Super Important Info, New Backgrounds, & Freebie

It's time. Remember a while ago when I told you about the changes Photobucket made? Well, because of those changes, we have had to fork out a lot of money each month to continue to provide you with the most awesome blog designs on the planet. Unfortunately, we just can't keep carrying that burden. We did a lot of research to make sure that our solution to this problem was the best one possible. We will be hosting our images and your bandwidth on a new server. What does this mean for you? It means that the code we've previously had on our website will no longer link properly after JANUARY 31st. All you need to do is hop over to ShabbyBlogs.com now to snag the new codes for your favorite SB goodies (backgrounds, buttons, blinkies). Easy peasy! And, if it's new background code you're looking for, you're in luck because we just released 15 brand new holiday designs! Eeeeep! I know I'm biased, but they are rather lovely. :) So, go grab the code for your favorite SB lovelies and you'll be on your merry way!

We're making a lot of changes around here and we are so excited! From the new code to the new team and new website launching on _____, things are rocking and rolling in Shabby Land! One other change we are making is that we are, for the first time ever, setting aside some space on our blog and website for sponsors. Not only will this help cover our expenses, but there are so many amazing companies and individuals out there that we would be honored to promote at Shabby Blogs. We have a few openings left, so if you are interested, just send us an email with "sponsor" in the subject field and we'll give you all the juicy details. :)

Last, but not least, I've whipped up this super adorable freebie for you to use on your blogs. I created this chalkboard goody using the actual chalkboard in my kitchen and this super cute element from Michelle Underwood's newest digital scrapbooking kit- Joy. You can customize it however you'd like and use it in your posts or on your sidebar. The sky is the limit! Just click on the image below and save the full-sized version to your computer. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving Freebie & Sneak Peek

You know how I've been talking about revamping ShabbyBlogs.com and making it even more awesome? It's been a long time coming, but that's because we wanted it to be more than just awesome. We wanted it to be freakishly awesome! That's why we teamed up with some of the most talented and downright fabulous people on the planet... and now I get to tell you who they are! But first, a tiny sneak peek at the new SB- set to relaunch on December 9th:

I told you it was awesome! This is just a super small sampling because I don't want to spoil it, but mark your calendars for December 9th! It's going to be sweeeeeet!

Are you dying to know who I worked with on this marvelous make-over? I am dying to tell you! It's Moselle!!! Have you heard of them? If you haven't, you sure are going to! Not only are they some of the most talented creative minds on the planet, but they are also some of the absolute nicest people you'll ever meet. I love nice people, but I especially love nice, talented, generous people. If you do too, you're going to love Moselle! To give you a little taste of their niceness, talent, and generosity, they have offered a little freebie just for you! Check this out:

Give Thanks Bunting and Acorn Apparel from Moselle

Acorn Apparel: accessorize your home with these charming, whimsical, woodlandish, autumnal acorns! Make bunting, name cards, or hang tags!

Give Thanks Bunting: with this little lovely, Moselle shares some basic (but of course, gorgeous) elements and leaves you with plenty of wiggle room to create your definition of beauty.

Both downloads come with simple instructions and suggestions to make it your own! Happy creating...and happy Thanksgiving!

Get your freebie download here!

PS. Brand spankin' new winter backgrounds and goodies are coming soon!

Giveaway WINNER!

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who voted for Forrest's Liberty Swing project to help the disabled. I really mean that. Thank you! Even though he didn't place in the top 10, I know he will still raise the money needed for this great cause. Anyone can donate through his website...so just keep that in mind. ;) I am so proud of Forrest and all of you for your support. Helping is a very cool thing and I love you guys for it!

Now to find out who won the Shabby Blogs giveaway!!! Are you excited? My little "Random Number Generator" and I sure were! I know most people do their winner-picking online, but we like to keep some things old school around here. It's way more fun that way...and I promise my 2-year-old is fair...when toys aren't involved. :) So, without further ado, here is THE WINNER:

Can you see that? It's shopping-diva!!! I'm so excited for you and I hope you love this collection of treasures as much as I do, Miss Diva! Also, it looks like you're from Greece? That's so awesome! (Of course my daughter would pick someone as far away as possible.) Your package may not arrive until the year 2015, but it's coming! I promise. :) CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Oh, but I love to give things away. You know that. So I had to ask my little helper to pick another winner. (What relief when she didn't stick her finger in her nose when I said that to her!) This lucky blogger will be getting 2 lovely frame decals:

See that? It's Jen from Midwestern Modern Momma!!! Yaaaay! I am so excited for you! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

Did I mention that I like to give things away? Because I do. I really do. So we picked another winner to get the sweet frame decals:

Check it out! It's Melanie from Homestead & Bread! CONGRATULATIONS Melanie!!!!!

Okay, okay. Just one more. I can't help myself. The final person to win the frame decals:

It's the super sweet Natalia...who, I have to say, is the absolute most adorable thing! CONGRATULATIONS, Natalia! I'm so excited for you!

Congrats to each of our winners and thank you so much to everyone who participated! If you were a winner, please email me (shabbyblogs{at}gmail.com) with your address so I can get your goodies to you! X's & O's!