Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Win a Blog Design from Redbud Designs! **GIVEAWAY CLOSED**

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Next up in our weekly Blog Designer Spotlight here on BBA is the talented Sharon Albright of Redbud Designs.


GIVEAWAY: Redbud Designs is giving away a SIMPLE BLOG DESIGN (custom header design and background) with an added signature to one lucky BBA reader!!!

How to enter:

1) Go to Redbud Designs and search through Sharon's creative designs for your favorite.

2) Earn one entry by leaving a comment on this post telling us your favorite design.

3) Earn one extra entry by becoming a BBA Follower in our left column and letting us know in a separate comment. If you are already a follower, you can still earn an extra entry by just letting us know in a separate comment.

4) Make sure we have your contact info (email or blog address) in your blogger profile or comment itself, so we can contact you if you win.

5) This giveaway ends: Wednesday, 3/25 at 7:00 PM ET. We'll select a random winner then post their name here on BBA and contact them after the contest ends. Good luck!

A sampling of Sharon's creative blog designs...


We asked Sharon to tell us about herself and her design background. Here's what she said...

I am a proud Texas girl, but now live in Nashville, Tennessee with my talented husband, Kevan, and our precious baby girl, Merit.

I was an elementary teacher for three years, but have always had an appreciation for design of all kinds. During my time at school, I was the go-to-girl for projects such as faculty shower invitations and classroom newsletter layouts, and changing the design of my classroom calendar was a highlight each month. :) During after-school hours, I began to enjoy digital scrapbooking and card-making. Being creative in such a way quickly became a passion of mine.

In the Spring of 2008, we welcomed baby Merit into our family. Kevan and I had always planned for me to stay at home when we started having babies, so even though it seemed financially impossible, we decided to try to make it work. To do what I could to help out, I decided in October to start my own little design business. It was something that made perfect sense...staying home with Merit AND being creative for a living. It has been an adventure, and I thank God everyday that I am able to live out two of my dreams at once. You can read more about our family on my personal blog, sharonthefun.blogspot.com.

Here's what Sharon told us about her design services...

I really enjoy blog design. I have packages that include headers only all the way to a full blog redesign. I tend to favor vintage designs, and if a client gives me free reign, a vintage-whimsical feel is most likely what I'm going to create. However, I can create any type of style that you can dream up! I will always do my very best to be sure that my client loves the final design and truly feels that it represents their unique character. I currently do full redesigns for Blogger, and offer header designs for Wordpress and Etsy shops.

Sharon designs more than blogs...

In addition to blog design, I offer services for printed products, such as invitations, announcements, business cards and brochures, logo design, and t-shirt design. Currently, I send my client a jpeg file, and they are able to print where and however they wish!

50 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love the design for the Muns family. So pretty!

Thanks for the chance to enter.

Lisa

ThePoeFam said...

I love the Kindburg's design! And, I would love to be entered for my Sister in Law. She is just starting a blog and she would be so excited! :)

Tumbleweed Trails said...

I like the one "Diary of a Southern Drama Queen." Please sing me up.
JD

Tumbleweed Trails said...

I follow. JD

Tumbleweed Trails said...

I subscribe. JD

AngiDe said...

I really like the diary of a southern drama queen by april.... very cute and I love the flowers! Great blog designs.... i'd love to win!

AngiDe said...

I subscribe via google reader!

AngiDe said...

All my conact info is in my profile... you shouldn't have a hard time getting a hold of me ;)

April said...

I'm entering again!! :) But I'll give it away to my cousin. Thanks Sharon.

Adrienne said...

I love the Pierce family design. Cute!

Gina said...

I love the Kyla Header design with the newspaper birdies. Such a beautiful and unisex design. I LOVE IT!

Hilary said...

hard decision, but i love all the birds!

Jen said...

I like "Things that make me happy" and "Life at the Kindbergs." Very cute stuff! My blog needs a makeover!
www.babyblvd.blogspot.com
babyblvd@live.com

THANKS!

Jen said...

I am a follower too :)
babyblvd@live.com

erin f. said...

I love all of Sharon's designs! I love any that are whimsical and or vintage!

jaymie said...

i love the kindbergs and the NY one...and erins..oh ALL of them ARE GREAT! The best out there!

Anonymous said...

My favorites are the "Idea Farm" and the "Things that Make Me Happy." I am a major Redbud Design fan. Sharon, you are so talented! -Kasey Wilson

Kelly Litton said...

I love the way you use color so uniquely for each one, and they really match each persons personalities. My favorites are the Pierces and the Muns! Kelly Litton

AM said...

I am posting for my amazing sister. She teaches at headstart and has 1 year old twin boys! Her blog is in serious need of a makeover. She might actually blog more if it was cute.

I know Sharron through club, Siggie Sisters, so I blogstalk. :)

I love Sharron's designs and think The Idea Farm would be great for my sister's blog!

chelsea said...

I like here Serena's 24/7...way crafty looking!

danielle said...

I am posting because I just signed up to be a follower of your blog! =)

Ashley said...

The "Muns Family" design is so unique! I {heart} it!

ashley_miskel@yahoo.com

Ashley said...

I'm a follower!
Thanks!

Stephanie Manner Wagner said...

Madison ave. was neat so is her blog

Jessica said...

I love all of Sharon's designs! She is super talented and such a sweetheart. She is a true Christian example. My favorite blog design is The Muns Family... I love the bird, colors, and vintage feel!

Jennie said...

my fav. is the "life at the Kindberg's" featured on your blog. The colors are great!

Princessliak said...

i love the announcement with the elephant and the "things that make me happy!) - princessliak@yahoo.com

Darcy said...

My favorite is the "Things That Make Me Happy" design. Very pretty!

Betsy said...

LOVE everything ~ especially the birth announcements...she's actually doing my son's right now and can't wait to see the finished product!!

thanks :)

Kelli said...

I love all the stuff with birds on it!

Anonymous said...

They are all sooooo wonderful! I always can tell when a Blog has been specially made!!! I would be so grateful!!! My favorite would have to be The Pierce family. Those are definitely my colors!!!

Anonymous said...

I am now a follower of your blog!!!

abi said...

I love the Serena 24/7 signature and header. : ) The sunflowers are so cherry!

Natalie Jane said...

Diary of a southern Drama queen is perfect. So cool.

Natalie Jane said...

I follow on google reader.

Kristin said...

I loved the Muns family design!

CelebrateTheNest said...

LIfe at the Kindenburg's design looks eclectic and shabby chic- i love it. I also appreciate the designs that have photos. Great giveaway- I just started a blog, have a baby on the way and would love to have something outstanding for my new adventure!

celebrate.others (at) gmail (dot) com

Cybelesays said...

A few of these are pretty cool and unique. The colors really pop in The Graves Family/Our Cup Overflows and I like how they use the real kids in the pictures. It brings a warmth to the picture and a smile to my face!
I so need a blog makeover so this would be great to win. Thanks for the chance!
cybelesays@gmail.com

Cherry Blossoms said...

The Southern Drama Queen is my favorite!
cherryblossomsdesign at hotmail dot com

Carolyn G said...

I like the Southern Drama Queen design as well. The one for Jaime from New York is really cute too.

casey aubut said...

I really like the Drama Queen! I would love to win this- I tried to make one of my own and lets just say it was a disaster!!
cassandra@aubut.net

Aimee said...

If I can only choose one design, it'd be Serena's

Jen said...

i really love my sweater is on backwards one it's gorgeous as all the others. her work is fabulous!

Jen - laurelqueen@gmail.com

Brandi said...

I love the my sweater is on backwards. Her work is amazing.
Brandinicole9087@aol.com

Jessica @ Piece Of Me said...

I love the "My Sweater is on Backwards and Inside Out" header.
livlifelov at yahoo dot com

Jblanton said...

I like diary of a souther drama queen

Sarah N said...

I love the cute as a button design!

Christie said...

The New York City design is Fabulous!
christie(at)simple-finds(dot)com

Patrice said...

I love the design for Crystal's Creations! It's my favorite although all of them are adorable in their own way!

Patrice said...

p.s. I'm a follower :)