Blog Mini-Makeover Giveaway!
Is your blog in a mid-life crisis? Does it stand out from the rest—but not in a good way? Is your blog’s look overshadowing your writing? Then Studio Bold’s Blog Mini-Makeover is just the thing you need to help refine your blog design so you can grow your readership and achieve your blogging goals.
This package is normally valued at $350, but as my gift to you today (OR because of my commitment to beautifying the web OR because of my love for the SITS Community), I am giving away a Blog Mini-Makeover!
Here is what the package includes:*
• Logo
• Blog header
• 125×125 pixel badge (Perfect for your SITS Featured Blogger Day!)
• 4 social medial icons, such as Facebook, Twitter, RSS, and e-mail
To qualify to win a Mini-Makeover for your blog (a $350 value), check out my portfolio and then tell me something you saw that you’d love to have on your site. A button? A color scheme? Let me know in the comments!
For Additional Entries (separate comments, please):
• Comment on my post on SITS to learn How Not to Design when making changes to your blog.
• Follow @StudioBold on Twitter.
• Like Studio Bold Graphic Design on Facebook.
• Tweet the following message: Have you seen the design portfolio for @StudioBold? Swoon! I want to be a best dressed blog too! http://bit.ly/gtcbEY
It gets better! If you pay a deposit on a design from Studio Bold between today and March 3, 2011 you can take 15% off your order just by leaving a comment below.
Fine Print:
If the winner has purchased a design from Studio Bold within the last 7 days, the cost of the makeover will be deducted from her invoice. Not eligible for work previously completed by Studio Bold. Contest ends February 17, 2011 at 11:59 PST. Winner will be drawn with random.org and notified via email. Winner must respond to email within 24 hours to claim prize.
* One draft will be presented for each item in the Blog Mini-Makeover. Additional concepts can be purchased if you would like more options to choose from.
Congratulations to Jean of Mommy to Two Boys for being the winner! Stay tuned for the big reveal!
292 Comments
When Pigs Fly
February 10, 2011Hire this woman! Today! She is amazing. She just revamped my site and I’m loving it. Plus, she’s so much fun to work with. If only we lived closer. I want to just hang out with her and have a cup of coffee.
lisa
February 10, 2011I have had a blog for 2 years now.. and I get a lot of compliments from nonblogger friends.. but my blog look is drab… I would love to see a new button, logo and color scheme… You look like a great person…. to revamp… with lots of energy and ideas. I love the idea.. of winning… but if I don’t I am bookmarking you.. to see if I can budget this expense in my life…. hubby says it’s a want not a need. I think it’s a NEED.
Lisa from 1 Wasabi Mommy
Jen
February 10, 2011I love what you did with the SITS site. It is gorgeous. I love the clean lines of your designs. You seems to make the content pop.
My blog design is not that old but I would love a face lift.
Caitlin {Pacifier In My Pocket}
February 10, 2011My blog is all DIY, I could absolutely use some help!
Cristina
February 10, 2011I have a kick ass tattoo covering my entire upper arm and wear pearl earrings. Shouldn’t I have a kick ass blog design to go with? I totally should.
I don’t have Twitter, but if I did….you’d be tweeted? twitted? about. Maybe you can also teach me the proper past tense of that word too. I liked you on FB. I’m all over that like white on rice.
Please? I’ll send cookies and vodka.
A relative newbie,
Cristina
Sara
February 10, 2011My business site could use a makeover! I am in desperate need of a logo! The logos in your portfolio are awesome.
My business site address is http://myminimesvcs.wordpress.com/
Sara
February 10, 2011I am following you on Twitter!
Erica
February 10, 2011I love the header you designed for the makeup blog. It is so cool how it pops out with makeup! You do really nice work & I am crossing my fingers that I win the makeover. My site is totally DIY and I could use some professional help! Thanks for the opportunity
Sara
February 10, 2011Just tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/hawkfan5/status/35699472054878209
angie
February 10, 2011Your work is fantastic. I LOVE your attention to detail.
angie
February 10, 2011I follow you on twitter.
BrandyU
February 10, 2011You have a unique way of making the look match the blog & I need some of that! I’d love to have something simple, but edgy…and my blog is anything but that right now.
angie
February 10, 2011I like your FB page.
angie
February 10, 2011I tweeted your message.
Becky
February 10, 2011I love your ideas and would love some help with my blog. I have always done it myself, but wanted some help!! PLEASE help!!!
Heni
February 10, 2011Hello, I’m new to the Sits blog, but I like their girlish design. I also like the Melissa B header in your portfolio.
I also have a DIY blog so a service like this would be of great advantage.
Elizabeth
February 10, 2011I love the graphics used in “When Pigs Fly”… I often have a really hard time finding right “right” image for my self-created designs and I need help!!!
Elizabeth
February 10, 2011I commented on your SITS post–I believe I was comment #10!
Elizabeth
February 10, 2011I’m now following on twitter– @iamconfessing
Elizabeth
February 10, 2011Here’s a link to my tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/IAmConfessing/status/35700236634701824
Elizabeth
February 10, 2011I also “liked” on Facebook… my user name is “Elizabeth Confessions.”
Tammy @ Not just paper and glue
February 10, 2011I love the new look of the SITS site. You did an awesome job. I loved practically everything I saw in your portfolio. I oversee a business blog and I definitely think it needs a makeover. I think it needs everything except a logo – and maybe even that needs updated lol You can find it at http://www.PKGlitzblog.com
barbarabaker
February 10, 2011I love how the Sits Girls “featured Blogger” section looks. I have a dead spot on my blog because it’s only set up to show pictures for “sticky posts” and I don’t have very many of those…I want random pictures of random posts I’ve written…Love what you can do and have done for bloggers–great designs. I’m excited!!! Even if I don’t win, I’ll definitely keep you in mind for my future design upgrades!!!
Amanda
February 10, 2011Saw you on SITS & love your explanation on redesign for your BLOGS. I recently just started Blogging & am enjoying it a lot! My BLOG is all DIY & could really use some help- thanks for making the time to help fellow Bloggers out.
Tammy @ Not just paper and glue
February 10, 2011I commented on the SITS post
Jenn @ Coolest Family on the Block
February 10, 2011I want to cry because my blog is so ugly
I don’t know anything about blog design and I’m using a free WordPress.com theme/layout.
I love the SITS website…it looks great! As do the rest of your designs!
I really need, well, everything! But getting a great logo/header and social media buttons would be a great start.
HELP! (Please)
Tammy @ Not just paper and glue
February 10, 2011I Follow @StudioBold on Twitter.
Tammy @ Not just paper and glue
February 10, 2011I Like Studio Bold Graphic Design on Facebook.
Tammy @ Not just paper and glue
February 10, 2011I Tweeted the following message: Have you seen the design portfolio for @Studio Bold? Swoon! I want to be a best dressed blog too! http://bit.ly/gtcbEY
Jenn @ Coolest Family on the Block
February 10, 2011I follow you on Twitter
Jenn @ Coolest Family on the Block
February 10, 2011I like you on FB
Jenn @ Coolest Family on the Block
February 10, 2011I tweeted
http://twitter.com/coolfamilyblog/status/35703849704620033
Jenn @ Coolest Family on the Block
February 10, 2011I commented on your post on the SITSgirls website
http://www.thesitsgirls.com/2011/02/graphic-design/comment-page-1/#comment-141161
Donna
February 10, 2011Love the new SITS site. My own site, however, is just a simple blogger template. I’m blog design illiterate.
Nicky
February 10, 2011Wow, what a fantastic portfolio! I especially love minimalist-type templates and those in particular with 2 columns, so the Joy Neville site and SilkStyle Events really grab me! Totally gorgeous! Thanks for this opportunity to win!
Nicky
February 10, 2011I’m now a follower on Facebook too!
bianca
February 10, 2011I just read (and commented) on your post on SITS – my blog is shamefully in need of a new do’!
bianca
February 10, 2011I followed @StudioBold on Twitter
bianca
February 10, 2011I tweeted your design portfolio link AND tweeted some love from me just because
bianca
February 10, 2011I liked you on FB…would’ve LOVED you, but that’s not an option (yet)!
Paula Kidney
February 10, 2011Oh wow, how pawsome.. I liked and will Tweet too.. I would love to win this.. Thanks so much..
PatriciaD
February 10, 2011WOW, you really do have fantastic work here. My poor site sure could use SOMETHING. Thanks for making this offer…I know someone (me!!) is going to really appreciate it. I love your headers in the gallery. They are all totally different but all so compelling. AWESOME!!!
April Russell
February 10, 2011I love everything about your designing. I would love to have the refreshing feel that ALL of your work portrays! Thank you for this opportunity!
April Russell
February 10, 2011I am now following on twitter! @theaprilrussell
April Russell
February 10, 2011I tweeted about the giveaway! @theaprilrussell
April Russell
February 10, 2011I “liked” you on Facebook
Kara @ Tizzi Lish
February 10, 2011I love the Melissa B Blog…the colors and the designa reboth wonderful! I could really use a makeover since I’m new to blogging!
April Russell
February 10, 2011I commented on your post “how not to design”
Wombat Central
February 10, 2011Left a comment on SITs (hope that’s where it’s supposed to be!) and now following you on Twitter. Eager for more design tips, because my site is duller than dirt. ;P
Maggie S.
February 10, 2011I like the “Taste of Life – spice” Logo, best of all I saw. My blog is new and I really need help.
Teresha@ Marlie and Me
February 10, 2011I like how you did the social media buttons on the Made About Makeup site
Teresha@ Marlie and Me
February 10, 2011I commented on your post on SITS
Teresha@ Marlie and Me
February 10, 2011I Follow @StudioBold on Twitter. @Mommy2Marlie
Teresha@ Marlie and Me
February 10, 2011I Like Studio Bold Graphic Design on Facebook. name: Teresha FP
Teresha@ Marlie and Me
February 10, 2011Tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/Mommy2Marlie/status/35712199490150400
Danna
February 10, 2011I totally need a blog makeover…HELP!!!!
Maggie S.
February 10, 2011Commented on your SITS post.
Jennifer
February 10, 2011I looked at your portfolio, and I think what I’d like most is a new header and color scheme. Or maybe a new layout. Or just a completely new redesigned blog, top to bottom.
Maggie S.
February 10, 2011Liking you on facebook.
Jennifer
February 10, 2011I liked you on FB!
Jennifer
February 10, 2011I follow you on Twitter.
Amy
February 10, 2011I love the “Melissa B” design in your portfolio
Beth
February 10, 2011I just checked out your portfolio and I love the headers for When Pigs Fly and Melissa B (the one with the adorable baby and pretty flowers. Headers give a blog so much personality. Mine is nice, but lacking personality. Please breathe some life into my blog.
Briella
February 10, 2011Looks like I’m breaking all the rules from the SITS girl article! I checked out your portfolio and I especially love the design you did for “Joy Neville Photography!!” I love the color scheme, the background image and the header. My blog desperately needs a header because there is just a huge white image.
I liked you on FB
Amy
February 10, 2011Following you on twitter
Beth
February 10, 2011just followed you on twitter
Amy
February 10, 2011Like you on facebook
Amy
February 10, 2011Tweeted: AmyL36
Penny Putman
February 10, 2011i would LOVE to have a makeover….your logos are AWESOME! i’ve only been blogging for 1 year, and could really use some professional help!
Mariposa
February 10, 2011I would love for you to help me come up with a design that fits my blog, especially a header. And I can’t decide on colors! lol I know I want a butterfly incorporated somehow. That’s about it…
Mariposa
February 10, 2011Also, I commented on your SITS post!
Mommy Boots
February 10, 2011I think what I’d love more than anything is a logo. I like my blog design, but it’s missing something. I just don’t know what! Keeping my fingers crossed that I win!
Mommy Boots
February 10, 2011Commented on your “how to” post!
Anti-Supermom
February 10, 2011You are exactly my style! I love a blog that doesn’t look too sweet. When I got my blog redesigned two years ago I didn’t get exactly what I was hoping for and well, they weren’t completely helpful in getting me as a satisfied customer… blah, blah, blah… what a sad story I have
I love the ‘realness’ of your blog design, can I say that? LOL.
Mommy Boots
February 10, 2011I follow you on Twitter (@mommyboots).
Mommy Boots
February 10, 2011I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/mommyboots/status/35719463357652992
Mommy Boots
February 10, 2011I *like* you on Facebook (Natalie Green)
Farrah
February 10, 2011I LOVE how each blog has that unique personality! I believe you’re the gal I’ve been looking for boldmom!!
Mejia Mamma
February 10, 2011I NEED a makeover sooo bad! I wish I had the money…I would’ve done it a long time ago. I really like the “Glamouage” blog layout…it’s visually very appealing, and is so fun! And the “Silk Style Events” blog layout is super clean and I love that there’s room for large pictures! Definitely something I need.
Mejia Mamma
February 10, 2011I commented on the “How NOT to Design Your Blog” article on the SITS page!!
Mejia Mamma
February 10, 2011I’m now following @StudioBold on Twitter!! yay!!
Mejia Mamma
February 10, 2011I tweeted too…
“Have you seen the design portfolio for @StudioBold? Swoon! I want to be a best dressed blog too! http://bit.ly/gtcbEY“
Mejia Mamma
February 10, 2011I LIKED StudioBold on Facebook!!!
Farrah
February 10, 2011Liked you on Facebook
Farrah
February 10, 2011Twitter follower (@farrah1230)
Farrah
February 10, 2011Tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/farrah1230/status/35721999892357120
Jenny @ The Southern Institute
February 10, 2011I have been coveting your blog designs since I discovered you through your SITS redesign! Alas, I don’t have the $$ to hire you.
I would love to have a social media box that wrangles all of the social media widgets in one place. Easy to find, easy to use. Thanks for the chance to win!! I really hope I win!
Jenny @ The Southern Institute
February 10, 2011I commented on your post!
Jenny @ The Southern Institute
February 10, 2011I follow Studio Bold on Twitter!
Jenny @ The Southern Institute
February 10, 2011I like Studio Bold on FB.
Jenny @ The Southern Institute
February 10, 2011I tweeted about this giveaway too! Hope to win!
NotJune
February 10, 2011I love the “When Pigs Fly” logo and site design! It’s so perfect- not cutesy, simple and subtle but gets the message across and goes perfectly with the name. The retro-modern balance on the site too is great.
Mrs.Mayhem
February 10, 2011ooh, I LOVE all your designs! Awesome! I’ve tried redesigning my own blog and I pretty much feel like it’s hopeless right now. Very boring and plain. I need to start over from scratch!
Mrs.Mayhem
February 10, 2011Following you on Twitter.
Mrs.Mayhem
February 10, 2011Liked you on Facebook.
Kathy Baksa
February 10, 2011I started by blog but it’s lacking in many areas. Thanks for sharing such great tips. Looking forward to this giveaway! YOOOWHOOO!
Katie @ Chirpintheforest
February 10, 2011I’m really stuck on the “Silk Style Events” web design in your portfolio – there are so many elements that draw me in, from the border, to the post title, to the “welcome” sidebar element…I just love it, and I’d love love love some help with my own blog.
Also I’m commenting over on SITS as well!
Thanks for running this giveaway!
Mari's Cakes
February 10, 2011Love what you are doing!! It seems I am not alone, my blogs needs help, I need help LOL! I would love to get help from you.
Have a great day!
Mrs. Mootz
February 10, 2011I love the simplicity in all of your designs. They’re so classic looking and some even have a vintage touch…I love it! When I first got my current blog design I loved it. Now though I’m feeling like it’s so childish…
Sonia Barton
February 10, 2011I need, I need more than anyone might think. I need so bad I took it down to nothing, because it just looked so bad. I love the blog design for ‘when pigs fly’, it really shows who she is and what the blog is about.
Cathy Dean
February 10, 2011Wow! I just came over from SITS and I love your portfolio
I can’t enter your competition sadly cos I’m in the UK but I absolutely love your designs 
Mrs. Mootz
February 10, 2011I commented on your post at SITS!
Mrs. Mootz
February 10, 2011I’m following @studiobold on Twitter!
Mrs. Mootz
February 10, 2011I Like Studio Bold on Facebook!
Julie
February 10, 2011I love what you did with the SITS website and (after looking at your portfolio) the Glamouage site. So beautiful. Definitely will have to think about what I need to change up for my own site. Beautiful work!
Mrs. Mootz
February 10, 2011I tweeted: http://twitter.com/ampinkparkbench/status/35732799012995072
Julie
February 10, 2011Commented on your SITS post – GREAT information there. You’re giving me ideas.
Sonia Barton
February 10, 2011I followed on Twitter.
Fenny
February 10, 2011SO SO SAD… that I am NOT from USA or Canada…. What’s the big deal with living in beautiful Netherlands????
Would so much love a logo and a header-design and, and, and……. *snif* I am a SITSGirl, U know?
Fenny
Mommy Crib Notes
February 10, 2011I like the “Mad About Makeup” design with the cosmetics smeared across the top giving the site a three dimensional look. I love when I go to a blog and feel like I’m entering into someone’s room – in this case, someone’s powder room. And, I would love to give my site a mini-makeover!
Julie
February 10, 2011Follow you on twitter — and learned you’re in Detroit! (I’m in West Michigan.) YAY for “local” people!
Julie
February 10, 2011Tweeted about the giveaway!
http://twitter.com/dutchbeingme/status/35733307865964544
Sarah B
February 10, 2011I LOVE all of them. The header on the Melissa B (first one) is beautiful!! I also love how you made the stylist one 3-d. SO Great!!
Sarah B
February 10, 2011Im following on Twitter too!
Sarah B
February 10, 2011tweet tweet too!
@blatterations.com
Alexandra
February 10, 2011tweeting about this giveaway. THOUGH I NEED IT MOST!
Following you on twitter now.
Sarah B
February 10, 2011also a FB fan!!
fojoy
February 10, 2011I LOVE LOVE LOVE what you did for When Pigs Fly!
Its dreamy.
Sunday
February 10, 2011I LOVE your new design for When Pigs Fly…the curly Q tail had me laughing out loud.
Sunday
February 10, 2011I follow you on Twitter!
Sunday
February 10, 2011I am also a Facebook stalker!
fojoy
February 10, 2011I am following you on Twitter
fojoy
February 10, 2011I am also tweeting your awesome giveaway
Sunday
February 10, 2011Plus, I tweeted out your tweet link!
Here it is:
http://twitter.com/#!/xtremeparnthood/status/35741041030070272
Tara
February 10, 2011I am in DESPERATE need of a revamp! Colors, Banner, Blah. I need it all!
Tara
February 10, 2011I like you on facebook
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JustMom420zaks
February 10, 2011I need to win this SO bad. Content may be king, but my blog comes off as the court jester.
Lynn @ Walking With Scissors
February 10, 2011I’d like a complete header overhaul. I’d love a nice logo – you do a wonderful job!! I designed my own blog and while it’s okay, it’s not super exciting. I’d sure love some professional help!
Chelsea
February 10, 2011I commented on SITS. My header is in desparate need of an overhaul!
Chelsea
February 10, 2011I follow you on Twitter
Chelsea
February 10, 2011I like you on FB
Chelsea
February 10, 2011Checked out your portfolio…I LOVE the “When Pigs Fly” header you did.
Bonny S.
February 10, 2011I like the design on the SITS blog.
Bonny S.
February 10, 2011Left a comment on your post of How Not To Design.
Bonny S.
February 10, 2011I am following you on twitter. http://twitter.com/bonmay
Yudelca Ortega
February 10, 2011Love what you did for the SITS design! Its so girly and elegant at the same time. Love the fonts the Curly Shapes, the colors. All of it! Would love to win!!
I’m already a follower of your FB and Twitter! Thanks for this giveaway!
Bonny S.
February 10, 2011I am a fan on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1466032021&ref=ts Bonny S.
Bonny S.
February 10, 2011Tweet:
http://twitter.com/bonmay/status/35748225830887424
Penelope
February 10, 2011I LoVe what you did to the SIts site!!! I’m in the process of moving to WordPress and need LOTS of help! Pick me! Pick me!!!
Marilenn
February 10, 2011I love the site you made for Joy Neville Photography! (And the SITS site too!)
Shauna
February 10, 2011There re some things I love about my blog and others that I know I need fixed but are beyond my capabilities. I checked out your portfolio and I they’re not wonderful. Two of my favorites are When Pigs Fly, I love the retro feel to it; and the SITS blog – it’s pretty and girly. I love my logo and color scheme, but am in dire need of a new button/badge and a way to organize my widgets in a nicer, less busy way. I love the idea of my featured images at the top, but have all sorts of issues with it. Would love to win this, but more than that, I want to see a good mompreneur be successful. I will tweet about you and follow you for sure.
Shauna
February 10, 2011YIKES, I so didn’t mean to say “There re some things I love about my blog and others that I know I need fixed but are beyond my capabilities. I checked out your portfolio and I they’re not wonderful”
I meant to say, There are some things I love about my blog and others that I know I need fixed but are beyond my capabilities. I checked out your portfolio and they’re WONDERFUL. Sheesh, caffeine has not registered yet.
Andrea (Lil-Kid-Things)
February 10, 2011I really like the twitter background! That is something that I threw together and have neglected ever since.
Shay
February 10, 2011I love the banner/header for “When Pigs Fly”. I would love something just as cute for my blog!
Andrea (Lil-Kid-Things)
February 10, 2011I commented on your Sits post
Wyletter
February 10, 2011I love your work. It’s difficult to narrow it down to just one aspect of your designs. The logos and headers that you create are fabulous. I also very much like your color choices. You are able design a site that matches the personality of the blog. Great work. I particularly like the designs that you did for SITS and When Pigs Fly. I’m following you on Twitter. I look forward to more design tips from you.
Andrea (Lil-Kid-Things)
February 10, 2011I follow on Twitter
Mimi
February 10, 2011My blog design has been the same for over a year, and I really love it. BUT I am going to combining my blogs and need to update it to reflect the change that’s coming. I absolutely LOVED your logo for Birth & More http://studiobold.com/portfolio/#http://boldmom.com/wp-content/gallery/logos/birthmore.jpg Thank you for this opportunity!
Andrea (Lil-Kid-Things)
February 10, 2011I liked on FB
Varda (SquashedMom)
February 10, 2011I love so much of what you do. I especially like the logos for Melissa B., Birth & More, and PC of Mind. I love the way the type works with the lines of the image (I’m a bit of a cool typeface freak, comes from my past as a TV producer when working on graphics)
Anyway, I REALLY need this bloggy face lift – I currently have NO header or logo or button. My blog is NAKED!
Cheers, Varda
Mimi
February 10, 2011Already a Twitter follower as bigguysmama
Mimi
February 10, 2011Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/bigguysmama/statuses/35756776381095936
Mimi
February 10, 2011I just liked your FB page!
Mimi Baker via Facebook
February 10, 2011I am SO hoping to win this! LOL Combining both of my blogs is what I need to figure out to do.
anastasia mcdonnellism
February 10, 2011I’m diggin’ your work – and not only because you are so kind as to give it away! I really like the ‘When Pigs Fly’ site – that is the layout that I’d love to have on my blog. As it is, I’m just using an iWeb template and I don’t think it’s really contributing much to what I want it all to feel like.
Oh, and I love the feel of the panas empanadas wrapper – very mod and clean!
anastasia mcdonnellism
February 10, 2011Also following you on twitter!
Mimi
February 10, 2011I commented on your SITS post.
Bekah
February 10, 2011Oh I love the style of the “when pigs fly” site and the colors of the “silk style events” blog. My poor blog is just pitiful with a free blog template I picked up forever ago during a late night bing on pizza and cinnamon gummy bears. I would love to have a creative logo to play on the sarcasm of my blog’s title Exciting Life of CPA’s! Instead of I’ve got a tree…Lord have mercy…
Jean
February 10, 2011I can’t narrow it down to one thing. I overall love that everything is clean and neat. As you said in your SITS post, there is a focal point but the emphasis is on the writing. Nothing overpowers what the focus should be; the content.
I would absolutely love to win this makeover from you.
Jean
February 10, 2011Following on Twitter, i am @jaysmomishome.
Jean
February 10, 2011I like you on FB, I am Jean Loch Myles
Jean
February 10, 2011Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/JaysMomIsHome/status/35783344700669952
Jean
February 10, 2011Left this comment on SITS:
I couldn’t agree more with all of these points. The focal point being just that, a focal point but not distracting from the content, the writing, is so important. And I also love a clean, neat blog without lots of color or things shouting at me. I also agree about the background. I recently deleted my background by accident (I unfortunately do have to pay people to do these things for me since I am technologically challenged) and actually fell in love with having no background, just plain white. Who knew?
Review Mom
February 10, 2011All of your designs are lovely, so it’s hard to choose my favorite. I think from all of them, I really like the SITS logo. The circular design is modern and it really stands out. I love the circular shape! And who doesn’t love pink?
Review Mom
February 10, 2011I follow @StudioBold on Twitter as @Family_Reviews
Review Mom
February 10, 2011I like Studio Bold Graphic Design on Facebook as Jennifer Cagle http://www.facebook.com/studiobold?v=app_4949752878#!/profile.php?id=100001276375378
Review Mom
February 10, 2011I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/Family_Reviews/status/35786914409881600
Review Mom
February 10, 2011I commented on your SITS post.
“This is a great article- very helpful. There is absolutely nothing worst than visiting a blog where the background is screaming at you in outrageous patterns. I think I’m going to take your advice and work on my sidebar {widgets} because I AM that crazy badge lady! “
Crikey mUm
February 10, 2011Firstly, love your style, truly beautiful. The Tiera Dulce caught my eye as the colour scheme is earthy and reminds me of home. My blog Crikey mUm is about me, an Australian in the US and I would love a theme to capture that essence of earthy great wide open land, Australian animals, fighting spirit, blah blah blah. I’m thinking of changing my site anyway using the free blogspot graphics but of course a personalize site, especially one of your calibre would be much more exciting and efficient.
Crikey!
AdrienneMay
February 10, 2011I would love to win this! It would be so nice to get some help with the design of my blog, i am so wishy washy.
Mad Woman behind the Blog
February 10, 2011Following on Twitter!
Mad Woman behind the Blog
February 10, 2011I’m following you now too!
Beth
February 10, 2011I actually love my blog the way it is. I hope others find it as attractive as I do! Anyway … I’m not wanting to enter the contest but I did want to thank you for the great article today on SITS!
Mad Woman behind the Blog
February 10, 2011And I liked you on FB Too! I am dying for a makeover, btw. Something that looks a little less homemade!
Christina
February 10, 2011I love the color combo of the “When Pigs Fly” page! I like natural and light colors for blogs.
Charli Penn-Watkins via Facebook
February 10, 2011Nominating myself from ALL angles. — @ManWifeDog
More Than A Mom
February 10, 2011I am nominating my blog!! There is so much I would like to do but I’ve no idea how to do it. Please help!
Leah Rubin
February 10, 2011I love your work! The best thing (possibly) is that I found a new blog to follow–
Your design on “When Pigs Fly” really caught my eye, and the graphics and setup really speak in the voice of the wonderful blogger! I went to her site, and got completely hooked!
I hope I win your contest– my blog, Funny Is The New Young– desperately needs a facelift!
Cheers!
Heather Johnson
February 10, 2011I love your work. I think something like “When Pigs Fly” would be ideal for my blog. Thanks for the giveaway.
Kelle
February 10, 2011I really enjoy the look of Melissa B’s page! Its whimsical but very homey at the same time :0) Then again I also like the colors of your Birth & More Logo…its all so inviting!
Kelle
February 10, 2011I’m also a fan on facebook! Yay for updates!
Kelle
February 10, 2011And as a new member of twitter, you are one of the few i’m following so far! Twitter name : scrappynurse
Kimchi
February 10, 2011Oh how I need this!!
I dig the makeup one, how the header isn’t confined!
Off to Twitter!
Alexandria Campbell
February 10, 2011I love the simple & almost vintage feel of When Pigs Fly. That’s certainly something I would love to capture in a new design.
Fenny
February 10, 2011I absolutely LOVE the melissaB header colors!!! Also the design, it’s so darn cute
but not applicable to my blog. But Oh the colors….. *dream*
Fenny
February 10, 2011I tweeted your message. @Fenmail
Fenny
February 10, 2011I liked you on FB too. And I REALLY like it
Fenny
February 10, 2011And I follow you on Twitter now, too!
Fenny Kuilman via Facebook
February 10, 2011Here I am – the Dutchy girl! Excited…… *grin*
Karen @ Time Crafted
February 10, 2011You have a great portfolio! I really responded to Social Girls, Birth and More, and SITS, so I you can probably guess the colors have me smiling! :> What a fantastic giveaway, thanks! :>
Karen @ Time Crafted
February 10, 2011I commented on your post on SITS! :> (at 3:27pm today!)
Karen @ Time Crafted
February 10, 2011I already follow StudioBold on Twitter! :> @timecrafted
Karen @ Time Crafted
February 10, 2011I just ‘Liked’ Studio Bold on Facebook! :>
Karen @ Time Crafted
February 10, 2011Tweeted! :>
http://twitter.com/#!/timecrafted/status/35846041479675905
@timecrafted
Sorta Southern Single Mom
February 10, 2011I love the look of the header on the Melissa B blog. The flowers have a bit of a child-like feel, although on a much more professional level, which is what I was going for with my own hand-drawn header.
Here’s hoping I win!
Alie
February 10, 2011Thank you for your generosity and tips. I would love a color scheme and banner.
Alie
February 10, 2011Following on twitter.
Alie
February 10, 2011Woo hoo, and like on facebook. Good luck everyone.
vivi b.
February 10, 2011how can i ever choose??? i like the first one.. overall! it’s beautiful.. the picture of the baby, the color combination.. the design on top of the header!
fojoy
February 10, 2011I “like” you on FB now too!
hotpants™
February 10, 2011I love the birth & more logos and colors.
hotpants™
February 10, 2011I commented on the SITS post.
Micheline
February 10, 2011I’m so clueless about blog design — I don’t even know how to center my header. So, I really hope to win! You have gorgeous designs. I especially like “When Pigs Fly” for its color scheme, clean design, and retro-goes-modern feel.
Sarah
February 10, 2011Love the one where the header and background are one. The flow is lovely.
Micheline
February 10, 2011I follow Studio Bold on Twitter!
Micheline
February 10, 2011I like Studio Bold on Facebook (as Micheline Duterte Ludwick).
Serene
February 10, 2011Oh man, I could sure use this!! And I love the Melissa B design!
serenedesigns.blogspot.com
Shannon R
February 10, 2011I love the social media buttons… and the colors on the birth & more site.
Shannon R
February 10, 2011I follow on Twitter
Shannon R
February 10, 2011Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/NutHouseShannon/statuses/35908854747373568
Lindsay {DW}
February 10, 2011I LOVE so much of your portfolio!! As you already know, I think that the SITS girls design is absolutely GORGEOUS. I’m also loving the When Pigs Fly look. Your style is just so perfectly pretty. <3
Linds
Rachel
February 11, 2011The portfolio is gorgeous! Not sure I can pick just one element—I just want a cool-looking blog!
But if I had to pick something, I want a cool button. I can’t figure out how to make one that goes with my current theme. So I guess I need a new theme and a cool button to go with it!
Rachel
February 11, 2011I followed on Twitter!
Rachel
February 11, 2011I tweeted my “swoon!”
Rachel
February 11, 2011I liked Studio Bold Graphic Design on Facebook!
Natasha
February 11, 2011I love the SITS design and button. I would love something like that! You did a great job. Thanks for the great tips too. I have just toned down the colours on my blog a little and took away lots of gadgets and it really does look better.
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Anna & Selena
February 11, 2011Happy SITS day!!! Loved all the tips you have shared. Thank you!!!!
Shana
February 11, 2011Man, do I need a makeover! My blog is so boring and blah. It’s over a year old and it’s exactly the same as the first day I set it up. Sadly…I have no idea how to change it! However, I love the red background you did for The Three Bay B Girls. It’s given me a lot of ideas.
Susan @ Entertain Exchange
February 11, 2011I know I need to make some of these changes suggested on the Sits site. I need help!
Susan @ Entertain Exchange
February 11, 2011I liked you on facebook!
Susan @ Entertain Exchange
February 11, 2011I am a graphic designer as well and you have created some great logos and web sites – I need both!
Sonia Barton
February 11, 2011I liked you on Facebook
Sonia Barton
February 11, 2011I tweeted
Wild Child Mama
February 11, 2011I love the funky background in Mad About Make Up. Some subliminal words tucked away. Very nice. And the butterfly logo, I love the delicate and spunky nature of it. Someone will be so damn fortunate to win your make over!!!
Theresa
February 11, 2011OH, I love your work. I just loved the header for When Pigs Fly. I saw some cool side bar things on other web pages you created too. Who ever wins will be one happy camper! xx fingers crossed thanks for the chance.
~Theresa
Tammy
February 12, 2011I love the colors from the Melissa B…but all the designs are fantastic.
Tammy
February 12, 2011I commented on the SITS post
Tammy
February 12, 2011I like you on Twitter…tammystwocents
Tammy
February 12, 2011I like you on FB Tammy Johnson Berbells
Tammy
February 12, 2011I tweeted @ tammystwocents
http://twitter.com/#!/tammystwocents/status/36315598128422913
Jenna
February 12, 2011I don’t have a logo for my blog and I love the ones shown on your portfolio! I also love the style and layout of When Pigs Fly… it’s simple, but catches the eye!
Thanks for hosting the contest!
xoxo
Jenna
Jenna
February 12, 2011I also just commented on the SITS post!
Jenna
February 12, 2011I just “liked” Studio Bold on Facebook
Laura
February 12, 2011I could use all of the above! I love the header for Melissa B…so cute! I have tweeted, followed, liked & all the above!
Katy Lunsford
February 12, 2011I love your logos and web pages. My favorite logo is “Taste of Life”
Christine
February 12, 2011This would be awesome to win – I love the badges that you make!
Joules
February 12, 2011I absolutely love the When Pigs Fly site and am in love with all of the logos you designed. Would love one of my very own:)
Narelle @ Cook Clean Craft
February 12, 2011I’d love a new banner that looks as sleek and professional as your designs.
Narelle @ Cook Clean Craft
February 12, 2011I commented on “How not to design”
Narelle @ Cook Clean Craft
February 12, 2011I’m a twitter follower.
Heather Evans
February 13, 2011I love the teal and berry colors you have under occasions on your blog! So pretty!
Heather Evans
February 13, 2011I also “liked” Studio Bold Graphic Design on facebook!
Heather Evans
February 13, 2011Just commented on your “How to” article – love the advice!
Meridith
February 13, 2011Oh, how great! Thanks for this giveaway! If I won I think I would use this for my personal blog, though my studio blog could use a personalized makeover, too!
I love:
Birth & More, how clean & bright and feminine the logo looks.
http://studiobold.com/portfolio/#http://boldmom.com/wp-content/gallery/logos/birthmore.jpg
and also Joy Neville’s website. Again, really pretty & feminine, but not cluttered:
http://joynevillephotography.blogspot.com/
Meridith
February 13, 2011Just “liked” you on Facebook!
Meridith
February 13, 2011Also commented on the “How To” article, thanks!
Alana @ Domestically Challenged
February 13, 2011OMG. I need this. No, really, I. Need. This. I want it all. I want your design knowledge, your vision of design, everything. I really, really need to win the lottery!!
Alana @ Domestically Challenged
February 13, 2011Tweeted
Alana @ Domestically Challenged
February 13, 2011Liked…
Alana @ Domestically Challenged
February 13, 2011Commented…
Alana @ Domestically Challenged
February 13, 2011Tweeted…
Nichole
February 13, 2011I like the bright colors of Zeste and the fun and whimsy of both the makeup blogs.
I’m planning on resurrecting a blog I started years ago but neglected when a big project and then baby came. This would be perfect timing!
InspiredDreamer
February 13, 2011Ok, so I love the SITS site. Can I just say that since I’ve started over due to losing the entirety of my old blog I need LOTS of help! I made a header that I like, but I have nothing else!
Thanks for doing this, and Have an Extraordinary Day!
InspiredDreamer
February 13, 2011I just tweeted for ya!
InspiredDreamer
February 13, 2011And I commented over at SITS
Little BGCG
February 14, 2011I love the silky style events web page you designed, love how simple it is and green is my favorite color!
Little BGCG
February 14, 2011I follow you on twitter!
Little BGCG
February 14, 2011Tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/LittleBGCG/status/37261362056921088
Ellery Garland
February 15, 2011Love the warm colors in the Melissa B and Three Bay B Chicks designs! The individuality of the logos are great, too. It’s awesome how the web designs reflect each site’s purpose.
Ellery G
thegalateaexperiment.blogspot.com
Home-Mom via Facebook
February 15, 2011stopping in from sits! Hope I win!
christy, home-mom.com
February 15, 2011I love how your logos take what the company is all about and plays into the design. social girl and zeste were my faves.
http://www.Home-Mom.com
christy, home-mom.com
February 15, 2011just tweeted as @home_mom
http://twitter.com/#!/home_mom/status/37623552249311232
christy, home-mom.com
February 15, 2011like you on fb as christy hayhurst and http://www.facebook.com/homemom
christy, home-mom.com
February 15, 2011i commented on the sits featured article
http://www.thesitsgirls.com/2011/02/graphic-design/comment-page-3/#comment-143720
christy, home-mom.com
February 15, 2011follow you on twitter as Home_Mom
jen :)
February 15, 2011Love your use of fresh and fun colors – zeste was my favorite logo!
jen :)
February 15, 2011i LIKE you on FB
Susan
February 15, 2011I love the Tierra Dulce Twitter page, looks yummy and put together.
Heather
February 15, 2011I loved the shelf help page, and the Melissa B colors. I am in desperate need of a blog makeover!
Great work!
~Heather @ http://www.dorilukedesigns.com
She'sWrite
February 15, 2011OK, so I’ve noticed a theme about what I like in your creations. From your logos like Taste of Life or Closet Hope and your web designs Shelf Help and Mad About Makeup. I love it when you incorporate images of what the blog/organization/entity is about into its visual representation.
Liyana
February 16, 2011I love all your designs! Commented on SITS!
Liyana
February 16, 2011I like the Melissa B photography design best. It’s cute, friendly, clean and welcoming.
Liyana
February 16, 2011Followed on Twitter (@dy0ulee)
Liyana
February 16, 2011Liked Studio Bold Graphic Design on Facebook. (Liyana Othman)
Liyana
February 16, 2011Tweeted: http://twitter.com/dy0ulee/statuses/37745996817637376
Tonya
February 16, 2011I like you “Shelf-Help” and “Mad about Make up”. I like warm colors. The logos are all very nice. Excuse my blog if you have a look at it, it’s currently a work in progress. I’ve been trying to design it myself by reading tips and viewing tutorials.
Very time consuming.
jen :)
February 16, 2011i tweeted!
Jessica
February 16, 2011I love the Nouna Courture logo! LOVE! I also like how all of the home pages have a clean “look” to them. Nothing feels cluttered.
My blog is in dire need of help…I need a major makeover…
And I love your stuff…and your name! Bold! Because it’s my name, too. Which is fantastic, I think.
(Not that this helps me in any way…)
Jessica
February 16, 2011Also: I follow you on Twitter…and like your page on the face place
When Pigs Fly
February 16, 2011I’m a huge fan of Renee’s at Studio Bold. She’s quick, professional and helpful. I’d love to win this!
Jennifer Justin Curtis via Facebook
February 16, 2011I entered I hope I win!
rajee
February 17, 2011I love melissa ur portfolio. I want you to take a look on my blog, http://momsfocusonline.com and let me know whether you have any plans for making unique designs. I love your thoughts. I want to work with you together and would love to place your ad space in my sidebar
rajee@momsfocusonline.com
rajee
February 17, 2011• Follow @StudioBold on Twitter.
rajee
February 17, 2011• Like Studio Bold Graphic Design on Facebook.
rajee
February 17, 2011http://twitter.com/momsfocus/status/38116731859763200
rajee
February 17, 2011http://www.thesitsgirls.com/2011/02/graphic-design/comment-page-3/#comment-144358
Creative Mommas via Facebook
February 17, 2011Found you from when pigs fly FB page. Creative Mommas are your newest fans
Dacia
February 17, 2011following you on twitter
Dacia
February 17, 2011tweeted about this
Dacia
February 17, 2011LOVE your portfolio & would love to have a blog design as awesome as your’s are! Love your headers and buttons especially!
Dacia
February 17, 2011Made a comment on your “How not to design” post at SITS. Thanks for sharing all the great tips!