Plumrose Lane

Closing

2017-01-15T14:13:00.000-05:00

Life has changed so much since we opened these virtual doors years ago. While this journey has been filled with inspiring creativity and joys, it has also had its share of difficulties, setbacks, and losses.
We would like to thank all of you who shared your hidden beauty with us along the way. You've touched us deeply and we will never forget you.
Thank you so much to all of the creative souls who made this journey inspiring and magickal.
Namasté~

Closing Info

2017-01-15T14:12:00.000-05:00

Images

We will try to provide image hosting for all blog themes; both custom and prefab, for the next few months.
You are welcome to continue using any prefab and custom images by providing your own image hosting. You can save a copy of any images you wish to continue using on your own.

Tutorials and Themes

The tutorials and themes sections will be closed in the coming weeks. You may print a copy of any tutorials for future use.

Other urls

We are in the process of closing any associated social media sites.
The Etsy shop has been inactive since last Oct and will remain so until we are able to access it.

Outstanding Orders

Unfinished orders will be fulfilled by sending working image project files, when available. Partial refunds will be issued for unfinished work, if applicable. There is no estimated delivery timeframe for project image files or partial refunds but we are working to complete these as soon as possible.

Tech Support

We are unable to offer any technical support or assistance.

We're human, so if anything has been missed we'll work to correct it as soon as possible. We sincerely appreciate your patience during this difficult time.

Ripples

2015-04-29T15:54:00.000-04:00

I believe the greatest gift we can offer is to help one another. These acts touch lives in ways we can't begin to imagine. Seldom do we see the ripples and how they can affect countless others as well. Acts of kindness are remembered as precious gifts and held in hearts and minds for a lifetime.

Image Title Issue ~ Fix & Freebie

2015-03-17T19:04:00.003-04:00

I know many of us have struggled for a long time with the "Image" gadget. Gone were the days when we could leave the "Title" area blank. It had been nice when using sidebar tags because, well let's face it, using a title above a title is a bit redundant. ;~)

Recently while wandering through blogland I happened upon a fix (yay!). It seems that whenever you type in a small snippet of code, it tricks the gadget into thinking there's a title so when published, nothing shows up. This enables all of us using tags to once again use them as section titles, whoot!

Here is the code:

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Just type or copy it into the "Title" area of the Image gadget, insert your image and then click save ~ you'll be all set!

To celebrate I'm offering this free set of sidebar tags! Just click the button below to download and save the set to your computer. They can be used as section titles or even linked images if you prefer. I've included a lot of extra titles too (more than my regular sets) so you've got a lot more options for uses. Just remember to add that snippet of code above and you'll be all set!

Enjoy~

Goodbye "Picture Window" ~ Hello "Simple"

2015-03-16T01:35:00.000-04:00

Recently I'd noticed that the Picture Window template had changed and the tutorial I wrote several years ago didn't seem to be working anymore. The problem seemed to be in the Html area and the built in presets, including a white center color, weren't disappearing the way they once did. This might have been fine except the awful white center sat directly over my pretty themes, humph!

So the time had come to do some research and see if I couldn't come up with something better. After many hours of playing and tinkering I'm happy to say that I've come up with a new tutorial. This one uses the "Simple" template and the best part is it's even easier, yay! Now bloggers won't have to tackle the scary Html code area anymore. The template even offers some added customization which is nice too.

So if you're interested in taking a look or have that awful white center on your own blog then click the title below to view the newest addition to my tutorials library:
How to: Setup and Modify the "Simple" Template.

Speechless~~

2015-02-16T19:19:00.001-05:00

Just when you think everything's peachy with those nasty gremlins their big ugly uncle comes a'visitin'...

At this point I'm rather speechless with all the image issues we had and I'm sure all of you are even more frustrated and baffled. I do sincerely apologize. Even though these type of things are out of our control we can't help but feel a sense of responsibility for it all.

Today's issue was caused from a server outage with GoDaddy so none of our lovely PrL images were showing up, not even my website. ugh! Several headaches later, the issue has been resolved and all is as it should be. (you may need to refresh/delete your browser cookies to see them again)

Sometimes I think about getting out of theme game, although there aren't alot of problems they sure do wreak havoc when there are... but then I remember how much I love making pretty things. So if the monsters are done now, the faeries and I can get back to work~~

Updated Codes for Free Backgrounds

2015-02-14T20:55:00.002-05:00

This is in addition to the previous posts below and is related to the recent glitch that make my Plumrose Lane images go missing.

I've just finished updating all of the free background codes so if you're using one of those backgrounds you can go ahead and replace the code.

Just find the background from the list on this page: http://plumroselane-bckgrnds.blogspot.com/2010/09/backgrounds.html and click on the background you were using. Then find the size for your blog, copy the code below it, and paste it over the previous background code.

Please feel free to leave comments if you have any questions or need help~

Update to Previous Post

2015-02-12T14:42:00.003-05:00

Here's a bit more info from my last post about missing images, just in case there was some confusion...

Paid Users: If you purchased a banner or a complete theme from me in the past then contact me through email (click my signature below) and I will send you the link to the new theme page. That way you will have all of the codes for that theme ~ no additional cost is required.

Free Users: If you were using one of my blog themes that used to be free and you still have the code installed on your blog then you can follow the instructions in my last post to fix the issue. The images will return and there will be no cost to you. This way my previous freebie users are still included ~ love you guys too♥

Installations: If I installed one of my themes on your blog in the past then just follow this tutorial to add me as a guest: http://www.plumroselane.com/tutorial-add_guest.html I will re-install everything so your blog is back to what it was before. You'll need my email address for the tutorial so go ahead and click my signature at the end of this posting to get that and while you're at it you can send me a quick message letting me know you'll be adding me. ;~)

And remember that all of my "Just Backgrounds" are still available for free and will remain that way. You can click this title to access the page.

Hope that helps everyone and thanks for your patience! *shakes fist at gremlins*

Gone Missing? Here's the Fix~~

2015-02-09T19:17:00.000-05:00

It seems the internet gremlins have been up to no-good and many of my lovely Plumrose Lane images have gone missing, humph!! If you find they're missing from your blog and you installed the images yourself then use the steps below to easily fix them.

If I installed the theme for you, then click my signature at the bottom of this message to send me an email and we'll get things back up for you~ ♥

To fix the missing images you will be replacing a single word in some code on your blog. Here's a quick key of where to find the different codes for each image type.

Background
Click on the "Layout" section of your blog then locate the "Html/Java Script" gadget for your background.

Post Divider
Click on the "Template" section of your blog, then click on "Customize". Click on "Advanced", then scroll down to "Add CSS". The code should appear under the "Add custom CSS" area.

Blog Signature
Click on the "Settings" page of your blog. Click "Posts and comments", code will be found in the "Post Template" area, 2nd choice from the top.

Button, Badge, or Tag
Click on the "Layout" section of your blog then locate the "Html/Java Script" gadget for missing button, badge, or tag.

The Fix
Once you find the code to fix the missing image you will simply need to replace the word: "prl-images" with "plumroselane". This word may appear several times within one snippet of code so I recommend using the "Find" feature in your browser to make sure you replaced them all.

Here are quick search links to help you find this tool for the most commonly used browsers:
Chrome
Internet Explorer
Fire Fox
Safari
Opera

Once all of the words have been replaced then click "Ok" or "Save". The missing image should now be back.

Please feel free to contact me if you need any additional help ~ just click my signature below to open an email message.

What's the Date?

2015-01-14T22:22:00.003-05:00

We must check the calendars at least five times a day (probably more). There's always some reason; either a date to circle or a previous day to look back on. Although we're usually prepared with the new year; having added them to our holiday lists, for some reason they slipped our minds this time around. For the past two weeks we've been checking blank spaces where there normally would be days and dates each time muttering how we really should to pick one up.

We're an odd family, we'll go to buy a gift for someone and realize we could have made something lovely and personal. Why is it that we always seem to fall back on our familiar pasts of just buying something instead of making it? It seems our calendar dilemma was no different but fortunately we made the realization sooner than later.

And so with that we're introducing our new line of 2015 Calendars, the first of which is shown above. Each will feature our unique whimsical style with an inspirational message and will come in 8 1/2 x 11. They'll be available for purchase through our Etsy shop in both print-yourself and pre-printed formats We're still working on an assortment of new designs but you can find the one above at this link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/218558335/2015-calendar-print-yourself-mermaid-sea

The Cloud

2014-07-01T11:13:00.000-04:00

Posted on my favorite go-to art/design source this morning was this incredibly cool creation by designer Richard Clarkson...

Clarkson has created Cloud, "an interactive light shaped like a cumulus cloud that simulates a thunderstorm both in light and sound, based on external input from either a remote control or motion sensors."

Enjoy~

Face Lifts~

2014-06-27T18:20:00.000-04:00

While I may not be a fan of face lifts, I certainly enjoy giving them... at least to some of my older themes, in much need of an updated look. Joining this group are "A Fondness" and "A Heart for You".

A Fondness

A Heart for You

Both don brighter colors with more exquisite elements to help add even more whimsy. You can view them by clicking the titles or images above.

Enjoy~

New Themes ~ Sea Gypsy & Scholastic Delight

2014-06-20T02:08:00.002-04:00

Two new themes are making their debut today ~ the first is titled "Sea Gypsy" and features a lovely sea theme with magic abounding. From shells and smashing waves to sandy shores and a haunting romance of lost lovers at sea, this theme is sure to enchant any summer blog!

Next up we've got a more down to earth theme, both in color and concept. This one's titled "Scholastic Delight" and features a soothing color scheme with a scholastic ensemble. It comes in three background colors, features two sets of sidebar tags, including one especially designed for school blogs, and the banner is customizable to include two of your own school photos, making it truly personal and one-of-a-kind banner.

Both are available for either WordPress or Blogger platforms. You can find more info by clicking the titles and/or images above.

Enjoy~

From Sky to Earth

2014-06-18T18:10:00.001-04:00

A huge thanks to Elandra Designs for including my key holder (row 3, col 1) in her gorgeous Treasury!

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MzI3Njc3NjN8MjcyNjMzMTA0Ng/from-sky-to-earth

The Writing's On the Wall

2014-06-17T14:43:00.000-04:00

Some fun art-ptical illusions...

Enjoy~

Cool Summer Garden

2014-06-16T22:39:00.000-04:00

Funny I haven't created a Treasury in ages and wound up making 2 just in the past week . I imagine it's because I've been spending so much time revamping my shop listings that it's just come with the territory, literally. Whatever the case I created this new one today titled Cool Summer Garden~ it was a fitting delight from the early summer heat of the day.

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODU2NDczN3wyNzIzNzk0MDY1/cool-summer-garden

Happy Father's Day

2014-06-15T16:39:00.000-04:00

I am eternally grateful for my son who shows us every day what it is to be a great Dad.

Happy Father's Day!

Plum Infusion

2014-06-14T15:34:00.000-04:00

Took a little time to create a new Treasury this morning ~ haven't created one of these in forever. Hope you enjoy...

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODU2NDczN3wyNzI2MzQ2MjA4/plum-infusion

Beach and Sand

2014-06-08T18:03:00.004-04:00

A big thanks to Zoli Soaps for including my Nuptials blog banner, row 3 - column 3, in her newest Etsy Treasury!

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/NDI5NDM0ODh8MjcyMzc1MzQxMw/beach-and-sand

soul letter...

2014-06-06T14:51:00.000-04:00

WordPress

2014-05-30T18:45:00.001-04:00

I'm not sure if I should jump for joy or collapse in exhaustion but after over 2 months of grueling work I've finally finished my first WordPress custom blog template.

Much of the time was spent learning the ins-and-outs of working with WP themes and child themes, a lot of which was through online college video training (thank you Jordan♥). I also had the occasional assistance of a techy who's help I could not have done without (thank you, you know who you are).

I ran into other issues with this particular project, in that this blog runs on the Genesis Framework. It's a fantastic array of built-ins but makes for some very complicated coding and dissecting too.

All-in-all I've learned so much it blows my mind and I'm really looking forward to transferring all of my prefab themes over to this new platform. I've begun accepting orders from my previous customers who've migrated over to Wordpress and I'm looking forward to filling some long awaited custom orders too, as I've had so many requests throughout the years that it'll be nice to finally say "yes" to them.

You can check out the migrated theme at this link: http://thejohnsonfamilylive.com/

Best♥

Whimsical Yellow Party

2014-04-28T19:06:00.000-04:00

Big thanks to WeeLambieVintage for including my listing (bracelet, row 4, column 2) in her newest Treasury ~ Whimsical Yellow Party!

Bullseye - On Target for Success

2014-04-14T13:50:00.002-04:00

A big thanks goes out to AidforAbby for including my banner (row 1, column 1) in her gorgeous new Treasury~ Bullseye - On Target for Success

Pastel Passion

2014-04-14T13:43:00.000-04:00

A big thanks goes out to lifetimeofhandmade for including my bracelet (row 2, column 2) in her newest Treasury~ Pastel Passion

Treasury Thanks ~ "feb1414"

2014-02-03T19:54:00.003-05:00

Thanks so much to YaNikaJewelry for including my bracelet in your fabulous new Treasury titled feb1414!

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjkyNDY0OTR8MjcyNTY1ODQzMg/feb1414