An Announcement...

Lately, I have really been trying to reevaluate how I'm spending my time.  Between taking care of our home/family (which is first priority), keeping up with my blog responsibilities, and trying to design blogs on the side, everything just became too much.  I was working almost every night and weekends...just about every spare second I had was spent catching up (and I hated that feeling).  Something had to go.

My daughter is back in school, so that's helping some with scheduling.  But, especially since we know this next year is going to be a pretty busy one for our family, I've decided to stop taking blog design orders for now.  Not saying that I won't ever go back to it, but something's got to give, and that's the item that takes the most time with the smallest return...it was the obvious choice.

Obviously I'm will finish out all paid orders, and if you've contacted me in the past month or so about a design, I'll still take that order.  But just no more after that.  And if you need maintenance on your site (change out pictures, wording, etc.), I'll take those orders through September 30th.  Just email me if you're needing that!

Designing has been a wonderful outlet for me for the past 6 years, but all good things must come to an end, right?  And, after everything evens out next year, I might pick it back up...we'll see.  But I want to savor every second of what will more than likely be my last pregnancy (due in February) and baby.  I can start designing later down the road, but I know I'll never get this time back!

A Few New Premades and a Discount!

I now have a total of 32 premade designs in the etsy shop!  There's a great variety of styles and colors...everything from sleek, modern designs to fun, colorful looks.

Here are a few of the newest designs!  Click the picture to go to the etsy listing.

And now for the discount!  This week only: use the code SBDESIGNS20 in my etsy shop for 20% off premade designs!  Use code at checkout for discount. Expires Sunday, 9/14.

New Designs

Since we talked last, I've added 16 new premade designs to the etsy shop!  You can click each graphic below to see the listing.

I'm also adding a few custom designs to the portfolio today!

Lots of New Looks!

I just updated the Portfolio page and the Facebook page with 25 custom blog designs I've done over the past few months...check them out!

I also finished 5 new premade looks for the etsy shop this weekend.  Click the images below to see the listings.

Four New Premades!

I've added four new premades to the etsy shop!

Click below to see.

Don't forget - you have the chance to win one of my premade designs over here through Sunday!

New From Sweetie Baby's (Plus Giveaway and Coupon!)

I am so excited to bring a brand new idea to Sweetie Baby's Designs!  Now, you can get the look of a Sweetie Baby's blog for less than half the price of a custom design.

Today, I'm rolling out 5 premade blog designs in my etsy shop!  I'm hoping to add many more to the line-up in the near future, but this is a start.  I can't wait to start this new chapter in Sweetie Baby's Designs!  Of course, I'll still be offering custom blog designs, but this gives customers other options too.

All premade purchases include full installation, as well as a navigation bar, signature, and social media bar.  These are continually my most popular add-ons, so it was only natural to include them in the premades.  I also have options for purchasing blog buttons, favicons, Facebook matching, and more in the shop.

Click the pictures below to head over to the etsy shop and check them out!

To celebrate this new venture, I'm offering a 20% discount on the premade designs from now through  Sunday, 6/15.  Just use the code SBGRANDOPENING when you checkout on etsy!

And how about we give away one of these guys, too?  Enter through the Giveaway Tools Widget below for your chance to win the premade template of your choice from those listed above!  I will close entries next Sunday night (6/15), and contact the winner the next day.

Entry-Form

Good luck!

Portfolio Update…and a Sale!

I just added 12 new designs to the portfolio…check them out!

If you're looking for a blog update, this might be a good time - all design packages will be 25% off now through Sunday (February 8th) with the code SBWINTER25.  Just put the code the promotion section of your order form!