Here is my first blog header, it isn't the most terrible thing in the world, just pretty generic, and dark, and hard to read. Yeah, I guess it was pretty bad:)
{First Post} |
This was originally in my sidebar and there are a lot of problems with it! You can barely read it because the font is too small and it looks pretty cheap.
Recently I switched to a picture of me with a short paragraph under it. I like this much better because it feels a lot more crisp and clean, plus it adds a more personal touch because it includes a picture.
My first DIY post included a picture like this:
{Cherry Crisp} |
This is a little later and the photography is MUCH better, plus I realized you don't always need a picture for every step :)
{3 Step Mousepad DIY} |
And then switched to this. The rectangular shape is much better for sidebars, the words fit nicer, and it is a little "cleaner", if you know what I mean. I recently decided to move it to my footheader and I like it there a lot better.
Love this one so much better! The fonts, colors, clarity. Everything!
The next few pictures show how my photography and design has improved: Blurry, plus the colors don't mix well and the background is too distracting.
{Acorn of honest Inquiry} |
I still really like this one. I feel like it is pretty simple, but still cute.
{I'm Grateful for ...in Pics} |
{You measure up... A Lesson in comparison} |
{Life is Beautiful} |
{Shine} |
{I'm proud to be an American} |
{Seeing the Beauty} |
I was trying to change things up by using a journal entry and taking an artistic picture of it and using that instead of taking the time to make a whole other "title picture" for my post or even worse leaving it pictureless. (gasp!:)
{And the people came running} |
Recently I made a blog instagram account- my first social media outlet for my blog! (Hint-you should follow me:)
{We are on Instagram!} |
This isn't meant to make anyone feel bad, it's mostly for my fun and to give you hope:). If you are doing some of the things I used to and now think are not my best moments, that's ok. Everyone's style is different and everyone is in a completely different place. So even if you aren't happy with where you are right now, just know there is hope for your future:) Some people say you have to take expensive courses or whatnot to be a good blogger. I 100% disagree with this, will it speed you up? Maybe. But it is totally possible to learn without paying a lot of money. I have never taken a class, but I have read many free tutorials online. A lot of my pictures are edited and/or taken on my phone because that's what I have with me. I still make hundreds of mistakes and we all know I'm not the most consistent blogger:)
This is so fun! I have always loved your blog and design. You are very talented! Happy birthday to your blog!
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Sarah
Thanks for the awesome compliment! I don't know- I think your blog and design are pretty amazing.....
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