I just haven’t been happy using generic templates. I kept running into my blog design more times than you’d think possible. Finding an identical blog is even worse than wearing the same dress to a party. It’s more akin to wearing the same face as a stranger and nobody wants that.
I realize that I could theoretically create my own custom blog header, but my attempts to do so have been shockingly lame.
There was no way I was paying to have a customize blog design built. The few times I was brave enough to google the idea, I was traumatized by the price of admission.
But once again Etsy has rocked my world and proven that it is one of the coolest sites on the web.
Just on a whim I decided to search Etsy for blogger templates. There are actually a whole bunch of options available at a range of price points. (Did you guys know that? I had no idea.)
I found a wonderful shop called Design Muse that sells some pretty nifty premade blogger templates for $25. The blog designs include a blog button, a signature graphic, header and background - the whole works.
The only bit I didn’t love was that the templates are resold. I really didn't want to run into my exact header in bloggyland, even if this was a huge step up from a freebie download.
I figured it was worth a shot so I asked if it was possible to have a header customized and she agreed to it for a very reasonable additional fee.
So now I have my very own unique blog design! I got to support a Etsy shop and I didn’t completely blow my budget. Everybody wins!
I highly recommend the Design Muse. She was responsive, pleasant and affordable. If you too dream of a unique blog design, this is a very realistic way to make it a reality. (She makes Etsy shop banners too if you're in the market.)
Blog on people! Blog on!
12 comments:
She did a very nice job.
It does look really good :) But I'm poorer than poor right now, and I can live with my current design ^^ I just might play with the gadgets more.
Love the new look! Have a great weekend!
Looks great. I love the colors, so pretty.
Oh it is great! I've never seen anything that looks like this in bloggy land!!! Love the colors! I'm a blog design junkie too.
Love the new design! And I had no idea you could buy blog templates on etsy. Awesome.
Nice! It looks great!
It's adorable! Totally worth it.
It's super cute!!! Good thing you asked. It totally paid off!
Looks good! My 7-year-old drew the pic at the top of my blog. I love the way it turned out, so I don't think I'll ever be looking for a change.
Sandy
I do most of my design work myself, but could probably afford to get some outside help. I do love supporting independent designers, and esty is a great site. I'll have to check that out.
This is my first time dropping by your site, so I can't really say if I like the new design more than the old one, but I do like the overall design none the less.
What on Etsy? That website never ceases to amaze me! Love the new look!
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