Thursday, March 31, 2011

Spring Cleaning is Here!

Spring cleaning is here!  That means it is time to clean up the blog...out with the old and in with the new. I finally got a new blog design (yipppeeeee!) and this one has a Spring-like feel.  I've been wanting to do this for some time now, but I could never find anything that I really, really liked.  Well, I think I've hit the jackpot with my new blog design.  I hope you like it just as much as I do.  Let me know what ya think of the new design vs. the old.  :o)

Old blog design

I actually like the old one.  It is my favorite of all the Blogger templates.  But "To every thing there is a season..." (Ecclesiastes 3:1 kjv).  And the season for this design has come and gone.  It's a new Springy season and I wanted a nice, warm, happy, fun colorful change.  I guess I can check this task off of my Spring cleaning list.  What do ya think?





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33 comments:

  1. Thanks a lot Mr. Smitherman. I like the way it all turned out, too. :o)

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  2. Hey Alida,
    Thank you. I really appreciate that! :o) Looks like I'm off to a good start.

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  3. I love the new one, it's a lot more "you" in that I know 9/10 times I click over it's gonna be a great scrapbooking/paper project I see. This is much more scrappy:) Plus baby chicks just make me happy!

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  4. Katie,
    A big thanks to you. I agree...this one is more scrappy and the cute little chick and butterfly are a sweet touch. Wow, the new design is receiving a nice welcome into the blogoshphere.
    Thanks for hopping by.

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  5. good job!

    I am following you (suelee1998) from the blog hop, you have a great site. Would you like to follow me back? http://susansdisneyfamily.blogspot.com/
    thank you :)

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  6. It looks great!.. a new follower from the monster blog hop and I look forward to following your blog!...Hope u can come by for a visit! http://adventuresatgreenacre.blogspot.com

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  7. It is very cute!! Love the buttons and peeps!
    I'm following now from a Friday blog hop!
    Michelle
    http://www.heartfeltbalancehandmadelife.blogspot.com

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  8. ~Hey Jill, Thanks a lot. Glad you like my blog and thanks for following too. I'll definitely be hopping over to check you out.

    ~Susan, Thanks for following from the blog hop :o). I'm looking forward to checking out your "Disney Family".

    ~Hi Green Acre Mama, I luv the name. Thanks, I'm glad you like the new design. I'm coming to visit your blog, too. :o)

    ~Hi Jennifer, Thanks for hopping over. Hang out...stay for a while and enjoy your time here. Thanks for following.

    ~Thank you Michelle! I thought the buttons were cute, too. So, I think the new design is a keeper.

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  9. Cute blog! I need to do some spring cleaning, but not on my blog - my house.

    Hopping by from the blog hop! I'm a NEW FOLLOWER!
    Hope you can hop by and visit me:

    http://stylendecordeals.blogspot.com/

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  10. Hi there! It's the first time i see your blog, tnx for linking up at my party this weekend! I love your new blog design, it's super cute! (especially love the cute little bee up there, hehe!).

    Going to have a look around your blog some more now...Hope to see you back linking up again at my party next weekend! ;)

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  11. Hello from a new follower on the Blog Hop!

    I like the colors too! And hi from a fellow paper crafter!

    I am so excited to be one of the featured bloggers on this week’s Friendly Friday!

    I am trying to visit everyone on the hop!

    Please feel free to stop by: Put A Little Umbrella In Your Drink

    Lesli :D

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  12. Very nice! I like it much better. I too am wanting to get rid of my blogger template and have a more unique one. This is perfect for a paper crafter!
    xo,
    Sena
    p.s. since your doing spring cleaning you should do away with word verification. ;)

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  13. ~Hey Nancy, I think I need to Spring clean the house, too, but doing the blog was soooo much fun. :o) I guess we'll eventually get around to the house cleaning.

    ~Hi Leslie, Yaaaay for the paper crafts! :o) Congrats on your feature, too. I'm headed over

    ~Sena (By the Bluegrass), Thanks a lot...glad you like this design better, too. I am on it - getting rid of word verification. :o)

    Thank you both for stopping by and following! Have a super weekend. :o)

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  14. Congrats on the new design! I just did a little spring cleaning at my blog too! It is always fun to try something new and fresh!

    visiting from the Sunday blog hop!

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  15. ahhh...I love your blog design! It is so cute! I'm a new follower via Surf and Relax blog hop! Its very nice to meet you! I checked out your shop and what neat items you have! Have a very Blessed day!

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  16. Cute redesign! ^.^

    Btw, I'm swingin' by and hope you'll come join my Spring Blog Hop, too.

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  17. Hi from your newest follower. Wonderful Blog you have. When you get the time please check out my blog and return the follow. I am going to be having AWSOME giveaways all throughout the year. Also PLEASE consider buying one of my cookbooks as it is our ONLY Income.

    http://threwourtearsandlaughter.blogspot.com/

    Thank You and Many Blessings to you and yours,

    Connie C

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  18. I like both, but I love how springy this one is!

    I'm following from the Blog Hop. Come visit me back!

    Michelle @ Things Sent My Way

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  19. Love the new design. I have changed mine up a lot too. There are so many cute ideas lol. I am happy to be your newest follower. Please stop by for book club if you're interested.--connie, measuredbytheheart.blogspot.com

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  20. ~Kimberly, thanks! I agree...new and fresh is always nice and fun. Thanks for stopping by. :o)

    ~Hey Deborah, thanks for checking out my blog and I'm glad ya like. Thanks for stopping by my shop, too. :o)

    ~Hey there Aquariann, THANKS! :o) It is pretty cute.

    ~Hi Connie, welcome, welcome, welcome and thanks so much for following. I love giveaways. :o) Thanks for following.

    ~Michelle, Welcome to my blog and thanks for following. I agree with you. I like both, too. However, this one seems a bit more appropriate for the new Spring season.

    ~Hey Angie. Thanks! :o)

    ~Hi Connie, Thanks for stopping by and checking out the new design. I feel like I've renovated a little. I bet you're enjoying your new look, too. I'll have to stop by and take a peek. :)

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  21. Hi. I found you through Skip to My Lou. Your blog looks wonderful! I like it much better than the old template. Very lively!

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  22. ~Jocelyn, LOL!!!! That is hilarious. I like the new design better, too. Thanks for dropping in from the blog hop and showing some bloggy love. :o)

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  23. I love how cheerful it is! Looks great.
    I also love the fact that I can read it (dark backgrounds are so hard!).

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  24. Hi Debbie, I like this one better too. It just feels better...warm and Spring-like. Thanks for the positive feedback. :o) Thanks for visiting!

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  25. Hello, new follower from Thrifty Thursday Hop. I love the new blog design...it's unique and I love unique! I love the little chick that sits to my left as I type this...he/she's your mascot :-). Would love for you to visit www.fingerclicksaver.com when you can and follow along, if you'd like. Have a great day!

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  26. stopping by from trendy treehouse

    xoxo
    bB

    please stop by and say hi
    www.itsybitsybrianna.wordpress.com

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  27. I absolutely love your blog look, it is gorgeous!
    Can't wait to learn more about you!
    I am following you from http://southernbellesshoppes.ning.com/group/bloghops/forum/topics/to-the-top-tuesday-blog-hop
    Feel free to follow back at our blog: http://www.southernbellesshoppes.com and please join us in our 2nd edition Grand Opening of Southern Belles Shoppes - the social network - at http://www.southernbellesshoppes.ning.com
    See you there,
    Jackie

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  28. I like the old look, but change is good! The new layout is so cute!
    gail

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  29. Hi! New follower from the blog hop. Have a goodnight! :-) www.MeasuringFlower.com

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  30. Hi! I'm here on a hop and am following you. Come follow me too?

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