Fysty Mama: BLOGGY GIVEAWAY-Laura Ashley Size 4 NWT

BLOGGY GIVEAWAY-Laura Ashley Size 4 NWT

45 Comments

I so desperately need help with my blog, that I decided to join the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival.

I decided to give away this CUTE size 4 NWT Laura Ashley Outfit

to the randomly selected participant that leaves comments with suggestions to help LIVEN UP MY BLOG
(i.e. templates, sound, color, readers).

Ways you can enter:

Leave a comment with suggestion and directions to spruce up my page.

Have your own blog? Then blog about my giveaway and leave a comment with the direct link to the post for 2 entries.
Leave a comment on any of my other posts here on my blog. The comment must be insightful- not just "hi" or "I agree". Add your own thoughts, opinions, ideas, similar experience, etc. You will receive 1 extra entry for each comment you leave (only 1 comment per post will count though). This means every time I post something new you could get another entry if you leave a comment about it (plus all the posts I've already made!)

Please post only one suggestion with your email/blog address (yet feel free to blog and comment on other posts), and until 1200(CT) August 2, I will accept suggestions.

All posts will be entered into the drawing and a randomly selected winner will be notified via email. You need not have a blog to enter, but experience is always the best teacher.

Thanks for all of your help in advance.

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Lady Angela is a Child of the Great I Am, Minister of Dance, Blogger http://bit.ly/1iTftQg, and Member #DST102. Discovering life, while encouraging and inspiring ALL!

45 comments:

Julie said...: You should go to onecuteblog.blogspot.com
That is where I learned out to get a cute blog background!; July 30, 2008 at 10:18 PM
jenny said...: ho how cute i love to win this for my little girl thanks; July 30, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Liz said...: My suggestion is to link up to other blogs and exchange buttons with them. The bloggy carnival also has several blog makeover contest that could help. And finally give yourself a break your not even a month old yet.; July 30, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Anonymous said...: My little girl would look so cute in this outfit!

One of my contests is for some blog help. When you have time, stop by and check it out!

Thanks for the giveaway!

christy0214 at cox dot new; July 31, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Suzie Williams said...: I like your background but the sides look so empty. You should expand your "About me" with a little more background and add some links or icons.; July 31, 2008 at 12:30 AM
Re said...: join a webring and make your blog something that you'll want to keep come back to and so will others :); July 31, 2008 at 3:58 AM
Anonymous said...: I think the best way to jazz up a blog is to add pictures in your posts... and maybe in the sidebars, too. I have to do this sometime on my own site!!!

I love the outfit, thanks for offering it up!

dkkwhcs at yahoo dot com; July 31, 2008 at 4:41 AM
michelle said...: I second the idea of using pictures in your posts, though even I don't always take the time to do that. They add interest and help break up the reading a bit.

michelle at northofthe49 dot com; July 31, 2008 at 7:30 AM
Marcia said...: Well I'm at work and lots of things don't show up properly, but your font is black and your background is grey, that's a bit hard to see.

Add pictures and you can change up the fonts and colors. Make it fun and reflect your personality :-)

learningmama at yahoo dot com; July 31, 2008 at 7:43 AM
The Queen said...: Your background and boarder is really cute, I think adding a cute header with a picture of some kind would really pretty it up nicely. You can also do a free, and easy to make, slideshow over at Photo Bucket (see mine on my blog to see what I am talking about).; July 31, 2008 at 8:06 AM
Anonymous said...: Your page is cute, BUT could use a header! That would add A LOT of more color to your page! (Like I should talk. None of mine are the best...)
Anyhoo, LOVE the border!
Please enter moi...; July 31, 2008 at 8:38 AM
Anonymous said...: I am not a blogger however, I am a blog reader. I enjoy looking at pictures of the persons blog I am reading. I think that you should have something else on the sides of the page. I agree that you should give yourself a break since you are new to the blog world.
I commented on your Coach post.
mcginnis135@bellsouth.net; July 31, 2008 at 8:39 AM
Sandra said...: I agree with adding pictures. It really makes everything more relatable to the reader...whether you are describing something you made or just showing a picture of yourself...

owatz (AT) telus (DOT) net; July 31, 2008 at 9:12 AM
Lisa said...: Adding some pictures, maybe some link buttons to fun things, and other blogs. (I dont blog) maybe some music.
Stormy5475@aol.com; July 31, 2008 at 9:39 AM
Wehaf said...: To liven up your blog I would simplify your background and color scheme - do with something clean and minimal. Then concentrate on the content - add links to the sidebar, etc.

Thanks.

urchiken at gmail dot com; July 31, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Jenn said...: Adorable! My four year old would love this.

I think your background is PERFECT! The only thing it needs, in my opinion is a cute header to go with it. If you find a moment, could you share with me how you got the cute background? I have a lot of digital scrapbooking pages I'd love to add to my blog, but haven't figured out HOW.

chrisjenn@ilovejesus.net; July 31, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Bunny B said...: Well, your blog would definitely look great with a nice theme. Check out the themes here: http://www.eblogtemplates.com/blogger/

bunnybx at gmail . com; July 31, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Anonymous said...: Your background is great, I'd recommend a custom header to go with it. Summer at Summer's Designs (her button in my sidebar) makes great ones for only $10. She designed mine.; July 31, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Rebecca said...: Getting a custom header that reflects you and what your blog is about would really spruce it up.; July 31, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Suzanne said...: Change the background color!; July 31, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Anonymous said...: May I suggest a new header...something that just screams YOU! If you can afford it, pay someone to do it. If you can't afford it...I'm sure there are tutorials and such out there for the learning.; July 31, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Unknown said...: Pictures and graphics will really help to brighten your blog. Also, put some buttons on your sidebars to other people's blogs that you really like and get them to do the same for you. you are off to a really good start!!!!; July 31, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Unknown said...: include instant win contests and get your subscribers to tell u if they've won...to encourage others; July 31, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Sarah said...: Look at you jumping in with the bloggy festival! I'm just making an attempt at getting more serious with my blog myself. I agree that a fun header would be nice. I need to add one to mine too. I've been checking out all the other blogs in the carnival to get ideas for what I like & don't like. Best wishes! (Oh, and I have a little size 4 girl. I'm just saying).; July 31, 2008 at 3:34 PM
Cristina said...: I love photos, whether they're of people I know or not. So maybe adding some photos.

A regular funny commentary always makes me go back to a blog too.

Goo dluck!; July 31, 2008 at 3:38 PM
Ginny said...: I love your blog background, I'm assuming it is new since the first comment tells you to go there.

Very pretty though, good choice!

Posting at least a few times a week, include pictures or graphics in posts. Either your own or free clip art, etc.

Visit other blogs, comment at other blogs, maybe start a blogroll.

I think the biggest thing, is posting frequently & visiting other blogs.

You could start with some of the things around the web like Wordless Wednesday, Tackle it Tuesday, Smart Habit Saturday, etc.; July 31, 2008 at 5:17 PM
Anonymous said...: My 4 yr old is starting school this Sept and this would be perfect for her!

I'm not a blogger, but I think that the top box (with Fysty Mama and the summary in it) needs to be a bright colour (ie: hot pink to match the stripes on the sides).

I always love photos because they personalize things more.
mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca; July 31, 2008 at 5:53 PM
kamewh said...: I love seeing pictures in posts also brightening up the background a little bit :) Thank you for the giveaway!:); July 31, 2008 at 7:37 PM
Manda said...: I say add a few pictures of that adorable child of yours to the walls, find a great picture for your header (can even be an un-copyrighted photo from google images) and add your favorite music with playlist.com.

Heck, I'd even help you will the editing...send me an email.

My daughter would look adorable in the Laura Ashley Outfit! Thanks for the opprotunity!

joeperin9@aol.com; July 31, 2008 at 9:14 PM
family said...: Cute outfit. I would give it to my daughter. Your blog could use more texture on the tan part, more photos. I don't know much about blog design but I like the borders and the colors you have.
Kathy

bigfamily8 (at) yahoo (dot) com; July 31, 2008 at 9:24 PM
taysmommy said...: a player with some upbeat music would be lovely...I llike to read and listen :)

ry13_2000@yahoo.com; July 31, 2008 at 9:45 PM
sweetsue said...: I am new to blogging and am still working on technical stuff. So I am not much help.Something that is fun to experiement with is Widgetbox, you can google it and it will come right up. It has many fun things like weather and horoscopes. I would love to win that outfit-I love Laura Ashley!; July 31, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Alyce said...: I would change the color behind the text. My eyesight is not the best, and it's a little hard on the eyes. Other than that I don't have any criticisms. Maybe add a list of blogs you frequent and some fun buttons.; July 31, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Kristan said...: i think you should get a more interesting header. not that mine is interesting, but i'm not interested in upgrading right now. :)
andrewandkristan(at)hotmail(dot)com; July 31, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Claire Roach said...: Fun-my daughter is almost a 4T and would look great in this outfit! Check out cutestblogontheblock.blogspot.com for some great blog templates. Maybe you could put a picture in your header, too! Thanks for the giveaway. claireroach81(at)hotmail(dot)com; July 31, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Meg said...: Try a header to spice things up. I don't usually love music on blogs, but sometimes it is a nice touch. Sorry, I can't teally talk... my blog is pretty boring. It looks like you are off to a great start. I really like your side borders.

gomeggo[at]gmail[dot]com; August 1, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Crunchy Green Mom - Suzanne said...: I would love to win this for my daughters! They can pass it down and get a ton of use out of it.

My tip, go to my blog and read this post http://crunchygreenmom.blogspot.com/2008/07/thank-you-to-modern-mamas.html

It is to a woman who does free blog backgrounds, she's amazing! This will help spruce it up!!; August 1, 2008 at 12:31 AM
CanCan said...: I made my own banner (I know nothing about html) by googling "free banner maker html" or something like that. Maybe it was "free custom banner maker". My husband thinks it is lame but I think I did a pretty good job!

onlycancan at hotmail dot com; August 1, 2008 at 2:36 AM
christene said...: Shhhh, you know no one looks good in stripes right. They are distracting and need to go. Your header should be a solid/brighter color, hard to read right now. There are some great contests out there for blog makeovers. Good luck with your blog.
cjinhb at msn dot com; August 1, 2008 at 4:15 AM
Anonymous said...: A happy little picture of yourself in the corner would help make your page more warm and accessible. The stripes are a bit loud. I'm not saying they have to go, but they need some other strong design element to balance them out. Hope you have a great weekend!; August 1, 2008 at 9:51 AM
Anonymous said...: THis is cool!

cmartin0055(at)aol(dot)com; August 1, 2008 at 2:52 PM
misty said...: More pictures! Thanks so much for the opportunity.

planetmisty at gmail dot com; August 1, 2008 at 3:27 PM
Jodi said...: I don't have a blog :( But the one thing I love to see on the blogs that I visit are pictures, pictures and more pictures.

purehrt555(AT)yahoo(DOT)com; August 1, 2008 at 4:52 PM
missybeetoo said...: My Granddaughter would get such a kick out of giving this to her little sister. Thanks for the chance to win. :); August 1, 2008 at 9:17 PM
noreen said...: use more pictures in your posts, besides that it looks great; August 2, 2008 at 9:23 PM