Friday, September 10, 2010

Designer Blogs giveaway!

***giveaway has been closed***


So have you noticed something different around here? The ol' blog has got a brand new look! Courtesy of Designer Blogs!

They were a breeze to work with and my awesome designer Amy came up with the cutest blog makeover. She was great at translating my not-so-great descriptions of what I wanted. I feel so fancy now. ;)

And, they've generously offered a custom blog makeover for one of you! Cool, huh!? (a $70 value) There are a few different ways you can enter:


1. Comment on this blog post (just say hi, or how great my blog is, whatever... ;)
2. Following their blog
3. "Liking" Designer Blogs on Facebook
4. Go here and come back and leave a comment saying what your favorite thing is that they offer

Leave a comment for each entry on this post-and don't forget an email address so I can contact you if you win! Giveaway will be open until September 17th.

Make sure you take a look around their portfolio page-tons of inspiration and eye candy!

*** Oh! and they
'd also like to give you guys a 10% discount if they order a blog makeover by Oct. 1st! Just mention the word "CraftinessDiscount" in your order form! Cool!

Good Luck!





173 comments:

Chris said...

Loverly, Jess! I love the new look.

SummersDesigns said...

I love the new look, and would love to have mine done this nice!

ginger_f75@yahoo.com

Mindy said...

Your blog makeover is fresh and airy - just beautiful! What a great giveaway too!

Mindy said...

I "liked" Designer Blogs on Facebook! :)

Mindy said...

I'm now a Designer Blogs follower!

Mindy said...

So I was checking out Designer Blog's pricing, and it is really reasonable! I'm a brand new blogger, so a blog makeover would be fantastic and make me look tons more professional.

K.D. Mullen said...

Very professional looking! Beautiful. Makes me think my standard blogger template looks like chopped liver. LOL! If I ever do re-design, I'd definitely try Designer Blogs. Thanks for the tip!

Jessica said...

I do love the new look!!! My favorite part is all the cute little safety pin or mini scissors next to the sidebar headings!!! I love the font too! Very nice.

And I noticed you almost have 1000 followers now! HOTDOG!!!!!

*kate said...

It looks great! Pick me, I desperately need a makeover. :-)

Nikki said...

Would I like to win this?? Um...YES PLEASE!! Your blog looks adoreable!! I want my turn!! ;D

*kate said...

I've been browsing around their site ...they really do a great job! I don't know if I have a favorite thing they do, of all things. But I was looking around their "clean and simple" logos ... and while I like almost all of them. The 'for goodness cakes' logo is my favorite.

Nikki said...

I'm following them now. Not literally, like a stalker, but following their blog. Just thought I'd be more specific. heehee...

Nikki said...

I like them. On facebook. :D

L Johnson said...

I like the way it has come together Jess;)

Jessica said...

Beautiful! i just started blogging and have the plain jane blogger look (I don't have the knowledge or time for anything else!). Would love to win!

Nikki said...

I like that even their basic/cheapest package offers a lot. If I don't win this (Oh please, oh please let me win!) I think they'll still be getting my business!

p.s. I realized I never left my email in any of the comments, although I'm sure you know it already! but here it is anyway!! nikkisheriff@gmail.com

Lauren said...

Love the look!

Jessica said...

i like designer blogs on facebook

Lauren said...

I'm a Designer Blogs follower!

Lauren said...

I like Designer blogs on Facebook!

Tiffany said...

Totally cute! I love it!

Shana said...

Oh I love this so much! I would love to win a blog design!

mommy2blaze at gmail dot com

Shana said...

I follow their blog too

Shana said...

I like Designer Blog on facebook

Lauren said...

They have some great blogs in their portfolio. Their package A seems like a great deal!

Beth Lemon said...

I've follwed them on Facebook for a while now. Love the new look!

Shana said...

Oh I love all the designs
Jus Because is one of my faves. I love karamat's design too.
The Sugar Pop Cafe blog is awesome!

Jessica said...

I like the pricing on designer blogs packaging, even without winning, it would be something i could consider! I loved the Room118 blog (example) look!

Rhonda said...

Wow! I would LOVE a blog makeover. I'm trying to do some myself, but i'm not that talented. haha.

OhMyVera said...

Your new blog design is so cute! I would love to win one!

ohmyvera@gmail.com Thanks!

OhMyVera said...

I am following Designer Blogs!

OhMyVera said...

I like Designer Blogs on facebook.

Alisa said...

Love the new look....so cute!

Crystal said...

I would love that. I've been trying to start a blog, but haven't yet. So this may be the kick in the pants that I need.

Crystal said...

Liked on facebook.

Gwen @ Gwenny Penny said...

Looks great, Jess! Love the new button.

Alisa said...

I love the photo designs they have.

Emily said...

Love the new look! Thanks for the intro to that company. :)

Jess said...

I followed their blog

Jess said...

This didn't show up the first time:
I love your new blog look! The pennant banner and pins are so cute!

Jess said...

I liked them on fb.

Emily said...

I like the photo designs and the clean and simple examples in their portfolio.

Jess said...

I like how affordable they are, and the clean and simple portfolio looks are fab!

Kelly said...

i could sure use this!

Wendy said...

It looks great!!

brooke said...

so cute!!

bfowler_22@yahoo.com

Camille said...

Oh my gosh - what a great giveaway!!!

camillemalucci(at)yahoo(dot)com

Camille said...

I am a follower of theirs!
camillemalucci(at)yahoo(dot)com

Jenni said...

I love it! The retro feel is perfect! Yes, please enter me! LOL...

Camille said...

I love that they have add ons for when your blog grows and needs more stuff too - social networking, buttons, etc.

camillemalucci(at)yahoo(dot)com

Taylor said...

Whoa! This looks incredible! When your page popped up I was like "Wait? Where am I!??"

Looks so great!

olympicsleeper@hotmail.com

BriAnna Jenkins said...

Holy fabulous. It is so you! Now you've got me having blog redesign fever. Kristopher thanks you, ha ha ha.

BriAnna Jenkins said...

I follow their blog!

jenkins.brianna at gmail

BriAnna Jenkins said...

Annnnd I like them on facebook!

BriAnna Jenkins said...

And I like package D, because you should always go big or stay home.

Heather said...

I love the Charlie premade sample! How cute :)

Heather said...

Your new look is great!

Crazy Gecko said...

Wow!!! What a change!

OrangeMama said...

Your blog really does look very nice. I sure would like to win this makeover.

Tegan Aubrie said...

Can I copy your site with my custom design? Oh, I guess that wouldn't be custom then. SUCH a great job though!!! Totally worth every penny. :)

mum2abby said...

I follow their blog-
belluccifamily@gmail.com

mum2abby said...

I like them on fb!
belluccifamily@gmail.com

mum2abby said...

I love Grandma's Checkered Apron and A Beautiful Mess...kind of describes my life:) And...I'm in dire need a new layout!! <3

mum2abby said...

I'm stopping by to say hi - thanks for posting the giveaway and I'm not sure why its showing double & triple comments from previous comments of mine...oops!

A. said...

So totally awesome!!!! I love your new look & I have totally been wanting to make over my blog, too... so I hope I win. :D

A. said...

So totally awesome!!!! I love your new look & I have totally been wanting to make over my blog, too... so I hope I win. :D

Janet said...

I love your new look! I would love a blog makeover too! :)

Chelsea said...

This is the first time I've seen your blog, but I have a feeling I'll be back!

Chelsea said...

I follow their blog
zagnutz14 at aol dot com

Chelsea said...

I love the option of also buying a premade blog - less hassle!
zagnutz14 at aol dot com

Larissa said...

The blog looks great...boy could I use one too!

Larissa said...

I have been meaning to get my blog to a three column blog, I am too sissy to try and do it on my own.

Holly said...

wow such a great transformation. I'm so jealous.

Holly said...

I follow their blog.

Holly said...

and I totally like them on facebook!

Katie said...

Oooh! Sweet new threads! Err... whatever you say about blog backgroundness. Anyway, you DO look fancy! I like it a lot. :)

Beth W. said...

I love your new design, but I'm new so I didn't see your old one! Love your blog and will definitely be returning!

Lora said...

I have loved your blog for awhile now, but its new look is adorable! Very fancy. My family blog sure could use an update.

Lora at shoegal8.lj@gmail.com

Beth W. said...

I follow designer blogs blog and I love the reasonableness of their prices and their tutorials!

Beth W. said...

I follow designer blogs blog and I love the reasonableness of their prices and their tutorials!

Tricia said...

The blog looks great. My blog sure could use a facelift. Who has time to design when you're so busy sewing?

Tricia leafytreetopshop@gmail.com

Danae said...

Love you blog!

Jess--Sugar High said...

Your blog looks so cute and fresh! I love the look!!

Jess
asugarhigh[at]hotmail[dot]com

Busy Bee Suz said...

Your Blog is AdOrAbLe!

Busy Bee Suz said...

I follow Designer Blogs already!!

Kat said...

wow! Your new blog is adorable. I absolutely love it!

Kat said...

I just went and liked their facebook page too. You'll be able to tell its me. My profile pics is me and corey at our engagement party.

Rebekah said...

I love your new look! Thanks for the chance to win something so fun. :)

Dawn said...

super cute! i love that is modern yet vintage.
i would love a new look for my blog :)

Mandy said...

OMG....i love it! fabulous...i love it all from the sewing machine to the banner to the little headers! it just makes me smile ;)

Joshua and Matthew's Mommy said...

Nice design...must start following you.

Joshua and Matthew's Mommy said...

I follow Designer Blogs blog.

Joshua and Matthew's Mommy said...

I'm a fan of Designer Blogs on Facebook.

Joshua and Matthew's Mommy said...

I love their scrapbook designs. They have done two of mine and would love to win this so they can design my newest sons blog (which is his online baby book since I don't keep paper ones).

Debbie said...

Love, Love, Love this new look!

pepper said...

Oh! *gasp* how ace! fingers crossed for me.. and toes. and eyes, but that nakes me dizzy.
Pepper x

Catrisha T said...

Glad I found your blog from Designer Blogs!! Love the look!!

catrisha_tittle@yahoo.com

Catrisha T said...

I am a follower of Designer Blogs. :)

catrisha_tittle@yahoo.com

Yvonne said...

Hi- Love the blog and the new design.

Catrisha T said...

I'm a Designer Blog FB fan.

catrisha_tittle@yahoo.com

Yvonne said...

I'm a follower of Designer Blogs. Thanks for this great chance to win a new blog.

Connie Krebs said...

as a fellow lover of bunting flags I am definitely loving the new look!!

Yvonne said...

Love love the camera happy design. Thanks again.

Catrisha T said...

I love the fact that Designer Blogs has pre-made designs that you can choose from that have a one of a kind design that only you will have, and that the cost of the pre-made designs won't break the bank for that one of a kind look.

catrisha_tittle@yahoo.com

Laurie said...

I'm new to your blog - came over from Designer Blogs. Your blog looks amazing!! They did a great job - I'm crossing all of my digits that I would be lucky enough to win a makeover - I really, really need one! Thanks for the chance Jess :)
lauriebecker1(at)gmail.com

Mason/Sam/Family said...

Love the new blog-look. I'd love to have some help bringing my blog up to speed.

Joanna said...

I love the new look! I hope I win a makeover for my blog.

ktquilts said...

This would freshen things up a bit!

ktquilts said...

I like thier clean & simple designs!!

Kristin said...

Love the new look! I could use a new look on my little shop blog. Thank you for the giveaway!

Kristin said...

I'm a follower!

Kristin said...

I'm a follower!

Shannon said...

The blog looks fantastic! Definitely would love to have them redesign mine!!!

Shannon said...

my favorite feature is either getting a signature or an icon below the posts. Also loving the post background option. All of those items are ones I haven't been able to figure out!

Tracy said...

Designer Blogs just made over my blog and I agree with everything you said ... they were amazing to work with!

Callie Callender said...

your blog looks amazing!

Callie Callender said...

i follow designer blogs!

Callie Callender said...

i like db on fb!

Callie Callender said...

their layouts are amazing...so picking one thing as my favorite is impossible!

mrsdanigirl8 said...

I was just thinking to myself about how much I loved your blog. Whenever there's a new post in my Google reader I always seem to read it right away and skip others :)

mrsdanigirl8 said...

I follow Designer Blogs blog

mrsdanigirl8 said...

I follow Designer Blogs on FB (Danielle Simmons)

mrsdanigirl8 said...

Love that you can add a la cart items to your package and that they have a mix n match selection to truly customize your blog.

Kera said...

I love this blog design!!!

Angie S said...

i love your blog design and i just got done exploring all your tutorials! excited to try some of them out! :)

Angie S said...

i "liked" Designer Blogs on FB!

Angie S said...

I became a Designer Blogs follower!

Angie S said...

i like that even the base package offers a lot and they are affordable! they do a great job on all their designs!

Bri said...

Hi! I really enjoy reading your blog, and I'm excited about the giveaway!

Bri said...

I "liked" Designer Blogs on Facebook!

Bri said...

I follow their blog!

Bri said...

I love the way they redesigned your blog--it looks great! I'd love to win

Merja said...

Oh boy, so many comments. And me with all the others would like someone skillful to re-do my blog if it could get even half as cool as this ;)

Terry said...

I thought there was something different about the look of your blog! It's terrific!

J and Company said...

It would be fun to have a blog makeover. Almost as fun as the real life hair makeover I need one of these days! :) jthesavage at gmail

Cool Waters said...

Oo I need this! I recently started a beginners sewing blog and would love to perfect all the little details! Thanks!

www.quicktipssewing.blogspot.com
TAS9685(at)gmail.com

Kylie jayne said...

Very fresh and fun. Love it!
http://sweetestalchemy.blogspot.com/

Kelsee said...

Ok, I am following their blog and I'm a fan on Facebook. The only problem is that I can't tell you what I like on their site because I LOVE THEM ALL!!!! Please, oh please, oh please let me win!!!!

tracey said...

Love the new look of the site!!! (I love reading about your adventures and re-fashions!)

tracey said...

Oh i'm also a fan of designer blogs on facebook now!

Fingers crossed cause my blog could use a serious update.

Cool Waters said...

I checked out the website and really enjoyed the fact that Designer Blogs has free backgrounds!

Cool Waters said...

I "Liked" Designer Blogs on facebook!

m&amp;msmommy said...

Your blog is adorable! I came here from Designer Blogs (who happened to win a giveaway I entered :) I've only seen the tutorial on your skirt to dress, and I have to say I'm already hooked. I can't wait to go back, after I enter here, and read more tutorials! :)

gomez6281(at)gmail(dot)com

m&amp;msmommy said...

I love their portfolio of photo designs!

Gomez6281(at)gmail(dot)com

m&amp;msmommy said...

I follower Designer Blogs blog :)

gomez6281(at)gmail(dot)com

Chelsey - The Paper Mama said...

Hi there! I found you through Designer Blogs. You have a cute little blog home here!

I follow Designer Blogs and you!

Chelsey - The Paper Mama said...

I follow you and them. :D

Chelsey - The Paper Mama said...

I like them on FB.

Chelsey - The Paper Mama said...

AND, I like the D package. My brain is tired of messing around with my blog. I should just hand it over to someone else to help me!

Tahnie said...

Hi! Love the blog!

Tahnie said...

I follow their blog!

Tahnie said...

I like them on Facebook.

Tahnie said...

I actually have an adorable pre-made of theirs on my blog right now, but I love the custom package D option!

Becca said...

Iam a lurker. Love your blog though. I would love to win this for my photography blog!!

Oskar said...

I just worked with them for my newest blog www.PetBlogsUnited.com and absolutely adored working with them.

I would love to win another design.

hoerauf(at)comcast(dot)net

PS, you're blog is awesome

Oskar said...

I follow the Designer Blog blog!

Oskar said...

I like Designer Blogs on FB as Pam Hoerauf.

hoerauf(at)comcast(dot)net

Oskar said...

I love the way they have Mix 'n Match items to make adding things really easy!

hoerauf(at)comcast(dot)net

Elaina said...

Your new design looks awesome, and you continue to amaze me with all your creative goodies!

Elaina said...

Your new design looks awesome, and you continue to amaze me with all your creative goodies!

Vic said...

Wow, your new blog design is GORGEOUS!!!

ellzabelle said...

I need a makeover! Your blog looks great!!!! ellzabelle@hotmail.com

ellzabelle said...

I follow their blog. ellzabelle@hotmail.com

ellzabelle said...

I like them on facebook! ellzabelle@hotmail.com

ellzabelle said...

My favorite is the ava design, so pretty in pink!!! ellzabelle@hotmail.com

Lacretia said...

Hi! I'm new to your blog, but happy to stumble across you! Thanks for the chance to win this giveaway!

Lacretia said...

I follow Designer Blogs! lacretia{dot}taylor{at}gmail{dot}com

Lacretia said...

I really love the "Composed" blog pre-made design that they have! Thanks for the chance to win! lacretia{dot}taylor{at}gmail{dot}com!

Ready Heart Design said...

Hi! I really love your blog, and your new look is fantastic! I hope I win!

Ready Heart Design said...

I think Lucy would be perfect for my blog! readyheartdesign@gmail.com

TheBlissfullyBlessedWife said...

Hi! :)

I've been wanting a blog makeover for awhile now. This would be perfect!

shelbeyfaye@hotmail.com

Sarah said...

Hey! Thanks for the cool give away! My blog needs a pick-me-up! :)

Sarah said...

I checked it out, and I liked Package D, of course! ;)

 
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