Thursday, October 7, 2010

Blog Design Giveaway from Laura Jane Designs

One of the questions new bloggers ask me every so often is "when is the best time to get a blog makeover?"

I don't think there's a true right or wrong answer to that query, but there are several factors you should consider.

  • Do you really enjoy blogging? Have you been part of the blogging community long enough to get a real taste of what it's all about? 
  • Do you have a good sense of what your style is all about, and do your readers know your "voice"? 
It's great to start out with a plain Blogger template, but readers are attracted to sleek and updated styles. At some point, you may want to consider revving up your design and that's where one of my newest sponsors comes in!

Laura Jane Designs opened in June of this year, after Laura Jane found herself wishing for a way to beautify her blog without breaking the bank. After lots of reading, studying, and class time, Laura Jane opened up shop and offers designs to fit any budget or style.


Laura Jane Designs doesn't stop with blog design...she also creates business cards, thank you cards, and invitations. Love this whimsical business card!

Laura Jane offers some of the best prices I've seen on the web (just $45 for the Tulip Package, which is basically a complete makeover with the addition of a text menu and a custom installed font!). Even with low prices, Laura Jane doesn't skimp on the design end. Her designs are thoughtful, creative, and colorful!

If you don't see a package you like, Laura Jane offers custom rates. Her best advice for someone looking to change their blogs look? "Be specific, give details, and be honest with what you love and like." Sounds like a recipe for design success to me!

Laura Jane has been blogging for years, but a new addition to her family gave her the motivation to take her blog, Call Me Laura Jane, to the max. She enjoys sharing herself with readers and clients, and would love to chat with you about your design needs. She welcomes questions!

Laura Jane has a little treat for my readers today and is offering a Daisy Blog Makeover Package (with a Scrapbook kit up to $7) to one lucky reader!

To win (please leave a separate comment for each entry):

1. (mandatory to enter) Visit Laura Jane Designs and tell me the name of your favorite design you see.

For extra entries you can:

2. Link this Giveaway on Twitter.
3. Link this Giveaway on Facebook.
4. Blog about this Giveaway.
5. Link up with a valid to link to my Weekend Bloggy Reading party tomorrow (only valid links with blogs who link back to the party will be considered eligible). Code for the party button is below.

Good luck! The contest will be open until 10 pm (ET) on Sunday.

Hope to see you here tomorrow with your best post of the week for Weekend Bloggy Reading!
Weekend Bloggy Reading



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40 comments:

Nadir@StitchSense said...

The photography layouts are my favorite but the one on the top w/ the little clips are adorable :-)

Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage said...

Wow there are some great ones!! I like that Tammy's funky flowers!

Debbi Does Dinner Healthy said...

I love the creativity of some of the blogs out there! I can't figure out how to do anything!! Thanks!

Wendy said...

Under "simple" I like the blue one with the white polka dots!

Leah said...

3 p's in a pod! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!

Kim's Treasures said...

Goodness knows, I need a blog makeover! Thanks for the opportunity! I like the Ruffled Raspberry design.

Allison said...

Goodness! I like a lot. she is very talented. I like the very first one on the photography page, like "just simply dainty" under scrapbook page and "lollielicious designs" under the simple page.

Anne said...

Wow, her prices are SOOOO reasonable. My favorite is the Just Simply Dainty in the scrapbook design but I also love some of the simple designs like The Barefoot Mommy or LeeLaLa in the photography section....

Laura @ Just For Love said...

Wow, it's REALLY hard to pick just one, but I'd have to say the "Just Devine Style" caught my eye under the Simple Layouts. She is very talented!

Laura @ Just For Love said...

Just tweeted : )

Alison @ One Lucky Monkey said...

I like all the simple layouts pretty much! I blogged about it:-)

FrouFrouBritches said...

I love the Just Simple Dainty. So pretty!

Kim @ NewlyWoodwards said...

What fun designs! I've never bit the bullet and had my blog professionally designed, but it sure would be fun. Thanks for the chance!

Mary Ellen said...

Like the Lee La la and also the3 Peas in a Pod!

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Life In The Thrifty Lane said...

I like Kendra & Connor under simple designs!

slommler said...

I love the Ruffled Raspberry design!
Hugs
SueAnn

Dawn said...

love the simple and the photo layouts-life with the artie's is cute.

Dogmom Diva said...

I like the House of Burks layout, simple yet cute!

Barb

Dogmom Diva said...

Hi Amanda! I posted the giveaway to my FB page!
http://www.facebook.com/dogmomdiva

Barb

Dogmom Diva said...

Hi Amanda, linking up to Weekend Bloggy Reading for the first time!
Fun stuff and I posted the button on my blog at

http://dogmomdiva.blogspot.com/

Barb

Dawn said...

just tweeted

http://twitter.com/7alltogether/status/26747205733

lvankuiken said...

I love all of them, but was really attracted to the simple design for "Barefoot Mommy"....

Kristen & Cliff said...

Not sure I can pick just one...liked the barefoot mommy and a few others as well!

Deb said...

Oh wow I'd love to win a new blog design!! I lean more toward the simple designs, and it's funny to see that she did the designs for so many of the blogs that I visit regularly!!

Deb said...

http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/26892998474

Deb said...

shared on FB

Janet said...

Wow, what talent! My favorite design is 'Traveling Light'in the simple category, I also really like 'Lollielicious'! In the photography category I think 'Lee La La' is so fun! I would love to have a new blog design, thanks for the chance to win one. :)

Abby said...

I liked many of them!!! "The Life of Ryle"

Thanks for the chance!!!

Abby said...

Twitted about it!

http://twitter.com/ScrapperAbby

Abby said...

Facebooked about it!!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001184363835

Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top said...

I like the design for "The Crafty Side". All of the designs are cute though. :)

Mom in High Heels said...

Can I say I like them all??? ;) My favorites are Ruby Chic and Punk Rock Mama. I like the black and white and pink designs.

Janet said...

I linked up to Weekend Bloggy Reading and am now crossing my fingers for the chance to work on a new blog design with Laura Jane! :)

Heather said...

I really love the Traveling Light theme but I have to admit that I am torn between it and the Pink Hippo Boutique as the hippo is my favourite animal (I even have a tattoo of one!).

MelissaStuff said...

Love the Photography layouts -- maybe Because I Said So

MelissaStuff said...

Tweeted @jurenpamis

MelissaStuff said...

Posted on FB

MelissaStuff said...

Blogged about it.

melissastuff.blogspot.com

Christi said...

I like all her scrapbook designs but like the crafty one the best! Ok maybe the zoo one too! LOL

Christi said...

Blogged about it!

more-then-a-momma.blogspot.com