Thursday, June 10, 2010

Bloggy Reveal and Giveaway!

A few of you have already seen the blog as it was/is getting installed and told me how much you love it, so I am not sure how BIG the reveal is....but Ta-DA!!

Soooo what do you think? Is it adorable or what?

I am so pleased with the way it turned out, we are still working a few kinks out and the cuteness is just gonna get cuter (can you imagine) by the minute as April works her bloggy magic, but I am in love.

April from April Showers Blog Design is the bombhizzle YO!




This is the second design she has created for me and let me tell you she is awesome. I loved my first design and our family just outgrew it. She also has an amazing new illustrator who worked her magic big time creating J, Big Daddy and a WAY cuter version of me!

Truly, the coolest thing about April is that she gives you WHATEVER you want...even when she tells you it is not gonna look good, and you insist it is exactly what you want.

Then she spends her time creating it and you go with her original design, cuz what you "thought" was gonna look good looked lame, just like she said it would.

Dude, THAT is a designer who knows how to Work. It. Out.

AND keep her client happy, and I may be her hardest to please client to date...I think she would agree.

Do yourself a favor...if you are thinking about a Bloggy Makeover, go to April. Get on her list now, she is a popular girlie...but well worth the wait! She also does incredible announcements, business cards and MORE!

So leave me a comment telling me what you like best about the new design and enter to win either a $10 Starbucks card OR a $20 Borders card...let me know which one you want!

Extra Entries? (yes, please)
5 follow me (be sure to grab my NEW button)
5 become my fan on Facebook

PLEASE only leave ONE comment for each thing you do...not FIVE. I will do the math, trust me!

Dandelion Wishes


Also...I will be announcing Mamarazzi's Red, White and Blue Swap in the next few days...YAY!! Be on the lookout, these swaps fill up fast and I am keeping them smaller these days.
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60 Dandelion Wishes Made:

Kari said...

Very cute! I love the little flowers that separate the tabs on your header. And, that twitter button is a scream...did April create that as well?

Kari said...

I'm already a blog follower and I now have your new button on my blog sidebar

Jen P said...

Already a blog follower and fan of your FB :-)
Love the new page!!!!!!
And...I can't wait for the Red White and Blue swap!!!!

I gotta get my summer bloggin goin!

Christina said...

I love how the people are so real and not fake. They really do resemble you.

Pam said...

I LOVE the new look- the header is my favorite. The picture of you 3 and the idea that there are LOTS of ways to make you deams come true- PERFECT! You know, the idea that there isn't just ONE path in life to get you to happiness- we can each take our own path and reach happiness. LOVE it!!

Christina said...

I am now a facebook fan

Allison said...

Absolutely precious! I just love the 'personalized' characters of the three of you! She did FABOOOOO!

Allison said...

I already follow you....but just grabbed your button. It is in my links tab on my blog.

banananutmeg said...

I heart the new design!

Myya said...

Love the people! How great of a job did she do capturing you guys!! Hope she has to add another little character or two soon :) I'd love to win... of course, who wouldn't! Starbucks :)

Myya said...

Sorry I forgot put that I follow you (I don't know how to do the button thing though???) Ohhh & I also am a Fan of yours on Facebook too. I sooooo wanna do the Red, White & Blue swap. I am leaving for the weekend with no computer access (gasp) so I hope you don't post it till later on Monday :)

Mrs. McFadden said...

The new layout is AWESOME! I love April Showers! Very cool.I love J laying down with the frog on her booty. cute. I'm gong to have to sit the red white and blue swap out. Having a baby in a few days, otherwise I would totally be participating. love all thigns red white and blue.

oh yeah, and I want the borders giftcard if I win. almost forgot.

Mrs. McFadden said...

I'm a facebook Fan and I follow your blog.

Taija said...

I most definitely love the animated version of your family! The colors, the flowers... it is all SOOOO incredibly ADORABLE!

I follow you, and in a sec here I will be your fan on FB!

shortmama said...

Love the new design!!

I follow and updated the button!

shortmama said...

Im a FB fan Amanda Lewis Short

Sami said...

I LOVE IT!!! Especially the illustration! I'm getting an illustration too, so I can't wait to see what she comes up with. See, I love and trust your judgement enough that I even got on the wait list before I saw this uber cuteness!

Never been to Starbucks. Do they have things other than coffee? If so, I'm open to either gift card!

Sami said...

I already follow you, and can't wait to add your super cute button once my makeover is complete!
Yeah, decided not to collect buttons until I have a button to share, but you ARE on my sidebar!

Melissa said...

The new design is really cute!! I am a follower!

Sami said...

Oh. And I follow you on Facebook. You already know my handle, of course!

LaVonne said...

I want the Borders card ;) I always love new books.

I love the new look. The actual dandelion being blown is the best. The picture and title of the blog just go together now. It all fits.

LaVonne said...

I do follow you via google friend connect. That is how I saw this new layout/giveaway post.

LaVonne said...

I also am a facebook follower. :)

Heart2Heart said...

I love the unique way she has captured your family in your header. LOVE that!

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

Heart2Heart said...

I am also a follower of yours!

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

Evelyn @ Hanging by a Silver Lining said...

Well. Just for the record I added your button even before I read this post. Stalk much? :S LOVE the new design! Simple and sweet. And I would have told you that even without the promise of a giveaway. But if you're asking...I'd love a Borders gc.

I am already a follower and a FB fan.

P.S. Glad you mentioned the swap too. I was beginning to worry I had missed it during my move. Yippee!!

Evelyn @ Hanging by a Silver Lining said...

My question is: Do your husband and daughter like being on it? I am working on a new header for mine and my husband says NO WAY does he want to be on it.

Are We There Yet? said...

So cute...love the little details like the knee holes in the jeans. I would love the Borders card...Ky is asking those fun questions about what certain parts are called on boys and girls and where babies come from so I think we need some books to help us out on that.

I'm also a follower and FB fan!

Sharstin79@aol.com

Kelly said...

I love the cuteness that is you and your flip flops. I also love the frog on Jordan. So cute!

Amanda said...

OMG!!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the new site!!!! So clean and fresh!!!

I'm already a follower but I am going to become a fan on FB right now! :)

Debra Joy said...

I love the little frog on her back. Your family looks so good!! I really love the design!

Debra Joy said...

I am already a follower and I added the new button! I love this design.
P.S. I am so excited for the blog swap!!

Coco Loco said...

I'm a follower & FB fan. I LOVE your new layout. So fun and so creative. I would kill to have that type of creativity. Okay, maybe not kill...that's a little extreme, but you know what I mean. If I won I'd love the Borders gc. And I might be interested in the swap this go 'round. It looks like so much fun!!!

Andrea said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!! My favorite part though is probably Jordan's character at the top. Happy and carefree...and of course hanging out with a frog!! :)

I just FINALLY followed your blog, but I'm already a fan on facebook!

ps: can canadians even participate??

Megan said...

It's adorable!! Love it all! =) Congrats on the new look!!

Susie said...

I love it!! It looks great:-)

Shelley said...

My totally favorite thing of this fabulous make over is the red flip flops you are wearing in the header. I know, it's a sickness really. Thanks for the chance. I'd probably like the Borders card better.

Divaeva said...

Hey lady - great new blog design! Love the family portrait! Awesome indeed! I already follow you on FaceBook <3

Sandy said...

I LOVE everything about your new design! April is awesome!

Sandy said...

I'm already following you and I just snagged your new button!

Sandy said...

I'm a fan on Facebook! :0)

Shari said...

Love the new make over. Is that little hop toad on J's back. Excellent make over!!!

I follow you and just updated your button to the new one.. and it looks very cuteful over on my blog! ;)

kimert said...

I LOVE the whole thing, but the header is awesome! :)

kimert said...

I follow you!

kimert said...

I snagged your new cute button as well!

Leslie said...

Hi!

I love the fact that you included the FROG! :) The header is absolutely adorable!

I am already a FB fan and a follower of the blog. I just put the new button on my blog! :)

~Haley~ said...

I'm already a follower =]

And I like the design sooo much! I liked the old one, but this is so much more simple, and easier to read from!

*I'd like the Borders card if I win. =]

have a great weekend!

Our Little Blessings said...

Love the new look. It's much easier to read now.

♥ Noelle ♥ said...

so cute!! i'd love to win the borders $20 g.c.; id stock up on some good reads for when i'm resting my SORE a** leg:(

♥ Noelle ♥ said...

i am a happy follower on fb♥

♥ Noelle ♥ said...

i've snagged your sweet new button too!

Forgetfulone said...

I love the characters of you, Big Daddy, and J at the top, and I also love that it is easy to read. I'm a follower and a facebook fan, too. Gonna grab your new button, too! Your siggy is pretty darn cute, too! I sure would love a Borders gift card.

Forgetfulone said...

I get extra for following you, right?

Forgetfulone said...

And even more for being your facebook fan? Cool!

Janna said...

I LOVE the colors and the graphics! April did an AMAZING job! How exciting!!

Do I have to pick just one? :P I am a Starbucks girl through and through :)

I follow all the ways I could POSSIBLY follow you...because I love you that much! And I already changed your button on my blog!

Hope you guys are having a GREAT weekend!

Can't WAIT for the swap!

DG said...

I love your header! So cute! :)


I'd prefer the Borders one as I need a new read :)

dreamzz12{at]aol{dot]com

DG said...

dreamzz12{at]aol{dot]com

facebook fan - Dee G.

DG said...

I follow your blog through gfc as DG

dreamzz12{at]aol{dot]com

Jen said...

I like the graphic at the top. So cute! April Showers did an awesome job! Stopping by from SITS.

My blog - http://euro.davethemonkey.net

Jen said...

I'm a fan on Facebook now.

 
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