Lots of news!
May 19 , 2008
Okay, apparently, my screen might be bigger than others, and the iFrames are not working for everyone...so please comment on this post to let me know whether or not you can see the layout! (The whole layout)
Also, thanks to Andrea for advertising me at her site!!! You rock!!!
People are also forgetting about the..
Also, there are a bunch of new PNGs (this is a new section) and I have also added one new Button and I think it came out really cool!
I've also added a couple of new affiliates, and I'll be updating the sidebar right now!!! Enjoy!
NEW CONTEST!
May 12 , 2008
I've created the newest contest! Click on the banner for contest details!!
Check back later for more updates!
Orders finished & Blend Contest Results!!!!
May 10 , 2008
I have the results!!!
Congrats ...
For winning ND's first Blend Contest!!!
You can view the other awards as well here and here
I would like to let everyone know that everyone's participation is well appreciated and I hope everyone enters our next contest!
By the way...if anyone has another idea for a ND contest, feel free to email me about one at nicoledesigns18@gmail.com or leave a comment! Or, we can do another blend contest if you guys liked that one!
Portfolio update, textures, and extended voting!
May 6 , 2008
I extended the BLEND CONTEST voting because I felt it was too short time to close it already! So you guys have a little longer to vote. I don't have an exact date yet, but the awards will be given out soon after voting ends!
I have two new 800 X 600 TEXTURES for you!
Lastly, I'd like to let you know I've finished 3 out of 4 orders! I've added the three to the portfolio for you to see. Those orders are for Alyssa, Vicky, and Dana. I'll be finishing the last order shortly, so thanks for ordering!
PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR THE ENTRIES IN THE BLEND CONTEST!!! (YOU CAN VOTE FOR YOURSELF, HOWEVER, ONLY CAST A SELF-VOTE ONCE)
PHASE 13, UPDATES, CONTENT, & VOTING
May 2, 2008
Okay, I don't exactly remeber when I put up Phase 12, but it's gone now! (I don't even think it was a week though). I will update the past layouts section soon.
I did, however, do some major updating. I added HEADERS to all of the pages that now go along with the CSS because before they didn't fit when I changed my CSS style. I also, finally updated the order form so that people can be less confused, and there's also more choices of orders than before so take advantage of it!
I finished Alyssa's order, which is now in portfolio.
Yesterday, I added a new forum, which has a brand new layout so check it out!
Oh, and thanks to everyone who voted yesterday for the Blend Contest, but I will keep voting open for a while, I don't know when I'll close it. Probably Monday will be the results, and the last day of voting will be Sunday. So if you want to vote, do it now!
PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR THE ENTRIES IN THE BLEND CONTEST!!! (YOU CAN VOTE FOR YOURSELF, HOWEVER, ONLY CAST A SELF-VOTE ONCE)
Blend Contest Voting!
May 1, 2008
PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR THE ENTRIES IN THE BLEND CONTEST!!! (YOU CAN VOTE FOR YOURSELF, HOWEVER, ONLY CAST A SELF-VOTE ONCE)
Third Time's the Charm...
April 30 , 2008
Without even realizing it, I updated everything in threes! There are 3 new WALLPAPERS and 3 new TEXTURES!
Remember, today's the last day for BLEND CONTEST entries so if you have one, remember they have to be submitted in by THE END OF TONIGHT. Voting will follow soon after!
Last Chance!
April 29 , 2008
I just wanted to remind everyone that the entries for the BLEND CONTEST are due tomorrow. So if you want to enter and haven't already, please do so. Right after the due date, I'll either post a poll or let you guys vote by making comments for your winner.
I've also updated the sidebar (finally) and I have added a search bar and a new pending order. I've also updated the portfolio with Chelsea's order so check it out.
I'm also working on the new layout, which is like half-finished, and hopefully you guys will like this one better because I even made the navigation easier because some of you are saying this one is hard to spot....sorry about that!
Phase 11!
April 26 , 2008
I made the Nicole Designs portfolio into a new network. I just made the layout and it's up and ready! Like I said, I want to try to make major changes in the site so hopefully this is another step the site's improvement. I even put up the music player there so you don't have to look at my portfolio all in the quiet.
Also, finally, I added the past layouts page I told you I'd add a while back. I guess now I'm done adding everything I said I'd add in the past.
Now you can tell me what you want to see in the future Just leave a comment below...
New Layout and Flash Music Player!!
April 25 , 2008
Well, the tech layout literally didn't even last a week, but the good news is that this one is supposed to be much better! I am going to try to make a lot of improvement for this and hopefully you'll like them! (Say hello to Phase 11)
Also, I got rid of that annoying floating Freewebs bar and I finally added that music player I promised you in Phase 7...that took a while. But it's finally here. Also, even though the menu doesn't show it at first, there are 14 songs on the music player, you just have to either listen to the whole thing or press the >>| button.
Please let me know what you think of the music player and the new layout!
Layout Tutorial and Tutorial Icons!
April 25 , 2008
Finally, I have created ND's first layout tutorial. It's really simple, nothing complicated, and I made a bunch of pictures so it's easy to follow along. Basically it teaches you how to make the kind of layout we have now, Phase 10.
I also made some tutorial icons for those of you who make tutorials on Photoshop and don't like to do PRINT SCREEN every time you want to create an icon for a certain tool. You can find icons for tools in the extras section.
Learn how to make a Tech Layout
Download some tutorial icons
Multilingual! (And some other content)
April 23 , 2008
Finally now you can read the whole entire site (excluding text in pictures and comments)in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese!
Anyways, there are three new BRUSH PACKS in .abr files. Yes, I did not zip them so none of you have to annoyingly unzip then transfer them if you don't have WinZip...like me.
There's also one more tutorial on creating brushes just in case you want to know how I make brushes!
The first brush sets! (And a new layout)
April 22 , 2008
Okay, I don't know if anyone noticed, but the new layout was added on Saturday. Again, the sidebar still needs a bit of updating. The new layout isn't really the usual stuff that I usually make, but I wanted to try to make something more simple.
Also, I finally learned how to make brushes and I made two sets that are now available for download!
Download the new brushes?
3 MONTHS ONLINE!!!
April 19 , 2008
Thanks to everyone for visiting! This site's gone a long way since I first opened it! (Along with my new coding skills lol)
I've also added two more coding tutorials on Scrollbar Color and Basic HTML!
Oh, and if you didn't read the comments there's also one new Blend Contest entry that I have added, and you can view Skye's finished order here at her new site, which is also our new co-web!
I'll be updating the sidebar and the portfolio soon enough!
A little note...
April 18 , 2008
If anyone noticed, I had to move Chris's order down because the links to the picture's aren't working and the email adress given to me is invalid...
It might have been a typo, Chris, if you're reading this, please resend your order form :) Thank you
Tutorials + Request Post!!!
April 17 , 2008
I've added three new tutorials on Glitter Text, Outlining Text, and Masking Text.
Also, this is a Request Post, meaning you can leave a comment/email me (nicoledesigns18@gmail.com) on what you would like to see on the site...
Please try to be specific, like for example, if you want more content, specify what kind of content you want (premades, sigs, wallpapers, tutorials, etc.). It's better if you tell me what you would like to see other than me trying to guess all the time! Thanks!
Small Additions...
April 16 , 2008
I just finished Brittany's order, which is now in the portfolio!
One new sig
Don't forget...only 14 more days till the deadline of the Blend Contest!
Just a little note...
April 14 , 2008
I just finished Alyssa's order....you can now view it in the portfolio...
Next up, Brittany!
Huge Update!!!!!!!!
April 11 , 2008
SO SORRY for the big gap of no updates! Anyways, I'm back and I have tons for you today! I have two new signatures for you to use and one new wallpaper! There are three new signs of Gemma Ward and Taylor Swift, which are under the second section and are the first three on the top of the second section.
Also, one new advanced picture tutorial!
Don't forget about the Blend Contest!
Huge Updates!!!
April 5 , 2008
I've just made a bunch of new icons of Leona Lewis and Hayden Panettiere.
Preview:
[Take me to the icons]
There's also one new advanced picture tutorial.
Lastly, a new Aly and AJ Signature:
Don't forget about the Blend Contest!
New premade, CSS, and sign
April 4 , 2008
There's a brand new coming soon sign of Leona Lewis here. Also, as I promised the new CSS is here...although I might work on the link effects a little more...
One new awesome premade of Hayden Panettiere!
NEW LAYOUT #9!
April 3 , 2008
Finally! Okay...maybe it hasn't been that long since a new layout...in fact, it hasn't even been a week yet. I get bored fast...
I hope this one's an improvement...please comment and let me know what you think!
We are also 35 hits away from having 3000! (I'll probably be all happy and stuff and make a little banner to celebrate!)
Anyways...the new CSS to go with the layout is coming real soon...but for now I'll settle for this since it looks good to me...
One new premade for anyone who's interested!
New Layout & Updates
April 1, 2008
I've finally finished coding the second part of the 8th Nicole Designs phase! But then I got I opened up Photoshop and created yet another layout to be added soon, so enjoy this one while it lasts! So now you can view the site in two layouts...
The new layout kind of reminds me of my old layout:
, only this time it's sort of different. I kind of missed my old layout style...
There's also two new signatures...
Lastly, one new button :
Please leave some comments on the new layout!
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Edit: I've added Candy's two blends for the Blend Contest! Enter now if you haven't already!
Big Updates!
March 31, 2008
I've added a new section along with 3 new signatures for you to use. There's also one new wallpaper, and I fixed the coding because I realized I made a mistake in it.
Thanks to Brittany, who is the first person to enter my brand new 
!!! Please feel free to enter guys!
I also added Sophie's feedback response to our new feedback response section! Thanks so much Sophie!
Finally, I think that's it. All that's left to say is that I am looking to alter the coding for this layout a bit, and add a section to show the past layouts of this site. I already have the previews ready...
Oh, and now when you open up nicoledesigns.webs.com you get to see the updates right away instead of going straight to the extras. Sorry about that before!
UPDATES!!! & I'M BACK!!!
March 30, 2008
Okay, that vacation might have been a little longer than I thought...sorry!
The good thing is that I have come back with two new layouts! I started the other one before the open hiatus but left it un-coded. The second one, which is the one you are currently viewing, is the one I created today! The two layouts really contrast but I hope you guys enjoy both! (When you do get to see both)
I have added one new wallpaper of Ashley Tisdale:
AND I HAVE ADDED A NEW CONTEST!
Click on the banner below to view all the details :
Whew, I got quite a lot of emails and my first feedback form! I hope I answered all of them! Also, I added one new top affiliate...
Huge Update & Open Hiatus
March 18, 2008
I went a little overboard and made a new section full of so many pixel text signs...so
check them out! Also, like I promised, there's some new miscellaneous icons, and I also added one new Gemma Ward Icon! You can also check out the new Advanced Picture Tutorial feautring Ashley Tisdale. Oh, and I finally finished Brittany's order, which you can view in the portfolio.
Now, about the open hiatus...please read the whole sign below...
Please feel free to contact me, leave comments, and etc during the open hiatus! I will answer everything when I'm back!
In addition, I would like to know what everyone would like to see in the new layout...I'll probably work on one after the open hiatus! Please enjoy!
Huge Update
March 16, 2008
I've added four new Hilary Duff icons and one new Hilary Duffwallpaper. There's one new Miscellaneous Icon, and I'm going to try to add more to that section! I also finished Maria's button order, which you can now view in the portfolio. Now it's time to work on Brittany's! Oh, and before I forget, there are two new 800x600 Textures that I have just added. Enjoy!
Paint Effect
March 15, 2008
I've just added a brand new advanced picture tutorial on how to make a Paint Effect. In it are two ways to do it, so have fun!
Wallpapers!!!
March 12, 2008
Back to the wallpaper craze again! Lol, I just made three new wallpapers and a new section for the new wallpapers. I decided it would look a lot better to make previews of the wallpapers so you can see what you are enlarging before you click. The new ones have it, but the others do not have previews and have text links so that's basically the difference.
Also if you noticed I haven't taken Maria's order off yet because she has ordered coding which I'll have up in the portfolio once it's done. Please order now if you want them done quickly because I might go on an open hiatus for around 10 days starting next Wednesday...but I will announce this again as well. I might let you order during the open hiatus although I'll get the ones who ordered then done after the break...if I do take one.
Click the picture to view the three new ones!
Complete!!!
March 11, 2008
I just completed Maria's layout...although I'm not sure if she got it yet or not! Maria if you see this please let me know! (You guys can view it in the portfolio.
In other news, I'm am not done with my advanced picture tutorials craze yet so you guys have yet another one to look at here. It's quite simple and short though but I liked how it turned out...
Anyways, I know the comments are not up for this post, so just use the comment box from the last post this time...
Adavnced Picture & Order
March 10, 2008
I've added one Advanced Picture here! Also, thanks Maria for ordering!
Tutorials
March 9, 2008
I've added two new Advanced Picture tutorials! Enjoy!
Advanced Picture
March 8, 2008
Sorry about the lack of updates! I've added one new adavnced picture tutorial and one new affiliate! Thanks for applying!
Order Finished + New Section
March 5, 2008
Funny how I've been using photoshop form months and just realized how to make icon gradients. Either way, I made a bunch, and you can now find them in the new Icon Gradients section. I also finished Cucu's order which you can now view in my Portfolio. Also, we have just added Gossip Girl Online to our amazing list of affiliates...if you would like to be one head on over there and apply!
Text Tutorials + More
March 4, 2008
I just made two new tutorial, both text related. There's a 3d Text Tutorial, and a
Reflection Text Tutorial. I've also added one short read called Instructions are Dumb.
Oh, and since I put up the new layout yesterday, I'm wondering if it's better or worse than the previous one. The previous one looks like this:
Oh, and what do you guys think about a music player? Please give me your feedback/comments on the layout and the music player idea!
EDIT
Alright, well I've added four new 800 x 600 Textures . I've also added 9 Icon Textures. Thankfully, my icon texture skills are better now and in contrast to the old ones these ones are totally better! Also, I'd like to thank Cucu for ordering!
Phase 7
March 3, 2008
Alright, I finally put Justen's order in my portfolio. I would also like to thank all the returning visitors for coming back to the site, and everyone who commented on the tagboard! Anways, Jennifer commented if she already made a layout could we code it. Of course! If anyone else has a layout they want coded feel free to order that. I know it's not on the checklist, so just drop me an email for put in the "anything else" box. I think I may have just created our new layout...but the coding is ridiculous, and I have to start all over with the coding, meaning the layout needs some more work to do. I'll also try to add more pages to the site to make it better! (Let's wait and see)
EDIT
THE NEW LAYOUT IS FINALLY UP!!!! Okay, so I have to fix the updating system, and I'm going to probably wipe everything out...or maybe I will just keep about 5 days worth or so. I know the Tagboard is down...but I will hopefully put up comments!
Everything has been wiped out. There have been updates like, everyday, and now there's all gone. So the update page is going to start all over. Even the Tagboard...but I just put up comments...so please let me know what you think! (Please keep in mind I'm not done with that CSS...I'll get to it!)
