makin' it up focuses on the graphic needs of small businesses. We also offer our services to larger businesses in need of our talents and skills.

With many years of experience we will help you with not only the designs, but the business end of things, too, like finding a print shop or web host. Our purpose is to make these things go as smoothly as possible to free you up to do what you do best.

You keep your hands on as much or little as you like. For example, you can write the content for your advertising, but if you don't want to, we will do the writing.

Core items: The core graphic items for any business are a logo, business cards, letterhead and envelopes. If you don't have these yet, we can start there.

Web sites: Web sites are a way for potential clients to find you, an advertising space, a marketplace and a way to communicate with your clients, customers and fans. For some businesses a simple billboard type site is all that is needed. Others may benefit from ecommerce features such as an online store or communciation features like blogs and forums.

Advertising: We know what is needed for your advertising in phone books, newspapers, web, magazines and on the web. We will design, write and place your advertising as needed.

Publications: Whether you want a flyer, brochure, report, or a monthly mailer we are ready to jump in with writing, editing, design, production, finding a printer and mail service.

Other: We prepare your packaging, CD covers, signage and other graphics when you need them.

How we work...

Our initial consultation is free. You and I discuss your business and what you want from your graphics. After that if you are interested in engaging makin' it up, you and I will define the work to be done and I then prepare an estimate, schedule and contract. When we have that settled, I'll create your pieces and keep in contact while the work progresses. Upon completion of the work, you own the copyrights to any work created (stock images and the like not included) and receive digital copies of the work.