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12/29/2011

Showing Off My New Blog Design!

I just wanted to write a quick note to say, I’m sorry I haven’t posted much this week!  All the blog work I have done hasn’t shown up in the form of tutorials this week – I’ve put my time into the brand spankin’ new look I am debuting at Happy Hour Projects tonight.  What do you think, do you like it?

One of my new year’s resolutions (I’m sure I’ll have more, I resolve to do lots of things all year long) is to simplify.  That theme is carrying over into the blog as well.  I love the old design (a huge thank you to Carlee from Ladybird Ln for the brilliant header – it was exactly what I asked for, and it served me well getting started!!) but everyone who has dared be brutally honest with me has suggested that it’s time to retire the bright pink “since I’m not fifteen anymore,” (LOL).  Hey, I liked it – but constructive criticism prevailed.

So this is me, simplified.  I’m still swearing at Photoshop (and will take any tips you have to offer on the software – we are not getting along yet).  You may see some tweaks here and there as I get the hang of it.  And if you notice anything broken, I would love it if you would drop me a note or leave a comment and let me know so I can fix it – I’ve been updating a lot of code, and things do get missed!

I’m not in love with my buttons yet, so those may go through another round of upgrades.  But, at least the new ones match, and if you’re itching to retire the neon pink and purple I’ve subjected you to this year – feel free to grab a replacement. :)

See you tomorrow afternoon for Freestyle Friday!

~ Adrianne

Filed Under: New Year

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  1. JaclynsBooks says

    12/30/2011 at 10:18 pm

    Hey i'm your new follower! I enjoyed your site, please follow me back at jaclynsbooks.blogspot.com
    Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Irene says

    12/30/2011 at 7:19 pm

    Your blog design looks pretty! I've also done a lot of tweaking on my blog design in the past when I was still learning some html coding, etc. I thought it was fun and I felt proud of myself when I saw my final blog layout hehe :-D

    Reply
    • Jobeth says

      04/16/2016 at 3:09 am

      No cotlapinms on this end, simply a good piece.

      Reply
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  3. Ladybird Ln says

    12/30/2011 at 1:29 am

    I think it looks great! You need to teach me how to make the link buttons up top, that is one thing I need to do!

    Carlee

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  4. Deana says

    12/30/2011 at 12:25 am

    I love your new blog design….Happy New Year and thanks for hosting the party.

    Reply
  5. Jenny says

    12/29/2011 at 10:13 pm

    I love it! It is so pretty and fresh!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer says

    12/29/2011 at 5:51 pm

    Love the new look! You'll have to do a tutoria on how to change things up! :)

    Reply
  7. Becky says

    12/29/2011 at 11:12 am

    Very nice! Looks clean and simple. It's time consuming, isn't it?!

    Reply
  8. Sue says

    12/29/2011 at 1:25 pm

    I love the new look, I am jealous of it:) I think that when you make something your own it really shows.

    Reply
  9. Pam says

    12/29/2011 at 5:13 am

    Looks good, Adrianne; clean, simple lines and colours. I like it!

    Reply
  10. Anna says

    12/29/2011 at 4:44 am

    Nice job!

    Reply
  11. claudia b says

    12/29/2011 at 4:32 am

    love the new look, looks so lively!

    Reply
  12. Kimberly says

    12/29/2011 at 4:24 am

    I think your new look is fabulous. Very calming and simple, I really like it!

    Reply
  13. WhyCuzICan says

    12/29/2011 at 3:48 am

    And btw, Adrianne, since you LIKED the neon, I'm keeping the button you graced me with when you were kind enough to feature my project recently… just sayin'
    Smiles, Suz

    Reply
  14. WhyCuzICan says

    12/29/2011 at 3:46 am

    Hey, I like your new look! Nice job! It's alot of work, I know. I'm doing a redo for the new year too, and making sure things look the way I like. Whew….. but it's worth it!

    See you on Thur for your Fri Party, as always!
    Smiles,
    Suzanne at WhyCuzICan

    Reply
  15. Shasta says

    12/29/2011 at 3:36 am

    I love your new look. Looks very “happy”, lol. Glad you kept the pink :) I just redid mine too. It's time consuming, huh?

    Reply

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Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in mid Michigan. I work from home, chase my two kids, and this once-city-girl is learning how to care for chickens and adjusting to life out in the country. I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!

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