New(ish) look!

Ok bloggy friends, I've been tinkering around with my blog header all day. I've made a few different ones and I think I've decided on this one {see above}. What do you think?!
I know it's super busy...I tend to over-decorate things sometimes, is it too much?? I'm new to working in Gimp, so a lot of this was just trial and error! I think I like it, but I might change my mind later (ha!)

On another note..eeeeeeee! I'm getting close to 200 followers! I can't believe it! I'm going to be posting a giveaway sooooon, so stay tuned! 

I made up this little decomposing to 20 unit today - I'm going to be using it this week in my Math small groups. It will be wonderful practice for my kinders! I really need to purchase a Scrappin' Doodles license so I can offer freebies with their graphics! {I'm going to wait for my next TpT payout...then my husband can't say anything about spending more money on clipart! hehe ;} He just doesn't understand I NEED the clipart! Who's with me?!



 Hope your week is fabulous!
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13 comments

  1. Congrats on getting close to 200! Enjoy your week!

    Erica

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  2. What are your favorite clip art sites that you use? I'm going to be a first year teacher in August and I want my kindergarten classroom to be precious! :)

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    1. Sarah - I love KPM doodles (search for her on etsy) and Scrappin' Doodles (google and you'll get to their website). There is a TON out there - I just really look for those that have the blackline version for worksheet-making purposes. If you're looking for something particular, I always search etsy.com for whatever it is you're looking for. Ex: owl clipart.
      Congratulations on your first year teaching! I hope it's absolutely fabulous!

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    2. I'll definitely do just that!
      Thank you so much for your advice and kind words! :)
      I love your blog and can't wait to use some of your awesome ideas.

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  3. Congrats on almost 200! I'm just getting started and have a long way to go. I like the new look too!

    Cara
    The Teacher's Backpack

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  4. Love the new look! It is adorable! Congrats on getting close to 200 followers. Blogging is so much fun!

    Joni
    KinderKids Fun
    jegalford3406@gmail.com

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  5. oh clipart...you can never have enough!

    Michelle

    Apples and ABC's

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    1. haha I know!!! My husband just doesn't understand!! LOL

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  6. Hi Nicole, I love your blog -- it's one of my new favorites! I'm wondering if you can tell me a little bit about Gimp...I've never heard of it, but am looking for a way to spruce up my blog header. Would you recommend it? Your new header is super cute!

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    1. Hi Jill, Thanks!! It was a little difficult to get around at first but once I figured out a few things it wasn't hard at all! I bought a digital scrapbook kit from www.sweetshoppedesigns.com (just make sure the artist allows blog design) and used it to make my header. I just googled "how to use gimp to make a blog header" and read a few of them - very helpful! It's kind of addicting, though! I keep on wanting to change it again :) Good luck!!

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  7. LOVE the new look...you can never have enough clipart. I can't believe my computer is still holding all that I have purchased!!
    Robynn
    BusyBees

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Thanks for taking the time to chat with me!

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