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:

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

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

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

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

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  5. 3 p's in a pod! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!

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

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  7. 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.

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  8. 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....

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  9. 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!

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

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  11. I love the Just Simple Dainty. So pretty!

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  12. 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!

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

    rosesandt at yahoo dot com

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  14. I like Kendra & Connor under simple designs!

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  15. I love the Ruffled Raspberry design!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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

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

    Barb

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

    Barb

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  19. 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

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  20. just tweeted

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

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

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

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  23. 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!!

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

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  25. 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. :)

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

    Thanks for the chance!!!

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  27. Twitted about it!

    http://twitter.com/ScrapperAbby

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  28. Facebooked about it!!

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

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

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  30. 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.

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  31. 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! :)

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  32. 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!).

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  33. Love the Photography layouts -- maybe Because I Said So

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  34. Blogged about it.

    melissastuff.blogspot.com

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

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  36. Blogged about it!

    more-then-a-momma.blogspot.com

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