That only took like all weekend.... (well, in between the social engagements and relaxing and all..) I'm really really happy with it. It really feels more "me."It certainly was time to update the design and now there are a bunch of cool new features for my lovely readers.
I also re-did the banners and formatting for my portfolio and tutorials site.
I thought you might like to see some of my old banners. Makes me feel all nostalgic. Also, really easy to see how much my photoshop and blog hacking skills have improved. ;)
Anyway, about the blog! I'd love to hear your thoughts about it. Questions, comments and criticism are all welcome. Especially questions. I like those. :)
In fact... If you leave a comment on THIS post by Wednesday July 15th I will draw a random person who will receive their choice of either blog design work or a physical goodie bag.
Happy happy weekend!
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I'm loving the new updated blog! It's easy to navigate and definately pleasing to the eye! It was good to see the past banners, you can totally see the progress you have made in your blog/hacking (as you say) skills. Props to you! Here's to the next chapter of your blog...
Hey girl!! I am sooo loving the tan/black combo..so chic and cool. It is DEF more your style.
I would love to be entered in your drawing! How fun and thank you!
Hope you had a great 4th!
Going to look around some more. :D
B
The new blog design looks great, but it took forevvvver to load for me? I'm sure it's something on my end...any ideas?
This is stinking awesome! It looks really, really great!
I love it all!! All the bright colors and the vintage feel is very cool :)
Oh wow!!! Love it all!! looking forward to seeing posts on the tutorial blog :) Love what you have done, with the revamp, I dream of being able to do what you have done!!
Super cute new blog design ... love the colors. And I'm so excited for the tutorial site. Here's a question: are you self-taught in web design - or do you have a recommendation for where to start/pointers for us newbies?
The updates are great! So fun and super easy to navigate. You do such wonderful work!
Jenn
lookin good! I love it, actually!
I love the lacy/grungy background - and the banners rock. Your work is inspiring!
I loved looking at all the "old" banners... but my favourite is the new one - so yeah, you did good! I'm a big fan of squared paper, love to see it as a background on your blog!
I think it looks great, it's very you :) Hmm, question? Do you have any good Photoshop tutorials that you could recommend for doing blog banners like yours? I'd love to learn...thanks!
i love your blog design!! I would love to know how to get all the links up at the top like that - waaay cool!
ooooo..love the idea of you teaching a class! Sign me up!
LOVE the new blog...looks great!
Just wanted to say that I adore your new blog design. ITS fabulous:)
Love the new, updated blog! So, very chic with an edge!! I really like all the photos in the banner! My favorite banner still is the blue one with the lights though!!
Your blog looks fabulous! I really like the mosaic/collage of photos on the banner(s), and I'm loving the graph paper background on the main area :) It sounds like you have some super-exciting plans for CoffeeGirl Crafts too...excellent!!
I love it! Can't wait to see your new stuff on Etsy & the tutorials!
Woo hoo! Love the new look. But then again, I love everything you do!
wow.....what a rockin' new look!! it's so inspiring over here. :-)
C, this is very pretty. Love the little photos down the left. Super adorable. Glad you had a good fourth.
love the update! so super cool!
can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeve for etsy and tutorials!
a
i'm really digging the graph paper background!!!
xo
I love the new blog design. Wow! You did a wonderful job updating! Malou
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i found you through tulip girls. you all have such different artistic abilities, and i am having fun checking all of you out. i will definately look at all the tulip girls' blogs again and again.
your blog makeover looks great christina! I definitly get your personal style from the design. you're always so good with all the digi stuff. I may have to get with on re doing my silly blog. ;)
Your blog is looking lovely! I haven't been here in a while (sniff!) so I have lots of exploring to do! It's all inspiring, as always! :) Hope all is well!
:) lovelyyyyyyyyyyy... :)
The graph paper background is the bomb-est!!! I also love the "lacy" white graphic sides although i'm not feeling the "tan" color; the inchie pics in your header are fab! there: my 2 cents for what they're worth.
Where did you learn how to do all this? Any recommendations are where to start to learn how to do this myself?
Your blog is fantastic! I really like how easy it is to navigate. And can I say that I am very excited about the classroom?! :)
how did you get the new blog to be so customized? it looks amazing. do you have a basic account or a premium one that you pay for?
Love the new banner and your photography is fabulous - thank you for sharing it with us!
i really like the setup of your blog- it's very inviting!
Great new design!!
as if there wasn't enough eye candy before the update :) lovelove. tahnks for sharing your old banners..
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