In my constant search for finding some way to make a small dent in my FET fund I keep coming back to doing something that I enjoy. Something that is satisfying and creative and interactive and ever-changing. And then I became a bit obsessed with changing the art in my header. Like crazy obsessed.
Now I won’t say that I am some rock star header designer (yet), but I enjoy it. It is therapeutic. Which made me wonder if I could whore myself out for header art love. Back in the early years of blogging I remember how we all griped about templates and finding something unique and sassy. I remember finding out that someone had the same blogger template that I did and getting wicked depressed about it.
But now I have art editing software and plenty of time and I want to flex this muscle and see if it takes me anywhere. Two things to know: I will work for cheap, and I will work with fun. I am currently working with a certain blogger on creating a new header image for her, but I wanted to know if anyone else might want my arty-farty skillz. Let’s talk about it.
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Yay!! Fun!!
Loving the new, new header by the way! I don’t know why turning the pic around makes a difference, but it does.
Wait, the post headers are gone. Where’d they disappear to?
I am interested! I am bored with my design. (Hah, what design?)
Hey! I, for one, love your headers. Definitely willing to talk.
It should say “Want head(er)?” because…well because I’m a dirty girl, that’s why.
Color me in. I’ll need major guidance, though. I have no ideas for what I want.
I want new header art! I took this off a web search and 1) people have mistaken it for a partridge or quail and 2) copyright issues?
I want a new image that shows that it is a pheonix and if it can be transplanted into a tattoo design all the better
Oh my lord…I have been asking for such a thing for ages. I’d certainly be willing to get good head(er), let me know what I’d need to do and how much I’d need to pay.
Oh. Emm. Gee. Just last night I was fiddling with my blog layout for HOURS. Have you seen it today? Yep. Nothin’s changed. I can’t find any other layouts that work with all my widgets and whose-y-fudgets. Talk about a waste of time!
Sign me up for some bad ass header art, please!
I’m interested–what’s cheap?
I could dig some new header art sometime soon. I just came up with my current one a month ago, so it’s still kinda newish. But once the newness wears off, I’ll know where to come!!
I really need a good template – and I am hopeless at such things. I’d love to talk to you about it and if I were contributing in some small way to your fund-to-have-a-baby all the better. email me!
Hmm, I may be interested in a little while. Let me get my head quiet first.
Can blogger easily have new header art? I don’t love my blogger template but it is oh so easy to move things around with their program…. but i might be interested..
I’m definately willing to pay for some header art. My blog header is as boring. Heck, my whole blog template is boring. I could use some livening up!
I would definitely like to chat about new header art! Count me in!
I’d be up for some new header art. I have to change my header photo every so often anyway ’cause I get bored with things staying the same. And you do good art!
I would love that. I did a semi-crappy job when I made mine.
You have had some neat header designs as I recall. Shame wordpress won’t allow me to play with mine,
J
Marvelous !!!
Where do I sign up ?
If I had a blog you would be the first person I would call. I can’t wait to see all the headers you design!!! Kristine
I want *everyone* to have cool new headers (preferably created by you). Because the standard templates are not only boring, but they confuse (dum) people like me, who can’t remember which of the zillion bloggers with the same template they’re in the course of reading.
I don’t think you can get more boring and generic than mine.
And, sadly (or not), it hasn’t bothered me a bit. I’d be willing to talk depending on price and all since I expect to be operating in the red for a year or two soon. I think you stop in every now and again so maybe you have a feel for some appropriate creativity? (and know just how boring and generic my blog is) …as I don’t really have any good ideas or passion around it either for that matter so probably wouldn’t be that great in the idea/requirements department. What would say…$100 get me? Deb
Do you do the backgrounds? I can’t figure out how to change mine…
Hey, Cali, Pearl has tagged BG with a meme.
Just saw the header you did for Jen! Gorgeous! Would love a new header!
Oh! I REALLY want a new header!!! PLease please please contact me!
I’ve been wanting a new header or something snazzy for ye old blog for awhile now although I have some ideas of what I would want it to look like, I’ve been unable to figure out how to do it myself. I like what you’ve done for Pru, so I would be interested- drop me a line!
Mare
Greetings. I’ve lurked here occasionally, but am now back as I see you doing fabulous blog headers for some other blogs I read. I’m in need of something, but not sure what yet — I like the newspaper-y clean feel of the Lydia Valentine blog and will need to root around my photo collection (or environs, avec camera) to hit inspiration.
BUT, if you could tell me firstly, can I do this in blogger and if so, which template can/can’t I use? If I pay you more $ will you assist me in moving over to wordpress and getting things like a tag cloud?
Much obliged. My boring blog thanks you.
I’m interested!! Let me know when your not bogged down!!
xxoo
Need header art here. i’ve got both a family photo blog & a knitting blog that need better headers and I am clueless. Neither is used much because the templates are so boring I’m embarrassed. Help me please!
Pick me – pick me! I want a header
Let me know when you have some time, I am open to ideas 
I’m definitely interested in a new header and I’m loving your style. Looks like I’m pretty far down the list–contact me when you’ve got the time. Thanks!
Oh, count me in! I desperately need help with my header. I just started a new blog, and I’ve been trying to get the template to do what I want, without luck. I can’t see myself learning HTML code just to get the dang thing to work. Help!!
I assume you’re still doing these even though you’ve reached your total? I mean, there’s always that one tube of crinone you didn’t think you’d need…
Got a queue at the moment?
Bea
I’m debating a full-on new look, not just a header, but I’m totally thinking I may get in this line…
I would love new headers or change in blog look for either one of my blogs or both!
I’ve seen many of your headers around and love them.
Proud to be a part of the Uterus Brigade . . . :0)
Cheers!
Me! Me! Me!
I want a header
Judy
I love PJ’s new header. We don’t know each other – although I have lurked here a few times – but if you are willing to help, I could use it. I am horrible – I just use a blogger out-of-the-box template. Donations to you or the next person on the list – whichever you prefer.
Hey Calliope! I’d also like a new header to freshen up my blog. Right now it’s so two-toned…I like what I have now, but you have mad skillz an in comparison to your work, what I have is so PLAIN. How can I be down with a one of a kind masterpiece by Calliope?
I’d love a whole new look. I’m so un-tech-y that i have an off the peg Blogger style. I’d love something a bit different. Maybe something a bit “London” whatever that means and something that reflects what I do – cooking and food writing?
I am interested in something new for my blog. My borring old blogger template got old quite a while ago but I have absolutely NO artistic skills so I have not been able to do anything with it.
ok so now that I’m a bit more settled, I would love a header for my blog. I admit though that I don’t really know what I want. I just want something to look better and different than it does now.
Please– contact me to do a new header?? I am a good friend of Hamilton Family Cicus (heather) and I am loving hers!!!
Please email me! I cannot wait!
I’m in the process of moving to a new blog to regain some anonymity. I’d love to create a whole new look with it. And if I can add to your FET fund in the process I’d be thrilled, as an FET with donor embryos was how we finally succeeded.
feel free to email me at sparklykatt@yahoo.com
um, this is the answer to my creatively-challenged prayers! Please help me!
I love the header you did for fiber fish, it’s great! I met her at Sock Camp. I am definitely interested in a cool header, I don’t like the template. Please talk to me when you get some time!
Oooh me too please. Mine is just standard Blogger and I feel the need for something that little bit more.
Now that I’ve moved my header needs refreshing. I would like to buy a new one for my wordpress blog
I am keeping my blogger so I will have two.
Cali you are one patient women!
Yes, I am interested in a header to assist with FET fundraising! How can I get started?
Looking forward,
Katie
Please email me when you have the time. I would love to have a header.
Thanks.
Melissia
I’m definately interested in a header… I have a very boring blog right now…
Can we talk? Paige
A comment on my blog directed me to you. I am in DIRE need of a new header. When you have time, drop me an email!
Cynthia
Help me Calliope! You emailed me after I expressed an interest in having you build me a header. Something awful has happened to all of my mailboxes on my Mail program and I lost your response. Can you please email me again? I have been thinking about what I want on it, something yarn-y for sure.
Hi — just launched a new blog and am dying for one of your brilliant headers. Would you please email me as soon as possible? I have some initial ideas, though I’m sure you can help improve on them significantly. Thanks!
I would LOVE if you could design a header for me…I don’t know how to do anything fun like that. Send me an email when you have a chance– noswimmers at gmail dot com. Thanks!
I would love to hve ou design a header for me! My header is plain, boring & ugly. I have seen a few of your headers, and they are amazing! You are so talented! Please contact me when you get a chance…. Thanks!
Haha, ignore the typos in my last comment!
I would really like a new header. Are you still in business?
I would be interested in a new header.
$25 that’s it? I’m definitely interested. I’d love to see what you come up with.
CALLIOPE, HELP MY BLOG!!! I am in serious need of a blog makeover!!
I’d love a new header!
I’m sure you’re particularly swamped right now, but if/when you ever have extra time, I’d love to chat about a new header!
I would love to chat about a new header.. when you have time!
i love all the ones you have done! thanks and TTYS 
I could definitely use one of your wonderful headers! I’m not even creative enough to come up with any ideas for what I want!
Supporting Lori’s plea to stay out of Chicklet’s doghouse. She does good guilt! But I love her all the more…….AND could use some creative advice and talent for a new website. Please contact me. Thanks.
Hey there! Umm wanting another header for a new blog please. Can you email me and we can chat about ideas.
I was wondering if you were still doing headers? If so could you please email me, I am looking to spruce up my Blog. Thanks in advance!
I would love a makeover. Please email if you are interested
Yes! Count me in! What do you need to know? I love your arty-farty skillz so go for it!
Hi,
I am VERY interested in a new header. Can they be installed to blogger? Please email me at shondy26@hotmail.com. Please!
Thanks,
Shonda Little
Hi Calliope,
I’d love you to take a look at my site and see if you’d like to design my header for my wordpress site. Thanks a million!
Best,
Beth
I am interested in a header! Can you help? Thanks a million!
Count me in! I would love something a little more reflective of who I am (besides nuts). Please let me know what information you need!
I want a new header! Can you help me? Or am I beyond help? Please don’t judge my blog the way it is now…I want to change the whole thing!
Thanks!!
I want a new header! Can you help me? Or am I beyond help? Please don’t judge my blog the way it is now…I want to change the whole thing!
Thank You!!
My blog is suffering from The Blahs. I would love it if you could design a new header.
Hi,
I am starting an online store and “created” (using that term very loosely!) a pic and logo. I’m excited about this venture but NOT about my design. I feel that to be taken seriously I need something professional looking.
PLEASE help….
Very uncreative in new england
Hi,
I am starting an online store and “created” (using that term very loosely!) a pic and logo. I’m excited about this venture but NOT about my design. I feel that to be taken seriously I need something professional looking.
PLEASE help….
Very uncreative in new england
Sorry this may be a duplicate post
Hi there — love your work. We’re ready to ditch our pre-fab style and get serious. We’ll look forward to hearing from you.
Hiya!! You did a wonderful job on my blog header, and now my other half has started her own blog–so we were wondering if you were still doing headers???
If you are, drop me a line!!
Thanks,
Heidi
I am looking for a header – something simple and chic – please let me know if you’re still doing headers! Elle
Hi Calliope!
I’m planning on starting a new blog and would like you to design the header. I’m pretty sure that I’m going to change to WordPress. Could you email me to discuss details? Thanks!
Hi Calliope!
Could you email me to discuss a blog header? I’m starting something new on WordPress and would like some custom art.
Thanks!
Hi Calliope,
We’re hoping you’re back in business by now
When you have time, do you mind writing us to talk about a new header for our site? Thank you so much, Michelle and Jen
I don’t know if this is something you’d be interested in, but I saw the contest, and immediately thought of you.
http://fussypants.typepad.com/whatsmartmommiesknow/2008/10/show-off-your-w.html
Mel referred me to you. I am looking for a blog redesign and I really liked what you did with Stirrup Queens. Send me an email and let’s talk.
Hi Calliope,
Well, one night turned into almost 3 months. Are you still up to helping me? Just checking in before I bombard you with stuff you don’t want.
So sorry for the delay in getting back to you.
All my best,
Beth
Hey girl,
I’m hoping you can do another header for me. I’m working on a blog for an infertility conference, and I would like to have a nifty header.
noswimmers at gmail
Thanks!
Referred by Mel. Does she get a commission???
Kidding. Seriously I have a three blogs. http://buildingheavenlybridges.blogspot.com/ is my main blog – grief / loss and is the header I am most interested in revamping.
However, if you do a three for (fill in the blank deal) – I also have a
parenting after loss blog: http://thebearandthecomedian.blogspot.com/
and a memorial site: http://wallofangels.blogspot.com
Thanks for thinking this over and I look forward to hearing from you. – Cara
Hi there, We talked briefly back in July after I heard about you from Lori over at Weebles Wobblog. And I think you recently did some header work for my friend Beth Barany at The Writer’s Fun Zone. She LOVES her new header, BTW!
Well, I think I’m ready for a little header makeover for my website. Can you call it a makeover if there’s nothing to to start with? Oy.
What is the best way to get started?
Thanks,
Cheryl
ckc9000@gmail.com
i don’t have a blog but would love to use your super photo art powers for a holiday card. what you do has a lot more character than the photo sites, and i’d much rather give you money. please email me if you’re interested, thanks!
i need a new header PLU_LEEEAAASSSSEEE!
I think I would like a header – I’ve never had one – and a lot of people follow our blog now, after Cici’s accident. I think there are some fun things we could do with it, but I have no clue about what. Please let me know what you think!
Hmmmm…I think I am ready for a new header! I like mine, but I like change too. Please contact me when you can! Thanks!
I screwed up my blog address, oops!
I would love love love one of your fabulous designs for my header. Let me know when you have room in your queue?
I need one badly…what I have now is BORING! help!
I am in desperate need of a new header as I will be moving my blog to Word Press once I get one together. Can you help?
are you still taking requests? i’d love a new header!
thanks,
sarah
Calliope…are you still taking requests? If so, I have a wonderful pic I would like incorporated into a header. I am also trying to change my template to a 3 column template and have successfully altered one of the basic blogger templates for that but don’t know how to make the changes to get the header I want. I love the work I have seen from you so far.
Hi there,
I’m new to blogging, just learning as I set this one up for my family and friends to follow our newborn adopted baby girl’s escapades. But, would love you to do a header art for me. Don’t even know how to put it in. Know you are busy with GM right now, so no rush to get back to me. As you are able….thanks!
PS: I’m open to suggestions if I should move to a different blogging service. I also think i want to change the name of my blog; less about adoption, and now more just about Violet (my daughter).
PS: Send me an email and I’ll give you the password for my blog. Kind of private about this to protect birth mother and family.
Hi! I have been blogging for a couple of years now, and am ready to update things a bit. I’m currently on blogger but I’m getting ready to switch to wordpress. I would love a new header, but I don’t have the graphic design skills to do it. Can you help?
Thanks!
Beverly
Calliope, I’ve been sent to you to help me update my blog. Any ideas on some sort of magic you can do? I am pretty much open as to design (maybe with a new blog title, too) and willing to pay what you think is a fair price.
Thanks,
Stacie (Heeeeere Storkey)
I love your headers, and I am desperate for one! I found you through another gal’s blog and love it! I would love to be able to help you with your FET fund also.
THANK YOU!
I’ve seen your headers around the IF blogosphere and really love what I see. If you’re still designing, I’d love to connect about creating a header for my site. Right now, I’m using photography from iStock and it lacks creative punch. Let me know if you have availability.
Thanks!
Maureen
Hey! I am starting a new blog & would love a spunky header!
Please email me at agwarzo@gmail.com
I think I’m finally ready to do my header, if you have time. I’m going to probably change my layout soon! Thanks!
I am interested.
Finally someone who can write a good blog ! . This is the kind of information that is useful to those want to increase their SERP’s.
I loved your post and will be telling others about it. Subscribing to your RSS feed now. Thanks
Are you still doing blog headers? I noticed your logo on quite a few of the blogs I read. My blog could use some serious help!
gaybyrabies@yahoo.com
I was wondering if you are still taking requests for headers? If you are please get back to me, and do you do page layouts to match the headers, or just headers?