Summer Giveaway Event #9 : Blog Designs by The Diva

June 30, 2008

This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your participation.
The winner is Val of A Contest Blog!
Congratulations!

Looking for a new look this Summer? The Diva has generously offered a custom theme to one lucky Wordpress user. And she’ll even install it for you!

She’s just starting out and doesn’t have much in her portfolio at the moment but the ones that are there are pretty cool! Check these out!

So if you’d like a blog make-over or a completely new theme:

  • Just mention in comments why you want a new look before midnight, July 9th. That’s it!
  • A random winner will be selected and notified on July 10th.
  • The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

To earn more entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket.

NOTE: Due to the overwhelming responses I receive for extra entries, from now on please submit a separate comment for each extra ticket you’re submitting. This will ensure that all your extra efforts are counted. Thank you!

This giveaway is open to everyone world-wide! Good luck!



 

121 Comments on “Summer Giveaway Event #9 : Blog Designs by The Diva”

1
July 1, 2008
12:23 am

I would like a new design because…who doesn’t? Well, I have my own domain name, been blogging regularly for almost two years now so a new blog design would complete the deal.

Sorry for the crappy answer.

In short, I’d love to win!! But isn’t my chance so small because I’m commenter #1? Random number generator rarely gives the #1 at the top. (I talk too much, sorry!!)

Sandier Pastures’s last blog post..it’s hot and I have no iPod

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July 1, 2008
12:29 am

bunny said:

I’d love a new look because my blog doesn’t even have a finished look for now :(

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July 1, 2008
12:41 am

bunny said:

I’m a subscriber!

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July 1, 2008
12:42 am

bunny said:

Your cute button’s on my sidebar! Thanks!

bunny’s last blog post..The KoolAid Mom’s First Giveaway Ever!

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July 1, 2008
1:14 am

Tara R said:

my second blog really needs a makeover because it is still a blogger template and super lame! Plus I can’t do it myself because I am technically challenged!

Tara R’s last blog post..Spray park fun

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July 1, 2008
2:38 am

Jen E said:

Oh lordie I’d love this - I was about to dive into the complexities of CSS for just this reason, all the time wondering to myself, “how am I going to find the time to do this well?” I use those premade layouts at wordpress and just keep thinking, “I wish I had my own header” or “I wish this was that color and this that…” But none of them really deliver what I’m looking for, you know?

Anyway, great contest idea! One of us bloggers will be one lucky lady!

Jen E’s last blog post..Aloha Friday on Monday

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July 1, 2008
2:38 am

Jen E said:

also, I’m an RSS subscriber

Jen E’s last blog post..Aloha Friday on Monday

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July 1, 2008
2:40 am

Jen E said:

Aaaand, I added that button, too! I love that you give the code right there, btw, talk about easy!

Jen E’s last blog post..Aloha Friday on Monday

This is a great giveaway and her designs so far look great!

I don’t really want a whole new design because I worked hard on mine, but I would like my current one tweaked…or re-designed similar but better!

I know enough to be dangerous but not enough to make all the changes I want.

Thanks!

Kim @ What’s That Smell?’s last blog post..Sweetie Pie Baby Boutique - A Review

I am subscribed

Kim @ What’s That Smell?’s last blog post..Sweetie Pie Baby Boutique - A Review

Your button has a home on my sidebar!

Kim @ What’s That Smell?’s last blog post..Sweetie Pie Baby Boutique - A Review

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July 1, 2008
3:56 am

Marlena said:

I don’t even have a blog so I NEED this!! :) I’m so anxious to create one and this would be so helpful. Thanks for the chance!

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July 1, 2008
3:57 am

Marlena said:

I’m a subscriber!

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July 1, 2008
4:16 am

Gina said:

I would love to win this! But, not for myself. See, my brother-in-law is getting ready to move FAR away to Minnesota. He needs a new blog design so that we all have something pretty to look at when we read about what he’s doing up there.
So, If I win, I would give this great opportunity to my brother-in-law!

Gina’s last blog post..School Days, School Days, Good Ole Golden Rule Days

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July 1, 2008
4:31 am

What a great prize. I would love a make over for my blog because I am just starting out and still experimenting with things, but nothing seems to look right. I would love to look at my site knowing that it was done right and then all I have to do is add more and more content.

Barbara Baker’s last blog post..EXPRESS MOVIE DOWNLOADS: TOP MOVIES & SHOWS OF THE MONTH

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July 1, 2008
4:40 am

Amy said:

I would love a new design for my son’s blog—I know I know my 22 month old has a blog! I’m sure it would look fabulous though!

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July 1, 2008
4:41 am

Amy said:

Your button is on my blog side bar.

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July 1, 2008
4:42 am

Amy said:

I also subscribe to your posts!

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July 1, 2008
4:44 am

Dayna said:

I’d love a bloggy makeover because I have no HTML skills whatsoever! Thanks for the contest!

Dayna’s last blog post..Buggles-ism

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July 1, 2008
4:51 am

Jendi said:

Ooo - I would love to win this! I use self hosted wordpress on my site not wordpress.com. Hope that’s ok.

I would love to get a new design.. But I’m on blogger.. I guess I won’t be eligible. But if she decides to venture to Blogspot world then, I’m all in. :)
Amy @ The Q Family’s last blog post..A Big Boy Bed…

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July 1, 2008
6:26 am

Kristin said:

I really need this! Right now, my blog is boring looking!

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July 1, 2008
6:27 am

Kristin said:

I’m a subscriber

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July 1, 2008
6:31 am

Thomas Gibson said:

I am bored and ready for a change.

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I would love a new look for my blog, because lately my blog is slowly becoming more successful, and I thinka new design would be a good direction to take. Great giveaway, thanks!

Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland’s last blog post..123 Favorite Kids Songs CD Set Giveaway

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July 1, 2008
7:12 am

Amanda said:

I’d love to have a new blog look because mine is so dull and boring!

Amanda’s last blog post..Frosted Butterscotch Cookies

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July 1, 2008
7:17 am

Amanda said:

I added your button to my toolbar. :)

http://amanda-in-a-nutshell.blogspot.com/

Amanda’s last blog post..Frosted Butterscotch Cookies

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July 1, 2008
8:11 am

Jendi said:

I subscribe to your feed. So this is my second entry.
You always seem to have something going on at your blog.

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July 1, 2008
8:17 am

I would love a new look for my food blog!!! I really would like to have some personality to it.

I really, really want this! Good luck to all!

A Cowboy’s Wife’s last blog post..Mexicans Use Different Spoons?

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July 1, 2008
8:18 am

Oh! I subscribed also!

A Cowboy’s Wife’s last blog post..Mexicans Use Different Spoons?

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July 1, 2008
9:23 am

Courtney said:

I would a blog makeover to make the blog more me and not so generic.

Courtney’s last blog post..Book Review & Giveaway: Beyond the Night by Marlo Schalesky

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July 1, 2008
9:35 am

Courtney said:

i’m also a subscriber

Courtney’s last blog post..Giveaway at Contests4Moms

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July 1, 2008
9:48 am

Eileen said:

I need a new looks cause mine just plain ol’ SUCKS! lol

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July 1, 2008
9:57 am

Ginny said:

I’d love a new lock, great contest!

Ginny’s last blog post..Great links around the web

[...] An Island Life The Diva Theme giveaway [...]

I’m already subscribed to your feed by email.

valmg for A Contest Blog’s last blog post..An Island Life The Diva Theme giveaway

I need a new look because I have blogs that don’t have a look.

valmg for A Contest Blog’s last blog post..An Island Life The Diva Theme giveaway

The reason why I would like a new design, because I need something to fit the title of my blog. Something fun and creative.

Christine@AreWeThereYetMom’s last blog post..A New Journey Begins

I’m subscribed.

Christine@AreWeThereYetMom’s last blog post..A New Journey Begins

And I’ve linked your giveaway button.

Christine@AreWeThereYetMom’s last blog post..A New Journey Begins

I blogged about this giveaway on A Contest Blog at http://acontestblog.com/index.php/2008/an-island-life-the-diva-theme-giveaway/

valmg for A Contest Blog’s last blog post..An Island Life The Diva Theme giveaway

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July 1, 2008
12:17 pm

CanCan said:

My blog needs a cleaner look and more room for more links…the blogspot templates are limiting me and I’m too dumb to know how to change it!

onlycancan at hotmail dot com

CanCan’s last blog post..Babylegs and Baby Arms

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July 1, 2008
2:01 pm

susan varney said:

the island

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July 1, 2008
2:33 pm

Carrie said:

Wow, this would be a great treat to win! My blog needs a make-over because… I have no idea how to do one myself!

Carrie’s last blog post..Tackle it Tuesday

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July 1, 2008
2:47 pm

Angie said:

I could really use a WP theme for my name domain. I have owned that domain for a while now and have done nothing with it. I’ll either be building a website and adding on a WP blog to it or just using a blog. Not sure.

Thanks for the opportunity to enter!

Angie’s last blog post..Friday Feast

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July 1, 2008
3:06 pm

karissa Gindling said:

I need a new look before july 9th at midnight because my bf will be back from L.A that next day and we have had a sappy summer so far. we need it to get a little more romantic! Jazz it up! FIRE!

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July 1, 2008
3:25 pm

I would love a new fresh look. Although I enjoy how my hubby made my blog look, he is no graphic designer and it does not really show me.

Thanks for the great giveaway :)
TheAngelForever’s last blog post..Wii love balls

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July 1, 2008
3:27 pm

I subscribe to your feed :)
TheAngelForever’s last blog post..Wii love balls

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July 1, 2008
4:23 pm

Angie said:

I am subscribed to your feed.

Angie’s last blog post..Friday Feast

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July 1, 2008
4:37 pm

Laura said:

I would love a new look at my blog because I just have a basic wordpress theme now. I need a makeover but just haven’t taken the time to do it or get it done.

Thanks!

Laura’s last blog post..My love affair with Diet Coke

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July 1, 2008
4:38 pm

Laura said:

I also subscribe to your feed.

Laura’s last blog post..My love affair with Diet Coke

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July 1, 2008
5:11 pm

I would love a new design because I would really love to switch to wordpress and I don’t want to leave a cute design behind.

Vader’s Mom’s last blog post..Destination Disney — Character Photos

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July 1, 2008
5:15 pm

Angie said:

Your button is in my sidebar too. Thanks

Angie’s last blog post..Friday Feast

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July 1, 2008
5:39 pm

annaliza said:

ooo i love that book one! that best expresses me and my blog.

i need a new look so that when my kids look back at their lives and all their dad and i have done for and with them, they can see me in the posts and the template and find inspiration in themselves too!

=)

annaliza’s last blog post..music of the Day

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July 1, 2008
5:39 pm

annaliza said:

button in the sidebar and subscribe to the feed

annaliza’s last blog post..music of the Day

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July 1, 2008
7:05 pm

UptakeInOH said:

What a great idea on her part to generate a little traffic, and since her themes are very cute, I hope she does well!

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July 2, 2008
4:59 am

monica said:

i so need a portfolio site to show off my work, this may inspire me to get it going

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July 2, 2008
8:27 am

Jendi said:

Me again! I blogged about this contest today.

P.S. I love the words you use for anti-spam.

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July 2, 2008
9:39 am

Summer said:

I would love a more personalized look. Enter me!

Summer’s last blog post..Wall E Not So Eco-Friendly

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July 2, 2008
9:45 am

Shay said:

I would like an original design instead of using the premades they just don’t have the pizzaz that The Diva’s do.

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July 2, 2008
11:05 am

Kathie said:

I so need a new blog makeover. My blog is a template and I’d like it to have more sass.
http://www.mypreppypurse.blogspot.com
and
http://www.maddymoo.com/kathieb.htm

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July 2, 2008
6:20 pm

Well, my blog is a boring theme. It works, yeah, but it looks like other people’s blogs :). I’d like to stand out a bit more!

Jennifer Bogart’s last blog post..FIRST Wild Card Tour: The Five Senses of Romantic Love by Sam Laing

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July 2, 2008
6:23 pm

I just subbed to your feed :).

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July 2, 2008
9:02 pm

Noreen said:

I just have a plaib blog that comes with blogger. I would love a pretty and fun looking blog!!

Noreen’s last blog post..We have a New Puppy

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July 3, 2008
3:58 am

tuesday said:

I want a new look because I have a winter theme still on my blog and it is summer! Time for a change!

tuesday’s last blog post..The Mom Version of In

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July 3, 2008
4:00 am

I’d love some kind of new blog, mine sucks. lol

Stephen Saunders’s last blog post..How to keep a healthy level of sanity

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July 3, 2008
4:04 am

Shaun Wallner said:

This is a great giveaway, i currently dont have a blog but am in the process of making one and id love a new look for mine.

I would love a look customized specifically for my blog! Something as fun and recognizable as yours… :)
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls’s last blog post..So what have I been up to during my first two days of unemployment?

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July 3, 2008
9:06 am

hazel hunt said:

I’d love some kind of new blog

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July 3, 2008
12:12 pm

James Jenkins said:

I’d love something new and different

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July 3, 2008
4:21 pm

Jendi said:

Me again.
I think I’ve done all the extra entries now.
This one is for putting your button in my sidebar.
Thanks!

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July 3, 2008
4:27 pm

Jasper said:

i don’t have Blog yet! don’t know how to create one. I am not really an expert when it comes to webpage making. I hope you can help me.

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July 5, 2008
11:10 am

Roxy said:

I want a new look because I don’t think my current blog look does my blog any justice.

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July 5, 2008
1:34 pm

Hotomom said:

I would LOVE a new blog design. I have such a boring Wordpress one and since I am a scrapbooker I am never satisfied with my design. Always looking for something more creative.

Hotomom’s last blog post..Our Fourth in Pictures

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July 5, 2008
3:00 pm

I would love to win this - my blog is on a standard template and I would love something more original

marybeth i.’s last blog post..Updated Blog Directory - July 2008

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July 6, 2008
2:22 am

Cathy said:

I would love to win, my blog is boring and generic. I definitely need more personality…on my Blog that is.

Cathy’s last blog post..If you came to my house?

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July 6, 2008
5:23 am

Sandy M said:

I have a wordpress blog I never use. Would love to update it!

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July 6, 2008
6:33 am

Oh, I’ve been wanting a new blog design since I started blogging and picked a stock design. I know nothing about web design and can’t justify spending money on it right now…so I keep hoping I’ll win one. *Fingers crossed*

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July 6, 2008
7:51 am

Allison said:

Oh how great! I started blogging a few months ago and it has become a new love. It has been such a great way to “meet” people, and I have actually met (in real life!) people through it as well!

I could definitely use a blog makeover though. I LOVE wordpress, but I am unhappy with the themes. None of them are “perfect” for me, so I find that no matter which I choose I’m always a little unhappy!

Thanks for the great giveaway!

Allison’s last blog post..Paging Dr. Freud! ?Help?

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July 6, 2008
9:17 am

Kim said:

I’d love a custom design. I could probably figure out how to do it myself if I took the time, but there are so many other things I’d rather do right now. Having someone else do it will be the only way I get my custom design anytime soon.

Kim’s last blog post..Works For Me Wednesday - Recipes!

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July 6, 2008
9:19 am

Channah said:

Ooh! This would be wonderful to win, but I’m on Blogspot. If she decides to make Blogspotees eligible, then I’m all in!

Channah’s last blog post..Hopefully we’re moving.

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July 6, 2008
9:20 am

Channah said:

Also, I subscribe to your feed.

Channah’s last blog post..Hopefully we’re moving.

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July 6, 2008
9:37 am

Channah said:

Also, you’re in my sidebar!

Channah’s last blog post..Hopefully we’re moving.

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July 6, 2008
10:50 am

Ilissa H. said:

I’d love to win a new blog design because mine is pretty blah right now. I am just using one of the templates from blogspot. Thanks for the chance.

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July 6, 2008
2:03 pm

Megret said:

I’d love a look that corresponds to the theme of my blog. This would make it more effective, I think!

Thanks!
Megret
musesofmegret@gmail.com

Megret’s last blog post..Holiday Hack - Hands-free sparklers

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July 6, 2008
3:48 pm

Cassy said:

I would love a new look. I see so many great designs while I am checking out blogs and would love one of my own.

Cassy’s last blog post..Give Aways

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July 6, 2008
3:55 pm

Andi said:

I would love a blog design, though I’m sure there’s someone out there who would get more use out of it.

I have 2 blogs. One is for family updates, but the other is to connect with others out there who have been effected in some way by the seizure disorder, Infantile Spasms (IS).

We first noticed my daughter having seizures at 2 months old. I have no real idea when she started seizing. She would seize on and off for hours, sleep for 4-5 hours, then wake up and do it all over again. She was finally diagnosed with IS in December. IS is typically considered a catastrophic seizure disorder, with high probability of a severe seizure disorder in the future and high probability of being severely delayed for the rest of her life.

Since her diagnosis, it’s like we had to start all over again, not only with learning and milestones, but figuring out her personality. She slept for a good chunk of 7 months and is now more focused and aware.

I would like a blog design that shows off her sweet personality. I don’t know if her blog has helped anyone in their IS journey, but I sure hope it has.

Andi’s last blog post..And she does it again!

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July 6, 2008
3:55 pm

Andi said:

Subscriber!

:)
Andi’s last blog post..And she does it again!

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July 6, 2008
3:56 pm

Andi said:

Button on the blog.

:)
Andi’s last blog post..And she does it again!

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July 6, 2008
5:20 pm

Kali said:

I would love a blog makeover. Right now I think my visitors may be getting “lost” in the disorganized mess that is now my blog. My blog needs a major overhaul and this prize is just what I need. LOL.

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July 6, 2008
5:22 pm

Kali said:

Second entry request…

I posted about your contest on my blog @
http://kaliannah.com/makeover/

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July 6, 2008
5:44 pm

Sabrina Beganny said:

I am a mother of a toddler and infant is has somewhat lost her way. After having my second…I have found little time or motivation for ME! I am a 29y/o Army veteran, a fitness instructor, wannabee crafter, photographer, yogi ect. I am the epitome of what motivation should be! So my plan is to BLOG as a motivational tool for myself and for other mother. I just don’t know where to start. I have a domain name all set…but am lost from there as far as design is concerned. I would REALLY appreciate the help on this journed to discovering myself again. Thanks! And good luck to everyone!

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July 6, 2008
6:41 pm

Alison said:

I would like a new look because I am just starting my blog and would like something unique

Alison’s last blog post..Bella

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July 7, 2008
3:25 am

Terri said:

I am need of a makeover because I am still using blog templates and free backgrounds. It would be so nice to have a finished look.

Ooh…I’m in the middle of planning a new blog concept so I could really use a makeover from one of the free ones out there that are on several sites.

Kimberly @ AllAboutKimberly’s last blog post..Moms - How NOT to Lose Weight

Yea!! I subscribed via email to your feed!!

Kimberly @ AllAboutKimberly’s last blog post..Moms - How NOT to Lose Weight

One more entry for me! :) I just wrote about this contest on my blog. Here’s the URL:

http://www.allaboutkimberly.com/blogging-contests

Kimberly @ AllAboutKimberly’s last blog post..A Couple Blogging Contests

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July 7, 2008
4:53 am

Hotomom said:

I added your button, I am already a subscriber.

Hotomom’s last blog post..An STL Summer Excursion

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July 7, 2008
4:54 am

Hotomom said:

I mentioned your contest here: http://hotomom.wordpress.com/2008/07/05/a-fantastic-contest/

Hotomom’s last blog post..An STL Summer Excursion

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July 7, 2008
5:31 pm

Stephanie Adkins said:

I just start to get into blogging. I need this.

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July 7, 2008
7:41 pm

Rachel said:

I love all of the creative blog designs out there but sadly admiring good design is where my talent stops. My blog has put up with too many “homemade haircuts” and could really use a nice design.

Rachel’s last blog post..Zookoda

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July 8, 2008
5:03 am

Lee said:

I want a new look. Sounds fun!

Lee’s last blog post..Tackle it Tuesday–It’s the little things

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July 8, 2008
10:08 am

Judy J. said:

I have longed for a blog, but the fear of designing it has held me back. Winning this design would open the door to blogging for me. Thank you for the opportunity.

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July 8, 2008
2:49 pm

Trisha Dowling said:

i am new to blogging, very new. but need the help!

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July 8, 2008
8:07 pm

Peggy Gorman said:

I would love this ,a different layout and the aray of all the images.Count me in to win ,great contest!!

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July 9, 2008
3:37 am

PsychMamma said:

I just started blogging a couple months ago. So far, I’m just using one of the WordPress templates for my page design with my own (boring) picture for a banner. I’ve noticed how many people have the same basic format as me (since they’re using the same mass-template), and I want to stand out more than I am right not. I need some pizazz! Your site is beautiful and I’m hoping to get some of that design-love coming my way. Thanks!

http://psychmamma.wordpress.com

PsychMamma’s last blog post..Headed north

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July 9, 2008
3:38 am

PsychMamma said:

I just subscribed to your feed!

http://psychmamma.wordpress.com

PsychMamma’s last blog post..Headed north

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July 9, 2008
5:03 am

hetal g said:

only change is permanent

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July 9, 2008
5:42 am

kathy pease said:

because i look like a RAGAMUFFIN :(

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July 9, 2008
10:10 am

tuesday said:

I subscribed to your feed!

tuesday’s last blog post..The World is Filled With Stupid People

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July 9, 2008
10:28 am

Jeannie said:

I want a new look so bad because I need it! I’m just using the basic layout that blogspot has…just becasue I don’t know any better! For real…lol =)

I would like something with a baseball field! Since my blog title is musings from left field! Yeah…I’m way out there…lol

I’m so glad you are doing this giveaway! Good Luck to us alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!!!

There is a FUNNY wedding contest on my blog! Mr S and I are getting married in March 2009! My BFF in Atlanta is doing some fun contest as my virtual maid of honor!!! I would really like it if you could find the time to enter!!!! =)

Later Gator!
J

Jeannie’s last blog post..3rd Day - Picture Post - Galveston, Texas

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July 9, 2008
11:18 am

Katie said:

I just gave my blog a makeover with a free site’s theme and 1/2 the time it doesn’t even show up for the reader. I know it doesn’t show up for ME most of the time! So it’s very unpredictable. And I’m a scrapbooker, so I crave a visually appealing look that reflects my personality. I hope I win!!!

Katie’s last blog post..Must Have Parenting Tips

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July 9, 2008
11:27 am

Katie said:

I just subscribed to your feed. Thanks!

Katie’s last blog post..Must Have Parenting Tips

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July 14, 2008
8:27 am

Kailani said:

Hi Valmg

Congratulations! You are the winner of the WP Blog Design giveaway at An Island Life. Please contact me within 3 days to claim your prize.

Aloha ~ Kailani
anislandlife at gmail dot com

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