Ok back to to the topic at hand:
I would love to do a blog makeover at some point...
but I have NO idea where to get started.
The top three things I'd like to update:
- new header
- little buttons for twitter/instagram/blogger/pinterest at the top right
- clean up my sidebar
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| I think I'll switch to this as my new header... does anyone else have a photo suggestion for me to use?? |
Do you have any recommendations for a talented blog makeover artist (or at least someone who knows how to make those social media buttons)?
Everything I've done up to this point has been on my own, but at this point I'd love to get some help from someone else to make it extra pretty!
If you find out how to add one of those cutsie follow me buttons with all media links, PLEASE SHARE! I cannot figure this out for the life of me and I think all those links make my sidebar a site for sore eyes. Sheesh, my ole blog could use a bit of housecleaning as well.
ReplyDeleteI know, I want to make those social media buttons and I've done a TON of research online but still can't figure out how to make them..... I'll def share if I find out!
DeleteI have looked into that too but it is pretty pricey. If you look at the bottom of the screen of most blogs you can see who is responsible for their blog creation if it was not them. I actually love that picture of you!
ReplyDeleteAww thanks! Which one do you like, the san fran one or the jumping sand dune one??
DeleteI literally put a plea for help out on Twitter when I added my little Pinterest/daily mile/ etc buttons and one of my super nice followers did it for me in like two seconds. Maybe ask someone super super nicely?!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THAT PICTURE IN THE SAND DUNES! YESYESYESYESYESYES!!!
Is your fun news about your photo shoot? I'm still dying of curiosity!
Wow that is a super nice wonderful loyal follower! Someone left instructions below so I'm going to give that a try.
DeleteYes, I am going to chat a little about my photos as soon as I get some electronic copies of them, so excited!!
I love that picture! And I would recommend Blue Luxe, however I don't think she's designing right now. She's who did my blog design and buttons, which I LOVE!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your blog design, I actually thought about you when I was thinking about designs that I like. Yours is very cute, clean and classy!
DeleteI actually just created my own social media buttons today by using this really simple tutorial!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.greatfun4kidsblog.com/2011/09/blog-tips-your-own-social-media-buttons.html
You can check out my blog and see how they came out but it was pretty straight foward and easy to do!
I won a blog makeover a while back from Dream Up Studios and tho I didn't have to pay anything I will say that they were really really nice and did everything I asked them to do! I wanted something clean and simple and they totally gave me what I wanted. Here is their website http://dreamupstudios.com/
I just got a basic design but they can also design buttons and all kinds of stuff for you.
I am going to try that tutorial when I get a chance, thanks for sharing!!
DeleteNew follower here! Love the sand dune pic! I have zero art-tech knowledge and am at the mercy of Blogger templates :) Best of luck with your makeover...
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, glad you like the sand dune photo :)
DeleteI cannot help with the button but if you want a new header I can help you
ReplyDeleteI made mine and I made Sandy's (boston bound brunette) I can do any color for you, any font, 1 or several pics. It would be my pleasure to help you with this if you want. for Sandy I just emailed her 4-5 different ones to let her pick her favorite. Email me if you want help with that.
I love that picture, it is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe new potential header photo is awesome! Definitely try it out; if you wind up hating it you can always switch back. :) Good luck with your redesign!
ReplyDeleteThe dunes pic is cool, but maybe since I'm from the bay area I'm partial to the golden gate bridge one =)
ReplyDeleteI love the dunes pictures! And I keep meaning to do a blog makeover, but I have no idea how...
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog. It has inspired me to up my running game! You should check out "A Sensible Habit.com" She's super talented with blog design, and a good friend. She did an overhaul on "A Huckleberry Over my Persimmon". Hope this is helpful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogging
Twenty Happy Feet
I'll be in Richmond tomorrow as the official photographer for the Color Me Rad event. If you're doing the run, I'm sure you'll want a Rad picture of you for your blog. I'll be easy to find...I'll be the one loaded down with camera gear!
ReplyDeletePlease pass the word to your fellow runners!
Regards, Lee
Everything I've done so far was on my own too, and now I'm running into some things I can't figure out, so I'm writing down some of these suggestions!
ReplyDeleteYay!!!! You'll love a blog makeover!!!! O love the lady who did mine. She's Kim from 733. Her button is on the left bottom side of my blog I'd you want to give her a shout or go look at her lol book
ReplyDeleteI love the sand dune pic! Blog makeovers are fun! I want to try to work on my own instead of pay for it, but its hard to find the time! Let me know who you end up using! I like the same things you like in a blog look! :)
ReplyDeletei intend to do this myself but clearly haven't gotten around to it. no suggestions on help - i need to find it myself!
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