Makin' Cute Blogs http://makincuteblogs.com Freebies. Tutorials. Everything to Make a Cute Blog. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:23:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 MakinCuteBlogshttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotation Saying Goodbye… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MakinCuteBlogs/~3/OhSsecvn-SM/ http://makincuteblogs.com/2013/04/saying-goodbye/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:23:03 +0000 Carolynn http://makincuteblogs.com/?p=2299 I have been working on this “I hope to someday launch this website someday” project for quite a while, and frankly I was scared to even mention it here, JUST INCASE it didn’t get done (which wouldn’t have surprised me…lol).  But, I got it done!!  And now, because blogging is now my FULL-TIME career, I have time to maintain it :)

So…… I am officially saying goodbye to Makin’ Cute Blogs, and starting fresh with a Brand spankin’ new blog!  But NOT to worry, I have transferred all my tutorials and will continue to make new tutorials on my new site “Design It Love It”!  It doesn’t stop there, Design It Love It, will be a fun blog with lots of design tutorials (not limited to just Blog Design), freebies, inspiration, and a new personal touch!

Check it out here!

Design It Love It

Thank you so much for all the support and kindness that everyone has given me during the duration of this Blog, I hope to keep in touch and expand my circle of bloggy friends with the new blog!!

]]> http://makincuteblogs.com/2013/04/saying-goodbye/feed/ 0 http://makincuteblogs.com/2013/04/saying-goodbye/ Sale… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MakinCuteBlogs/~3/Ht3BnmTtVWM/ http://makincuteblogs.com/2013/01/sale/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:51:13 +0000 Carolynn http://makincuteblogs.com/?p=2290 So I FAILED to mention that the sale was going to end on Jan. 15th and I had a few people ask why they couldn’t purchase it at the discounted price…. So, I am just going to extend the sale until January 31st at midnight!!  I am sorry I failed to mention that before.  Anyway, now you can still get the course for $20.13 off until Jan. 31st!!

]]> http://makincuteblogs.com/2013/01/sale/feed/ 0 http://makincuteblogs.com/2013/01/sale/ A New Year and a New Prices! + a Sale! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MakinCuteBlogs/~3/qB9zDlVxaZs/ http://makincuteblogs.com/2013/01/a-new-year-and-a-new-prices-a-sale/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:13:09 +0000 Carolynn http://makincuteblogs.com/?p=2287 I have been gone for a while!  But I am back!  I had my baby in November and I am feeling recouped and ready for a new year of blogging!

First, I fixed all the pages and now you can access all the tutorials again!

Second, prices in the design shop are going down and I hope to be adding new products soon!!  The DIY Blog Design Course will now be only $49!!

Lastly, to celebrate the new year, get $20.13 off the DIY Blog Design Course! (with the new price + the discount, the cost is only $28.87!!)  The discount is automatically applied at checkout.

 

]]> http://makincuteblogs.com/2013/01/a-new-year-and-a-new-prices-a-sale/feed/ 0 http://makincuteblogs.com/2013/01/a-new-year-and-a-new-prices-a-sale/ The Pixelista is booking for Fall! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MakinCuteBlogs/~3/e3YhXJ7LQ6U/ http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/09/the-pixelista-is-booking-for-fall/#comments Tue, 11 Sep 2012 07:41:24 +0000 Carolynn http://makincuteblogs.com/?p=2282 15% Discount on a Custom Blog Design

The Pixelista is now booking clients for the Fall quarter. Spots are limited, so don’t delay if you’d like to get on her schedule! To sweeten the deal, The Pixelista is offering a 15% off discount to Makin Cute Blogs readers, so be sure to mention us when you contact her!

]]> http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/09/the-pixelista-is-booking-for-fall/feed/ 0 http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/09/the-pixelista-is-booking-for-fall/ Get my Character Illustrations for FREE over at Fab N’ Free! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MakinCuteBlogs/~3/LxMW1UfnSLA/ http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/08/get-my-character-illustrations-for-free-over-at-fab-n-free/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2012 20:56:16 +0000 Carolynn http://makincuteblogs.com/?p=2267 While I am still working hard on the new free stuff that I will be adding here, at Makin’ Cute Blogs, I have put my “Blogger Girls” Character Illustration set up for free over at Fab N’ Free. These are Vector and PNG files, and they are for Personal and Commercial Use (limited). Get all the details and how to download them HERE.
Free for Commercial Use- Vector Blogging Girls Character Illustrations

]]> http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/08/get-my-character-illustrations-for-free-over-at-fab-n-free/feed/ 1 http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/08/get-my-character-illustrations-for-free-over-at-fab-n-free/ In the works http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MakinCuteBlogs/~3/ioXKx3S9_xk/ http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/08/in-the-works/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:14:46 +0000 Carolynn http://makincuteblogs.com/?p=2260 Hey everyone! I know that it has been forever since I have posted!! Holy cow, life has been miserably busy, but I wanted everyone to know that I have been busy working on some great new stuff for Makin’ Cute Blogs!! I have a few new free backgrounds that I will be releasing along with other great stuff!

I also will be starting a new series “Blog Makeover in 30 minutes or less!” I will be showing you how to do fabulously free blog makeovers to your blogs in 30 minutes or less. It will be a fun way to get lots of ideas to jazz up your blog quickly and easily.

Check back in the next couple days to see some of these things happen!

]]> http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/08/in-the-works/feed/ 1 http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/08/in-the-works/ Check out my NEW Website!! FabNFree.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MakinCuteBlogs/~3/9RHwy4q6y9A/ http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/06/check-out-my-new-website-fabnfree-com/#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:08:26 +0000 Carolynn http://makincuteblogs.com/?p=2241 Okay… So a LONG time ago (well Christmas time).  I announced that I was working on a new project.  It is not perfect yet.  I still need to add tons more to it, and I also need to finish the menu.  Until then, I thought I would share it anyway.  So here it is!  Check it out and let me know what you think.  Make sure to follow on Twitter, Facebook & Pinterest to keep up to date with all the new freebies that will be added daily :)

Fab N' Free: No giveaways, no promos, just fabulously free stuff!

** Don’t forget to check out the latest post with free ideas for Father’s Day!

]]> http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/06/check-out-my-new-website-fabnfree-com/feed/ 4 http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/06/check-out-my-new-website-fabnfree-com/ Giveaway from Kreated by Kelsey!! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MakinCuteBlogs/~3/9u6SRzIk3lM/ http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/04/giveaway-from-kreated-by-kelsey/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:17:27 +0000 Carolynn http://makincuteblogs.com/?p=2218 Hey ladies, this week, Kelsey from Kreated by Kelsey, is giving away a Klassic custom blog makeover {valued at $50}!
Please note: Any client who places an order during the giveaway timeframe is still able to win.  If you should win, a refund up to the credit amount will be issued.

 

  • This giveaway is open to anyone who has a blogger blog (or intends to start one)!
  • Giveaway begins today, Thursday, April 19th and ends Thursday, April 26th at 5:00PM Central Time.  The winner will be announced once the giveaway has closed.
  • One winner will be selected using random.org.
  • Please be sure to leave your email or blog address so that you can be contacted if you win!
(Each entry requires a separate comment.)

 

Check out some of Kelsey’s previous work!

 

Make sure that if you want to enter the giveaway, to leave your comments on Kelsey’s Blog :)

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100 Layer Cake

Blog Design Inspiration: 100 Layer Cake

 

August Empress | Design by The Darling Tree

Blog Design Inspiration: August Empress

 

The Glossarie | Design by Tabitha Emma

Blog Design Inspiration: The Glossarie

 

Hue & Hum | Design by Twenty Twenty

Blog Design Inspiration: Hue & Hum

 

Design Lotus | Design by The Darling Tree

Blog Design Inspiration: Design Lotus

 

Lovely

Blog Design Inspiration: Lovely

 

re:frame | Header Design by Oana Befort

Blog Design Inspiration - re:frame

 

Flower Child

Blog Design Inspiration: Flower Child

 

The Aquarian Twins | Design by The Darling Tree

Blog Design Inspiration: The Aquarian Twins

]]> http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/03/blog-design-inspiration-watercolor/feed/ 3 http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/03/blog-design-inspiration-watercolor/ Whimsical Blog Design Giveaway!!! Hurry, it ends this Friday at Midnight! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MakinCuteBlogs/~3/kjDuJiW_OzI/ http://makincuteblogs.com/2012/03/whimsical-blog-design-giveaway-hurry-it-ends-this-friday-at-midnight/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:50:16 +0000 Carolynn http://makincuteblogs.com/?p=2194 Happy Monday :)  I have another sweet giveaway for your to enter from Kate ate Whimsical Blog Designs!!!
Kate is giving away one Classic custom blog design, which includes a custom header, background, post signature, a custom blog button, a favicon, a navigation bar, custom styling, fonts, and width, and installation. Her designs are simple, beautiful, and completely tailored to the personality, needs, and tastes of the client. You’ll love her work!
How to enter:
  • Follow the Whimsical Blog Designs Blog – 1 entry
  • Follow Whimsical Blog Designs on Facebook – 1 entry
  • Follow Whimsical Blog Designs on Twitter – 1 entry
  • Post the Whimsical Blog Designs button on your sidebar – 1 entry
  • Mention giveaway on Twitter – 1 entry
  • Mention on Facebook – 1 entry
  • Mention in a blog post – 2 entries
To win a custom blog design and for more details, head over to Whimsical Blog Designs.

Check out some of Kate’s Beautiful portfolio below:

 

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