I’ve been really good and waited (and if you know me, the whole waiting thing isn’t something I’m always especially good at… not when I’m excited anyway.  Procrastinating is another topic and one that we just aren’t going to discuss right now.  We’ll do that tomorrow. ;) )  Anyhoo… back to me holding in my excitement…  And now not having to…  (I was free to gush previously but was afraid I’d slip up and say something before it was ready, so that’s why I waited)…. 

 

I’ve gotten a lot of really nice compliments about my blog design.  Personally, I love, love, love it.  I don’t really have to gush, but I am since I can’t help myself.  Shera is very talented and oh so patient (she dealt with me, y’all, so I promise she’s patient!). 

 

It was a long road getting from the light bulb moment where I wanted a new blog and a great design to go with it, to searching for the right person (and an affordable price tag!) to create the blog design, to the one step forward, two steps back dance actually getting the domain & hosting and all the other misc stuff, to finally launching the site.  Thank you, Shera, for creating exactly what was in my head (oh, and for that let me apologize, cause in my head in a very dangerous place to be – should have told ya to double check your hazard insurance!). 

 

Many of you already know Shera.  Possibly as the mom of all the little froggies at A Frog In My Soup or at Froggy Reviews or at her blog design biz Sweet-N-Simple Design or possibly from The Sampler feature at 5 Minutes For Mom or maybe even as one of the admin at Faith Lifts.  Gosh, if you haven’t met Shera yet, you might oughta get out more.  ;)  

 

Shera is simply amazing and has created two more wonderful things for the bloggy world.  One is an of-shoot of Sweet-N-Simple Design, SNS Blog Design: pre-made blog templates for Wordpress (self-hosted) and Blogspot.  (If you have Typepad, she can work with that too.)  If you are looking to get a blog makeover, but not yet ready for a complete custom job, then I would suggest checking out the great designs at SNS Blog Design.

 

The other great thing Shera has been up to is creating a blogging center if you will – including hosting and design.  Think of it as the new cul-de-sac on the internet.  However, the property isn’t ready to build homes upon it yet.  THAT announcement will come later.  ;)   (And in case I’ve already given too much info, just tell Shera you don’t know nothin’ if she asks!)  In the process, Shera has also created the Mom Blog Central community on the Ning platform.  You are invited to join in the fun! 

 

 

NOW… for the really great part…..

 

 

 

Shera is going to present one lucky Shake The Salt reader with the winner’s choice of designs at SNS Blog Design!  To enter, check out the designs and come back and let us know your favorite(s). 

 

For an additional entry, sign up at Mom Blog Central and let them know Shake The Salt sent you scurrying over.  ;)   It is completely free and you may already be familiar with the Ning platform. 

And of course, signing up for my RSS Feed gets you another entry too, so that this giveaway gives you three chances to win (because the prize is really that great!).

 

Deadline to enter: 11:59 PM EST August 25, 2008

 

Open to everyone!

 

For more giveaways, check out the left sidebar or the Launch Party hub.

 

Click HERE to get bonus entries!!

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95 Responses to “Are You Lovin’ My Blog Design As Much As I Am? GIVEAWAY CLOSED”

  1. Chrysa Says:
    1

    I know that I have already told you before that I love your blog design, so I am super excited about this contest! I love all the designs, but I think I like the Queen Blogger the best. I really hope I win this one!!!

  2. Chrysa Says:
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    I’m already signed up for your RSS feed too.

  3. Jessica Says:
    3

    I like A Little Tropical best. So cute!!

  4. Jessica Says:
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    I’m a subscriber, too! :-)

  5. Tammy W Says:
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    I’m all for the A Little Tropical best. So sweet!! :D
    Tammy W’s last blog post: Gas Prices!

  6. Tammy W Says:
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    I’m a subscriber, too!

    Tammy W’s last blog post: Gas Prices!

  7. melanie Says:
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    I am having a hard time just picking one. I really like the orange birdie and the Queen Blogger.

    http://www.melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    http://www.melaniescrafts.etsy.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

  8. melanie Says:
    8

    I signed up at Mom Blog Central and let them know you sent me.

    http://www.melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    http://www.melaniescrafts.etsy.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

  9. melanie Says:
    9

    I subscribed to your feed.

    http://www.melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    http://www.melaniescrafts.etsy.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

  10. Kim Says:
    10

    Queen blogger design is myfav

  11. Kama Says:
    11

    I love the adventure and queen blogger designs!

  12. Kama Says:
    12

    I am subscribed to your rss feed!

  13. Kama Says:
    13

    I signed up at momblogcentral and let them know you referred me!

  14. goodncrazy Says:
    14

    Well Geez you didn’t say it was for a blog redesign! Yo! Just once could I win this! (Please).

    I choose…..

    Queen blogger…

    goodncrazy’s last blog post: The three with the twos…

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  16. Amber S. Says:
    16

    It was hard to pick just one….they’re all so cute! I think I like the Extreme Chocolate Dots best though.

    I’m new to the blogging world, but would love to have a nice, new design!

    Thanks!
    mommyof3inva(at)yahoo(dot)com

  17. Amber S. Says:
    17

    I’m subscribed to your feed!
    mommyof3inva(at)yahoo(dot)com

  18. Amber S. Says:
    18

    I also just signed up for Mom Blog Central and listed Shake the Salt as my referrer!
    mommyof3inva(at)yahoo(dot)com

  19. Michelle M. Says:
    19

    I love the Queen Blogger Design!

    Michelle M.’s last blog post: Mini Batman

  20. Charlotte Says:
    20

    I like the Orange Birdie the best.

    charlotte(dot)evard(at)comcast(dot)net

    Charlotte’s last blog post: I heart books!

  21. Megret Says:
    21

    I love the colors in the Orange Birdie design! I also like the Teacher design. Thanks!
    Megret
    musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com

    Megret’s last blog post: I’d rather be reading.

  22. Shay Says:
    22

    I kinda like her Queen Blogger Design best.
    shaythatcher(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Shay’s last blog post: AND THE WINNER IS…

  23. mannequin Says:
    23

    I like the Adventure Design the best! They are all very pretty and not overdone, not under done: I like.

    mannequin’s last blog post: A Horrible, Horrible Thing

  24. mannequin Says:
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    Signed up at mom blog central and listed you as the referrer.
    Thanks for that link also!

    mannequin’s last blog post: A Horrible, Horrible Thing

  25. Shelly Says:
    25

    I love the Queen blogger design! Very cool!

  26. Shelly Says:
    26

    I signed up at Mom Blog Central and put that you referred me.

  27. Shelly Says:
    27

    I subscribed to your blog’s feed.

  28. Allison S Says:
    28

    I love the Dotty Dots design, but it was hard to choose just one!

  29. Gina Says:
    29

    I’ve been trying to edit my template and I never succeded. I’m hoping to win this giveaway so that my blog will get a new look. Browsing through your designs make me super jealous. All of them are great like for example the Lavendar Flowers Design . It’s lovely.

    Gina’s last blog post: Sesame Street Bath Time Bumper & Bath Mat

  30. Angie Marion Says:
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    I love the lavender flowers layout & it would really make my blog stand out.

    Angie

    Angie Marion’s last blog post: Give me a 10 for The Kooks’ Always Where I Need To Be

  31. Moosie Says:
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    Oooh, I love the Black Swirl design!

    Moosie’s last blog post: Bush at the Olympics=Comedy Gold

  32. Megan Says:
    32

    Hearts and flowers is my favorite. They are all so cute!

  33. Lindsey Langhans Says:
    33

    Oh my how I LOVE Queen Blogger!

    Lindsey Langhans’s last blog post: "Heelarious" Shoes

  34. Jessica Says:
    34

    I like Tropical Orange and A Little tropical…maybe I could somehow combine the two?

  35. Jessica Says:
    35

    I’ve got you on my google reader!

  36. Janet F Says:
    36

    I like A Little Tropical Blog Design.

    Thank you!

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  37. Eryn Says:
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    Her designs are so wonderful. It’s hard to think which one would fit best.

    I think that I like the Queen Blogger Design the most. I love that you can personalize it additionally with a photo of your own.

    You’re right this prize IS that amazing! :)

  38. Eryn Says:
    38

    And I’m a subscriber to you on my google homepage. *leighbra*atgmaildotcom is the subscriber.

  39. Jacquie Says:
    39

    I like the adventure blog design! Thanks!

  40. Crystal Says:
    40

    I love the A Little Tropical Blog Design and the Orange Birdie design.

    Crystal’s last blog post: Learning While Parenting

  41. Valerie Mabrey Says:
    41

    I like the Extreme Chocolate Dots

  42. Sylvia Belle Says:
    42

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  43. Sylvia Belle Says:
    43

    This is the best blog design I’ve seen. Lots of luck

  44. Monique Rizzo Says:
    44

    Love the Dotty Dot design! Cute!

  45. Alka Says:
    45

    I really like the queen design, Youre awesome Sheri!

  46. susan varney Says:
    46

    love the dottie dots design

  47. Julie Says:
    47

    They are all adorable, but I think Creation is my favorite.

    Julie’s last blog post: My prayer for my children

  48. Julie Says:
    48

    You are in my google reader.

    Julie’s last blog post: My prayer for my children

  49. Julie Says:
    49

    I signed up for Mom Central. Just waiting to be approved.

    Julie’s last blog post: My prayer for my children

  50. HSB Suzanne Says:
    50

    Oh my! How can I pick?! I like all of these: Hearts ‘n Flowers, Orange Birdie, Tropical Orange, Adventure Design, Creation Design… It might have been shorter to list the ones that were my least favorite.

    roseinthemorning[at]comcast[dot]net

  51. HSB Suzanne Says:
    51

    2nd entry - I’m signed up for Mom Central and am awaiting approval.

    roseinthemorning[at]comcast[dot]net

  52. HSB Suzanne Says:
    52

    3rd entry - I’m a subscriber! :))

    roseinthemorning[at]comcast[dot]net

  53. bunny Says:
    53

    I love the Bright Summer Fun design! Thanks!

  54. bunny Says:
    54

    Subscriber!!

  55. 1stopmom Says:
    55

    I like the Pink Swish design. It seems like it was made just for me.

  56. Meredith Peters Says:
    56

    I like the Pink Daisies!! I always wondered how these blogs got mdesigned and yours is so especially nice,all my favorite colors,that I have been spending hours on here just shuffling around! It really is clear,colors are cheerful but not blaring and extremely well organized! I love your witty content and pics too!

  57. Rachel L Says:
    57

    Those are so good — it’s hard to choose. I really like the Adventure Blog AND the Pink Swoosh Blog designs. They’re so cute!

  58. Rachel L Says:
    58

    I just subscribed!

  59. Rachel L Says:
    59

    And. . I just joined Mom Blog Central and gave you as my referral!

    Rachel L’s last blog post: It’s Raining, It’s Pouring, This Ol’ Mom Is Meming

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  61. James Jenkins Says:
    61

    Adenture Blog

  62. James Jenkins Says:
    62

    Adventure Blog

  63. Christi Says:
    63

    The orange birdie one is cute (into birds lately)

    Christi’s last blog post: Mouth of Babes #3

  64. Karen Gonyea Says:
    64

    I like the orange birdie.

  65. Tracye Says:
    65

    I *DO* love your blog design!

    The Sweet Treats blog design would be perfect for me, because I make custom 3-D cakes, and always, always, always post pictures of them!

    I love it!

    And, I’d *LOVE* to win it!

    Thanks for the chance!

    Tracye’s last blog post: The Beach at Corpus. At Night. When Sharks Eat.

  66. Tracye Says:
    66

    I subscribed to your feed in my google reader!

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  67. Tracye Says:
    67

    I also signed up to Mom Blog central, and gave you some props there!

    Tracye’s last blog post: The Beach at Corpus. At Night. When Sharks Eat.

  68. Carol Drury Says:
    68

    like the Queen Blogger Design best of all - wanting to add a Blog to my Website: http://www.cdrury.com.

  69. Jennifer Hedden Says:
    69

    lavender flowers layout

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  71. Mimi Says:
    71

    I like the black swirl!

    Mimi’s last blog post: Pet Peeves… we all have them

  72. Mimi Says:
    72

    I am a subscriber to you!!! YAY

    Mimi’s last blog post: Pet Peeves… we all have them

  73. Chrysa Says:
    73

    I also blogged about this giveaway here: http://thriftyjinxy.blogspot.com/2008/08/lots-of-contests-from-shake-salt-ends.html

    Chrysa’s last blog post: Lots of Contests from Shake the Salt - Ends 8/25

  74. Jessica Says:
    74

    Buzzed ya!

    Jessica’s last blog post: Locks of Love

  75. Megan Says:
    75

    I buzzed!

  76. Ellen Says:
    76

    LOVE the Black Swirl!
    Love it!

  77. Charlotte Says:
    77

    I really love the Bold Statement!!!!

    Charlotte’s last blog post: Idina Menzel’s CD Review

  78. Penelope L. Says:
    78

    I love th4 black swirl design!

    Penelope L.’s last blog post: Super Saturday - Homemade Baby Shoes

  79. Penelope L. Says:
    79

    subscribed

    Penelope L.’s last blog post: Super Saturday - Homemade Baby Shoes

  80. Storm Says:
    80

    I like the Black Swirl design. :)
    Storm’s last blog post: The Never Ending Coupon Organization Frustration!

  81. HSB Suzanne Says:
    81

    I buzzed you… for yet another entry! :)

    Thank you.

    roseinthemorning[at]comcast[dot]net

  82. michelle rosborough Says:
    82

    I like the Queen Blogger Design

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  84. diane Says:
    84

    The pink swish because I have all girls!

  85. Nanette Olson Says:
    85

    I like the Orange Birdie design.

  86. Ilissa H. Says:
    86

    I really like the Queen Blogger Design. Thanks for the chance. I’d love a blog makeover!

  87. Ilissa H. Says:
    87

    I also subscribe to your blog feed.

  88. Gina Says:
    88

    I like the Pink Swoosh design.

    Gina’s last blog post: Cabbage Patch Kids

  89. Gina Says:
    89

    I signed up for Mom Blog Central

    Gina’s last blog post: Cabbage Patch Kids

  90. Gina Says:
    90

    I subscribe!

    Gina’s last blog post: Cabbage Patch Kids

  91. reeva Says:
    91

    i’m a subscriber :)

  92. reeva Says:
    92

    i like the adventure design

  93. Molly Capel Says:
    93

    The Queen Blogger feels like “me”.

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