I finally upgraded my Typepad account so that I could customize my blog a little more to my liking. I love the service that I get with my Typepad blog. Really, I have very few complaints. But, being on the artsy/craftsy side, I felt limited by the preset page templates offered to the Basic level subscribers. (You Blogspot peeps get some of those little creative upgrades with your FREE service. I couldn't change services now that I've been blogging here for over a year though.) For a teensy bit more moolah I can add my own blog header, change colors, fonts, and such whenever I want to.
SO, this little bit of change has taken me ALL day to create and configure. Lots and lots of fine tuning had to be done. This will do for now but I, of course, reserve the right to change at any time...it's a girl thing, right?! I'd love to hear your thoughts or suggestions...leave me a comment if you have any ideas that I should try.
NOTE: Ummmm, why YES, it did hit me at some point this afternoon - after looking at this header ALL DAY LONG - that sunflowers have brown centers and yellow petals. DUH!!! We'll just pretend that these ARE sunflowers for now...in my world at least...ha!
Digital Supplies: torn cardboard piece, yellow button, green ribbon, felt leaves all from the Silly Boy Smarshmallows collection, brown brad from the Tropical Winter collection - all by Shabby Princess. Susie's Hand font downloaded from the internet.
I love it - sunflowers are my favorite!
Posted by: Phyllis Strickland | November 27, 2007 at 02:48 PM
Love the new look...I especially love the buttons. Very cool.
Posted by: Janet | November 27, 2007 at 03:09 PM
It looks great, Leigh! :)
Posted by: Toni Armstrong | November 27, 2007 at 03:36 PM
Looks fabulous Leigh! The sunflowers are too cute!
I am in awe of anything technical as I'm technically challenged. I still can't believe I managed to create my blog! LOL!
You go girrl!
Posted by: Tracy Clemente | November 27, 2007 at 04:36 PM
Ah, one day's work for you and a lifetime of enjoyment for us readers! Very very....was going to say cute but that's not the right word...how about adorably whimsical.
Posted by: Sarah Schueler | November 28, 2007 at 07:04 AM
They make perfectly adorable sunflowers -- what a great header!!!
Posted by: Sharon (notimetostamp) | November 28, 2007 at 07:16 AM
I LOVE it!!! You must have too much time on your hands...HAHA
Posted by: Denise | November 28, 2007 at 08:33 AM
Oh my goodness I love your banner. Who cares that sunflowers are brown in the centre; these colours look great! Love, love your new look.
Posted by: Beth Norman | November 28, 2007 at 09:00 AM
Adorable button sunflowers, I can't tell you the last time I even saw a sunflower! Love your blog no matter what color or format it's in.
Posted by: rosekerry | November 28, 2007 at 09:49 AM
Well your banner is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: chris mott | November 28, 2007 at 02:55 PM
I love Leigh! Looks great!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | November 28, 2007 at 03:03 PM
I love it. And I didn't have any trouble at all recognizing those as sunflowers.
Posted by: lacyquilter | November 29, 2007 at 12:44 AM
I love the new blog banner, Leigh!
Posted by: Novell | November 29, 2007 at 10:46 AM
Your page is absolutely gorgeous Leigh! And sunflowers with yellow centers? That's just a perk of being an artist! LOL I adore all your work and will be coming back often :o)
Posted by: Nancy J - inkblocks | November 29, 2007 at 02:49 PM