Well, not really. If you’re on Twitter or actually read to the end of my posts or are one of my best friends, you’ve probably heard me at some point (or 50) say…
“Mom. Mom. Mom. Mom. Mom. MOM. MOM. MOM!!!!!!!!!!
Look what I did.”
(And yes, in this scenario, you are all my mother. Let’s not dwell on that. Just continue the exercise, folks, and we’ll all get out of here with our sanity intact.)
(Maybe.)
Anyhoo, I have, as of lately, started to dabble in the art of creating blog layouts for others. When I had mine done last year, it piqued my curious cat-like mind.
*snort*
Hey!
…and ever since, I’ve been teaching myself the ins and outs and upside downs of it all. There’s been a LOT of trial and error, heavy on the error at first… (quote from B: “You have to stop SCARY gasping like that!!!”)…
But I daresay I’m getting the hang of it.
And more importantly, I LOVE it. I’m in like-like, here, folks. If it passed me a love note right now, I would totally check “yes” instead of “maybe.” I’m ballsy like that.
Point being, I’ve now done enough of them where I feel like we should probably have a little session of show and tell. And today is my day.
on the road with cavy:
It’s Unbeweavable!:
The Bridal Bloggettes:
The Wayfaring Stranger:
Blog Voyeur Turned Blogwhore:
Sloppy Words…
Vixations of a Vixen…
Shimmerfairy’s Blog…
Not That Kind of Girl:
Just Run Just Live Just Be:
On the shelves:
(A couple that didn’t work out, but I love them and am saving them for… you??)
and also…
So, yeah. That’s what I’ve been insanely busy with the past few weeks… but I ain’t complaining. I’m absolutely loving it. I hope you do too, for obvious reasons.
Should you love it so much you want one of your own (WordPress only, sorry!), just drop me a line. I’ll be sitting on my butt all day, thanks to the Snowpocalypse 2010.
Happy Snowday to my DC Peops! Let’s hold out for one more…
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That is awesome! You did great at designing those.
Thank you much, my dear!
I admire people who understand all that HTML stuff. Cute layouts!
Thank you! The hours that went into being able to do those are COUNTLESS. But worth it.
Kristina P.´s last blog ..The Golden Ticket
Those sites look awesome!! Look at you—writer AND designer.
Shoot. I have an e-mail with your name on it re: a new little project of mine…
Do it, do it!!
Hannah´s last blog ..Yoga for friends.
They look brilliant (as do you…what?). I get the site fancy-up bug every now and then…although haven’t for a while! Thesis scares me a little I think maybe because I don’t know how to get my fancy on without going live! Maybe now is the time to figure it out?
P.S Please send snow
We’re getting MORE tomorrow. This winter is insane! I would gladly send some your way.
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SOME OF US had to work from home
My poor baby.
Maxie´s last blog ..how to survive a weekend trapped in your house.
Enjoy sitting on your butt! I am kindof jealous.
As you should be
Hope´s last blog ..Shmesashumution Update
Well, are you not just SUPER FLY? I have been dabbling, but I can’t create from the ground up yet.
Your designs sizzle my darlin’!
Thank you! It is pretty bad ass.
oooooh!!I love the designs…the unbeawavable one is awesome!I’m a Diy girl too.I customised my template,still working on it…some code messed it up ugh!G’luck with designing more of these
Ugh, that’s the worst… when SOMETHING is wrong, but you don’t know what. Good luck…
theschmuck´s last blog ..Fiction55:The Guest
Wooooha. You’re on your way to being the next… y’know, some famous chick who knows how to do these things. Brava.
Haha. Thanks, my love.
nashe´s last blog ..Oh Fush
Oh, all the designs are so pretty! I admire everybody who knows how to do stuff like that because I’m not talented at all in that area!
I’m jealous.
Just say the word, and I’ll be there.
Loys´s last blog ..My snuggie
Wow, very nice! Did you make those themes from “scratch” or did you tweak existing layout. Anyway, you’re doing a great job!
Most of them are using Thesis, which is sort of like a blank template you can then customize to the MAX. It’s pretty awesome.
san´s last blog ..Work it out weekends: walking counts, right?
Very nice. I need to learn how to do these… Or you can make me one. What do you think?
I think I’m ready and willing. Twss. HEYO!
MinD´s last blog ..Been a long time since the last Foto Friday…!
So, do I smell a new career?
Without getting (way) ahead of myself… I hope so.
Yay! You are doing SO good! I love Liz’s!
Thank you! So do I… they are my babies.
Jessica´s last blog ..Study Abroad By The Numbers (And In Pictures)
oh lilu they look sooo fab! i faithfully clicked through to the ones you’ve posted on twitter over the past few weeks and color me uber impressed. how great that you’ve continued to find ways to amuse/challenge/ *like* like things in your blog world!
I know. B’s just so glad I’m finally making money from my “computer time”… ha!
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You rock, those are all gorgeous. I really like that you make them fit their owners so well. Nice work lady!
Aw, thanks, darlin.
Mary´s last blog ..A Song for Ella
i can’t believe how much ass you’ve kicked at this! i need to learn…. i’m going to be buying the book you said you used so i can start learnin me good things.
HTML for Dummies… it’s a good thing.
gingermandy´s last blog ..Memoir Monday: My lighter days.
So proud of you! Any tips for someone trying to teach herself the same?
It’s like anything else; you learn by doing. Make some fake domains and mess around!
Suburban Sweetheart´s last blog ..It’s Snow Big Deal, Guys!
I’ve been following your blog designing work and I must say… you are one talented bitch! I might recruit you to help me out with mine one day.
we’re supposed to get more snow tomorrow night, but it’s only going to be 8″-10″… which to us, ain’t shit now! stay warm bumblebee!
“Bumblebee” is definitely the cutest thing I’ve been called in a while. Thanks so much, and definitely let me know if you want help!
Mandee´s last blog ..the bane of my existence.
Great job…I would like to learn so I didn’t have to pay for it.
I hear ya. If you change your mind, I’ll be here.
Lil’ Woman´s last blog ..Golden Girl Gangsta
these look AWESOME!! i would totally be up for a blog re-do by you! something along the lines of your “on the road with cavy” design would be fab
how do we go about requesting one of these bad boys?
Emailing you now!
sarah´s last blog ..i called it, aaaand you’re welcome.
my wordpress layout is sucking lately. i was just gifted a free one on blogger. my problem is always that i can’t make up my mind! what’s the rate?
Shot you an email. Woot!
they look great! and i took a peek at one you have in progress…. that’s looking really nice too!
I’ve got a few… but I think you know the one I mean. Tell her you love it
*sigh* Oh how I covet your crafty graphic skillz. *pout*
Don’t covet them… use them.
Elly Lou´s last blog ..Kingston by Starlight
I <3 them mucho! I think I may be sending you an email sometime today. =)
Awesome sauce.
Nickie´s last blog ..Ask Me Questions!
I am so proud of you!!
If I fail majorly at redesigning mine, I might need to call you…the roles have switched!
Haha, I wouldn’t go THAT far… but it’s good to have each other to bounce ideas off of!
Love them all, but especially Cavy’s and the Bridal Blogette’s.
Also, I’m beyond jealous of your snow day and your snow in general. In Detroit, we have to pump in fake snow for our winterfest this weekend. Lame!
Thank you!
Fake snow is the worst, man. BUT, better than ice… which is what our “snow” is becoming on the roads…
A Super Girl´s last blog ..Friday Foto, Week 2
Oh Honey, gold star! Actually I’m very impressed. There would be way too much scary gasping going on if I tried that.
There was a LOT of it. There still is, but at least I know how to fix it, now…
Nikki´s last blog ..Superbowl…minus the football
I had to scrap mine and completely started over, but it is done and I am having the big reveal next week…dang it took me over 1 month doing it ALL THE TIME to get it!!
It looks AWESOME, though! Let me know when you debut so I can see the final product.
So you’re not just a pretty face huh? A web guru too and a wordpress wizard!
Who knew?
Mo´s last blog ..The Insect and the Pistachio
Awesome job on those!! I have a few things I really want to do with mine, maybe I’ll pick you brain one of these days
Just let me know!
Katy Mary´s last blog ..The Future Mrs. B
Oh, you’re tempting me. I’m working on a blog revamp and pulling out my hair on figuring out how to make my pretty CSS template I set up to become my blogger template. I might be contacting you soon. Or drink myself out of this. Or both. Ack.
Both is probably your best bet. *sips snow day wine*
Eek!!! You are AWESOME!!!!
Just thought you should know.
In case you forgot.
Aw, thanks darlin. YOU are!
Ela´s last blog ..Apparently I Like Being Told What to Do
Wonderful job luvah! I am impressed! I have had the same layout since I started blogging over 2 years ago. Only b/c I have no clue whatsoever how to change it! I am smert like dat.
So how much snow did you end up getting? I am jealous that you don’t have to go out in it. We are currently in the middle of getting between 7-12 inches (TWSS) which I know is way less than what you guys got, BUT we’ll have to keep going out in it and going to work. Booo!!!!
xoxo
I know, man. If this were back in Mass no one would BLINK. Here, it’s three days later and the streets have hardly seen a plow. Crazy.
xo
Kellie´s last blog ..Grimace
I love them. They are awesome. Any chance I could use one of the ones that didn’t work out? I love the top wordpress one in particular.
Absolutely! You’ve have to move to self-hosted WP, but hey- I do that too! What!
Vie´s last blog ..The Year of the Verb
Those look great! You are talented. Is this a new calling, perhaps?
I hope so. It’s a helluva lot more fun than makin’ copies.
Herding Cats´s last blog ..Introverts unite!
Very awesome! I might have to tap you for a few projects, including Drop of Ink.
I would LOVE to. Thanks!
Kim´s last blog ..The Tenacity to Try
I love all of them!!
Do you do templates for free??
Haha, not for free, as they take hours and hours of time. But considerably less cheaper than a pro, that’s for sure.
Really nice blogs. I wish I had your talent!
Thank you so much! I have to give some of the credit to the designees, too, of course.
Weekend Cowgirl´s last blog ..Grand Kidlet Kind of Weekend
Fabulous!! Maybe I’d blog more if I didn’t hate the way mine looks so much. Maybe.
I bet you would. It makes a world of difference… like living in a messy grouphouse with roommates, vs. having your very own HOME, kind of.
Very good.. I have no clue how to do them.
Neither did I… just takes time! A lot of time, ha.
Vodka Logic´s last blog ..Music Monday-An artist you should know.
dude, you HAVE to do something for mine. you HAVE to.
I’d love to!
danielle´s last blog ..Book Review: Lady Macbeth’s Daughter by Lisa Klein
Good for you!!
[I've never had the patience to learn all that codey HTML or CSS.]
Anyway, your design’s look FABULOUS!
meleah rebeccah´s last blog ..Doing Things Differently – My Week In Review
I will let you redo mine for free as a favor to me for being so loyal to you.
You’re welcome.
moooooog35´s last blog ..Panning for Golden Showers
LiLu,
I could never do this. HTML makes me want to cry a little bit, so I’m sorta sitting here in awe. Keep it up.
These are simply amazing. I love the preppy plaid one at the end.
These look great! So happy that you posted the pictures of the templates since a 140-character Tweet doesn’t do your creativity and effort justice! I could *definitely* see this becoming a career for you! Congrats! xoxo
City Girl´s last blog ..Trouble brewing
I will be dropping you an email.
If I ever have a job and money again, I desperately need your design services. DESPERATELY, I tell you!
MsDarkstar´s last blog ..Non-Coffeehouse Sunday Post
My bff, my love, and NOW MY WEB DESIGNER.
I love it. I can’t stop looking at it. You’re the best and EVERYONE SHOUL WORK WITH YOU.
I like CAPS today.
Lizzy´s last blog ..A Car Accident and Bye, Bye Blogger.
SHOULD SHOULD SHOULD.
Jesus Christ. Pain killers.
Lizzy´s last blog ..A Car Accident and Bye, Bye Blogger.
I don’t get all that HTML stuff. I’m like HT….huh?
Wait it’s snowing in DC? How come none of you have mentioned this before? HA! kidding.
these look great! congrats!
Erin´s last blog ..Master of Blogging and Friendship
Nice job on all of them but I really really (really) like the background on the second to last one.
they’re all fab! And the bridal bloggettes = pure love
Heidi´s last blog ..Monday Materialism
You taught yourself how to do this??? Awesome! I wish I could do this myself!
Paula´s last blog ..TMI PAULA . . .
If I’m your Mom today: Get the drink out of your hand!
the layouts are beautiful. I play around with mine, but don’t know about doing a whole one.
thanks
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These are great!
I play around with Blogger layouts and templates sometimest, but WordPress is like a foreign country with better money and a queen or duke.
I know nothing about html design – hats off to you for learning. OH, btw, I need a serious overhaul too.
Allison´s last blog ..Hit Or Miss
um… me thinks i need your skillz
i should totally be able to teach myself this but when i have such great connections to such a fabulous lady why would i?
::bats eyelashes::
does brown-nosing work?
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DAYYYYNNNNGGG GINA. They look AMAZING!!! I want to be able to do that so bad. And i’m kinda COVETING that plaid one. Hmmm…now I know who to call when I want a revamp.
Very nice, lady! So proud of you and your geekyness! I’m sure you’re getting a ton of emails now– I should have followed through on my reply on twitter the other day. I could use a new header.
LesleyG´s last blog ..Future miles
They look great! And seriously – all this craazy snow!
Becky´s last blog ..Snow-maggedon
They are wonderful, and should not be used by the unwashes masses. They should be framed and hung in a hoitey toitey gallery someplace.
Skylers Dad´s last blog ..While we are all talking about the commercials…
i love those layouts… they’re so…. them!
the girl in stiletto´s last blog ...musing about "A Piece of Me… in Feb 2010"
Girl, is there anything you can’t do? You’re. Seriously. Amazing.
Making WordPress themes is so much fun, I have to contain myself from not changing layouts every day.
Your designs are really cute, I love the last two <3 You must find them some good homes, they deserve to be used!
My friend just told me that she got a job as a high school lacrosse coach in Pittsburgh. She also just told me that she went to the team’s blog, and they were USING THE SAME THEME AS I USE. There is something seriously wrong with this that needs to be rectified IMMEDIATELY. My blog about the ridiculousness of sex should not look anything like one used by trashy skinny lacrosse bitches. So you should help me fix that. Like, now. I’m going to go email you now. <3
They are lovely!!! Keep up the awesomeness lady!
p.s. I AM SO DONE WITH THIS SNOW!!!
Marie´s last blog ..Snow Hell
Wow, you are one talented lady! Every single one of those stinkin pages are AWESOME!! Way to go! Once I get famous I’ll drop you a line, lady;-p
Kelly ´s last blog ..Studio Visit Vlog!
Wow, good job! Those are awesome. You obviously have a great natural talent for that. I would LOVE to learn how to do that kind of stuff but I just can’t seem to get the hang of it. It’s SO confusing.
Any advice for some good YouTube videos or tutorials to watch??
I admire the fact that you’ve taught yourself. You do lovely work. Do you do buttons for memes too?
So awesome! Congratulations!!
Hip Hop Hippie´s last blog ..The Reset Button Has Been Hit
What CAN’T you do?
Want to balance my checkbook?
J´s last blog ..Life’s A Beach
Pfth.
Ain’t nobody makin me a new layout.
WOO HOO lady-I saw Liz’s this morning and LOVED it. You are very talented. That is something I have wanted ot learn to do. I cannot believe how much money people can make doing that…so now that you are going to be rich I am SO going to be asking you how to help me figure that shiznit out!
Look @ you talented, snowed-in lady!
mel´s last blog ..Elephant Sanctuary, Pt. 2
Well hello, little Miss I-can-do-literally-anything-and-so-do-without-coming-off-obnoxious!
Seriously, you are so great. And you just keep getting better.
Like a fine wine.
Ok, I’m done.
Ali´s last blog ..Last Chance!
Wow, I envy your talent. I’ve been trying to come up with a decent blog template for ages but alas, html and whatever codes blogger uses nowadays are just beyond the scope of my brain. Good work!
Witless Fool´s last blog ..Like a bad cold…
I will definitely let anyone who want a nw blog design know about your talent. Those look great!
Loves it!
Simply T´s last blog ..I Should Be Dead: In Which I Am An Insensitive A-Hole
Seriously awesome! HTML is totally beyond me… I tend to screw up everytime I try to tweak the tiniest thing on my blog. Great work
I think you’ve done an amazing job, Lilu. Time to make it a professional web service, I say! :p
Andhari´s last blog ..Curiosity Kills The Kitten
b-you-ti-full!
Stacie´s last blog ..I unconditionally and irrevocably hate snow.
i only recently started blogging and am trying to add things my blog and make it look as pretty and as much of a reflection myself as possible and how you taught yourself all the BS the ‘how to guides’ spew at you is beyond me!!am on blogger but i a feeling the wordpress. i am sooo keeping you in mind for now let me find my feet in blogging and I WILL GET BACK AT YA!!
this is my life´s last blog ..this is why i want a cat
You are one person that spends so much of your time doing things for other people – you’re like wonder woman.
Susan´s last blog ..las flores de costa rica
If I ever get a chas payout from waitressing you can re-do my blog layout.
I LOVE YOUR DESIGNS.
And can’t design anything worth a damn, other than an occasional dessert tray.
Nice typo. Than would be CASH.
Lovely job! It is fun designing web toys! Unfortunately, my net connection sucks, so I have hesitated to mess around too much.. it’s not broke, so why fix it?! But mine needs some serious cleaning up and I’m working on ideas. I like what you’ve done and will wander over to visit these blogs too
Connie´s last blog ..Are YOU Awake?!
Hi there! Great work – those are beautiful and make my blog look like a pile o’ poo!
Just found you through Vita Brevis (mjenks) and I love your site. I hope to participate in TMI Thursday one of these days as well.
Bev
Day four..and I’m going crazy!!!! And 10 more inches today and tonight!!!! I have already re-arranged my living room furniture twice. This is pure hell. HELL I say!!!!!
ok, I’m done, thanks.
You are VERY talented! Maybe a new career on your horizons? Do you charge for your services?
Allison Blass´s last blog ..Mama Allison’s Pizzeria
Oh, you’re rather good Lilu!
I’ve recently given up web design — that’s basically what I did BEFORE blogging/writing.
13 years of it broke my soul. But it’s fun for a while
Sebastian´s last blog ..Norgegasm
Very cool! I like them a lot. I want to make some changes to my layout. I did it myself and it could use some help. I enjoyed learning how to do it but I need some advice on where to go to get more tips/tutorials. I’ll be emailing to pick your brain soon.
Grace´s last blog ..Potato Basics: Beginner Baker Tips
Snap! You are an HTML rockstar! Your layouts look great! =)
Gina´s last blog ..I am Going to Die of Dance This Semester, and it’s Going to Be Awesome
I want. Cause you are awesome. Ayup.
BigMamaCass´s last blog ..Things I have learned from my Toddler #5
I’m in awe. My new blog design was a template that I finagled with to change font sizes and colors. Aaand it’s all kinds of whacked. Lots of things don’t work right. That. Took. Foreverrrrr. Sigh. All the little whoseywhatsits and codes made my eyes cry. I may have to hit you up some day. Whatcha chargin’, just out of curiosity?
Here’s the deal. (Yeah, there’s a deal.) I saw that you helped out Ali from http://thewayaliseesit.blogspot.com/ and I need that kind of help. I want to change my url, but want my readers to be redirected just like you did for her. Do you think I could ask you to help me do that in a week or two? I’d love it!! Xoxo!
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