Sunday, May 24, 2009

A fresh new look!

Welcome to my new look blog!  These changes have been in the pipeline for a wee while now so I am so excited to have it go live finally!

Now let me tell you, I know nothing about HTML code or customising templates etc etc, but between me, my husband Stephen, my brother-in-law (thanks Greg!),  and some good on-line tutorials, we finally got there!  There will be a few minor adjustments and tweeks over the next week or two, but nothing major.  If you find any links that don't appear to be working, please let me know so I can get them fixed.

Don't you just love my new banner and siggy??  They were both designed by the fabulous Michelle Laycock from Laycock Designs.  I have been SO impressed with the service Michelle offers.  From a quick 2 line description of what kind of style I wanted, she came back with a design that was absolutely perfect! Not only that, but she had it uploaded and all ready to go within minutes of me signing off the final draft.  If you are looking to give your blog a new look, I can highly recommend Michelle, so go check out her site!

To celebrate my new look, let's have a GIVEAWAY!!! Just post a comment telling me what you think about my new look and I will enter you in the draw to win a FREE CLASS.  If you are the winner you can choose either my June Stationery Compendium Class or July Carousel Notes Album Class.  No need to worry if you don't live in Wellington or can't make the date of the class, as both classes are available by mail should you wish to choose that option.  I will draw the winner on Monday 1 June 2009. Sorry, prize only available to New Zealand residents.

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16 comments:

inkspiring you 2 stamp said...

I just love the new look !!! I love the colours and your gorgeous magpie! It is great to see all your inspiration and thanks for all your help. See ya very soon xxLOL Liz

fostercrif said...

A silent lurker but hey this new look is a thumbs up. I like how you have incorporated some of the stampin up stamps into your heading.

EstherNZ said...

Your new look is very elegant and professional Sharlene. Lovely colour choices and the signature line is great! Well Done.

Donna said...

I love the new design - cute signature!

Donna
http://donnascardsnstuff.blogspot.com/

mandyb said...

very nice look...love the colour scheme.... and the flower pattern in the banner... looks like some of the new stampin up stamps I like the look of.... very cool

Campin and Stampin said...

The new look is awesome, very fresh. Your blog is always an inspiration. Teresa

Rachael Knight said...

Sharlene your new blog looks fabulous! I really must do something with mine... Congrats on your awards at Convention too, it was lovely to see you there!

(No need to to enter me in your giveaway draw, that's not why I've posted here, just wanted to let you know I'm impressed with your new look blog!)

Anonymous said...

Love the Upsy Daisy-esque design. Awesome!

Anonymous said...

Love the new look Sharlene - especially the colours you have used Janet H

scrappysue said...

it looks great sharlene!

Kris said...

Love your new look blog Mag. The banner is fabulous!

Jenny said...

Ooh lots of lurkers coming out of the woodwork! It's a great new look!

Joanne Jensen said...

The new look is gorgeous - a great design and lovely colours.
Joanne

Lisa Green said...

I'm so darned jealous, I loved the original too, care to give me a lesson via e-mail, lol. It is so appropritae to your blogs title, and very "sillouette style watch" esque!

SallyLou said...

I love your new look. And the way you have used "stamps" in the header.

Well done

Sally

Liz Parsons said...

A clean crisp look Sharlene, very mod looking and easy on the eye ot read. Colours look stunning.