Scripture-inspired 8x10 Art Prints, 67% OFF -- NOW!

Pixel Berry Pie Designs has partnered with Pick Your Plum to offer you a special limited-time sale on my SCRIPTURE-INSPIRED 8X10 ART PRINTS [12 OPTIONS].

Grab your new wall art NOW!





This artwork collection features heartfelt words from beautiful Bible verses. Choose from 4 different scriptures and pair with your choice of 3 background options. Showcase special passages of scripture on the walls of your home. (These art prints make excellent gift ideas for Christmas or any occasion.)

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4 scripture options include:

"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." Exodus 14:14

"His love endures forever."

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart." Proverbs 3:5

“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11


3 background options include:
Chalkboard, Wood, & Black/White

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* Professionally printed on heavy-weight, professional cardstock.
* Art image size is 8” x 10” (it will need to be trimmed if fitting it into an 8” x 10” frame).
* Paper size is 8.5” x 11” (for use in a matted frame).
* Your new artwork will arrive protected in a clear photo sleeve, and shipped in a reinforced rigid mailer for safe travel.
* Frame, mat or other props are NOT included with your order.


Shipped and sold by Pixel Berry Pie Designs.

Sale price available on PickYourPlum.com only.

Limited quantities available through 11/3/2016 7:00am (Mountain time).

Rustic Custom Monogram Art Print, 61% OFF -- NOW!

Pixel Berry Pie Designs has partnered with Pick Your Plum to offer you a special limited-time sale on my Rustic Custom Monogram Art Print.

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This custom-made monogram artwork makes for a wonderful piece of family wall art.. (A great wedding or anniversary gift idea!) The art print has a rustic, farmhouse appeal. It features a large white monogram and personalized text on a rustic, weathered wood background. It can be cherished in the family's home for years to come.

• Professionally printed on heavy-weight, professional cardstock.
• Art image size is 8” x 10” (it will need to be trimmed if fitting it into an 8” x 10” frame).
• Paper size is 8.5” x 11” (for use in a matted frame).
• Your new artwork will arrive protected in a clear photo sleeve, and shipped in a reinforced rigid mailer for safe travels.
• Frame, mat or other props are NOT included with your order.

Shipped and sold by Pixel Berry Pie Designs.

Sale price available on PickYourPlum.com only.

Limited quantities available through 8/22/2016 7:00am (Mountain time).

"I Love You to the Moon and Back" 2-piece artwork, 71% off NOW!

Pixel Berry Pie Designs has partnered with Pick Your Plum to offer you a special limited-time sale on my 2-Piece Art Print Set of "I Love You to the Moon and Back".

Grab your new wall art NOW!





This sweet 2-piece artwork set can be cherished in your family's home for years to come. Great idea for kid's nursery wall art, or in your family room, bedroom or office. Also makes a fantastic wedding / anniversary gift.

• Professionally printed on heavy-weight, professional cardstock.
• Art image size is 8” x 10” (it will need to be trimmed if fitting it into an 8” x 10” frame).
• Paper size is 8.5” x 11” (for use in a matted frame).
• Your new artwork will arrive protected in a clear photo sleeve, and shipped in a reinforced rigid mailer for safe travels.
• Frame, mat or other props are NOT included with your order.

Shipped and sold by Pixel Berry Pie Designs.

Sale price available on PickYourPlum.com only.

Limited quantities available through 8/1/2016 7:00am (Mountain time).

Do you really know what's running in your Chrome browser?

"If you're a regular user of Google's Chrome browser then you're probably aware of the effect it has on your laptop battery life. Google has previously promised to improve battery life with Chrome, but most of the quick fixes haven't made a big difference yet. Microsoft has been busy conducting its own series of battery test experiments in the meantime, to prove what we already know: Chrome drains your battery..."



Microsoft shows how bad Chrome is for your laptop's battery....

— Read more on theverge.com

4D Printing is a thing of the future!

"Surely you’ve heard of 3D printing, which is the printing of objects out of materials like plastic, concrete, and even steel. But did you know the technology has been around since the 1970s?

Or perhaps even more surprising is the fact that soon we will be progressing to the next stage of this technology: 4D printing."



3D Printing Evolves to 4D: Here’s What We Know So Far....

— Read more on makeuseof.com

All online orders 25% off at Pixel Berry Pie Designs!

Through June 1st, everything in the Pixel Berry Pie Designs shop is 25% off! This is a BIG DEAL that doesn't come along often.



Grab some new modern art prints at this reduced price while it lasts. (Great gift ideas for graduations and weddings!)





Etsy sellers can get a new design for their Etsy shop at this reduced price while it lasts. (Summer makeover, anyone?!)





Just use the coupon code through June 1st: PIXEL2016



Have you entered the giveaway the Etsy branding package this month?



Enter to win!



Connect with Pixel Berry Pie Designs online!

Website | Etsy | Facebook | Pinterest | eNewsletter

How to Get Better Wi-Fi {9 tips!}

"The cable plan you signed up for promised up to 300Mbps of blistering Internet speed, but reality has proven to be somewhat different. You're barely topping 25Mbps, Netflix doesn't work upstairs and by 7p.m., no one seems to be able to stream anything at all.



How to Get Better Wi-Fi....

— Read more on Techlicious.com

5 Ways To Boost Your Creative Flow When Working From Home

"Many self-employed people have their own office spaces to go to every day. Their creativity usually stems from social interaction. If you’re working from home with little client interaction, creative flow can become a problem. Although it helps focus your creativity, isolation quickly becomes an issue without proper self-management."



5 Ways To Boost Your Creative Flow When Working From Home....

— Read more on InkyDeals.com

26 Years of Web Design: Lessons Learned

"There are many things we take for granted nowadays, but the top of the list must be internet access. A few years ago, the internet was still in its infancy, and web design consisted of arranging blue links on a page as efficiently as possible."

[*Edit* HILARIOUS! Those must have the days...]



26 Years of Web Design: Lessons Learned....

— Read more on Pixel77.com

Creativity & weirdos like us artists

Weirdos can do great things.

They create disruptive companies, build new technologies, start movements and encourage people to think differently. If weirdos didn’t exist to challenge the status quo, all of the amazing advancements of our generation would not exist.



The Creative Benefits of Being Weird....

— Read more on Canva.com

WHAT'S NEW: Google logo unveiling + more logo concepts

The world is always changing in the digital world.

Google made the tech news this week by unveiling a brand new logo, one that varies greatly from the one we've grown so fond of over the past decade(s)...

— Read more on CreativeBloq.com

And if you're studying the design of logos, check out Roberlan Borges's amazing Google logo concepts. They're pretty artistic.

— Read more on Behance.net

Technological tidbits to get your brain going on Monday

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This month in tech history: August – Communication firsts
IDG Connect // Pin it!



How 40 tech companies got their names
IT World // Pin it!



Sugar Sweetens Battery Performance
LiveScience // Pin it!

Less time to be creative can be good.

Your alarm clock goes off and it’s time to mindlessly shower, brush your teeth, eat breakfast, then head to work. Is that really all there is?



11 Morning Habits That Will Change Your Life (And Make You More Creative)....

— Read more on Canva.com

Google just astounded the design world!

The online superpower of Google has just dropped a huge new project in the laps of businesses who need a web presence and web designers alike.

Introducing... Material Design Lite.



It's a method of building websites with minimal code and modern design. MDL looks like a great way a start a blog, a text-heavy or article-based website, and more.

Who knows where Google will send us next?

— Read more on Medium.com

Design School: Important or Not?

A good design school will absolutely get you on the right track to becoming a talented, qualified professional. However, it's simply not in the cards for everyone. Fortunately, you can still fulfill your dream of becoming a designer without a formal education, as long as you have the drive and dedication to pull it off...

People who frequent YouTube will probably remember Karen Cheng as the girl who taught herself how to dance in just 365 days. The video she made out of the entire experience was truly inspiring, causing it to go viral online.

But for those in the field of design, Karen Cheng is the former Lead Designer at Exec. And yes, she never went to design school. In a recent Quora post, she shared her story.

“I didn’t have four years and $100,000 to go to design school,” she says. Did this stop her from becoming a designer? No, it didn’t. And to add an even bigger load of surprises, she admits that she has no discipline.

— Continue reading on CreativeMarket.com

Tracking your business expenses for long-term success

No matter what kind of business you run, it’s important to have an accurate understanding of your shop’s financial health. Keeping track of your expenses helps you make more informed decisions — and helps you avoid surprises like an unexpectedly large tax bill or unnecessary debt.

Whether you use accounting software or more old school methods, knowing how much money is coming in and going out is the first step toward better bookkeeping. Read on for tips for managing the financial side of your business and a free tool you can use to track your expenses....

— Continue reading on Etsy.com

3 articles that Etsy shop owners should read!

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May 2015 USPS Shipping Updates for Sellers
Etsy Seller Handbook // Pin it!



Taglines 101: How to Create a Tagline for Your Creative Business
CreateHYPE // Pin it!



10 Tips to Be Productive When Working from Home
Simplify 101 // Pin it!

No joke. Calculated shipping on Etsy is HERE (+ a couple giveaways!)

Etsy has just announced that they're unveiling the opportunity to start using calculated shipping in our Etsy shops! No more flat rate charges that don't always work out well for sellers -- and for that matter, the customers too.

Take a look at the following article for more details. Opt in to the prototype or wait for the forthcoming big reveal.

Plus, below that, I've included links to a couple of fantastic giveaways from Etsy shops... definitely worth checking out!

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Etsy Launches Calculated Shipping to US Sellers
Etsy News Blog // Pin it!



WIN your choice of jewelry from Crafty Little Gnome!
Crafty Little Gnome // Pin it!



WIN $75 for Amy Waltz Designs jewelry!
The Daily Savant // Pin it!

A Bigger Market Isn’t a Better Market? #etsy

In the online handmade community, there's an interesting article buzzing around. It has caused a bit of a controversy, as the article states that Etsy is leaving behind the true artists and creative minds that sell on Etsy. Bold words, I must say!

Here's a few tidbits from the article in question:

Etsy is the fifth most-visited marketplace site in the U.S., after Amazon, eBay, Walmart and Best Buy.

A Bigger Market Isn’t a Better Market. There are more than 30 million items listed on Etsy right now. That popularity is, of course, great for Etsy. But new hobbyist sellers, desperate for clicks, often price their products so low as to make real profit an impossible dream.

Indie craft’s whole purpose from the outset was to meet your makers and consume conscientiously. Now, when you ask your friend where they got that cool... cross stitch sampler, they'll tell you, "I bought it from Etsy"—the maker’s identity is secondary, if noted at all.

Etsy Has Homogenized Indie Craft. If you want to make it big on Etsy, you don’t necessarily want to make things that fulfill your creative dreams; you just want it to get onto the front page and sell like hand-felted hotcakes.

— Continue reading on WIRED: How Etsy Alienated Its Crafters and Lost Its Soul

What's your take on the subject?
Let me know in the comments.



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Powerpoint tips, Coding bits & Marsala

Here's a few picks off the web to add something interesting to your day. Browse now, pin for later.



14 PowerPoint Presentation Tips to Make Your PPT Designs More Effective [+Templates]
HubSpot // Pin it!



10 signs you’ve been coding too much for too long
IT World // Pin it!



snabbt.js: JavaScript Animation Library
By People // Pin it!



Spotted: Marsala, Pantone Color of the Year 2015
You the Designer // Pin it!



The 15 Best Facebook Pages You've Ever Seen
HubSpot // Pin it!