Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Check Out My Way Cool Header!

We interrupt the regularly scheduled program to say...

Have you seen my way cool new header??


I love it! As many of you know, I was really, really wanting a new blog design around the end of last year. I entered every contest I could find, to no avail. I hoped my husband would take the hint and fund a blog make-over for Christmas. Nope!


So, Christmas night, I sat up really late after everyone else had gone to bed and downloaded a new template from Our Blogger Templates. I really liked it, but something still wasn't just right. Then, my friend, Karen, suggested that I go with the red, white and black colors in my blog button. We were getting closer, but it still wasn't quite right. Karen and I both agreed that I needed an awesome header. But, I know absolutely nothing about making headers.


I was thrilled when, a few weeks later, I noticed that my favorite blog designer, Darcy of Graphically Designing, had her design queue back open. I jumped right on that! And, I'm so glad I did. Darcy did a fabulous job! She was incredibly patient and easy to work with as she created exactly what I had in mind...which was a really impressive feat considering that I didn't know exactly what I had in mind. I think it turned out fabulous!


Thanks, Darcy!


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14 comments:

  1. I like it! It fits your blog perfectly!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Very cool! I love the chalkboard/memo board look to it!! perfect.

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  3. Thanks again for not making me cry. ;)

    ahehaeha! You were a joy to work with. It looks sharp 'round here!

    Darcy

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  4. Oh, see? Gina, you just made my day. A chalkboard look was totally what we (you know, me and Darcy, since I was sitting right beside her helping...NOT! lol) were going for! I'm glad to know that the effect I/we were hoping for is what's coming across. Yay!

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  5. I love it.....Love the colors

    Hugs,
    Brandie

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  6. LOVE IT!!!

    Way way fun!!

    Hugs. Amy

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  7. Looks awesome. Fits you and fits your blog.

    Jenny

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  8. I LOVE it! It's a perfect fit!

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  9. I really like the new look! It looks sharp, yet welcoming.

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  10. Looks great! I know this was something that you really wanted, so I'm glad that you have it. I know that it's not originally what you talked about (the complex design that scared me away from offering to do it for you -- LOL), but I really love this.

    It's funny that Darcy did it for you, because I signed up about four weeks ago to get on her queue for a blog makeover, which she's working on now. :)

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  11. It does look great! And I'm guessing you'll be able to change out the pictures too as the kids grow, right? :)

    Jolanthe

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