clbdesigns

My boredom can finally come to an end.
I have so many awesome projects that I am working on right now
and I couldn't be more excited.

I have two street team layouts to work on,
one for Go All Out
and the other for The Doppler Effect.

Also I have the honor of doing the actual layout for The Doppler Effects official myspace page.
And any other promotional graphics or photos that they need done.

Irene and myself have started our own business.
Right now we're just trying to get all the knowledge we need to uphold a design business.
But we have come up with a name.
We are calling it ATM designs.
It stands for About The Music.
Because that's what we're all about,
and we'll be doing t-shirt designs and more for bands.
So far we have The Doppler Effect,
and we aren't even fully started yet.
But I think we now have a printing place that we can work with
to print the designs on shirts also.
I can't wait for this dream to become a reality.

And I have CLBdesigns.
Which sadly hasn't had much going on lately.
I might keep this thing going,
and I might not.
It's gonna depend on the need for stuff on Buzznet in the next few months.
So you guys can keep messaging me with your graphics requests.
I'll be here for as long as I see that I'm needed.


don't stop the love.

Hey Everyone!
CLBdesigns has been so dead.
I just dropped all of my projects in the past few months.
Sorry to everyone I promised designs to.
And if you never want me to make anything for you again, I understand.
That was very uncalled for, but my life has been pretty hectic.
And I was giving some serious thought to giving up on this whole project.
But I decided that I love doing this stuff too much to just give up.
I've decided to run CLBdesigns with a more practical work ethic though.
Before, I would just tell everyone I could make anything they wanted with no problem,
but that led to stuff getting done late and some things never even getting started.
So now i'll have stuff scheduled and planned.
And there's a whole new look to my page!
Let's hope this can work.
Hope to hear from you guys.

ps. if you want to have something made leave me a message
and i'll get back to you on if and when i can do it.
then we'll discuss what you want made.


xo

out for a week for vaca. i've got plans for every day.

showsshowshows.

the new clbdesigns mypace is coming along nicely. i really want to have a video up soon.                                                    if it happens, great. if not, fuck.

what are your plans for the week?

xoxo

i don't know about the best ever, but mine was pretty funny. wore black hearts, skinny jeans, and huge red heart earings that were obnoxious beyond belief. the halls in my school were filled with kids holding balloons, flowers, and chocolates thinking they're in love. this girls balloon got away from the string that was holding it and it was the funniest site to see when her group of friends were trying to jump up to the cealing to get it and the girl was crying/laughing in the background. then during lunch this guy was bummed that he didn't get anything, and out of nowhere some chick gives him a bag with a balloon on it and says it's from Minnie. First of all, none of us knew who the hell Minnie was. so we were all laughing at that, then we decided to observe the present. the bag looked like it was a year old. there was a balloon from the dollar store on it that said happy v day but the v looked like a u, there were 2 little bears in it and they were stained and dirty looking, and there was a stem from a rose in the bottom and 4 rose pedals. that was honestly the saddest present ever. but it made me laugh. later i hung out with my friend irene and i took her ring that she never wears. haha. then she deided she wanted to do different hair styles on me. i'm bringing back the flippies. well, a lot of people wear their hair that way, but not in syracuse. and messy but cute pigtails. i was really thinking about giving up on clbdesigns today. but i guess i should keep trying hard to make it better. okay, today has been a long day and i need major sleep.

how did your valentines day go?

xoxo 

In school right now. So bored. Just switched my classes. So now I have Web Design. Seems like a pretty cool class. I get to learn more about design. I also have a new Chemistry class. fun fun. The layout for clbdesigns is all new. I'm liking it a lot. I don't think I'll change it for a while, but with me you never know. I'm addicted to watching HollyTauntes lately. Hanna and Audrey are pretty insane[ly awesome]. Wow, Valentines Day is a week from tomorrow?? I really hate that "holiday". I guess it's cause i'm single, but whatevz. I love my hair. It's short and redish brown. Something different and cute.

So, what's the holiday you hate the most?

xoxo

 

So, a few blogs back there was talk of the question answering thing. I did the video using my friends camera, but I think  she deleted it. Since I have no camera with audio I am going to answer the questions in this blog. Maybe when I can get a video camera of my own I can post a video, but until then, this is it.

question 1 is from yourlittlemonster asking: how did you start your clb design?

Clb designs started out just by me doing graphics and layouts for friends and wanting to branch out to get my work noticed. 

question 2 is also from yourlittlemonster asking:  any adivce to future designers?

My advice for future designers is to keep practicing, because there is always more to learn in this field.  And never give up; if you really want to be a designer, really put yourself out there and never stop believing that you can do it.

question 3 is from jasonjacobs asking: what do you find most rewarding about doing web design?

What I find most rewarding is actually making a piece of artwork for someone and helping them out. It's so rewarding to be able to make something beautiful.

 

That was it for questions, pretty dissapointed in you guys, there could have been more. But thank you to those who actually asked stuff. Hopefully there will be a video blog someday. 

xoxo

CLB 

Today was such a relaxing day. Went out with my mom and got a pedicure. It felt so nice to just sit back and relax for a day. I’ve felt so busy lately, and stressed about the littlest things.

The portrait of JohnTyler is coming along very nice. It’s almost finished and I’m pretty excited to post it on here. Friday I might be able to post the Hanna Beth portrait. You’ll just have to wait and see.

The questions video is taking longer than I thought to get on here. But it will be on here sooner or later.

I HAVE PHOTOSHOP AGAIN!!! You all know what that means…more graphic designs for all of you. I’ll be taking all your requests one at a time. Just drop me a note or comment this blog.

New Years is coming up. I just made plans with a friend of mine and we’re going to have a straightedge new years. I’m planning a small party type atmosphere. Music, friends and champagne glasses. No better way to start off ’08.

 

What are you guys doing for New Years?

And, what are your New Years Resolutions?

 

X’s & O’s

CLB

It's Christmas Eve and my day was great! It went by kinda slow, but it just kept getting better and better. My neices and nephews had Christmas with us today. They were here for a few hours opening the presents we got them. Little kids opening gifts is just so cute. They were all so happy with everything they got. And this is my littlest nephews first Christmas and he was just trying his best to tear open the presents just to eat the wrapping paper.

I can't even imagine how awesome tomorrow will be. And I get to see Sweeney Todd with Irene! Today we made the video for the questions. I don't know how i'm going to get it on here, but it should be up soon. It's the first video I've ever done for clbdesigns...and anything, really. And hopefully there will be more. Also me and Irene exchanged our gifts to each other today. I got her a memories photo album, and she loved it. It was a very heart-felt gift because I'm moving and I just wanted to let her know that we will always be friends and hang out like always. She got me probably the most awesome gift, and the way it was wrapped was pretty...creative, to say the least. There was lots of duck-tape and boxes. But I got a Skelanimals hoodie, red heart-shaped earings, and a belt to match my hoodie. She straight up tricked me though! She said I would cry in a bad way over it...and then it just so happens to be the best ever! She's too cool for words.

Well I have to do chores, at 10pm, haha. Merry Christmas, Buzznet!!!

x's&o's

CLB

Hey everyone! I really want to do a video on here and I was thinking that you could all ask me questions and I would answer them in the video. I've seen many people do this and I think it would be pretty cool. Ya know, get to know CLB a little better. The questions can be about anything, just don't be rude or childish, that's all I ask.

Since I have no Photoshop and havn't been able to do any graphic design lately I have been drawing. It really feels good to draw and just be creative without using a computer. In my art class our latest assignment has been to draw a portrait of anyone. I chose the beautiful, Miss Hanna Beth. I'll be done tomorrow hopefully, and i'll take a picture of it if I can, if not it will be a couple weeks till you guys can see it. But I think I did pretty well. Over break I am determined to do a portrait of JohnTyler. The artwork he's posted on his Buzznet has inspired me. If anyone else would like a portrait I would be more than happy to do one for you. Just let me know and send a picture, or I'll choose one.

Tomorrow is my last day of school before break!!! I am just trying to get through the week so quickly. I want Christmas to get here. Christmas Eve, me and Irene are hanging out at my house and exchanging gifts, because we can't see each other most of the day on Christmas. It's going to be so much fun. Hot cocoa, family, friends, and presents! I wonder what she got me. She said i'll cry in a bad way, which is not such a good thing to say, but i'm just happy we're going to be hanging out, we barely see each other these days. On Christmas day I'm with the family all day. We all wake up, open presents, hang out, talk, have our Christmas dinner, and then me and Irene are going to the movies that night. To see Sweeney Todd. I can't wait to see it!! What's everyone else doing for the holidays?

Remember to leave me questions!

x's & o's

CLB

So happy to not be home right now. I'm hanging out with Irene right now, well, she's in the other room and I am on the computer, but I guess we're hanging out. I'm pretty much bored out of my mind though, so sorry if this post puts you to sleep.

My day wasn't that eventful. Went to school all day and then went to Irene's. It's so weird not staying after for play rehearsals anymore. Speaking of the play 'Three Murders and It's Only Monday' was pretty good. Considering it was a play with high school kids in it. lol. And they were Fowler kids. I'm just happy I was actually a part of something. I'm such a social outcast in my school, it's pretty funny. Tomorrow my art class is going to some museum. And I am first of all just stoked to be getting out of 2 classes and second for going to an art museum. I sound like such a nerd right now. But art interests me...as you can tell from CLBDESIGNS. lol.

I really wish I had money. There are too many things I want and can't buy, and my parents arn't extremly wealthy people.

I am fighting with a bird right now...It's so funny!! Oh my god. I am really bored. Ummm you guys should comment this blog with like, stuff for me to talk about. I feel pretty lonely. You know, just cause I don't have Photoshop right now and can't make you guys stuff doesn't mean you can't drop me a note once in a while or comment stuff. jeez.

 

x's & o's

CLB

It's 246AM over here on the east coast right now.

I am freezing.

Listening to Family Force 5.

It's so weird that I'm not even tired right now. I have had no sleep all day, but still have a ton of energy. Strange.

Christmas is so close already, I can't believe it. I already have my tree up.

I went shopping today and got some presents for people. This is my all-time favorite holiday.          Not just because of the presents, but everything about the this time of year is just amazing.

Tomorrow (today) I might be making Christmas cookies and then going to hang out with Irene.  Should be a good day.                                                                                                                       I can't wait for the break from school. I am counting down the days.

A lot of people have asked me to make them stuff lately and I really want to, but I still don't have Photoshop on my computer yet. But I will let you guys know as soon as I get it. Cause I really want to start making stuff for you all again.

Gotta go try to sleep. Comment me telling me what you all are doing for X-MAS.

 

x's & o's

CLB

Thanksgiving was nothing special. The family was together all day with no fighting. It was one of the best holidays we've had in a while, i guess. I was just thankful to still have all of them. My nephew Christian made the day so much fun. He's not even 1 yet and he's such a character already. I love him. Today being black Friday I didn't really go anywhere. I was so lazy and it made me feel gross. I just wanna go somewhere. Tomorrow I get to go shopping for my new winter coat. I'm thinking I am going to get a cute and simple pea coat. And I have to go to the art store to get some new drawing pencils. I still have some schoolwork to get done too. My weekend is booked I guess.

What is everyone else up to this weekend?

 

xoxo

CLB

So, my computer got a worm, I guess. Of course the blame was put on me, because I actually do stuff on here rather than playing computer games and being a complete nerd (when i'm usually only 50% of one). But it's all fixed and I am now able to play solitare and sneak on here. No Photoshop though. Gotta wait to install that. And no iTunes. Bummer. Myspace is a no-no, according to my parents. "You'll get viruses from that." So basically Myspace is a cheap prostitute that I have to stay away from. But they never said I can't go on here. And that made me a little happier. I mean, most of the people I make graphics for are on here. YAY FOR BUZZNET.

Well, that's all for my little update. I might post some new pictures soon. Comment like crazy. And leave me some notes on my page, guys. I haven't talked to some of you in forever. What's everyone up to on Thanksgiving?

 

 

xoxo

Courtney

My computer is being so slow right now. I'm surprised I can even type this. But I'm listening to Team Goldie. Stoked for tomorrow night. Going to shows makes it seem like I have a life. 

I have been thinking a lot about a new layout for the CLBDesigns Myspace and Buzznet. Whatever it is it's going to be fabulous, no doubt.

Moving. 2 years I want to be gone. Out of Syracuse. Out of New York. I just don't think I can do it alone. If I had someone I wouldn't even have to question whether or not to leave. Still thinking though.

I really need to get in shape. and lose some weight! I swear I always say I'll do it and convince myself, and then I never do. Ugghh. But I am just tired of this life. It's disgusting.

Well I need to go make a layout. Then work on my own site.

xoxo
Courtney

I don't like the direction clbdesigns is going. I haven’t been keeping up with you guys and posting anything, really. I’m thinking about taking a break for a while. I really need to focus on school. When I get back on here it will be all new. A whole new look! And new designs! I can’t wait. I’m hoping to take some cool new pictures soon too. Photography has been pretty scarce around clbdesigns. I’ve got to bring it back! My first break from school will be for Thanksgiving, so I’ll probably be able to do some stuff for people then, if I don’t have too much work to do.

 

I think I am going to use this Buzznet account as my one and only one.  I’m just on here more and it’s too much of a hassle to check two of these things. So if you have added my other one just know that I won’t be using it anymore. I’ll post pictures and journals on this one.

 

Friendship. It’s one of the hardest things to have these days; at least for me. It seems every friend I get is the same. All I want is no drama and just to have fun. But I get the people who like to tell me what to do and they just walk all over me. I’m not talking about one specific person right now, I’m just thinking about a few friends I’ve had.

I hate is childishness.  I do act like a child sometimes, but I know when to stop. That’s the main thing that has one of my close friends and me not talking. She is amazing, or awesome; as she would say. But, lately I feel like it’s all about her. I hear her problems 24/7; I hear why she didn’t go to school again that day, I hear she wants this-she wants that. I know that’s what friends do, they listen to each other, they tell them stuff, but it doesn’t feel like that at all. Sometimes I would like to talk and not be criticized for what I’ve said. I listen to everyone. I’m not the talker in groups. I’m not the one being noticed in crowds. I’m fine with that. I thought that at least my friend would understand that. Wow, that was a lot of venting. And if anyone read that whole thing, props to you!!!

 

Enough of that sentimental shit... Onto the stuff I lovelovelove to talk about…

SHOWS!!!

 

I just got the flyers in the mail for a show on Monday in Syracuse, NY.

Details:

 

 

If you’re in the area check it out fer sher!! All of the bands playing are amazing. I’m mainly pumped for the show because I have been H*B deprived for too long. But they’re finally back from tour!!! This weekend I’ll be at the mall I think, passing out left over flyers. Tomorrow I’m going to pass some out at school; Saturday I’ll be passing some out to friends at a party, Sunday at the mall. Busybusybusy.

 

Be Big On Buzznet. I thought about doing that, and It doesn’t really interest me as much anymore. I thought of how ridiculous I would look posting something, thinking I have a chance. But I would love to win. No doubt about that. I just want to get my work out there and improve right now. I have nothing but a few kiddy scribbles and easy Photoshop skillz compared to most people. IF I ever get big on Buzznet or anywhere for that matter I want to know I deserve it. That’s all.

 

xoxo

Courtney

 

i am pretty stoked. i am actually going to be something this year. last year i just wore cat ears. this year i have decided to be a scene queen. mainly the Hanna Beth look, cause i love her style so much and the pink wig wasn't working out for me. lol. my outfit is cute. short black dress, leggings, ballet flats, tiara, pink tutu, hello kitty necklace&long heart necklace, HK bracelet&bangel bracelet. Not sure how i'll do my makeup yet. i went for the cute look this year. not feelin' the scary, omg, ew look. i'll probably have loads of pictures tomorrow. i only have a half day @ school. watching tons of scary movies all day when i get home.

if i promised you i would make you something and havent gotten it to you yet, i am sorry. my photoshop program wasn't working for a while and then i was bombed with tons of work. so, hang in there and i will get it to you. it also sucks that i have to share a computer, i get kicked off here wayy too much.

xoxo
CLB

hey guys!

as promised, CLB Designs is running really slow these days. sorry about that. my schedule is just nuts right now. and i'm doing favors for people and i don't have time for anything it seems. it's the second week in school and i'm still trying to adjust to waking up early again and doing work (ew). but enough with the boring stuff.
one really important thing i should tell you all about the name change. CLB designs originally stands for my full name, i kinda think that's boring, so my friend and i have been throwing around ideas (CLB related).
CreepyLittleBastard Designs is what she came up with, and i love it. it might change, but for now thats what it will be, and people probably wont even notice, but it makes me happy that its not just plain old CLB.
i would LOVELOVELOVE to do a video blog. i think they're sooo much better than these typing ones. lol. so i will have to talk to a friend about borrowing her camera.
T shirt designs ARE in progress. Me and my friend Irene do t shirts for local shows we go to. maybe if people like our stuff we could even start selling at venues (but who knows). for now we're just wearing them to shows and seeing if people likey. and pretty much at least one person comes up to us and asks about it. so thats a good sign.

"every show is a chance, take it or break it."

xoxo
CLB

Just updating Buzznet on some news to do with clb designs.
First off, thank you to everyone who has actually looked at my designs/drawings/photography on myspace and buzznet.
It means a lot to me that you guys like the stuff I make.
And if you ever need anything made, you know who to ask.
Second thing I would like to tell you guys about is
the t-shirt designs I will be posting soon.
So far I only have 2.
And they're both just shirts I randomly made.
Right now I don't have the money to get them printed on any shirts,
but I would like to see what you all think of the designs.
If I get enough money saved up I could get them printed on shirts and sell them to whoever wants them.
But it deffinitly won't happen if you guys don't want to buy them.
So comment a BUZZ like crazy for whatever designs you want me to sell.
Lastly, sorry for being so sluggish with posting new stuff and all.
Right now I am working on a new design (it might be a shirt design *wink*wink*).
And with school starting at the end of this week things will be a bit slow for a while, but i'll keep you updated.
Keep the love coming.

xoxo