have these three items in place before we can begin work on your project:
- A Google Gmail account (free)
- A Blogger.com account (free)
- A Photobucket account (free)
Additionally, you must have a working knowledge of how a Blogger blog works. If you are a novice and have never had a blog before, I highly recommend that you watch two informative videos from Blogger entitled the Quick Tour and the Video Tutorial. I can explain the items on our questionnaire and on our site, but if you also need assistance with learning how to use your blog, there will be an additional charge of $20.00 per hour for this service.
Your Site Concept
Everyone has a vision of some type of how they want their blog to look, to 'feel' to their readers. Do you have an idea for your site? Even if you are unsure, the best thing that you can do is browse our site and the internet to get an idea of how you want your site to look, any images you might need, how many columns you want for your layout, whether you want a top navigation bar or in your sidebar area, if you need pages setup, etc. As I stated, browse around the internet and make a note of at least three or four websites you like and the same amount that you don't like. This will help me immensely with understanding what you would like. These are required on the Project Questionnaire as well - so the sooner you get your list together, the sooner we can get started!
If you need help with choosing a color scheme for your blog - you can find an excellent selection of complimentary color schemes at ColorCombos.com. Just choose a popular color tag from the right sidebar listing and browse thru the multitude of different color palettes provided until you find just the one that 'speaks' to you and then just right click and save it to your desktop to send to me.
If you wish to use a particular scrap kit or graphic image please be certain that the terms of use allow for use on a website/blog design and that the scrap kits are Scrap 4 Hire permissible (which means that you have permission to purchase the scrap kit and have another individual design a website/blog layout for you with the kit).
Your Project Request
Once you have taken care of the above information to know what type of design you want, it is then time to complete the Project Request Form to contact me about getting your project started. Once we have discussed your pending project and settled any questions or concerns you may have, you will receive an invoice for our services. All of our payment terms are net10 (payment is due in full within 10 days of receipt of invoice) except for the Layaway Payment Plan which is available on all orders totaling $40.00 or more.
Once your payment is received, you will be sent a Project Questionnaire via e-mail. The Project Questionnaire is a highly detailed form that outlines every single item necessary to complete your blog design and layout to your specifications. Upon receipt of your payment, you will be placed on the Project Waiting List and given an estimated start date.
Ready to get started? Then fill out the Project Request form and let's get started!
MCM Design Packages
Blogs are extremely customizable to your personal preference. With Google's Blogger, you can customize your blog to look exactly the way you want, any time that you want! At this time, I am only working with Blogger and all of our design packages and Ready 2 Go Designs are based on the Blogger platform.
You must have a working knowledge of HOW a blog works. I can not teach you how to use and work your blog. Blogger has two excellent tutorials available to the novice blogger which I highly recommend. Once you have your blog set up, do lots of testing on your blog to see how it works. You can always go back and delete any posts you do not wish to keep. You can find the tutorials here - Blogger's Quick Tour and Video Tutorial.
There are three types of blog designs you may choose from, a 1 column, 2 column, and 3 column layout. The maximum width I will design a blog layout for is 1300px wide and the smallest width is 800px wide.
1 column layouts are a great way to showcase photographs, wallpapers, etc. when you want a minimalistic view but still want the ability to link to different pages without all the sidebar information cluttering up your space. You can see an example here.
2 column layouts are as shown in the diagram below. You can view an example of the left sidebar layout here and the right sidebar layout here.
3 column layouts that I provide are shown in the diagram below. You can view an example of the center post here and an example of the left post here.
You can find all of the various design packages we offer in our shop by clicking HERE.
Project Waiting List
All projects currently in line can be found here in the order in which they will be handled. Please note that dates are estimated, so please allow for changes as necessary. If your project cannot begin on the estimated start date listed, we will contact you via email and explain why. In addition, if we are able to start your project prior to your estimated start date, we will contact you via email and inform you.
To receive updates on the Project Waiting List, please subscribe to our blog.
Estimated Project Times
- R2G Blog Designs - 1-4 days
- R2G Facebook Timelines - 1-4 days
- Basic Blog - 1-2 weeks
- Deluxe Blog - 2 weeks
- Facebook, Widget, Graphics Packages - 1-6 days
- Mix & Match Bundles - 1-4 days
- Add-On Items - 1-2 days
Current Client Work List
These are clients who have made their payment and sent their completed MCM Questionnaire. Available dates shown are in two week increments to accommodate any deluxe blog design projects that are received. Dates will be adjusted accordingly.
| Status | Project Name | Est. Start Date | Completion |
| Current | Chickster Designz | 06/05 | 06/10 |
| Available | 06/10 | 06/16 | |
| Available | 06/17 | 06/23 | |
| Available | 06/24 | 06/30 |
Project Waiting List
Please note that in order to secure a position on the Project Waiting List, you must submit a Project Request Form. Once your form is received, you will be added to the Project Waiting List below, marked as "Pending" and sent the MCM Questionnaire to complete. Once you return the fully completed MCM Questionnaire, you will then be moved to the Current Client Work List and assigned the next available date.
| Status | Project Name | Est. Start Date | Completion |
| Hold | Anisah Hayes - Deluxe Blog Pkg | ||
| Hold | Aisha Holley - Deluxe Blog Pkg | ||
| Hold | Rie Bantang | ||
| Hold | Becky Wilson - Graphics Pkg |
Payment must be made in full before we will begin working on your project. If you are utilizing the MCM Layaway Plan, after your initial payment you will be added to the Project Waiting List to secure your position on the list.
Setting Up an Email Rule
Once we begin working on your design project, it is vitally important that you remain available once you are given a project start date on a daily basis. This enables us to remain on task and have any questions we may have answered in a timely manner. The best way to do this is to set up an email rule for our messages.
To ensure that you do not miss any messages from me when we begin working on your project, set your rule to search for all messages with the subject MCM Project (which is the subject line we will use for all communications with you) and have the rule set to mark all of these messages in red so that they are highly visible when arriving in your inbox.
Testimonials
Jenny's Designz - Deluxe Blog Package - June 3, 2012
Kimmi did an awesome job with everything! She did my blog, my Facebook timeline, and my Twitter background! I think it's the first time that they all match ... it looks so grown up!!! So thank you hunni, you know I love ya!
Sammi's Snags & Tags - Custom Graphics Package - April 30, 2012
A big thank you to Kimmi who made over my blog so awesomely! She was patient and accommodating throughout the process and I am super stoked with the result! I would recommend MCM if you are looking for a new look for your blog. She's great!
Empty Pocket Studios - Facebook Timeline Cover - April 22, 2012
Kim did a very awesome job on my company Facebook page with the design. I will tell you, appearance is everything. Before Kim had done the design, my page was not getting much attention. Within hours of the page being updated by Kim, it started to take off! If you need a facelift or even a face on your page or blog, contact Kim!
Brenda's Scrap Design - Background Graphic - April 20, 2012
I am so very pleased with the work Kimmi did for me on my blog. She is so very talented and professional! It is so nice when someone turns your blog into something you can be proud of. Anyone considering making a change to their blog or website should not hesitate when Kimmi makes it so easy for you.
Chickster Designz - Custom Basic Blog Package - December 15, 2011
I am delighted with the results that Kimmi produced on my very first blog. I didn't have a clue how to go about making one, but with Kimmi's expert and professional help and guidance, it was a breeze. I have received many glowing comments on my blog layout and would highly recommend Kimmi if anyone wants to start from scratch or update an existing blog.