40 Comments

1. Karla Meachem says:

   Why I NEED to win this giveaway:

   1. my site is on blogger and I NEED to transfer it to WP :)

   2. my site will NEED matching banner/button design

   3. my site will NEED hosting

   4. my site will NEED someone who knows what they are doing with WP; and that’s not me!

   5. I’m begging ;) lol

   Thanks for the entry!!! Excellent prize!

   October 12th, 2008 at 3:55 pm

2. Angela Stevens says:

   Why I NEED to win this giveaway:

   1. my site is already on wordpress

   2. my site is already self hosted

   3. I am already familiar with WP

   4. I am in need of oodles of patriotism

   5. I got dumped this weekend and need some cheering up

   Please Pretty Please!?

   Angela Stevenss last blog post..I Got Dumped

   October 13th, 2008 at 12:32 am

3. Debbie Wysocki says:

   Why I Would Love to Win:

   1. It’s been on my ‘to do’ list to start a blog for the past 18 months.

   2. I would be excited to have someone that can assist me and point me in the right direction.

   3. In these challenging times, it’s important to be provide information that there is hope to create financial freedom and flexibility to families.

   4. I have over 300 short articles I’ve written over the past 3 years — so lots of content :)

   5. Thank you for the conest!

   October 13th, 2008 at 12:58 am

4. Shante' says:

   I absolutely LOVE your designs & feel a warmth in your work. My hope is to create a blog that inspires & uplifts women of all ages including mothers, yogis & writers….

   Winning this giveaway would mean you are investing in a single work-at-home mama & it would allow me an opportunity to inspire others along their life’s journey.

   Thanks so much for this amazing opportunity, I am very HOPEFUL & excited!!!

   October 13th, 2008 at 3:22 am

5. Shante' says:

   Angela ~

   I am sorry your friend broke up with you due to your political views. My views differ from your but perhaps your friend will change her mind if you were to apologize for the “tone” in your statements….? One thing with online is that you cannot fully edit for “tone” so it’s an item to be mindful of….

   October 13th, 2008 at 3:34 am

6. Dana says:

   Well…I have a different approach to my blog, and one I’ve been growing in success with…I am hoping to share Christ with as many people as I can. And not just people who need to know Him for the first time, but also people, like ME, who need that extra little bit of hope knowing that Someone out there loves me. All the time. Forever. And always.

   My blog is on Wordpress and I really do like it. But Wordpress seriously needs to fix their free templates because they are a BORE.

   I am IN LOVE with your talents.

   And I need a little pick me up to my boring drab blog that does NOT in ANY way reflect my personality! I’m a HAPPY kind of girl!

   And I do have Facebook…. ;0)

   Danas last blog post..Because I can’t get enough personal confession…

   October 13th, 2008 at 11:49 am

7. Stefani says:

   Hi Heather!
   I WANT a Girly Blog Design because:
   Your designs are awesome, and I don’t have the budget for anything right not.

   I NEED to get one of my websites producing an income so I can continue to stay at home with my kids.

   I HAVE self hosted wordpress for my blogs, I use free themes, and muster up whatever html knowledge that I can get to make appropriate adjustments, but want something that is really “me”.

   Thanks for an awesome contest Heather!

   Stefanis last blog post..Gender Wars - The Next Episode

   October 13th, 2008 at 9:23 pm

8. Tracy Roberts says:

   Hey Heather,

   I second Stefani - your designs are AWESOME! and I WANT one because I NEED a professional looking blog so I can present my product(ME!)in a better light and funds are tight.

   The site is self-hosted on WordPress, it just needs your special touch.

   I’ve joined the Girly Blog Designz Facebook group and now I’m going to Twitter.

   Thanks for the opportunity.

   Tracy Robertss last blog post..If You Aren’t Using PLR Yet, You Will Be Soon.

   October 14th, 2008 at 8:09 am

9. Robin says:

   Heather I am so excited that you are doing this. I have been trying to hire you for a design and then that had to be put on back burner until the budget allows.

   I have a few self hosted WP Blogs and some have never had the pleasure of being designed by an awesome professional like yourself, they had to settle for me tweaking a free layout and that is not saying much.

   I am heading over to your Facebook group right now and I am pretty sure I am going to blog about this because this is way cool;)

   Robins last blog post..Halloween Fat Loss Pumpkin Workout

   October 14th, 2008 at 8:26 am

10. Dana says:

    I added you to my blogroll….regardless of the outcome of the contest, I LOVE what you do and wish you all the success in the WORLD! You have MEGA talent!

    Danas last blog post..SCARY insight….

    October 14th, 2008 at 1:17 pm

11. Linda says:

    WOW… your designs are incredibly gorgeous… I absolutely LOVE them and would really love to have you design my blog. Which is brand spanking new. I have a bunch of blog posts all stored up in my head… and nothing to put them on. I can’t honestly say I NEED to have a custom designed blog (I seem to have done fine without one so far)… but I really REALLY want one. What can I say… I can write, I can post pictures, I can sew, I can knit, I can cook a mean pot roast. Design a blog? Not so much. I just registered http://www.vanillaontheside.com... but if you click, no blog. It’s just waiting for you. :) Why “vanillaontheside”? Because my husband always orders everything “with vanilla on the side”. I just assume he’s referring to me. :)

    October 16th, 2008 at 11:31 pm

12. Jennine says:

    My nine year old daughter, Elly, has a website called “Ask Miss Elly”. She’s an awesome girl, clever and witty…

    Her blog is now receiving the attention of her teachers at school and now her friends are reading it.

    Her birthday is in November and I would love nothing more than to surprise her with a new template design custom made to fit her personality.

    I can’t afford to do it for her right now. It would be a gift to both of us.

    What an awesome contest. Good luck everyone!

    October 16th, 2008 at 11:47 pm

13. sherry czarnecki says:

    why I need to WIN:

    I have spent the last 2 months trying to figure out how to create my own and WHEW! way over my head.

    I recently was hired by a company to do a job from my home, but one of the requirements is to have a blog to help promote their company on tons of scrapbooking sites and if they connect to my blog that’s “jobs” for you in the long run, so this would be a win, win!

    I have good ideas but need to learn how to put them on screen!

    I would so love, love, love to win!

    October 17th, 2008 at 9:37 pm

14. Jennifer says:

    Ohh I am so excited I saw you on Mom Pack! Out of all the emails I received yours was the best!
    I need a new blog because mine is very borning. I already paid for a WP design that was a tad overpriced and what I got was a boring blog that is not very functional. My husband would kill me if I spent more money especially since this economy has already closed up one dealership he was at (my dads) and we are hoping this one stays open since I stay at home with our three little kids 5,3,1.
    I never win anything so I would love to win especially being that is something I truly need and want :)
    Thanks for the opportunity to enter this contest!
    Jennifer

    October 18th, 2008 at 3:53 pm

15. Alaina says:

    Oh gosh- My mommy blog just totally well….sucks! I’ve tried to make it exciting but my head just isn’t there. It even deters me from wanting to post to it.

    How cool would that be for this mommy of 3 crazy boys to finally get a look she is proud of! Now if you could help with loosing weight I’d totally be rockin’ it!

    Alainas last blog post..Which parent are you?

    October 21st, 2008 at 9:16 am

16. Courtney says:

    I would love to win a design for FaithApproved so that it will look professional. Thanks for the chance, Heather.

    Courtneys last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Bonding with Uncle

    October 23rd, 2008 at 2:32 pm

17. carly says:

    Why I want to win

    1) I am computer-illiterate and have no idea how to make my site look chic and savvy
    2) I would love for my site to reflect who I am as a person
    3) Im the only one of my friends with an “old school” blog design
    4) I am in the process of learning about toddler tantrums and could use an escape:)
    5) Like me, my site looks old and tired. I cant afford to pay for a facelift for me or by blog, so Im begging and hoping that I am the lucky winner!

    carlys last blog post..Sugar and spice and everything nice!

    October 24th, 2008 at 5:00 pm

18. Baba says:

    Why I need this:
    1. My site is on blogger.
    2. I can’t find a design I like.
    3. My site looks a mess and needs organization badly.
    4. My daughter has told my how easy wordpress is to use.
    5. Ready can’t afford new hosting at the moment so this would be fabulous for me.
    6. Thanks so much for the chance to win.

    Babas last blog post..Sneak Peek

    October 24th, 2008 at 6:00 pm

19. Jendi says:

    I don’t think I can say that I NEED a new design because I’ll keep blogging regardless; but I’d certainly LOVE to have a custom design.
    I have a 3 column self-hosted Wordpress blog from a popular free theme.

    Jendis last blog post..Girl Stuff

    October 25th, 2008 at 3:06 pm

20. Janice says:

    I’m trying to set up a website to promote my educational services and have been searching high and low for the perfect template/ theme. It was not until I chanced upon your site that I knew YOU are the one who can create the thing i need and reach out to my audience! I absolutely love your designs!

    It’s an ongoing challenge to learn new techie stuff about blogging and I find the challenge rejuvenating. I hope you can give me this chance to win!

    October 25th, 2008 at 11:36 pm

21. HR Sherpa/Loren says:

    Heather,

    HR Sherpa is offering a new service and launching Tasteful Terminations- an easier way to let go. My skills are in the HR arena-not website developnet and marketing. I have the Wordpress tools but none of the skills you have in the design and creative services. HR Sherpa has been searching for a creative partner and found your site and love it!
    It would be awesome to get the opprotunity to work with you on this project. Nobody likes to work with the firing and termination services of people but when done with dignity and respect everyone sleeps better. The art of being nice will never go out of style.

    October 27th, 2008 at 11:44 am

22. Melissa says:

    Heather,

    I REALLY NEED an extreme makeover on my web site. I am in the process of rebranding and switching over to a WP site and, although I love designing the site myself, I don’t know what I am doing. And I don’t have the time to figure it out. I need to focus on other marketing projects.

    I really WANT you to do it because your designs are simply cool!

    Thanks for your generosity!

    October 27th, 2008 at 12:23 pm

23. Kellie says:

    Why I need this:
    1. My site is on blogger.
    2. I can’t find a design I like.
    3. I have been looking for days now for the perfect design
    4. It would make my year!
    5. It would take that little bit of extra stress out of my life
    Thanks so much for the chance to win.

    October 28th, 2008 at 5:32 am

24. Phyllis says:

    Why would I like to win this?

    I purchased a domain name and set up a blog for my 10 year old daughter who is slowly following in her moms footsteps. She will be blogging about celebrity teens, from the “tween” perspective. I believe that she is learning early on the power that writing can hold, not only for others but for herself. I would love to be able to present this to her because I know in my heart that she would truly appreciate it and love knowing that she has a custom design that is perfect for her. Her blog is currently a wordpress.org blog. On a side note, my husband was in construction, the sole provider, and has been laid off, so I can’t afford to have something made for her and this would really make both myself and my daughter grateful.

    I am currently on Twitter, to which I will share this information, as well as Facebook, and my babyswags blog.

    Thanks for the opportunity, what ever the outcome, you create beautiful templates.

    Phylliss last blog post..Demi pic 2

    October 28th, 2008 at 6:20 pm

25. MC says:

    Why I need to win:

    I can’t post blog entries! I have a mysterious problem that causes wordpress to eat my posts and as such, my blog has been inactive for WEEKS and it’s KILLING me. I can’t afford any of the design prices and I’m desperate to blog- I feel like a vital portion of my day has been stripped away!

    I’d love to have my issues resolved!

    MCs last blog post..Wordpress, it hates me

    October 28th, 2008 at 8:41 pm

26. Jessica says:

    Why I need this:

    This blog is our only source for income. My husband has lost his job because the state has cut back on funding for programs (he worked for a company that handled developmentally disabled clients).

    We also have newborn twins (they are 3 months old).. which is killing us expense wise. We had some money set aside but we needed to use it all for a surgery that our son needed right after he was born.

    Thank you so much for this opportunity. I wish everyone good luck :)

    Jessicas last blog post..Deadly Halloween Candy Warning

    October 30th, 2008 at 9:45 pm

27. Tara says:

    Wow, you are amazing! I love your work, and also your philosophy of sharing your talents in these troubled times.

    Why do I need to win?

    I used to blog for a wonderful national wedding site (Weddingbee) and now, post-wedding, am still part of a closely knit community of other wedding bloggers and readers. But my sad Typepad template — without even a banner! — is a poor, poor cousin to the impressive designs of my talented blogging sisters. Would love to move to Wordpress, but I don’t know design and am terrified of taking that first step.

    And on the personal sob story front, having a professional blog means the world to me because blogging is all I have at the moment. I’ve been disabled by illness for several years, and blogging gives my days structure and provides the rare opportunity to still contribute a bit of thought and creativity to the world….

    Thanks!

    October 31st, 2008 at 12:53 am

28. Jennifer Fitzgibbons says:

    I HAVE to win your “Super Fabulous Wordpress Design Giveaway” because I have an amazing idea for a blog that needs an even more amazing design to make it perfect.

    The name and idea for the blog is done and I want so badly to get started. I even have two followers with me just writing a test article. But I just can’t get started until I have the blog designed.

    There are all of these words and ideas just busting to get out of me onto my blog and out into the world. But sadly, they are locked up inside of me until I can find an amazing designer like, Girly Blog Designz, to help me create my dream blog.

    So you see, I need you, my blog needs you and the blog world needs you to help me design my spectacular blog!

    November 4th, 2008 at 3:48 am

29. Jennifer Fitzgibbons says:

    I joined your Facebook group for the extra entry! Thanks! :)

    November 4th, 2008 at 3:50 am

30. sasha says:

    Hello there! I love your designs! In fact I am using one of your free wordpress themes. I would love to win your giveaway because my blog is hosted in Blogger and I will be transferring it to Wordpress soon. It is really hard to find beautiful feminine wordpress themes that really suit my taste. I do hope I win :)

    Good luck to everyone who joined! God bless.

    November 5th, 2008 at 10:56 pm

31. A Cowboy's Wife says:

    I have come a long ways in a year with my food blog and I’ve even been lucky enough to partner with companies like Kraft and Walmart. I would love for it to reflect that professionalism but with a warm and welcoming feeling.

    I wouldn’t say I need it but it would be something that would make me happy. It makes me proud when people come to my blog and I would love for it to be inviting to everyone.

    Good luck to all.

    A Cowboy’s Wifes last blog post..American Masala Knives & Penguin EZ Pull Corkscrew Giveaway

    November 6th, 2008 at 11:51 pm

32. A Cowboy's Wife says:

    OH, and I joined the facebook group.

    A Cowboy’s Wifes last blog post..American Masala Knives & Penguin EZ Pull Corkscrew Giveaway

    November 6th, 2008 at 11:52 pm

33. Danielle says:

    This is so exciting. I just happened to stumble on this beautiful site by accident and so happy that I did…your designs are the cutest and most creative Ive seen.
    I have been a SAHM for the last 5yrs with my son and now that he is in Kindergarten I want to start a blog that can inspire and enrich the lives of others/moms…but at the same time…it has been so long since I have done something just for myself. And BOY, do I need this opportunity. I have so many wonderful ideas, a teaching degree, a scrapbooking and writing background but just havent had the time to “get the ball rolling” so to speak, lol.
    THis would be a dream for me…something I could call my own and go from a SAHM to a WAHM.
    Last…in this tough economic time…my husband will soon be layed off his job, as he is employed in the auto industry and this would just be a gift for my whole family.
    Thanks so much…. :)

    November 7th, 2008 at 2:56 am

34. Gena says:

    Why I’d love to win this giveaway:

    1. My site is self hosted but I don’t know diddly about WP. PHP, CSS, etc are all way over my head. So I’d love your WP theme so that I wouldn’t have to try to learn that stuff. I’ve tried. I’ve bought the books but every time I opened one to learn this stuff I kept falling asleep!

    2. I’m using a free theme now that is supposed to be feminine but it’s not really me and doesn’t feel very feminine to me. I don’t want a canned theme that everyone else out there has!

    3. I’m a SAHM to 4 kids (two of them twins) that designs jewelry but I don’t ever sell it and I need to. I don’t have the time to do craft shows etc. with 4 children. So I need to be able to sell from my site and blog about it. I’ve had my web site for years but haven’t done anything with it. So I need to be able to blog about my designs and inspirations. Which is tough for me as I tend to not be verbose. I also really need to contribute to the family income rather than take away from it!

    4. Most importantly, I want a blog design by a woman made for a woman. I really WANT you to do it because your designs are simply exquisite! Even if I don’t win I’d still like to hire you and glad I found your site. I like women empowering women.

    November 7th, 2008 at 2:44 pm

35. Gena says:

    I posted about your site in my blog and listed it in my blogroll. Since I’m so new at this you’re my second ever blog post! Here it is http://gracefuldesigns.net/blog/?p=14

    November 7th, 2008 at 3:17 pm

36. Elizabeth says:

    Hi Heather!!!

    Thanks so much for this amazing offer! I am starting a business called “My Humane Planet” that will include an array of resources, products, recommendations, recipes, etc, that all promote and keep the earth and it’s inhabitants healthy, happy and humanely treated. I would be honored to have your help and magic touch in the design aspect!

    -a generous portion of the proceeds generated from the site will be donated to various humane groups.

    -I’m creating this site because I feel there is a need for alternatives to mainstream products and clothing, for people who care about the Earth and animals but still wish to live a modern lifestyle. I think Oprah said it best, and the motto of the site will be, “how we treat the least beings among us, determines our humanity”

    -I also want to promote products that are not only better in in all ways for the environment, but work ten times better than traditional mainstream products.

    In addition to all of the other applicants, I absolutely LOVE your designs and definitely want an inviting and friendly feeling associated with my blog, who wouldn’t?!

    Lastly, I moved back home to live with my parents to save money while I put this project together, and having the financial assistance would help me out a great deal and mean the world to me!

    Thank You for your consideration!!!

    November 7th, 2008 at 3:18 pm

37. Krista Juliana says:

    I am entering your contest in hopes there is a small chance that we may win. Our company was founded by myself and my good friend Monique. We are both stay at home moms with a love for baking.

    Charis Creations features Gourmet Gluten Free and Dairy Free (and some Vegan too) baked goods, recipes, gift baskets and more. We can’t wait to touch the lives of those we serve. Monique and I created our company because we know how hard it is to “suffer” through a food allergy. It involves constant label checking and trial and error tastings. We wanted to help eliminate that process for others as much as possible by providing people with a one stop shop for products. From resourceful information such as health facts, to recipes and video tutorials, we hope to touch on every aspect of that lifestyle change that so many people are reluctant to make!

    Our site is not about us, it’s about others and our main goal is to serve our visitors and customers in the best possible way. By upgrading our blog to a Wordpress site, we feel we would be able to offer to others what we are lacking now and bless as many people as we can in the process.

    Thank you for your consideration!

    Krista and Monique

    Krista Julianas last blog post..Give The Gift Your Loved One Can Eat

    November 7th, 2008 at 9:08 pm

38. Ginny says:

    I’d love to win this, I want to do a wordpress blog for my business!

    November 9th, 2008 at 10:02 pm

39. Renee says:

    I just came across your site (well, actually, the universe just aligned and I found you!) - I have been working on web design all by myself. When I first started teaching elementary school I developed my own site on Microsoft Frontpage - you can check it out at http://www.mrsyemmasclassroom.com. I have now switched careers and I am a Holistic Health Counselor. I help women who struggle with low energy achieve more confidence with cooking delicious, nutritious whole foods and putting themselves first without guilt! I am also a superfoods educator, writer and teacher.

    I spent all summer designing my website on my mac and then I found out from a friend, well, this is what he said:

    Your website should be filled with more text not just images that have text. Search Engine spyders read text and “image tags” aka an alt tag.
    This would increase your SEO (Search Engine Marketability) &
    Increase loading speeds.
    You should meta tag your website with a title, description and keywords.
    This will help increase traffic.
    Some of your pages have errors on them. Some pages froze my computer a few times. This may scare away potential clients and visitors. (See the bottom right of your browser for error message)

    So when I was told this I felt the stress on my shoulders BIG TIME! I have been spending a lot of time on my website which is not allowing me to get out and run my business - which is educating and supporting women/moms/families/teachers on how to love healthy foods and healthy living.

    I have been looking at wordpress a lot lately and would love to have my website have the errors discussed above be corrected. I love designing my site, but I am not a website designer and don’t understand what the errors even mean.

    My business mainly comes from the internet and having a website that shows up on any browser would be WONDERFUL! I can’t do it all on my own…I need to outsource, so I’m thrilled that I was guided here to you!

    Yay! :)

    Oh, and I have a host at dreamhost.com and they are set up to switch over to Wordpress. And, I really dislike that my site is http://www.santeliving.com but it gets redirected to another long name - drives me nuts!! lol.

    November 10th, 2008 at 5:35 pm

40. kelly says:

    Reasons why I need to win this giveaway!

    I currently have an ugly wordpress self-hosted blog. lol And I wanna see how this baby works on my blog.

    There AREN’T enough girly wordpress blogs and it’s time to change all that.

    I am a BIG showoff and I usually twitter every good stuff I find online! This theme will be good to twitter about and share in Facebook and DavidHasselhoff networks!

    I found you via Facebook quite by accident today although I’ve visited you a couple of times before!

    kellys last blog post..qutequte: Welcome new friends: MarcMeole Tsurfer Olivekids ThubTenNomaduzzu Positiveions Dailystuffs! Will check u out! But 1st some sleep 4 me!

    November 10th, 2008 at 8:20 pm

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