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Thursday, January 3, 2013

My Marvelous Makeover!


Ta! Da!  I am beyond excited to unveil my "Teaching With Moxie" blog-makeover!  

When I started blogging last summer, the last thing I was concerned about was my blog's appearance.  I picked a pre-made template and loaded it myself.  It was cute and fit my needs at the time.

But in the last couple of months, I began to feel like I wanted the window to my world to better fit me and my personality.  I'm bright and sparkly, not lacey and flowery (like my old design). It took me weeks to search for the perfect elements.  I'm a good shopper, but not a great designer.  That's when Megan from A Bird in Hand Designs came to my rescue. 


A Bird in Hand Blog Design

Megan in not only a talented designer and fabulous teacher (visit her blog at I Teach. What's Your Superpower?), she is also my very dear friend and teaching partner.  Earlier today, we got together to discuss the makeover.  Once she had a plan, I sat back and witnessed her amazing talent and creative genius.  At one point I mentioned that I really wanted a picket fence, but couldn't find one to purchase.  "No problem", she said, and proceeded to create one on her computer.....just like that! Amazing! 

If you are in need of a blog design, I highly recommend Megan from A Bird in Hand Designs.  She will leave no stone unturned in putting your design together. Knowing her as well as I do, I can promise that she will not be happy until you are. 


Megan and Diane
Megan, thank you so much!  You have brightened my world in more ways that I can count!  


27 comments:

  1. Woohoo! I have just signed up and I am now your 200th follower. Congratulations on a fabulous blog.

    Carol :)

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    1. Yea! It's time to do a giveaway! Thank you for stopping by!

      Diane

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  2. Love it! Megan designed my blog as well--1000% agree on her fab skills :)

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  3. Very cute! :) I'm really lovin' your little owls!
    :)

    Carly
    First Grade Fabulosity

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    1. It was love at first sight! They make me smile! Thank you for you sweet comment!

      Diane

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    1. When I saw them, I knew they were for me! Thank you for stopping by!

      Diane

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  5. Diane, I didn't notice before how much the graphic "you" really looks like you!! Even has your cute dimples! WTG, girls!

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  6. She did a great job. My brain doesn't understand how to do such things. What talent.
    ❀ Tammy
    Forever in First

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    1. I am amazed! I recently bought Photoshop Elements and am so inept with it. I'll keep practicing, but will never be as good as Megan!

      Diane

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  7. Looks great! I especially love the owls in the bus. :) Megan did my blog design too and I love, love, love it!
    Katie
    I Want to be a Super Teacher

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    1. Aren't those owls so cute. My whole classroom is decorated with bright owls. They make me smile!

      Diane

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  8. Thanks Diane! So glad you love it! It's just like stepping into your classroom. I had so much fun doing it.

    Megan

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  9. She is doing our blog makeover right now! I'm SOOOOO excited!! Yours looks great!!

    Amanda
    Collaboration Cuties

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    1. I can't wait to see it! Isn't she awesome?!?!?

      Diane

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  10. D - Your new design is so you! It is ridiculously cute! LOVE it!

    Kristin

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    1. Thank you, Kristin! Enjoy the rest of our vacation!

      Diane

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    1. Thank you, Laurie! I just visited your blog and am your newest follower! I love how your header gives the definitions of chickadee and jubilee. I find a lot of younger followers haven't heard the word "moxie", but it fits me perfectly. I so glad you stopped by as it allowed me to find you!

      Diane

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  12.  Hi, Great post.  I found you through the blog hop. Please stop  by and say hi when you get a chance.  .Be sure and check out my new Blog Hop that started. It's Weekly Goals Link Up. It's a great way to stay on track. Have a great day. :) Now following you. 

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