While I enjoy all of the seasons, spring is the one that I look forward to the most.
Winter brings me down and spring comes along just in time to lift me up!
We’ve been outside everyday this week enjoying beautiful spring weather. I know we’ll probably still have come cooler days, but we’re enjoying the new warmth of spring.
I’ve been cleaning out our homeschool room all weekend. Ugh! It’s a tiring job, but I’m finally seeing some progress.
I was in the mood to do some spring decorating and since I lack the skills to decorate my home, I decided to do some blog re-decorating.
So, how do you like my new spring look?
If you’re reading this in your e-mail or through a reader, you’ll have to click on over to see the changes.
I used the new kit from Zoe Pearn and Flergs, Sunshine Girl.
Isn’t it so pretty?
Well, after writing this and getting the blog look all finished last night, I decided to look at the terms of use of the kit and discovered that they did not allow for using the kit for a personal blog without permission from the designer.
It used to be fairly common to be able to use scrapbook kits for blog design (on your own personal blog) so I was surprised. I also felt terrible that I didn’t check the terms of use before doing all this work!
I put my old design back up and e-mailed Zoe Pearn through her contact page at Sweet Shoppe Designs asking for her permission to use the kit. Since it was a collab, she had to check with Flergs as well.
I got an e-mail back from Zoe this morning that I could use it…yay!!!
Lesson learned…always check the terms of use before doing anything with a scrapbook kit other than creating a scrapbook page for yourself. Most designers are requiring special permission to use their kits for personal web design use. And if you’re using your blog as a business, they usually require the purchase of a commercial license to be arranged.
I am so thankful that she was gracious enough to give me permission to use it!
I’ve dreamed of learning graphic design for years. One day I hope to learn design so that I can make pretty things like this myself. One day when I have a little more time that life affords me right now.
How are you enjoying the coming of spring?
Are you making any new changes, getting any new “dos”, or doing any spring cleaning?
Coley says
Love it! It’s nice and cheery and definitely screams spring!
Jennifer Scruggs says
Pretty! 🙂 I really like it!
Mary says
I love it, Monica! I think in your next season of life you will be a graphic designer! 🙂
Barbie says
Beautiful new design. I am glad it worked out for you!