This giveaway is closed! The lovely Nancy won!
Hello lovely readers! Today Kate, from 17th Avenue Design Studio, is taking over to share an awesome giveaway with you! I hope you enjoy, and good luck! – Chelsey
Hi there! I’m Kate and I’m the owner of the 17th Avenue Design Studio, a small graphic & blog design company. At the studio, we offer everything from custom blog design and premade blog templates to business branding solutions, social networking design, and print design. I started 17th Avenue in February of this year and we have been thriving ever since. I absolutely love working with clients to create awesome blog designs and feel so incredibly blessed to be able to do so every day! Definitely hop on over and check out our website – we’d love to have you!
Today I’ll be giving away a custom blog design for one lucky The Paper Mama reader! One randomly selected winner will receive our “Whimsical” Custom Blog Design Package, an $160 value. {Note: this is only for Blogger blogs}
HOW TO WIN {reminder: this is for blogger blogs only. 17th Avenue doesn’t design on WordPress, yet}:
Mandatory entry: Tell me why you want to win this blog makeover! {1 entry}
Optional entries {Please leave a separate comment for each entry}:
Follow The Paper Mama blog somehow (gfc, RSS, email, bloglovin’…. your choice) {1 entry}
Follow me on one/all of these (twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest) {1 entry}
Follow 17th Avenue’s blog and/or Etsy Shop. {1 entry}
Follow 17th Avenue on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Pinterest {1 entry}
Facebook and/or Tweet about the giveaway… you can use the tweet below {1 entry}
” Giveaway: Custom Blog Design Package from @17avenuedesigns over at @thepapermama !!! “
Also, be sure to check out our premade blog templates in our Etsy shop! Paper Mama Readers get 15% off everything in our store through Monday the 11th. Use the code PAPERMAMA15 to redeem!
Note: The giveaway winner must use blogger as their blogging platform. 17th Avenue Design Studio provided the prize for the sweepstakes. Last day to enter the giveaway is Monday, June 11th, 2012. 11:59 PST. One winner will be chosen at random on random.org and has 72 hours to get back to me, after I email them. Good luck!
i follow the paper mama on twitter.
how did i miss this until now?
i follow the paper mama on GFC.
Follow 17th Avenue on Twitter @clubdediosas.
Follow you on Twitter @clubdediosas.
I would like to take my blog to the next level. My blog is my brand and as I continue to grow in this social media world, my brand has to have the best representation of me and I feel I am limited.
I would love to win the blog design because A) your awesome (my mum always said a little bit of flattery went a long way) and B) because my blog looks a little dull other than the header (designed by the paper mama herself!)
Tweet… Tweet…
JennT7
I follow Kate via Pinterest!
JennT7
I’m a new blog follower at 17th Avenue.blogspot.com via Google
I follow the Paper Mama via Twitter!
JennT7
I’m already a Paper Mama follower!
Im starting a “new” blog and it sure could use some love… 🙂
Love the 17th Avenue designs/layouts! They’re a perfect match.
Aaand tweeted. 🙂 https://twitter.com/mcemilywrites/status/21201042…
5. I follow 17th Avenue on Twitter and Pinterest. I am mcemilywrites on both.
I follow 17th Avenue on Etsy. (My user name is mcemilywrites.)
3. I follow The Paper Mama on Twitter and Pinterest.
2. I subscribe to The Paper Mama in Google Reader.
Fact: I will move everything from WordPress to Blogger for a redesign. That's how dire my blog design situation is. I've been a full-time writer at a newspaper for the past four years and just recently have started blogging again after a far-too-long hiatus while I got the whole writing professionally thing off the ground. It feels so good just to be writing for me, not just for the newspaper… but it looks awful!I don't really have the time or money or mad skills to invest in the design, even though I know how important that is and am a total good blog design stalker, and that makes me not really want to pass out my blog address to others. For you, though, I'll make an exception. Come and see how badly I need you: http://www.emmillerwrites.wordpress.com.
My poor blog really needs this! Pick Me 🙂
I follow 17th Ave on Pinterest.
Following 17th Avenue on Twitter.
Liked 17th Avenue on FB.
Following 17th Avenue blog via GFC.
I follow you on Pinterest.
I follow you on Facebook.
I follow you on Twitter.
I follow The Paper Mama via GFC.
I would love a new design for my blog. I've always tried to do my own but would love for one by someone else!
I would love to have a blog makeover to go along with my relaunch after a couple of months!
I tweeted about this giveaway! @savannahkdoland
I follow 17th avenue on pinterest.
I follow 17th Avenue blog with gfc.
I follow you on twitter! @savannahkdoland
I follow the paper mama on google friend connect!
I would absolutely love to have an update to my blog. I've done everything on it design wise and I feel like it never really has that
polished/finished look. I think an update would be a huge motivator for me to post on a more regular basis then actually share my blog with others. Thanks for the opportunity!
My tweet!! https://twitter.com/KLenz85/status/21165716328061…
Thank you so much for hosting this give-away!
Karen
Also Followed 17th Ave on Twitter: @Klenz85
Just followed 17th Ave blog with GFC: Karen Lenz
I already followed Paper Mama on Twitter @klenz85 🙂
I also follow on GFC: Karen Lenz
I would love to win this prize because, as a brand new blogger I'm still using the orginal set up template. I would LOVE Love love a custom one, which I hope to eventually do one day,
I follow the Paper Mama on RSS!
I tweeted!
I follow the Paper Mama on FB! 🙂
I follow 17th ave blog! 🙂
I "like" your facebook page!
I follow 17th avenue on twitter! @bellamia3
I want to win because I LOVE your style! I feel it matches my photography style and personal style. Plus I need a makeover! I hope I win!!
I follow Papermama on twitter! @bellamia3
I tweeted about giveaway @bellamia3
I follow you on GFC!
I would love a blog makeover. I’ve tried to do it on my own to save money and its not looking how I want it to look!please help!
Now following you on Twitter @angieonmaui !
I'm a newbie here, so glad to be joining the fun. Thanks for hosting!
Love that sweet little hand around the dandelion. Great shot 😉
Such a bright idea! Thanks for sharing this is a big help.
And follow your google connect feed here 🙂
I follow 17th Ave on Facebook 🙂
I follow you on Twitter too 🙂
I would LOVE to win this prize……for the basic reason as….my blog desperately needs an uplifitng makeover 🙂 I try to do things myself & it ends up looking clunky! I really love all of the work I’ve seen from 17th Ave. So modern & fresh & clean!
x
Following via RSS under Sarah Carletti
following via twitter *freezerfriend
would love to win b/c my blog needs to be updated!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am now following 17th Avenue on Pinterest- my pinterest name is Kerry Ball
I follow you (have been following lol) you on Pinterest! My Pinterest name is Kerry Ball.
I follow you/Paper Mama via Google Reader!
Mandatory entry:
I want a blog makeover because no matter how hard I try to teach myself how to mess with blog layouts, I can't get mine
"just right" and I want my blog to look nicer!!
I follow 17th avenue as well!
I follow Paper Mama by gfc.
I'd love to enter this new facelift for my blog! I'm about to have a new baby, thus start a new chapter in my life, and I'd love my blog to reflect that!
[email protected]
II follow 17th Avenue's Blog!
I need this SO bad. My blog looks terrible & I want nothing more for it to look lovely! I love the designs you have done! I hope I am selected! -Andrea
I tweeted! @court3ney
I follow 17th Ave on Twitter!
I follow you on twitter
My blog seriously needs some help. And I don't know how to display a full size picture! It always cuts off pictures and especially when I post videos. Sad day. 🙁
Follow them on FB!
I followed them on etsy!
I follow you on twitter and facebook etc. etc.
I follow your blog!
I need to win because I've had the same blog design (that I did myself boooooring) for as long as I've had my blog, it is time for a change!
I tweeted about it too https://twitter.com/BoofLebouche/status/210389442…
I follow 17th Ave. on twitter, pinterest, and facebook (I think I forgot one in a previous entry = )
I follow 17th Ave. on twitter
I follow 17th ave. on pinterest Roxanne
I follow you on pinterest
I follow you on facebook
I also follow you on twitter. @Booflebouche
I would love a blog make over! I have tried to make mine fit me, but I just haven't gotten it just right yet. I follow your blog of course.
I follow you on Pinterest
I follow Papermama via GFC
I follow 17th Ave blog via GFC
I would LOVE to win a new blog design. I am new to the blogging world and have an idea of how I want my blog to look but am lacking in the skills/finances to make it happen.
I like 17th ave on fb
I like 17th ave on Etsy (favorite her shop)
I follow you on twitter
I follow you on facebook (like you)
I follow your blog!
I follow 17th Avenue on Pinterest.
I follow 17th Avenue via GFC.
I follow you on pinterest.
I follow you via GFC.
I would like to win a blog makeover because I'm in need of someone who has real experience in design to help me bring the vision that I have to reality.
I have been undergoing fertility treatments for two years….to no avail. I turned to blogging because it's something I can control.
I am ready for a makeover to continue this journey of practicing gratitude of the things that ARE going right in my world ;D
I follow papermama via email!
Followed 17th Avenue on Facebook!
I follow the Paper Mama's boards on Pinterest. (Please let the magic random selector be in my favor)
I tweeted about the giveaway.
I'm following 17th Avenue's fabulous boards on Pinterest.
I now follow 17th Avenue through GFC (so glad to have found you)
I follow the Paper Mama and her gorgeous baby girl through GFC.
I am a new blogger and desperately need a blog template that reflects my personality. Right now it is a HOT MESS (check it out… you'll see what I'm talking about)! I love writing and am so excited about this outlet, but it's hard to not get discouraged when my site needs so much help. Please, 17th Avenue… help this lost blogger!
I tweeted too!
Maxed out the entries!
Fingers crossed!
Following 17th Ave blog via Google Friend Connect.
Oh MY I need a blog makeover! Fingers crossed for me.
Following 17th Ave via Pinterest!
Following The Paper Mama blog via Google Friend Connect!
Followed on Pinterest!
I want a blog makeover because the gal that was helping me, just went on maternity leave and I can't figure it out on my own! I need help!
nancy
I would like to win this giveaway to give my blog a beautiful makeover! 17th Avenue Designs are so unique and feminine. Thank you for the opportunity to win this!
I subscribed via email to The Paper Mama
i am following 17th Avenue designs on Pinterest @jessicazdyb
I am following 17th Avenue Designs on Etsy @1234shutthedoor
I follow The Paper Mama on Pinterest. @jessicazdyb
I tweeted about the giveaway! @teamof6
I follow the paper mama via gfc.
I would love a new blog design. We've got a baby girl on the way and It might be time for a new design.
I follow your blog (via rss). My modest little newbie blog is called Aurora’s Whim…It only makes sense to have the “Whimsical” blog template…just sayin’…
Following your blog! super cute!
Following kate on pinterest!
Following you on pinterest!
I would absolutely love this because I've been looking around for literally months for an update on my blog; I really need one!
I liked 17th Avenue Designs on Facebook (Jennifer Wcisel)
Jen
motu viget
I follow The Paper Mama on Twitter via @motuviget!
Jen
motu viget
I follow The Paper Mama via GFC
JenWcisel at gmail.com
motu viget
All the work in 17th Avenue Design's portfolio is just beautiful. I often fuss over my blog design and it would lovely to have a professional clean everything up so I could finally have it exactly the way I want it. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
Jen
motu viget
posted it to Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/trishharden/posts/4187372…
Liked their Facebook page too!
Following 17th Avenue's blog!
Following the 17th Avenue blog!
I follow the PaperMama!
Already following you on both Facebook and Pinterest.
Been a LONG time follower of the blog.
I just liked 17th Avenue Design Studio on FB.
Following you on FB 🙂
Oh my word! I would love love love to win this!!! Getting a custom job for my blog has been a dream of mine for years. I just started a new blog up in January to go with the changes in our family (http://lifeastheirmom.blogspot.com/) so this would be a total dream,!
Following with Google Friend Connect!
Yes i do want this, yes I do
I"m following the 17th ave blog!
And I pretty much follow you on every media site out there (twitter, FB, pinterest, IG…etc) 🙂
I'm following you via GFC
I'd love to win this makeover because honestly, I am really needing a new design and I'm totally out of ideas!
I follow the paper mama via twitter
i follow the paper mama blog
i would LOVE to win a blog design because I have done all of my design work on my own so far, and I have definitely reached my limit.
I follow you on Twitter (via @Shondra_W) and on Pinterest
I follow Paper Mama via RSS
Oh my gosh…I love these designs! I'd love to win because my blog could definitely use some "pretty-ing" up. Thank you so much for the opportunity!
walker(d0t)shondra(at)yahoo(dot)com
I follow 17th Avenue on Twitter! @jennibost
I follow ThePaperMama on twitter! @jennibost
I follow 17th Avenue's blog & Etsy Shop!
I follow your blog!
Tweet! https://twitter.com/TheNewModernMom/status/209790…
Follow 17th Avenue on Pinterest
Follow on Twitter and Facebook
Follow on email
I facebooked the giveaway!
I like 17th ave on fb!
I heart 17th avenues etsy shop and follow the blog!
I follow you on twitter!
I follow you on fb!
I follow your blog via gfc!
I want a new dandelion blog design!
I would LOVE to win this- following you on facebook, pinterest and this here pretty little blog of yours!! I am also a 17th Avenue follower on facebook and pinterest. Peace out and have a wonderful day 🙂
Oh man I so need this right now. I definitely need some fresh perspective in regards to my blog design.
I would love a blog design, because my blog design is blah.
I want to win this makeover as I really want to make blogging a bigger part of my life, and have no idea where to start. This would be a great boost!
I'm now following your Blog!
I would love to win, I’m hoping to make Blogging a bigger part of my life, and I have no idea where to start. This would be a great jumpstart!!
Just tweeted about this giveaway as well! 🙂
also follow 17th Street's twitter!
also follow 17th Avenue's etsy shop
also follow thepapermama on twitter
also follow thepapermama on pinterest
i also follow the papermama's blog
I would really love to win this giveaway because I still use one of the standard templates on blogger for my site which is over a year old!!! In dire need of a redesign but haven't had the spare money to put towards it.
I follow the paper mama thru gfc
I would love to win to give my bloggity blog a fresh summee look.
I follow the paper mama and 17th Ave. on the Pinterest! And my blizog could definitely use some making over. Thanks!
I follow you on twitter xxx
i follow you via GFC x
How wonderful. I'd love to win because I'm no good at design and my blog needs a makeover hardcore 🙂
I follow you on twitter!
I want to win because I never have the money to invest in a total blog makeover and I would love one!
I follow Paper mama via gfc
I follow on Facebook
gomez6281 at gmail dot com
I follow Paper Mama via GFC
gomez6281 at gmail dot com
I follow you on Pinterest.
erinoutandabout.blogspot.ca
I NEED to win this because I've only had my blog professionally done once, and that was FOREVER ago! My children look NOTHING like my header! 😉
gomez6281 at gmail dot com
I would love a blog update to make it look more polished and pretty. I like your work.
I tweeted about the giveaway! (From my @nessamazeballs account)
I follow 17th Avenue on Pinterest
I now follow 17th Ave on Pinterest
I made 17th Avenue's Etsy shop a favorite!
I follow the Papermama on Pinterest
I follow the papermama on blogspot.
I just started a blog in May of this year to tell our adoption story. Now I've decided it would be fun to add photography, crafting, and other hobbies to it but I am technologically UN-savy. I need help!
I follow The Paper Mama on Facebook and Pinterest
I follow The Paper Mama on my Google Reader
Go look at my blog. THAT is why I would love to win this. 🙂 Also, I would love to have a great new look on my blog and would love to tell all my friends that a fellow Portland-er designed it! Support local business, yo!
I also follow your blog (duh) 🙂
I follow you on FB! 🙂
I change my layout/design of my blog probably every couple months, to no avail. I just don't have that designers eye. I have been wanting to hire someone to professionally makeover my blog, but I couldn't justify the purchase to the hubs. So if I won a blog makeover I would ecstatic! 🙂
following @17AvenueDesigns on twitter – @thelucaszoo
tweeted https://twitter.com/thelucaszoo/status/2097147781…
My blog needs a makeover badly! Maybe it would inspire me to get out of the rut that I have been in to have a fresh new look 🙂
Thanks!
I tweeted about the giveaway
https://twitter.com/__Jodi/status/209708063198953…
I follow you on twitter
I am looking to give my blog a fresh look! 🙂
I would love to win because I lack the technical skills to make my blog design "just right!"
I follow The Paper Mama's blog.
I would love to win this because I have absolutely no experience in blog design, and would love to fancy up my blog and potentially increase readership!
I posted about my reasons above but I also follow the paper mama via bloglovin'. I hope I win!
themessinmessenger.blogspot.ca
The blog makeover would do wonders for this Mama of soon-to-be three babes and my ex-bike messenger hubby (the Papa). We are a simple little family who would love to share our story with others. I've been blogging for 4 years and desire a makeover to truly reflect the image of our little fam. I need the expertise and the design mind of 17th avenue to bring that into a reality.
Thanks so much. themessinmessenger.blogspot.ca
I follow you on Twitter
I follow you via Bloglovin
I want this blog makeover because I am ready to gain readers that are not my friends and family from Facebook! lol. I'm ready for my blog to have a professional appeal.
i've been working on setting up a new blog to focus more on my photography portrait sessions, I'd have been having trouble designing it to look professional, so this giveaway would be perfect for me!
I follow your blog via RSS!
I follow 17th Avenue's blog via GFC
I follow the Paper Mama on Twitter!
I tweeted about the giveaway!!
https://twitter.com/AChousewife/status/2096956844…
I I follow 17th Avenue on Twitter!
I have been looking for someone professional to redesign my blog and would LOVE to win this!!! It is in major need of a makeover!!
i follow 17th on FB, twitter and pinterest!
i follow 17th ave's blog!
i follow you on twitter, fb and pinterest!
I follow you on bloglovin!
my birthday is this month and I want a blog makeover as my gift 🙂
I'm a google follower too!
Yes, pleeeease! It would be wonderful to have a professional update over my somewhat limited skills :).
Following 17th Ave on facebook and pinterest
Following 17th Avenue’s blog
Following Papermama on facebook and pinterest
Follow the paper mama via google friend
I would LOVE this makeover for my business blog http://bohemianbabycouture.blogspot.com. I have no idea when it comes to blog design and this would make a world of difference!
and i subscribe to papermama on google reader 🙂
I do not have the time nor know how to make my blog so pretty! I'm following you on pinterest, your blog, etsy (I even entered over at Simple as That!), and already follow Miss Chelsea here. Good luck to me!
ii follow you on pinterest! *alohaneener*
i would like this blog makeover because i can see how i'd like my blog to look in my head, but i'm clueless on making it happen!
I followed 17th Avenue Design's blog (and I already follow The Paper Mama) What lovely blogs!
I followed 17th Avenue Design on Pinterest.
I would love a new blog design for my upcoming study-abroad trip and general life-adventures!
Ah! I would love to win a custom blog package because I am a young photographer and I feel that a snappy blog would help with my professional & creative image. http://redbirdphotographybymeg.blogspot.com/
I'd love a new, refreshing look for my blog! http://fotoshelly.blogspot.nl/
I follow your, Blog, Facebook & Pinterest
I am following 17th Avenue's Etsy shop (Creative Gator)
I'm following 17th Avenue on Pinterst (Creative Gator) and Twitter (@creativegator77
I follow The Paper Mama on FB, twitter (@creativegator77) and Pinterest (Creative Gator)
I follow this blog through GFC.
I tweeted this giveaway @creativegator77
I would love to win this blog design as my blog is nearing it's one year anniversary and it is just a mess! I've tried working on my own design by looking up tutorials but I am just not skilled in that department. 😉
I also followed 17th Avenue Design on FB
I am in Love with blogging, but just do not know enough to really make it look preofessional. I have tried and put in a lot of time to add touches here and there, it just still does not look like me. I would love for someone to bring my blog to life. I want it to be something that I enjoy blogging on everyday and people enjoy reading and exploring.
I follow Papermama's blog and Pinterest, and 17th Avenue's blog and Pinterest,
I also follow Paper Mama on my RSS feed
This is such a timely giveaway for me. I'm about to start down the path of starting a blog. One of my biggest hesitations in
starting before now is that I know just enough about web design (via Dreamweaver and some CMS's) to know that I can't
make a blog look as cool as I'd want it to. But your blogs designs are beautiful. And would give me just the lovely, confident
platform from which to launch myself. Thanks!
I am now following 17th Avenue on FB and Twitter.
I am following 17th Avenue's blog.
I tweeted about this giveaway! @katiedidpro
I now follow 17th Avenue on Twitter.
I follow you on Twitter and FB, but will have to had Pinterest to the mix!
I follow you on Twitter.
Winning this giveaway would be awesome for many reasons, but mostly because I've been wanting to start a blog for my Etsy shop that is functional, but still pretty and fun for readers to view. I think having something beautiful from the beginning would make me more inspired to actually blog and keep up with that aspect of my business.
I follow Paper Mama via RSS feed. 🙂
Aaaannnd, I tweeted it : )
I would be over the moon if I won! My blog definitely needs a face lift and unfortunately, I do not have the expertise or time to put into it myself.
Following 17th Ave on Twitter
Following 17th Ave blog via Bloglovin
Follow you on twitter, FB,etc.
Follow you on Blog Lovin
Oooh, excellent! I've given up on being able to design anything myself and am still using a basic, boring blogger template. Would LOVE to win this.
Followed 17th avenue on twitter
I tweeted!
I follow you on FB
I follow you on twitter
I follow the paper mama via gfc
I want this makeover for my food blog, taste {http://gina-taste.blogspot.com}. I have done all the "design" work myself and would love someone who knows what they're doing to re-design it!
I am a follower via GFC
I tweeted about the giveaway 🙂
https://twitter.com/atxbikegirl/status/2096578812…
I follow 17th Ave on blog and on Pintrest.
I follow on twitter @atxbikegirl
I would love to win this! My blog sure needs a new design!
As a blogger I know how important it is for your blog to look nice… SO far I've been relying on freebies and my own graphic skills. http://www.thegiventhought.com
I follow via my Google Reader 🙂
I would LOVE to win this blog makeover. I am starting new with my blogging and have a fresh new space to call my own that needs to be made BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for hosting!
I tweeted about the giveaway! Handle is @freespiritreign
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I'm following 17th Avenue Design's blog via GFC!
I'm following 17th Avenue Design on Twitter as well =)
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I also follow the Paper Mama on Twitter! My handle is @freespiritreign
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I'm a follower of The paper Mama via Bloglovin' =)
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I would love to win a custom blog design because my blog has been designed by me so far, and I think
it could look more polished & stylish!
[email protected]
oh, I would love to give my blog a pretty little makeover. I did my own silly little attempt at blog design last year, and I'd love to get rid of it for something "real" 🙂
Just tweeted the give-away here: https://twitter.com/#!/SongbirdsandBut
I would love to win a blog makeover because I really can't afford to re-vamp my little space.
A professionals help would be fantastic!
I would live to win this blg makeover because I am totally clueless about how to do it myself 🙂
I follow you on twitter under the name songbirdsandbut
I would really love this blog makeover because I had paid a girl a lot of money over a year ago to do mine and she never came through for me. 17th Ave. Designs are so pretty and spot on with my style, I think it would be the perfect showcase for my blog and my photography! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Blessings,
Kelsey @ A Muse in Purple http://www.amuseinpurple.blogspot.com
Following on PINTEREST!
I would LOVE to win this because I’ve been wanting to UPDATE my blog, but don’t have the funds to hire someone because we are saving every penny for our adoption funds.
I follow your blog! 🙂