CI #13 Round-up, Blog Updates
Hi all!Sorry about dropping off the planet for a bit. :) I've been wanting to spruce up the blog here for a while so all my free time went to that. But, I got it where I want it so it should be free sailing for a hopefully a long time. Anyone who has a blog knows exactly what I mean--you're only content with how your blog looks for a short while and then BAM! You've got to change it up a bit.
During the revamp of the blog (which really didn't change all that much), I added a couple new things. First, I think I eliminated a lot of the things that caused the pages to load slowly. I took out a lot of images and used text instead. Did you guys notice a difference in how fast the page loaded?
I also added numbers next to all the comments. That mostly for me. In the past when I drew random comment numbers for give aways, I had to print out all the comments, and then pencil in the numbers. Now, the numbers are already there! :) Plus, if you guys want to reference each other's comments, just mention which number it was.
And, this last thing will take a while to get up and running completely, but I'm adding technique tags to all the entries that have cards or scrapbook pages in them. For instance, on this entry I tagged the term "faux stitching." At the end of this entry, if you click on the faux stitching link, you'll see a list of all the entries that have faux stitching in them. Pretty sweet, eh?
Like I sad, that one will take a while because I have to go through all 418 entries and manual type in all the tags. Just be patient. I'm working from the oldest entries and slowly making my way to current ones.
Anyway, this is the card I made for Color Inspiration Challenge #13. I actually had this all sketched out on Thursday night, made it Friday night, and am now just getting around to posting it. It's been a crazy weekend! :)
So enjoy the card, and be sure to take a look through all picks this week. Every week it's getting harder and harder to narrow the top ten down! You guys are truly amazing. :)
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posted on June 29, 2008 5:02 PM by Kristina |
22 Comments posted in Cards, Challenges, Color Inspiration technique(s) used: corner rounder, faux stitching, scallop edge |
Hi Kristina, your blog did load up so much faster this time :)
Congrats to everyone who made top 10! You must have a hard job of chosing Kristina but great work they are all fab! Can't wait for make a card monday to be posted :) (which is normally tues for me lol)
Big Fan of your site and challenges!
Like the updates! It did load faster.
Wow. That's going to be a lot of work back tracking to add stuff ... BUT it'll BE GREAT! Thank you for putting all that work into it.
Looking forward to MACM.
I like the card. But I can't see where you normally write what you used to make it. Is it there and I am missing it?
The blog looks GREAT!!!!!!! And it really did load up super fast this time. Thanks for all of your hard work for us...we appreciate it!
I like the new site! :) I also like the comment numbers,very cool :)
Very effective changes, Kristina! The blog did load much quicker for me today. What ingredients did you use for your challenge card? I love the flower image and polka dot paper.
Very effective changes, Kristina! The blog did load much quicker for me today. What ingredients did you use for your challenge card? I love the flower image and polka dot paper.
Hi, Kristina!
I'm absolutely honored to be included in the top ten again. I can't begin to explain how much I admire your work and am in shock that you appreciate mine.
Stamps and smiles,
Deb
Very effective changes, Kristina! The blog did load much quicker for me today. What ingredients did you use for your challenge card? I love the flower image and polka dot paper.
Sorry 'bout that guys. I've added the supply list. Thanks for the reminder! :)
I love your card! Actually, I love all your work and wish I knew how you did it - make great cards and pages every time, that is. So excited to be in the top ten! That's my goal every week and it thrills me when it happens! I really hope you get to go to convention so I can meet you and have my picture taken with you of course. Did that happen to you a lot last year?
I LOVE your card! Too cute! Love the new features too!
Love the changes Kristina! The numbered comments are especially cool. Thanks for the inspiration you give!
I really like the numbers on the comments. When you post a color challenge, I usuallylook at all the cards that are made throughout the day and I like to keep track of the last person so I don't haveto double up and look t someone's card that I already saw. This will be awhole lot nicer! I also like the format which you used. It looks really nice.
WOW! I made your top 10 -- SO excited!! Thanks Girly!
Such a cute card you made.....love it! Happy Monday!
Hi, Kristina! Your card is so different... cute.
Holy cow your page loads fast now! Thanks for the adjustments, I love your blog and now I can get there so much faster!
I love all of the changes! Your card is adorable!!!
Hey there, I love the card and I love the dedication you have for this blog. It does load faster and it's becoming more practical which I love (not that there was anything to complain before, but forward is the way to go).
HI!!! Love, Love all your work! I love all of your color challenges, I find myself saving pages out of catalogues and ads that I come across. I am so much more aware of things now, thanks to You! Have a great night! Nancy