What do you think of the new look here at Custom Blog Designs? I updated the site to this more modern design to help with site navigation. I still have a few tweaks to take care of, but I am very pleased with how it's turned out.
Besides the look & layout, the other changes include the addition of freebies and changes to the blog makeover packages. My prices have not changed (except for all premades being reduced!), but I've gone back to just 3 makeover packages. Options on these packages have been updated to reflect current demand. If one of these packages does not suit your needs then I will create a custom package for you.
If you don't already subscribe, please sign up to get email updates (located at the bottom of the blog) so that you can be informed of new freebies and other news from Custom Blog Designs. My first social media icon set (snowflakes) is linked in the post below. I have something with a Valentines theme out in a few weeks!
Redesign for Leslie
Leslie had me create this blog a year and a half ago when she was expecting.
She just had me redesign the blog now that her adorable daughter is almost one.
She just had me redesign the blog now that her adorable daughter is almost one.
My Blog Redesigned
I've been wanting to do this for a few weeks, but I finally got my personal Diana Rambles blog redesigned. I changed to a slightly different template that has 1 less sidebar and a cleaner overall look. I've always just had my mugshot in the header, but I added a tri-photo frame which shows the various things I like to blog/ramble about.
Duck is Updated!
Blogger buddy Lin (who I met IRL) just had me spiff up her Duck & Wheel with String blog. She wanted to keep things basically the same but just freshen it up a bit!
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I redid my blog!
OK...I was sick of my winter look on my Diana Rambles blog, so I gave it a BRIGHT new spring look!
New Look for My Blog
I've given my Diana Rambles blog a new look. I was getting tired of the old design and thought with our record snowfall that it was time for a winter look. I hope you enjoy it!
No Internet
Yesterday I have very SLOW internet access...both at home and at the library. Not sure what the library's problem was, but DH discovered that our router was dying. I bought a new one this morning and he just came home for lunch install.
So what did I do with no internet access? I redesigned my Diana Rambles blog. I use the same template each time so I just needed to change the design. I did all the designing offline and then just installed. I think it came out pretty good for not testing it out first!! The design is similar to our vacation blog. I had wanted to do something springy and then change it again before our trip...but I just went for the vacation look now. I am sure I'll be REALLY sick of it by August. Like the spinning tires on the RV?
So what did I do with no internet access? I redesigned my Diana Rambles blog. I use the same template each time so I just needed to change the design. I did all the designing offline and then just installed. I think it came out pretty good for not testing it out first!! The design is similar to our vacation blog. I had wanted to do something springy and then change it again before our trip...but I just went for the vacation look now. I am sure I'll be REALLY sick of it by August. Like the spinning tires on the RV?
Happy Chinese New Year
I gave my personal blog~ Diana Rambles a new look for Chinese New Year.
Don't forget to sign up for my current giveaway AND to attend the big CBD Birthday Party Sunday at 3pm CST!
Don't forget to sign up for my current giveaway AND to attend the big CBD Birthday Party Sunday at 3pm CST!
CBD has a new look!
As you can see, Custom Blog Designs has a new look. It's been something I've had in the works for several weeks...I just haven't had time to install. I plan on keeping this design for at least a year. I feel it's important to give Custom Blog Designs a recognizable look. I know it's not my normal scrappy style, but it's cute! I will change the (black) background from time to time...and I might make some minor tweaks to the overall design, but I am keeping the flowers, tree, birds, and purple! I've created new buttons and uploaded them to replace the old ones, so those of you who had a button up will see the new graphics on your blog.
I've also added a new blog makeover package to my offerings. It's called the Ultimate Blog Makeover. It has everything that the Extreme Package has (custom header, backgrounds to match, custom coloring, custom favicon (URL icon), signature, sidebar tags or graphic, post divider, numbered comments, comment icon, matching blog button, and navigation link bar PLUS
*special font installation for post & sidebar titles
*choice of 2 (stock image, matching Twitter background,
custom graphic, or move to the
top of my design queue)
*$10 design elements allowance
*choice of 2 (stock image, matching Twitter background,
custom graphic, or move to the
top of my design queue)
*$10 design elements allowance
I've been getting more and more makeover requests and the wait to begin a new design is approaching 2 weeks. For those who don't want to wait more than a few days for their makeover, a $10 fee can be paid on top of the makeover fee to jump to the top of my design queue.
In just a few weeks CBD turns 2. To celebrate I will be offering a giveaway each week in February. I also plan on having an online birthday party on February 20th or 21st. If you came to last year's party, you know that it was FUN!! Please come back for more details. You can also subscribe by email (which will be a requirement for all giveaways!)
In just a few weeks CBD turns 2. To celebrate I will be offering a giveaway each week in February. I also plan on having an online birthday party on February 20th or 21st. If you came to last year's party, you know that it was FUN!! Please come back for more details. You can also subscribe by email (which will be a requirement for all giveaways!)
Long Overdue Update
Hi All!! I've been horrible about posting lately. I've been busy with the holidays and such and I just haven't gotten around to posting. I've slowed down my work pace a little so that I can keep up with the family and holiday preparations.
First off I've created 5 custom holiday photo cards so far and have 2 more on order. I have blurred them out for privacy. There is still time to order a your own design. I took advantage of the free 50 card offer from See Here and I was pleased how they turned out. That offer has expired, but you can still get 40% off from Wink Flash.
I've also redesigned several blogs. I did my personal blog to match our family Christmas card.
I also gave Robin's Red Thread Stitches a new look for the holidays.
Jennifer contacted me for a very clean but professional look for her new GFCF blog.
Megan's Paisley Monkey site has a fun new look!
I've also been doing lots of blog maintenance and adjustments. I have a handful of clients that have me do things like add buttons, ads, make graphics, keep sidebars organized, etc. I keep track of what I do and invoice them once a month.
I also made a big charity donation to a local food bank in town. I know in the past that I have donated toward Starfish Home in China, but this was a matching funds donation so I felt that the $500 I gave would go very far. A local financial group was matching 50 cents to the dollar of every donation through the end of November, so my $500 really brought in $750 to the food bank. I have been blessed with so many wonderful clients and opportunities this year and I wanted to give back! Thank you for choosing Custom Blog Designs!!
First off I've created 5 custom holiday photo cards so far and have 2 more on order. I have blurred them out for privacy. There is still time to order a your own design. I took advantage of the free 50 card offer from See Here and I was pleased how they turned out. That offer has expired, but you can still get 40% off from Wink Flash.
I've also redesigned several blogs. I did my personal blog to match our family Christmas card.
I also gave Robin's Red Thread Stitches a new look for the holidays.
Jennifer contacted me for a very clean but professional look for her new GFCF blog.
Megan's Paisley Monkey site has a fun new look!
I've also been doing lots of blog maintenance and adjustments. I have a handful of clients that have me do things like add buttons, ads, make graphics, keep sidebars organized, etc. I keep track of what I do and invoice them once a month.
I also made a big charity donation to a local food bank in town. I know in the past that I have donated toward Starfish Home in China, but this was a matching funds donation so I felt that the $500 I gave would go very far. A local financial group was matching 50 cents to the dollar of every donation through the end of November, so my $500 really brought in $750 to the food bank. I have been blessed with so many wonderful clients and opportunities this year and I wanted to give back! Thank you for choosing Custom Blog Designs!!
It's Fall!
I wish it was still summer, but fall is upon us. I decided to give this blog a look to reflect the season. Do you like it?
CBD has been revamped!
I still have to redesign the buttons and some minor tweaking.
What do you think of the new design?
What do you think of the new design?
