Back in August 2008, when I started this blog, I was clueless. I had never read a blog before nor had I really done anything as far as building a website since early college. I mean I am pretty efficient at computers and know my way around, but I swear I am losing brain cells each day I am with my kids! Anyways, so when I started this blog, I used a boring old Blogger template. Then I started googling and playing around with different templates, but somehow even if I thought I found a good one, someone else had it. It is funny but I am actually a contributor for Sited and Blogged and amongst that small group of contributors, someone else actually had my same design!
So I decided it was time for a makeover, a blog makeover that is! I scoured the Internet and some sites are so expensive or only offered parts of what I wanted. Since I am still a newbie blogger, I didn’t have a big budget for a makeover and really I just wanted a change. That is when I came across Subjective Beauty and met Sara Bonds. Sara is a Work-From-Home Graphic Designer who has done many of the blog makeovers of your favorite sites and she runs three websites herself: Ordinary and Awesome, Subjective Beauty, and Reviews & Giveaways.
First, off let me say that working with Sara was awesome! She is totally professional, yet friendly, fun, and very patient! Oh and creative! I had some ideas in mind for my blog, but not really so I filled out her Blog Questionnaire for what I wanted and emailed it to her. She immediately replied (I don’t think she sleeps!) and from there on it was like we were old friends. She knew what I wanted and got it going for me. So since March of this year, I have had this awesome web design at Mama’s Money Savers that I say is “very Cher.” (Anything I like or is would be perfect for me, my husband or friends say is “very Cher” as Cher is short for my real name.
Anyways, so the entire blog makeover process went super smooth and left me thrilled and happy with my site. It is nice that I have an original design and I can always go back to Sara if I have a question or want to change or add something. So not only did I get my blog makeover at an extremely reasonable price, but I also made a friend and got everything I wanted in a makeover. With her Custom Blog Makeover package you don’t just get the template, but so much more!
Sara from Subjective Beauty has generously offered up a Custom Blog Makeover for one of my lucly readers! It is a $60 Value and you get the following:
Custom Template (1-6 columns in nearly any order, size, or shape you’d like)
Custom Header & Footer (the sky is the limit with images, text, animation)
Custom background
Navigation image (usually under the header – unlimited links)
Unlimited sidebar images
Unlimited entry/post header images
Social buttons (Twitter, Facebook, BlogHer, Feed, EntreCard, Causes, Events, etc.)
Hosting space via my server (for all images used in your design)
Button for linking (150×150 grab me button)
Post signature (featured at the bottom of every blog entry)
Email image (for your readers to easily contact you)
Post divider (to separate each blog entry)
Favicon (icon shown by url in search box as well as when bookmarked)
1 Rotating tab menu (requires certain space in the columns)
Your choice of digital scrapbook kit(s) from my library are afforded to you for no extra cost.
Installation
Yeah you get all that and she even installs it for you and does it so quickly that you shouldn’t even have any blog downtime!
WIN IT: Visit Subjective Beauty and tell me which of her designs you like the best (other than mine of course!)
Also, if you just put a generic comment like “I want to Win” then I will have to disqualify you. Sorry! Also, This Custom Blog Design giveaway is limited to Blogspot users – If you have a .COM name but still use Google Blogger then you qualify. (Also, the entries below are a little different than usual because this is what the sponsor would like!)
2. For 3 Entries – Blog about the giveaway at their blog linking to www.subjectivebeauty.com at least once (must leave the link to their blog entry in comment).
3. Twitter about the giveaway – (You can Tweet daily for additional entries!): @mamasmoney Win a Custom Blog Makeover from www.subjectivebeauty.com! Lots of ways to enter! (Ends 6/28) http://bit.ly/10MlLF
4. Follow Subjective Beauty through Blogger.
5. Subscribe to Subjective Beauty in reader.
6. Subscribe to Subjective Beauty via email (see right sidebar when you visit site).
7. Add Subjective Beauty’s 150×150 button to sidebar/blogroll.
8. Follow Sara Bonds (sponsor) on Twitter
9. Join Subjective Beauty on Ning.
Sweet Serendipity says
I put the Subjective Beauty button on my sidebar 😀
Sweet Serendipity says
I love Sara. She totally rocks. All her designs are great. I particularly like Ann On and On.
I so totally need a make over. I have become disenchanted with my blog, sigh.
Thanks for the chance, you both are awesome 😀
Night Owl Mama says
subscribed to Subjective Beauty for Emails
Night Owl Mama says
I follow SarahBonds on Twitter
Nightowlmama
Night Owl Mama says
http://twitter.com/Nightowlmama/status/2189207375
I tweet
Night Owl Mama says
I love Sarah's ordinary and awesome design
Nightowlmama at comcast dot net
janetfaye says
6/16 Tweet:
http://twitter.com/Janetfaye/status/2188404704
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
JamericanSpice says
I have her button
JamericanSpice says
Following her on twitter: calliesan
JamericanSpice says
I blog here 3
http://jamericanspice.wordpress.com/2009/06/15/subjective-beauty-blog-makeover-giveaway/
JamericanSpice says
I blog here 2
http://jamericanspice.wordpress.com/2009/06/15/subjective-beauty-blog-makeover-giveaway/
JamericanSpice says
I blog here
http://jamericanspice.wordpress.com/2009/06/15/subjective-beauty-blog-makeover-giveaway/
JamericanSpice says
Tweet
http://twitter.com/calliesan/status/2187411319
JamericanSpice says
I've seen her work. It's really good.
I would love the Around the island and Green mama's pad.
Gosh it's so hard to choose!
Courtney says
I like A Daily Dose of Toni's blog among others. 🙂
courtneytarver85 at yahoo dot com
Jennifer-EightyMPHMom says
I blogged about your giveaway:
http://www.eightymphmom.com/2009/06/giveaway-linky-and-blog-giveaways.html
blog entry 3
Jennifer-EightyMPHMom says
I blogged about your giveaway:
http://www.eightymphmom.com/2009/06/giveaway-linky-and-blog-giveaways.html
blog entry 2
Jennifer-EightyMPHMom says
I blogged about your giveaway:
http://www.eightymphmom.com/2009/06/giveaway-linky-and-blog-giveaways.html
blog entry 1
Jennifer-EightyMPHMom says
I subscribe to SB via email
mandjregan at gmail dot com
Jennifer-EightyMPHMom says
I subscribe to Subjective Beauty in Google Reader
Jennifer-EightyMPHMom says
I follow subjective beauty on blogger
Eighty MPH Mom
Jennifer-EightyMPHMom says
I follow Sara Bonds on Twitter:
EightyMPHMom
Jennifer-EightyMPHMom says
I have tweeted about the giveaway:
http://twitter.com/EightyMPHMom/status/2184804257
Jennifer-EightyMPHMom says
I like them all, but really love the Mama Makes Money design!
mandjregan at gmail dot com
Baba says
Joining Sara on Ning.
Baba says
Following Sara on twitter
Babasfarmlife
Baba says
Have Subjective Beauty button in my fav blogs roll.
http://babasfarmlife.blogspot.com/
Baba says
Subscribed to Subjective Beauty via email.
Baba says
Subscribed to Subjective Beauty in Blogger reader
Baba says
Following Subjective Beauty on Blogger.
Baba says
Posted here: (3)
http://babasfarmlife.blogspot.com/2009/06/cool-giveaways_14.html
Baba says
Posted here:(2)
http://babasfarmlife.blogspot.com/2009/06/cool-giveaways_14.html
Baba says
Posted here:(1)
http://babasfarmlife.blogspot.com/2009/06/cool-giveaways_14.html
Baba says
I love what Sara did with Around The Island. I have been wanting a makeover for my blog for a long time now, but have been a bit afraid of what someone would do with it. I think Sara and I could work together at really getting what I would love to see. Thanks so much for the chance.
Bewitchin' Kitchen says
I like the "mom saves money" layout. Very nice.
Kristi_runwatch says
I tweeted again today! (Kristi_runwatch)
Delia says
A Daily Dose of Toni is my favorite! She's good!! It was so hard to choose just one favorite!
Jamie says
I follow Subjective Beauty.
Jamie says
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/vitzfam
Jamie says
I'd love to win a custom blog design! The one that I like most is Green Mama's Pad.
janetfaye says
6/15 Tweet:
http://twitter.com/Janetfaye/status/2177550619
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
icefairy says
Tweet 6/15
http://twitter.com/luckytoddler/status/2174628272
icefairy says
My favorite is Finding Joy In The Journey. I love Sara's work! Thanks for the giveaway!
Martha says
i like this little [email protected]
Kristen says
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/tackytalks/status/2172959892
Kristen says
I blogged #3
http://littlepreacherswife.blogspot.com/2009/06/subjective-beauty-blog-makeover.html
(sorry, I forgot the link on the 2nd post)
Kristen says
I blogged #2
Kristen says
I blogged!
http://littlepreacherswife.blogspot.com/2009/06/subjective-beauty-blog-makeover.html
Kristen says
A Daily Dose of Toni is adorable! Love it!
[email protected]
luckyme says
I subscribe
luckyme says
Victoria Hill Farms is my favorite.
I think it would be fun to have a blog, but I don't know the first thing about it, so having someone to set it up would be cool.
luckyme51 (@) sbcglobal (dot) net
Lori says
I subscribe
lkziegler[at]gmail[dot]com
Lori says
I like the simplicity and bold colors of Punky Monkeys (though your mod dots are so cute!)
lkziegler[at]gmail[dot]com
janetfaye says
Tweet:
http://twitter.com/Janetfaye/status/2168703181
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
janetfaye says
I joined Subjective Beauty on Ning – Janet F
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
janetfaye says
I follow Sara on Twitter – Janetfaye
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
janetfaye says
Subjective Beauty Button:
http://blog-giveaways.blogspot.com/
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
janetfaye says
Email subscribed to Subjective Beauty.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
janetfaye says
Subscribed to Subjective Beauty by reader, Blog Lines.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
janetfaye says
I follow Subjective Beauty on Blogger.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
janetfaye says
3. Blogged:
http://blog-giveaways.blogspot.com/2009/06/subjective-beauty-blog-makeover.html
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
janetfaye says
2. Blogged:
http://blog-giveaways.blogspot.com/2009/06/subjective-beauty-blog-makeover.html
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
janetfaye says
1. Blogged:
http://blog-giveaways.blogspot.com/2009/06/subjective-beauty-blog-makeover.html
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
janetfaye says
I like This Little Project.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
Kara says
I tweeted this giveaway today 🙂 evyready
Kara says
I have Saras subjective beauty button on my blog
Kara says
Im following Sara bonds now on twitter .
Kara says
I signed up to subjective beautys email aswell 🙂
Kara says
I subscribed to subjective beautys reader aswell , love to get all the info .
Kara says
I follow subjective beauty now
Kara says
I like the victoria hill farm, its simple , good to look at . Mine could really use the revamp, and a few things added that i have no clue as to do it. [email protected]
Carrie says
I like the Harry Line Helping Parents design.
I am Harriet says
Cher- you are too funny! I thought that I was the only one who noticed that. It kept freaking me out whenever I'd be going to sites to get stuff 🙂
Kristi_runwatch says
I'm now following SaraBonds on Twitter (kristi_runwatch)
Kristi_runwatch says
I'm following Subjective Beauty on blogger
Kristi_runwatch says
I tweeted about your giveaway
Kristi_runwatch says
(3) I blogged about this giveaway http://runwatchplaywait.blogspot.com/2009/06/passing-along-scoop-on-great-giveaway.html
Kristi_runwatch says
(2) I blogged about this giveaway http://runwatchplaywait.blogspot.com/2009/06/passing-along-scoop-on-great-giveaway.html
Kristi_runwatch says
(1) I blogged about this giveaway: http://runwatchplaywait.blogspot.com/2009/06/passing-along-scoop-on-great-giveaway.html
Kristi_runwatch says
Thanks for this fabulous giveaway! I would LOVE to have a custom blog design, but since my blog budget is around $1, it ain't gonna happen. 🙂
I love her victoria hill farms design, but all of them are great- very clean and pretty… and it seems like she really tries to work with her clients to give them what they want.
Pick me, pick me! 🙂