Monday, October 19, 2009

A Giveaway

Why? Because I like you.

And because we totally missed celebrating the 1 year mark for Simply Yours Designs in September. That month was a bit crazy for my family, and I have been sick since then. Anyway, enough of the explaining and on to the giveaway!

Simply Yours Designs is giving away one Simply Custom Design Package, which is a $90 value! It includes:

Simply Custom Design Package:

- a complete design made using your own specifications

- 2 or 3 columns

- custom header

- custom background to match header

- coordinating sidebar heading images (up to 5)

- personalized signature to appear at the end of each post (if desired)

- includes installation

This giveaway will end Monday October 26th, 2009 at midnight. That means you have a week to enter and spread the word. Here are the rules:

- Go to Simply Yours Designs and check out some of the latest designs in the portfolio.

- Leave one comment on this post before midnight on the 26th, telling me why your blog needs a new-do. Make sure you leave a way for me to get in contact with you when you win!

- There are opportunities to enter more than once in this contest by doing the following:
:: Tweet about this giveaway and link back to this post.
:: Facebook about this giveaway and link back to this post.
:: Post about this giveaway, once again linking back to this post.
:: Add the giveaway button to your sidebar.


:: Add Simply Yours Designs button to your sidebar.

Cute Blogspot Designs

For each extra entry, leave a separate comment letting me know what you did to deserve it! I will announce the winner on Tuesday, October 27th. Good luck!

60 comments:

Eric and Kortnee Johnson said...

Yayyy! Another giveaway! I would LOVE to win! I don't have twitter, but I will defiantly post the rest!
I am ready for a new design, even though I LOVE the one I have already :)
Crossing my fingers! Thanks HILARY!

Tiffany said...

yay! i've actually been waiting for you to do this... i'm starting up a health/wellness blog with my sister and we're going to need a nice little blog-look... although mine could use a facelift too. you designed it and i love it... i'm just ready for something new or to have a picture put in the background at the top. so anyway. enter me. and i'll blog about, facebook about it, and post about it too! so make sure you enter me for those also! i don't have tweet, so won't be doing that! oh and my email is tiffanydansie@gmail.com

Eric and Kortnee Johnson said...

Ohhh and we need a new layout with our new baby girl added to the mix!

Scott and Kasie said...

I'm so excited!!! I love your giveaways Hilary!!! And I admire your work!! You are so talented in designing blog backgrounds!!! I would love to have a new background!! Don't get me wrong... I love the one that I have from you already BUT I would love to be able to have you design something new for my blog since we just had a new addition to the family! :) I'm just looking to spice it up a bit and give it a family touch! Hope all is going well with you and your pregnancy!!! :)

Tiffany said...

k. i facebooked about it, did a post, and put up the two sidebars. one for the giveaway and one for your business! give me some extra entries!

*caysie*dustin*ryah* said...

WOW! I never thought you would do this again! My sister told me about your site and I LOVE IT! I have never had a custom anything...so it would be REALLY cool to have one! HOPE I win! :)
my blog is caysiedustinryah@blogspot.com if you need to contact me!

*caysie*dustin*ryah* said...

OKAY! So I did the facebook thing with a link, I added a button for both your blog and the giveaway to my sidebar! I also wrote a blog about it!! phew....
HOPE I WIN! :)

JDaniel4's Mom said...

I need to have a custom layout and move away from the standard blog design I am currently using. I would love to go to three columns.

JDaniel4's Mom said...

I tweeted http://twitter.com/jdaniel4smom/status/5006360905

JDaniel4's Mom said...

I post a blog entry http://www.jdaniel4smom.com/2009/10/simply-yours-designs-has-blog-make-over.html

JDaniel4's Mom said...

I have your button on www.jdaniel4smom.com

JDaniel4's Mom said...

I posted on Facebook and linked back.

Grammymouse said...

I heard about your blog designs on PostParents MomTv show. I have a naked blog!!
I tried to do a simple change in sidebar size & screwed it up! it is a blogger template LOL
I would love a design, so maybe I will confident in posting and greeting new readers!

thanks for a chance!
Faythe
gramousetails ATgmail .com

Cherish Stockdale said...

My blog needs some serious work, and you are so talented. I am crossing my fingers BIGTIME!!

kate said...

I just found this site and love your work!
My blog is one hot mess and i have no idea what i'm doing... I need a makeover :)

katemccutchin at yahoo dot com

Leandrea said...

I would love a blog makeover. Ohmygosh! I would especially love a button. Your site looks adorable! leandrea (at) gmail (dot) com

Christie said...

My blog seriously needs a makeover. I just came across your site while I was searching for blog design companies. My blog has really exploded and has so outgrown my pathetic attempt at design. I soooo have my fingers crossed!:-)
Christie
bigfatpiggybank@yahoo.com

Carrie said...

My blog design doesn't really reflect who I am. It's cute, but I'd like a more modern spin. Each time I open up my homepage, I sigh because I love other designs and wish I could have something more "updated"! You did my buttons, so I know I love your work. :-)

makinglemonadeblog at gmail dot com

Carrie said...

blogged it!

http://makinglemonadeblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/garden-of-giveaways.html

Holly said...

I just started a new blog that I'm so excited about, but I have no idea how to make it look like my dream! I've been looking at your work, and I absolutely LOVE what you do! I can't tell you how excited I was when I found out about your giveaway - Oh, I hope I win!!!! Thanks for giving us the chance!
ladiesonalark(at)gmail(dot)com

bbeda said...

I'm just dipping my toe into blogging, but for me, "dipping my toe" tends to turn into "full-body whooping belly flop" pretty quickly, and I'm jonesing for one of your custom blog template designs. The standard blogger templates are so depressing that they're squashing my writing bug... I need your designs to help fuel my creativity. Please help!

brittbeda (at) verizon (dot) net

Amy Croley said...

I just started blogging in September and I haven't found any blog designs that inspire me. I would love a fresh look for my blog that showcases my personanlity. Thanks for the chance! Love the designs in your portfolio.

amichelle8@yahoo.com

Amy Croley said...

contest button on my blog

Amy Croley said...

Simply Yours Designs button is on my blog

Amy Croley said...

blogged about your giveaway here

Amy Croley said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/Amy_Croley/status/5056398188

Amy Croley said...

facebook fan
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Simply-Yours-Designs/26717744627?ref=ts&v=wall#/amy.croley?ref=nf

Janice said...

My blog design does not reflect my business at all! I need something new, help!

Kasey said...

My blog Diary of a Hungry mom so needs a makeover because it's depressing the way it looks right now! It's about eating healthy and exercise and it doesn't reflect my joy for the 2 things! I need to win! I'm going to post about it on my blogs! and I'm taking buttons with me! thanks!

J.J. said...

I would love a blog redo. has been a while :) Need a fresh look :) love your style!

Michelle said...

I SO NEED THIS!!! If you were to look at my blog you'd see why! :) I have wanted a new header (one that isn't so huge) and a signature line since I started blogging and I have tried to figure out how to put them on on my own but I am not computer savvy and the tough economic times are holding me back from spending the money on someone else doing it for me, but to win a fabulous giveaway like this one would be a fresh new start for my blog. Keeping my fingers crossed! you can reach me at jackson_ml@hotmail.com

Terry said...

I would love a blog redo - please pick me!

Dianne Jago said...

Hey :)

I'm 20 years old and just starting out my photography business! Since I am a military wife doing photography has been a job that I know I can take around wherever my husband gets PCS-ed to, so it's been really hard trying to establish myself. The biggest things that brings in my clients is my blog. It's where I post up pictures of my latest work and entries that tell the story behind them. Families send the link to other family and friends to show their preview pictures that I took. We just shelled out a bunch of money to create our website, but now that I see how important my blog is to people I want it to be a little more personal. I have been scouring the internet searching for different templates, but am realizing the best ones out there cost money that I know we can't afford. If I won this contest it would be such a help to my husband and I! I think it is awesome that you are willing to give of your time to help someone out. Thanks so much!

www.jagofoto.com
My simple blog haha: jagofoto.blogspot.com
email: dianne.jagofoto@gmail.com

Shawn said...

I need a new look! A professional new look!

Why?

Because I do and go and take and drive and buy and clean up after and cook for and, and, and... for everyone else so I freaking deserve a little something for just me!

I have 99 followers so I think this would be the perfect way to celebrate #100, don't you?

I'm off to post all about it!

Ruby Red Slippers said...

Thank you for the offer-
I found you on "All that is Good", and am in desperate need of a "Real" blog makeover.
I have been doing it myself, using all the free stuff, but I would like my own personal look.
However-this is not in the recession budget, so I haven't paid to have it done...but am DYING to-I have such Ideas, and as computer illerate as I am-I can't do much more....
Very sweet of you to do this-

Shawn said...

My post all about your wonderful give a-way is scheduled to post at 10pm and your button is included!

Jenn said...

I would love a blog design of my own. Life isn't always easy especially lately and without bloggin I would be lost. I think eveyone should have a blog of their own and a custom look to go along with it is just a bonus! Blessings, Jenn

Thena said...

I have tried doing my layout myself but there's some things I would like to add and can't figure out how to do it.

The Ramirez Report said...

I would love a new layout for our blog. I am new to blogging world and I would love to share my blog with many more people to keep them updated with our life and the fact that we just had a new baby after 13 years...so adjusting to motherhood and to blog world has been fun and challenging :)I would love for others to come to a blog that looks neat and organized and classy :)

Renee Roberson said...

My freelance writing business is doing really well but my blog is so boring. I'd love to give visitors a fresher, more modern glimpse of me and how fun freelance writing can be, but I am very design-challenged and don't have a lot of money to spend out of pocket. I love what you did with the Gwendolyn Strong blog and would love a blog that beautiful and visually appealing!

Bridget said...

I want something new and neat for my blog. I have tried and my husband has tried to "jazz" it up but it hasn't worked. Love your designs and would love to win one!

Bridget said...

I posted about your giveaway in a blog post! :D

Bridget said...

I twittered about your giveaway!

Bridget said...

Your button is on my sidebar now!

Norma Lee @ Norma Lee Good said...

Um, you can go ahead and stop reading everybody else's reasons. {laugh} I NEED IT! I am new to blogging and love to blog but I NEED a professional looking blog! I already know what I like, {good for you-I'm easy}, I'm not high maintenance {again-good for you} and I obviously can't spell. Pick me! Pick me!

Norma Lee @ Norma Lee Good said...

okay. My son has to be at a birthday party in 5 minutes. Instead of getting everything reading, I have posted the give away button on my blog.

Norma Lee @ Norma Lee Good said...

It's me again. I have also added the sidebar. Yup, we are going to be late to the party. Can you tell how motivated I am for this blog makeover?? it's so worth being late. This kid will have more parties...haha

The Queen of Graceful Complexities said...

I am THRILLED to find you. I am starting my blog for women in business as I am a business coach. WOW there is such a need for the inspiration that you give and the motivation that I have to share! I will be thrilled to work with you on creating my great blog and web identity, your work is crisp, clear, and just what I have been looking for to share with all of my entrepreneurs that need a web presence yet don't know where to start! This is so exciting and I hope I will get a chance in this drawing to get a start on all I would like you to do for me, my business, and my fellow women entrepreneurs!
Thank you
Will be in touch soon,
Leah Grace

Visha said...

Hi There! I am so excited about your custom design giveaway!!!! I am definitely in need of a new custom blog... Long story short: I started a website when my middle daughter was diagnosed with a terminal illness - it kept friends and family up to date on her appointments and health (having a 3year old, 16 month old, and infant was not conducive to phone calls :). However, I pay a fortune every month to keep the site up, and I could really use your custom design to make a FREE blogspot site for family, friends and newly diagnosed families to read. Times are tight and cost cutting is necessary - but I want to keep a cheerful and fun site up and running! Thank you for your consideration. Please email me if I win: vishawallace@gmail.com Thanks again!

twifanheather said...

My blog needs a new-do because I would love for it to have a fresh new look! I would love for my blog to have a more custom look! Also, I just love your designs! :)

twifanheather said...

I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/_HeatherAnne_/status/5177498998

twifanheather said...

I have your giveaway button!

twifanheather said...

I have the Simply Yours Designs button!

cindi said...

I need a redo cause my design is just not me. It's kinda me, but not really. And I feel like it's not organized well and i need help!

cindi said...

Added the Simpy YOurs button to my blog.

www.tallysplace.blogspot.com

Michelle @ Women Who Win said...

I need a blog makeover badly!!! My current theme isn't very condusive to my long posts, pictures, and text. Thanks so much! --Michelle, blogattoday[-at]gmaildotcom

Michelle @ Women Who Win said...

Tweet! http://twitter.com/sweepstakesgirl/status/5181420320. :) --Michelle, blogattoday[-at]gmaildotcom

Paige said...

i am in terrible need of a blog makeover. I constantly attempt to make it look good on my own, but my HTML skills are poor at best. Please, make me over! Thanks, pcondray@gmail.com

Amanda said...

Would love to win because your stuff is so great! I feel that the part of my blog that needs a makeover is the header! I hate having to do a picture for a header that then has a frame around it!
I know I'm cutting it pretty close-I'll try and do some of the other things to get people to your blog!
aegirl7(at)gmaildotcom

Amanda said...

I twittered about your giveaway and cute blog designs!

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