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Post: 62880987_1 created on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:06:18 +0000
Posted: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:06:18 +0000

"like it? I love it! It's so perfect, like you knew the image in my head and turned it into a modern edge. You're really good at it."

shop status: normal: open, bribe: open, waiting list: open

hello and welcome to caramel delights! this is my first shop despite the many years i have been on Gaia because i have finally decided to pull things together and offer my graphics openly to everybody. please be sure to check the shop status in this post before you order, and be sure to read the whole page before asking any questions.

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Post: 62880987_2 created on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:06:28 +0000
Posted: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:06:28 +0000

"Great graphics, excellent customer service, and quick as a whip."

November 30th, 2011
✷long story short, i lost access to my account for a good year or so. however, i have returned, and i'm still looking to finish up my dream avi, so we're open for business again!

July 5th, 2010
✷shop is open for business!

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Post: 62880987_3 created on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:06:39 +0000
Posted: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:06:39 +0000

"It's gorgeous, and you've been such a big help throughout. Thank you so much for making my thread layout!"

make sure you read all of my rules before continuing down the page. please and thank you!

O1. follow Gaia's ToS
✷these are Gaia's rules. you agreed to them when you signed up, so don't break them. especially in here.
O2. show respect
✷this does not apply only to myself, this applies to other customers. please treat others how you wish to be treated, or stay out of my thread. also, be polite and patient!
O3. don't edit or steal my work
✷this not only includes the graphics that i make for others, but the graphics that you see in my thread. i will find out, and i will not be happy.
O4. don't quote the first page
✷just don't do it.
O5. save the pictures to your own server
✷after 3 days of the work being done and confirmed, i will delete them from my server. if your order is giant and eating my bandwidth quickly, i'll delete them a lot faster. hotlinking isn't nice, so save and host them yourself, please!
O6. bumping is cool
✷...but i prefer chatting!
O7. send trade after i accept
✷i must accept your order before you send trade. normal slot, bribing, anything. if you are in a waiting list slot, you do not have to send your trade until i notify you that you're in a normal slot.
O8. be thorough with your order
✷when giving colors, give me hexcodes from here or here, or find a color palette from here.
✷when giving a theme, be very elaborate and give lots of words and items and ideas. this will be a huge part in shaping your graphic.
O9. make sure you have image permission
✷i cannot use an image without the permission of the artist. when giving me an image, please give me a screenshot of artist permission as well. free stock photos are okay, but drawn images on deviantart without permission are not okay.
10. post orders in this thread
✷if you really don't want to post your order in this thread and have something you'd rather keep under wraps for whatever reason, you may PM me. this rule may change in the future, do not take advantage of it.
11. i have the right to say NO
✷i may decline your order because i don't like your price, or i may decline because i don't like what you want me to do. i can decline for whatever reason i want... if i don't want to do your order, that's that. i'll try to tell you why, however.
10. if i don't hear from you for a while...
✷i have the right to drop your order and cancel the trade. i am not going to sit around for days waiting for you to confirm that it's okay to continue, it's just a waste of my time. if you let me know in advance, i should be fine.

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Post: 62880987_4 created on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:07:38 +0000
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"Not only is the work amazing beautiful and done very quickly, but l Gaea l is insanely dedicated to making sure the customer is completely, 100%, irrevocably in love with the final result. She will keep going until she's made the best product that she can. I can't recommend her enough, only implore you to order from her."

O1. what programs do you use?
✷photoshop CS5. layers are my friend!
O2. can you teach me how to make graphics?
✷sorry, but no. i wouldn't know where to start, and it'd be awfully time consuming. i have lots of other things on my plate. there are many websites for tutorials, though!
O3. will you take (insert items here) for ___?
✷yes, i will! i will accept items. for items that are of very high value, i will offer bulk graphics. feel free to offer and we will discuss.
O4. will you make me graphics for free?
✷no, sorry. i may offer freebies randomly when i'm in a good mood or to somebody who is a frequent customer, but begging won't get you anything but a swift boot out of my thread. it's rude and disrespectful.
O5. do you do animations?
✷no, sorry, i do not.
O6. how long will my order take?
✷it varies depending on how much i have on my plate, how big your order is, and how inspired i am. i usually finish orders within a day or two, but may take up to two weeks if things come up. please do not remind me of your order. i promise, i will remember that you ordered something, you don't need to harass me about it.
O7. how do i bribe?
✷give me an idea of what you want, and put an offer with it. your offer can be an item from , or pure. you don't have to fill out an order form until you're accepted, but i really need to know what you're offering on and a little bit about your order first. if i like your bribe, i'll accept, and then you should post your order form. i will then add you into the bribe slots, and work on your order.
O8. how will i be updated about my order?
✷i will PM you updates, progress, and your final completed order. once i show you a final watermarked copy that you're happy with, i expect the trade to be fully completed, and then i will give you your unwatermarked graphics.
09. i have a question that isn't on this list. help?
✷feel free to ask!

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Post: 62880987_5 created on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:08:05 +0000
Posted: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:08:05 +0000

"The graphics were amazing and made incredibly fast. They took my breath away again and again and I kept having to reorder. She's also extremely kind and willing to bend over backwards to give her clients what they want. Great shop!"

below you will find a collection of my samples, along with prices for each item i offer. prices will be on the tags hanging below the item in question and will change over time depending on interest. prices will vary depending on the number of items you want, especially for thread layouts.

if a tag says "offer," this means that you should offer what you feel i deserve for the item in question. if i like the offer, i'll accept. if not, i will let you know and try to give you a reason. be sure to read the rules section before ordering!

note: samples are listed from oldest to most recent.

User Image

click the dots to see samples.
other

200x40

88x31

click the dots to see samples.

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Post: 62880987_6 created on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:08:39 +0000
Posted: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:08:39 +0000

"She is excellent when it comes to capturing exactly what you want, even if that means starting a work over. Did I mention that she did it within a day? I'm sure to order again."

ordering: a caramel delights how to
✷fill out an order form
✷post it
✷wait for me to tell you that you're accepted
✷answer any questions i may have
✷send trade. i will confirm, and then work on your order
✷once you approve the watermarked copy completely, you will confirm your side
✷i will send you your graphic(s) in PM

order form
understanding that my order form is slightly confusing, i've created an example for a thread layout order because it is one of the items that involves the most graphics. if you get stuck, please refer to my sample before asking any questions. make sure you are thorough in your form like i was in my sample, it'll make things much easier for both of us, i promise!

c a r a m e l d e l i g h t s: order up!
username: l Gaea l
i am ordering: thread layout
parts: 12 headers, 7 subheaders, "pricetag" graphic, 2 buttons, thumbnail graphic (only 1, i'm going to use the same one for everything!)
dimensions: header: 500x200. subheader: 270x50. "pricetag" graphic: something small to fit under the subheaders, must be able to fit prices on while looking pretty. please make it work like that. button 1: 200x40 (affiliate/signature). button 2: 88x31 (affiliate). thumbnail graphic: something small to go underneath subheaders, maybe just a circle colored to match the thread?
text: in order... header main text: caramel delights, the 411, my word, questions?, desserts & tags, want some caramel?, baker's to-do list, bakery clientele, the lists, neighborhood bakers, reserved, bakery is open!
header sub text (please make the sub text italicized!): a graphics shop, announcements & updates, it's the law; my rules, FAQ, samples & prices, how to order, current slots, past customers, whitelist & blacklist, affiliates
pricetag graphic: at the moment, i only need it to say "offer." i'd like a .psd version of this so i can change it myself, or i'd like to request that you help me change it in the future. thank you!
200x40: (main) caramel delights (sub) a graphic shop
88x31: (main) caramel delights) (sub) a gfx shop
thumbnail: none
font: times new roman with limited spacing so the letters are bunched together
colors: the 1st, 2nd, and 4th colors in this along with some pinks, golds, and purples.
theme: desserts, sparkle, faded and very "light" feel. i don't want it to look bordered, rough, etc. borders are okay for my buttons, though
images: use stock images of desserts please
extras, notes, or concerns: no rough or hard edges! nice, gentle fading out.
tip: 75k
total: 375k?

will you submit a report to the MRC? (see form at last used post): if i receive good service, yes!

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[color=#948C75][size=14][b]c a r a m e l[/b] [i]d e l i g h t s[/i]:[/color] [color=#7A6A53][b][u]order[/u] [u]up![/u][/b][/size][size=11][color=#7A6A53]
[b]username[/b]: (put your username here)
[b]i am ordering[/b]: (what type of graphic do you want?)
[b]parts[/b]: (how many graphics are included in this? if you're ordering a thread layout, tell me how many headers, subheaders, dividers, etc)
[b]dimensions[/b]: (what dimensions do you want? if there are multiple graphics, list along with the graphic type)
[b]text[/b]: (what text do you want? if there are multiple graphics, list along with the graphic type)
[b]font[/b]: (what font style(s) do you want me to use? go here for lots of free fonts. if unsure, describe (loopy/elegant, blocky, paintsplatter, etc)
[b]colors[/b]: (what colors do you want me to use? see the "rules" section for more)
[b]theme[/b]: (give me a theme. objects, ideas, anything to help tell me what you're looking for)
[b]images[/b]: (do you have any images you want me to use? link them here!)
[b]extras, notes, or concerns[/b]: (special requests, date you need it by, anything extra)
[b]tip[/b]: (what do you want to tip?)
[b]total[/b]: (at this time... your offer + your tip, because i do not have set prices)

[b]will you submit a report to the MRC? (see form at last used post)[/b]: (pretty please?)[/color][/size]

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Post: 62880987_7 created on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:10:29 +0000
Posted: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:10:29 +0000

"This shop was so fast at making the graphics and it still turned out wonderfully beautiful. The owner was very understandable and kind when I needed tweaking with my banner. The thread is now under my subscribed section."

check this post before you order, or the first post with my shop status! currently, all bribe slots are open despite being in the "offer for my work" stage. basically, if you really want my work and you want it pronto, bribe me. same applies for giant orders that are daunting.

normal slots
01. Melodic Failure pg. 95: thread lyt; 0%
02. open!
03. open!
04. open!
05. open!

bribe slots
01. open!
02. open!
03. open!

waiting list
01. open!
02. open!
03. open!

other personal to-do's
01. shop: thread lyt; 0%
02. kyogregirl: thread lyt; 0%

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Post: 62880987_8 created on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:10:34 +0000
Posted: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:10:34 +0000

"Service was amazing and very fast. Even with the speedy service (I got an AMAZING post format in all of five hours or so) I got very high quality and she stopped every step of the way to be sure it was exactly what I wanted."

clientele list
teeniemae:
✷post layout; 30k
T h e L4M3 DUCKii:
✷rp post layout; nartian rock + 40k
✷rp post layout; 120k
radioactive anemone:
✷rp post layout; nitemare sash + 200k
generous rarity:
✷thread layout; gift of the colibri + 50k
ojew3:
✷thread layout; omfg + 50k
Bobby Dillon:
✷500x150 and 200x40 banners; 200k

gold and item totals carried over from previous clientele list
total gold earned: 2,557,300g
total items earned: padmavati's lotus 1st gen, nartian rock, nitemare sash, gift of the colibri, omfg

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Post: 62880987_10 created on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:11:33 +0000
Posted: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:11:33 +0000

"Wonderfully helpful owner/manager/artist. She is careful and very pleasant to speak with while confirming. Works fast, yet neat and is overall a wonderful person. It was also my first time buying Thread Layout art, and they made it a great experience! The art's wonderful too."

if you want to affiliate with me, please give me a button that is sized as 88x31 and i will put it up here. i have several buttons, so make sure you grab one of the 88x31's if you're affiliating!

if you'd like to advertise my shop, feel free to use one of the following buttons!

by me

[url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.62880987][img]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy279/dranaxscas/shop/other/88affil.png[/img][/url]

by Life Is No Cabaret

[url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.62880987][img]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy279/dranaxscas/shop/other/caramel1.gif[/img][/url]

by me

[url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.62880987][img]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy279/dranaxscas/shop/other/240affil.png[/img][/url]

by Blood-Tipped Thorn

[url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.62880987][img]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy279/dranaxscas/shop/other/caramel.png[/img][/url]

by Life Is No Cabaret

[url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/t.62880987][img]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy279/dranaxscas/shop/other/caramel2.gif[/img][/url]

i currently have one affiliate.

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Post: 62880987_11 created on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:12:35 +0000
Posted: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:12:35 +0000

this is my little section where i show you different options for bribing. you may bribe with pure, but here are some items that i really want! all images are clickable and will lead you to a tektek page for the particular item. if an item is priced pretty high (1 mil+, anyone?), i will happily give you bulk graphics, you just need to request whatever you want.
(note: even if an item is not listed, i may still be interested. i haven't added everything in yet, so just ask! also...if offering an EI, i am really only interested in gen 1's!)

dream avi items
n/a. current dream avi completed!

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Post: 62880987_12 created on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:13:12 +0000
Posted: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:13:12 +0000

like my shop? then please fill out the following form and post it here! a million thanks in advance. <3

[color=green][b]I LIKE THIS SHOP![/b]
SHOP TITLE: Caramel Delights
LINK: gaiaonline.com/forum/t.62880987
MRC NUMBER: 33.11
WHY I LIKE THIS SHOP: [Explain your experience. No length limit.][/color]