The Buddy-Girl blog is our place to talk graphic design, express our opinions, thoughts, new creations, Buddy-Girl Greetings upcoming events, design tips and any personal or random thoughts that we might have. We would love any and all feedback and comments anybody might have for us and I hope you enjoy reading our blog.
We are located in - Kitsap County, 98312

I will try to update my blog as often as I can. Fair warning, I love to write, but I'm a horrible typer and my grammar skills are even worst (worse). So my apologies way in advance, Sorry! Which is actually a very common trait in most graphic designers and artists.

Monday, September 9, 2013

Upcoming Event in Kitsap: Ever Wanted to Start Your Own Business?!

Let Kitsap’s B.E.S.T., Business Education $upport & Training Program Help You.

Start or Expand Your Business! In Our Proven Training, You Will:

  • Develop your Business Concept
  • Define and understand who your customer base is
  • Learn about money management and break- even point
  • Study cash flow, pricing, taxes and financial statements
  • Design a marketing and sales plan
  • Develop your own business feasibility study

Free Summer Get Ready Workshop and Orientation
September 10th and 17th, 2013, Tuesday evening, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Kitsap Community Resources Building, 1201 Park Avenue, Bremerton, WA

Kitsap Community Resources Business Education Support & Training (BE$T) Program is committed to providing the business training and network of supportive community services to enterprising individuals with limited financial resources gain self-sufficiency through small business ownership.

Visit the official site http://www.kcr.org/best.htm 

Thursday, August 29, 2013

OnGoings at Buddy-Girl Greetings: 2013 Bremerton Blackberry Festival


It’s that time of the year again, been super busy getting ready for this year’s Blackberry Fest. I’ve gotten loads done, but still have loads to do. I hope you all well be able to stop by the Bremerton Boardwalk and say hi, the Buddy-Girl booth will be down close to the ferry terminal.

2013-2014 Kitsap Calendar
We will have all kinds of new stuff and updates of old like this year's 2013-2014 Kitsap Calender and Posters, plus new greeting cards, art prints, jewelry and more. And, get 25% off your purchase, when you mention this posting when you came. Hope you can stop by and say, hello. Buddy-Girl
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The 2013 Bremerton Blackberry Festival - Free Event Downtown Bremerton Boardwalk

Saturday August 31st, 2013 10 am-7 pm
Sunday September 1st, 2013 10 am-6 pm

Monday September 2nd, 2013 10 am-5 pm

Don't forget to stop by the Buddy-Girl Greetings Booth and get 25% off your purchase if you mention seeing us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Blogger.


Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Question: Do Designers Need to Go to Art School?



Okay, so I'm member of the Communication Arts group on LinkedIn and an interesting question came up, "Do designers need to go to art school"? Click here to read the blog posting that started it all. Noah Bradley, www.medium.com or to view the discussion on LinkedIn.

As a designer that went to community college and study art, I'm torn, I have been able to build a pretty good portfolio without going to a 4 year art school, but it's still my dream to go to art school, just so I can get even better and be more well rounded. I'm making a ton of money as a graphic designer, but I know I've had more success than some designers that have gone to a 4 year art school. Had I been able to afford to go to school for longer, I probably would have, do I think I'm at a disadvantage because I didn't, sometimes, but most of the time I don't even think about it, I just like my work speak for itself. So I ask you the same question, “Do Designers Need to Go to Art School?"

Let me know what you think, please comment below. Buddy-Girl

Friday, June 28, 2013

On Goings at BGG: More Uploaded & New a Client Site Up


The Buddy-Girl Bulletin
EvanBest Company Branding
Hey, everyone I'm making headway, just uploaded two more sections to the Buddy-Girl Greetings website, The Buddy-Girl Bulletin you can now find out about the latest on-goings with Buddy-Girl by checking out our new bulletin page. And added to our portfolio section is Corporate/Company Branding a highlight of businesses Buddy-Girl has work with over the years and help define their brand identity.


EvanBest Splash Website
One such business is EvanBest Computer Technologies and I'm also happy to announce that we just went live on EvanBest.com splash website with FaceBook and LinkedIN account setup by Buddy-Girl as well.

Don't forget, Buddy-Girl Greetings is Your One Stop for All Your Graphic Design and Gift Needs. Severing Bremerton, Silverdale, Bainbridge Island, Kitsap and King County.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Buddy-Girl is Teaching This Summer! Olympic College Edventure Camp!



Sign-up Today!
Every summer, Buddy-Girl  signs-up to teach weeklong computer classes with children for Olympic College. It’s my chance to share my skills with the next generation of computer geeks and artist. So, if you are looking from something for your future animator, designer or photographer to do this summer, sign them up for one of my super fun and educational computer classes. Each class is a weeklong and is over seen by Olympic College Bremerton and Poulsbo and open to kids 9 and up.

Stop-Motion Animation  
For kids entering grades 8-12. Basic computer skills and knowledge is required! Learn basic animation principles of frames per second, registration, timing, character creation and illusion. Experiment with digital still cameras, working with software, and storyboarding. Final project is a movie.

Olympic College Poulsbo Campus - OPC 108, June 24 -  Jun 28, 1:30p-5:00p Cost: $149 5 Day Course



Beg/Digital Photography & Graphics  
For kids entering grades 6-8. Must have approved digital camera/cables. Take digital photos and edit them while designing cool new graphics! Learn what makes a good photo and practice getting your own perfect shots. Then add, on the cool skill of image editing (adding color, shape, and light).

Olympic College Bremerton Campus - OPC 108, July 8 – July 12, 9:00a-12:30p Cost: $149 5 Day Course



Beg/Flash Animation  
For kids entering grades 6-8. Basic computer skills and knowledge required. Expand your web design skills with this class using Flash software. You'll learn how to animate your web site using 2-D animation. This course covers layers, text, morphing, animating, motion guide, drawing, sound and more!

Olympic College Bremerton Campus - OPC 108, Aug. 5 – Aug. 8 , 9:00a-12:30p Cost: $149 5 Day Course

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Ever Wanted to Start Your Own Business or Learn More About Being a Small Business Owner? #smallbusiness

Let Kitsap’s B.E.S.T., Business Education $upport & Training Program Help You.

Start or Expand Your Business! In Our Proven Training, You Will:

  • Develop your Business Concept
  • Define and understand who your customer base is
  • Learn about money management and break- even point
  • Study cash flow, pricing, taxes and financial statements
  • Design a marketing and sales plan
  • Develop your own business feasibility study

Free Summer Get Ready Workshop and Orientation
June 4, 2013, Tuesday evening, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Kitsap Community Resources Building, 1201 Park Avenue, Bremerton, WA

Kitsap Community Resources Business Education Support & Training (BE$T) Program is committed to providing the business training and network of supportive community services to enterprising individuals with limited financial resources gain self-sufficiency through small business ownership.

Visit the official site http://www.kcr.org/best.htm 

Monday, May 20, 2013

On Goings at BGG: Two More Sections Completed!


Mestizo Aroma Business Card Design
HandyWoman Services Wesbsite Design
Hey, everyone exciting news, I'm just so proud of myself, I got two more sections up on the new Buddy-Girl Greetings website, business card design and website design. I still have way more to go, but two more down, just makes me so happy and feel like I'm really making head way! Check 'em out at www.buddygirlgirlgreetings.com 

And, don't forget, Buddy-Girl Greetings Your One Stop for All Your Graphic Design and Gift Needs. Severing Bremerton, Silverdale, Bainbridge Island, Kitsap and King County.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Hello Fax: Why I love It!



Send a Fax with Your Computer
Hey, everyone Buddy-Girl here just wanted to share with you the newest app that I’m crazy for. It’s call Hello Fax, I know in this day-in-age who sends faxes, right? Well guess what some people and offices still do and it’s way faster to fax than mail. Now, I’m sure you’re also thinking, I can just email any document I need to send to someone. I totally thought that too, I mean usually I just scan any printed doc and attached it to an email

But lately, I have had to send some legal docs, they needed to be filled out and get to the place as soon as possible and these places didn’t have an email address to mail them to. So, that just leaves mailing and faxing, mailing would have took way too long and would cost way more than I wanted to spend. So, faxing them was the best option, I use to be able to fax using my multi-purpose copier, but ever since I moved, I haven’t been able to, for (1) I only have one phone jack and it was impossible to put my printer close enough to it and (2) I cut my phone like last year, only use cell phone now.

So, here I was in a pinch and needed to send this stuff in a hurry, I did a quick search on Google and found a lot of places that lets you send PDF as faxes, the problem was most them required a fee or only had a 3 page free limited, I had like 10 so not going to work and I really didn’t want to pay for a fax, so I kept looking.  I tried Firefox plug-ins, but I couldn’t figure out how they work, then I figured if Firefox had fax plug-ins maybe Google Chrome did too and low and behold it did, that’s how I discovered Hello Fax, it had a free trial run and you can send unlimited pages for the first month and then after that you get five free five page fax every month. Plans are available and if you need a digital signature for something you can do that too. Hello Fax is available for iphones, Androids and Chrome and through their website. I love it and I just wanted to share with you all, so if you ever need to send a fax for legal or whatever reason it’s super easy, free and works!

So, if you need to seen a fax and don’t have a fax machine, Hello Fax is great! https://www.hellofax.com/
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We are located in Bremerton, WA - Kitsap County, 98312