Characters!

Besides chasing my newly-crawling little Jack and answering Anya's "But WHY Mommy?", I have been feeling pretty creative lately! I was contacted to do a princess illustration for a new client and I think I'm on to something! So much fun!

Anya has been loving my new designs so much she has been sitting next to me watching me work. I printed out this little princess on cardstock for her. We cut it out and now she's been using it as a paperdoll.

Hmmm, now what to do with these? Children's boutique web sites?

~ Kelly

New Unlimited Editions

Who isn't on a budget these days? Now there's no excuse not to have a great website!

My new Unlimited Edition websites-to-go are only $48 each and come in many different colors for every boutique business. They include all the features of their more expensive counterparts such as installation, customer support and custom headers.

Polka dots or stripes, each features a very Paris chic boutique black and white stripe awning with sign that is customized with your business name and tagline.

If you'd like to further customize one of these websites with additional artwork or a different font, just contact me for a quote.

eBay Update

Thank you to everyone who purchased before the March 31st deadline!

However, ebay has yet to pull down my listings so my ebay store is still up as of now. *Sigh*. I am not taking my listings down yet because as part of this new policy, ebay has agreed to end listings and refund seller fees. So I'm waiting for my refund and not shutting down based on principle.

~ Kelly

Leaving eBay

I really can't believe it... eBay is eliminating template designers!

Effective March 31st, eBay will prohibit the sale of digitally-delivered items in auctions, fixed-price and store listing formats. The only way to sell my templates, about me pages, storefronts and logos will be through eBay's classified ads. The cost for this is $9.95 per item a month.

I was aware that eBay was trying to eliminate "small" sellers with new policies ever since the new CEO started there, replacing Meg Whitman. However, I had no idea that they would eliminate my business! Not only does this new policy eliminate template designers like myself, but it also affects eBook sellers, collage designers, etc.

It's all so shady. This latest policy is proof to me that eBay is systematically eliminating artists, designers, and non-Power Sellers in general from their site. My personal belief is that they want to turn their site into a corporate mall.

It's so unfortunate! I loved ebay from the beginning because it was a portal for me to find little trinkets and bargains. Then I discovered the many artists who sold custom boutique clothing, art, and many other wonderful, one of a kind things.

When I opened my eBay store and began selling my own designs, I met so many interesting people and gained exposure for my business. However, the time has come for me to leave eBay. I will continue to host all of the template graphics that I have sold in the past, but I will no longer offer new designs on my website. I will still offer matching ebay items for clients who purchase websites.

If you would like to purchase any of my templates before they are gone for good (eBay will remove my listings on March 31st), visit my store.

I will miss eBay, and I hope that people will still find me through my website.

~ Kelly

Finally... new designs!

March is just chugging along and Lil' Dolly is too! I have finally added three new one-of-a-kind designs on my website. All new ooak websites include a free homepage graphic to use with your picture or photo. It's a really good way to get a cohesive first-impression and coordinate your products within the design.


This first new site is called "Modern Chinoiserie." It features a bold color combination with a classic chinoiserie theme. I love the colors and the contrast of this website. This design also has rollover images in the top navigation.

Fun, fun and fun! This next ooak site is called "Crazy Squares," and you can see why! Crazy Squares uses my favorite color combinations of pinks and aquas with some lime green and orange
for fun (hey, why not?!) and some new funky fonts. A new take on those cool atomic 50s patterns, this web site is sure to make your business memorable.

And finally, we have this soft and sweet shabby beach design for all of you shabby cottage chic gals out there. Shabby Cottage Beach Chic features soft colors, lots of texture and vintage seashells. A little bit of lattice is the icing on the cake!


So if you've been waiting to purchase a Lil' Dolly design or you have a friend who is looking for a unique web site, now is the time! These designs can be ready to go within a few days and won't break the bank! Thank you for looking!

~ Kelly

My Portfolio

I have finally updated my portfolio! I will be adding more over the next couple of weeks so please check back often for updates.

Frame Love

My latest website, Frame Love truly is a work of art!

Owner and artist Babette and I worked very hard to translate her vision to the web. Babette's idea was to have her website appear as if someone had opened an old trunk in an attic and found a vintage advertisement inside.

I worked with materials I found around my own home, Babette's frames and even scraps of paper to create this look. It took several attempts, but when I came up with this design, both Babette and I were happy and knew we had gotten it just right!

Babette is an artist who creates beautiful, one of a kind wooden frames. I have no doubt that you will find something wonderful and unique on her new web site, frame-love.com.

~ Kelly