I have been SO crazy busy this week, that I haven’t had time to blog about my ***NEW*** blog design!
I know I say it over and over again, but it is definitely worth saying again- the BEST part of blogging is the friends I have made. About a year ago Susan and I connected, and we have been blogging best buds ever since.
Susan even FLEW all the way to Kentucky to see little ole me.
Aside from Susan being SUPER talented, she also has an EXTREMELY talented counterpart by the name of Parker.
{He will probably be super embarrassed that I used his picture, but it definitely shows off how awesome he is.}
I realized that I LOVED what Parker had done on Susan’s blog…Thank God It’s First Grade.
I think it is SO hard to create a blog design that is (1) Unique, (2) Pretty, and (3) Like-the-Author.
I decided that since these three qualities were what I wanted and knew that Parker could do them all, then he was MY blog designer!
So I filled out the form and he sent me this little number THAT night.
I die. He got me and what I wanted RIGHT away! SO basically I love everything Parker did, and he didn’t complain once about the bazillion steam of consciousness emails that he had to interpret.
My favorite part? He made this adorable banner for my TPT store!
So awesome, right?
Now after all this bragging about him, you all are sure to think Parker put me up to this, BUT he didn’t. I promise. I am so over-the-moon happy with what Parker has done to my blog that I just wanted to properly thank him with this gushing post.
If you want to get in touch with Parker, check out his site ***HERE***
If you want to get in touch with Parker, check out his site ***HERE***
***In other news, I BUNDLED all my Busy Teacher pack into one massive file on TPT.
Huge, right?
Well, I hope it helps get you all organized, because I get to do it all over again for Second Grade danggit! :)
Because I love you all, and I love giving things away—I am going to giveaway ONE of my complete sets to ONE lucky winner!a Rafflecopter giveaway
Make sure you enter and wish me luck as my little family luck as we make our FINAL trek back to South Carolina with a packed SUV tomorrow!
Your new blog design is awesome! Very classy! You are lucky to have found Parker! Good Luck in 2nd grade!
ReplyDeleteI love the new blog design. I especially love the black/ white and gray color design.
ReplyDeleteRuthanne rarace81@gmail.com
Your new blog design is fabulous!! I love the color scheme...not too busy, but still very classy! :) You might say it's fit for a queen... ;) (I couldn't resist...)
ReplyDeleteBreanne
breannesimons@gmail.com
Oh my goodness! The new blog layout is fantastic! I'm really starting to think I need to get my very own design to better fit me at this point. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful experiences with Parker and the whole new design process.
ReplyDeleteErin
I am loving the new blog design. Keeping it classy with black and white, and fun with pops of color!
ReplyDeleteMary
Adventures in Kindergarten
The new blog design is so you!
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog design - classy! dbednarsk@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI love it!! The mix-matched-yet-look-awesome-together patterns, the colors, everything!
ReplyDeleteLiz
Teaching in the Valley
teachinginthevalley@gmail.com
I love your new blog design! It's simple and classy. Parker is very talented! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat new blog design. I like the contrasting splashes of red from your pinterest button and your children's clothes in the photo. And well done on the bundling.... can't wait for the 2nd grade packs too! Thanks for this opportunity. thursdaytook@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteKatie, I love the crown on your name - it is so cute! I just love your whole new design! Congrats on the move and job! Saying a prayer for safe travels!
ReplyDeleteCheryl
Crayons and Curls
I absolutely love the colors. It's very crisp but inviting! Have a wonderfully safe trip!
ReplyDeletejulieannbaldwin@hotmail.com
LOVE the new design! Very simple and classy!
ReplyDelete- Kelly :)
kelly_burnard@hotmail.com
I love the new blog design!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and the banner he made for you to use on TPT! Great Job Parker! !
ReplyDeleteLove your new blog design. Very clean and classic!
ReplyDeleteChristina :)
Apples, Books, and Crayons
applesbooksandcrayons@gmail.com
Parker, you are so talented! I would be lying if I said I was a little bit jealous, as I'm really jealous of your talent!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe new blog design is very classy...I love the black and white photos! Good luck in second grade; I think you will love it. It is my favorite grade to teach (and I have taught them all K-5).
ReplyDeleteTonya
teachertonyak@hotmail.com
Your new blog design is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteAmber
ambs98@Nc.rr.com
I love this design, it is very fresh and modern!!
ReplyDeleteSecond grade is the best, you're going to love it!
Bobbi
Bitty Bilinguals
LOVE the new design!! The colors are perfect!!
ReplyDeleteYour new design is gorgeous!! Very modern!! If I ever get around to starting my own blog (some day), I bookmarked PJ Design Laboratories and pinned it as well =)
ReplyDeleteJennifer
Your new design is fabulous. Simple and classy. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the new design. It is unique which is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleterenetowens@sbcglobal.net
I just adore the now exploring second grade part. It's so eye catching and says a lot about teaching with kid pieces and a small snapshot of kids.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely loving the new blog design!
ReplyDeleteI have 3 of these and I would LOVE to have all of them!
ReplyDeleteNew follower here! I REALLY like this design...I'm a big fan of black and white designs! And that bundle looks FAB!
ReplyDeleteThe blog design is very classy and modern .. LOVE it!! Cudos Parker :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are so going to love 2nd !! I do :-)
Karen
tommysmom0206@yahoo.com
Love the new blog!
ReplyDeleteLovin' the new design. Parker did a wonderful job combining different patterns that work so well together :) ~Cara Lee
ReplyDeleteThe Sweet Life of Cara Lee
Great blog design- streamlined and classy!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE your blog design. It's so simple, clean, and elegant! I think it suits you so well :) Nice work, Parker!
ReplyDeleteSara
Miss V's Busy Bees
ventrellasara@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteI love that he incorporated the artwork (I'm assuming of your firsties), and the black and white is so simple compared to many blogs. It's very unique and personal! LOVE IT! though I'm not a blogger...YET....I would love something like this--reflecting your personality and spirit~
ReplyDeleteYour design is adorbs! Safe travels
ReplyDeleteLove your new design! Parker does amazing work!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the new design, very pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the new design, very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe new design is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLizpodolski@gmail.com
The new design is great! It's very crisp and clean!
ReplyDeleteGood luck in your new grade level! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your new blog design! Wishing you safe travels!
ReplyDeleteLove love the classy design!
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog design! It's very modern and sleek! Love the pop of color!
ReplyDeleteBrandy
withers.brandy@yahoo.com
Firstie Kidoodles
Love the new webpage. As a matter of fact, I just saw the black and white background as a really cute rug on the new IKEA catalog.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the new webpage. Love the black, white, and gray look =)
ReplyDeleteI really like the black and white and the simplicity of the design:)
ReplyDelete*LOVE* your new blog design! Very simple, yet beautiful!!! =)
ReplyDeleteTanya
A+ Firsties
The new blog looks great!
ReplyDeleteI think I may need to contact them about my blog, not quite happy with mine at the moment :-(
ReplyDeleteYour new blog design is simply fabulous, just like you!
ReplyDeleteKaren
An Apple a Day in First Grade
Totally love you new blog design! Parker is amazing! It really shows your personality!
ReplyDeleteKathy
The blog design IS amazing and so is the big bundle!!! Love them both! Maybe I will finally have the courage to create a blog of my own... I keep finding excuses NOT to!
ReplyDeletesspeller@verizon.net
Love the new Blog Design.
ReplyDeleteI live black and white. It's simply and classy. The pops of colors add a touch of fun to it. He did an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteYour new blog design is awesome! It's unique and original! I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the new design! Good luck in 2nd grade!!
ReplyDeleteGrace
gracepruim@gmail.com
I just LOVE your blog, and the new design makes it even better!
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ReplyDeleteI love the colour scheme. Both Katie's and Susan's blog come across as sophisticated and elegant. The blog designs are refreshing. Linda lott@telus.net
ReplyDeleteLove the new design!
ReplyDeleteLove the new design!
ReplyDeleteYour new design is gorgeous and I adore your new tagline too! Way to go Parker. Headed over to see your blog now!
ReplyDeleteHeather
Kickin' It With Class
LOVE IT! wendy 1stgradefireworks@gmail.com 1stgradefireworks
ReplyDeletePretty snazzy new design!! You are lucky to have found Parker.
ReplyDeleteJessica
Run529@aol.com
Thanks for the giveaway and I LOVE your new blog design.
ReplyDeleteWow! Parker is sharp! I love his modern, classy design fit for a Queen I love! It's perfect! Thank you Parker and Katie for your MANY talents! I sure appreciate your sharing with me and please keep creating!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Jill
Love the new design!
ReplyDeleteLove the chevron and the neat way of merging first and second grade! :)
ReplyDeleteParker did an amazing job. Your blog is uniquely you!
ReplyDeleteTerri
tmlbrown2009@att.net
Your new design is fantastic! I love all the black & white!
ReplyDeleteLindsay
Live Laugh & Learn in Second Grade
Your design is so classy! I LOVE IT!! Parker is very talented. I checked out his site...WOW! I can see shy your are gushing!!
ReplyDeleteFingers Crossed,
Jessica Bollman
bollman4.blogspot.com
I love the new blog design. The kids drawn artwork is a great touch!
ReplyDeleteI have a three month old named Parker so he must be cool!!
ReplyDeleteI think my 2 favorite things are the side bars - love that design! - and the student's pictures! It looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteKaren Rowland
Adventures With Firsties
karenrowland112677@yahoo.com
Looks great..love the tpt banner...of course I have no spare time! Busy teacher would be absolutely wonderful to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog! My have to hire Parker to do mine someday! Also, love the Busy teacher packets! Own a few already and would LOVE the rest! Thanks for your hard work!
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Kristi
The small accent pictures are awesome! I really like how they bring in your personality.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks awesome
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog design!! It's clean and classy! So great!!
ReplyDeleteKelly kthompsondesign@gmail.com
Love the look! The colors go great and location of items are an easy find.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog design. Grey chevron and Moroccan tile is a great combo! I am doing this theme in my room this year. Great work :D
ReplyDeleteThis blog design is brilliant. Very sophisticated.
ReplyDeleteYay! Love the new blog design. GREAT new look!
ReplyDeleteLove love love the new blog design.
ReplyDeleteLori
Wrlean@AOL.com
I love your new design, but I'll miss all of your 1st Grade ideas!! This pack would be amazing to win!
ReplyDeletekidvav2@yahoo.com
I would LOVE to win this!!
ReplyDeletetmanstey@liberty.edu
I am in love with your new design! Is Parker taking new customers???
ReplyDeleteLOVE the new blog design! So funny I was thinking of redesigning mine as well. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteI think that your new blog design looks wonderful! Best wishes on your new adventures in 2nd grade! :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Lynda
Ms. Hamm's First Grade Funland
I loved your new design as soon as you previewed it on Insta, but I <3 it even more now that I know it came from the "other half" of another favorite Blog-Star!! Wow, Parker! Very awesome job!! I can see you are very proud of his work, Katie, and you should be; it IS you all over;)
ReplyDeleteSynonymRolls&AntonymMoments
Love your new blog design!
ReplyDeleteThe new design is so classy!
ReplyDeleteI love Parker's design!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cute! Love the black and white with teal accents :).
ReplyDeleteLove the design! Great work Parker!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteCrystal Shepherd
lucytumnus@gmail.com
Lamppost in a STEM classroom
Love the new design.
ReplyDeleteLove the new design.
ReplyDeleteWow! I think the new design looks great!
ReplyDeleteYour new blog design is fantabulous...love it!!
ReplyDeleteI was gonna leave love about the blog anyways!!! It is FANTASTIC!! Guess I'm going to have to jump on his wait list!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the new design! Very classy with the black, white, and gray! I love it!
ReplyDeleteKatie
Katienussbaum87@gmail.com
I love the color combo and especially the queens crown! Its an aesthetically soothing web page!
ReplyDeleteCute cute cute! I am a HUGE fan of the grey/black/white-with-a-splash-of-color-combo and this turned out so wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteKristin
kristinbrehm!gmail.com
Your blog design is very unique and distinguished. A cut above the rest. I love the still-life pictures. It is lovely and truly a piece of artwork. Congratulations Parker, you did it again!!
ReplyDeleteRoxanne
foxysexyroxy10@gmail.com
Your blog design is ADORABLE!! LOveit!
ReplyDeleteGreat new look for a new school year!
ReplyDeleteI know EXACTLY what you mean about wanting a blog design that is different and is you! I went through the same thing!! Your blog is GREAT!! I love that it's not super teacher-y, too! :) It's just adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Mrs. Richardson's Class
Your blog looks so unique, classic and still teacher-friendly!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteI own half of your busy teacher files...but can't wait to get the rest of them. They look great!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that you icluded the kids art in your blog design!
ReplyDeleteBecky
Lesson Plans & Lattes
I'm new to first, so this would be a great addition to the few materials I have! Blog design looks great too
ReplyDeleteI loved your old look but I think I love this one even more! Great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog design !!
ReplyDeleteI love your new blog design. So mature!!! Isn't it always fun to redecorate? Thanks for all that you share.
ReplyDeleteLove the new design, colors everything!
ReplyDeleteI love the new look on your blog! I love the colors and design but then again I am partial to anything black and white. :) Crossing fingers that I win your Busy Teacher's Best Friend Bundle!!! I have a few of them and I LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteI love the new blog design!
ReplyDeleteLove the new design Very classy Great colors!
ReplyDeleteYour new blog design is very sophisticated! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteDigging the new design!
ReplyDeleteLove this blog design!! It matches my classroom for this year!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I can't wait to read all our posts about second grade!
ReplyDeleteTara
Totally in love with the new blog design! So clean, simple, and classy! Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteJenny Banian
http://jbanian.blogspot.com/
banian.massabki@gmail.com
New design = AMAZING! Seriously in love! Whhyyyyy can't I be that talented?!?!
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain about switching. I started in 6th, went to K, to 2nd, to 3rd, to 4th, and now moving to 1st grade! FINALLY!!! I have switched every single year I've taught, so I really feel your pain!! Go get'em girl! You'll do great!!!!!
I love your new blog design! It's very classy. Thank you for such a great giveaway - busy teachers everywhere appreciate your hard work! =)
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! Totally looks like a design I would choose!
ReplyDeleteYour new blog looks so cute!!!! And I love that you bundled everything :) I'm so excited!!!
ReplyDeleteJulie
DDgirl4ever@yahoo.com
I love the blog design! Super Cute!
ReplyDeleteMiss Augustine's Kindergarten
Very nice new blog design. I like how chic it looks! I also love your Teacher's Helpers- I own several- they're wonderful (I've already put the Back to School one into the print shop to have run :-) ). Good luck in 2nd. That's a great grade too! Carol cpolston3@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLOVEE the design! He did a fabulous job!!
ReplyDeleteCaitlin
Love the new design! So classy!!
ReplyDeleteErika
My Crazy Life
You new design in awesome!!! Parker did an amazing job!! I, especially, love the TPT banner he did for you!!
ReplyDeleteI love your new design. I think it is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the black and white! Great job Parker! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog! Can't wait to see your ideas for second grade. �� I live in Columbia, SC. Glad to have you in SC. ��
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog design! I love the patterns and colors! And I think the TPT banner may be the best one I have seen yet!
ReplyDeleteLove the look!! Thanks for sharing your insights and your journey!!
ReplyDeleteI love the new design!
ReplyDeletei love it's fantastic
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ReplyDeleteThe new blog design is super modern chic...very eye catching. I hope you enjoy your new experience. You seem like a go getter:)
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ReplyDeleteLove the blog design! Parker did a great job! I also sooooooo excited for your Teacher Helpers giveaway - keeping my fingers crossed!!! I just got a new job as the first and 2nd grade resource room teacher - I need all the help I can get!!
ReplyDeleteRae
Mindful Rambles
mindfulrambles@gmail.com
Man, this is my third attempt at a comment - I hope I don't end up with triple! Anyways, I LOVE the black and white!
ReplyDeleteI hope I win!! I LOVE this blog design! I love the chic & simple look!
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ReplyDeleteYour blog looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love the new design. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteI love the combination of textures in your new blog design, and the color scheme of black and white with the pop of color. It is unique and very eye appealing!
ReplyDeleteI love the new blog design, clean & simple!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Dee:)
OvertheMoonBow.com
The new signature is my favorite part!
ReplyDeleteLove the new design! The black and white ROCKS!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the new design!!
ReplyDeleteI love the layout of the new blog. It looks amazing, so classy.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this new design!
ReplyDeleteThe first Busy Teacher packed that I purchased was in February. I fell in love and have bought all the others since. :) Also love the new blog design.
ReplyDeleteI think your blog design looks very classy. I really like it. I went to Parker's site but I couldn't find a place to comment. If you post the link I will be glad to go back and leave a comment.
ReplyDeletebartramsbuccaneers@yahoo.com
I think your new blog design is fit for a QUEEN. He did a fabulous job!
ReplyDeletekatie
kryan428@gmail.com
The new color combo and layout are definitely eye catching and oh so fab!
ReplyDeleteKim
kbrobinson@gmail.com
I love the design!
ReplyDeleteLove the design! The black/white looks very nice!
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog design! It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThe new blog looks FABULOUS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteKristi
Disneymum's Teaching Blog
disneymum.wordpress.com
DeleteLove the new blog design. It is so retro. So excited to see all of your new 2nd grade files.
ReplyDeleteThe new blog design is beautiful! Very professional and sleek!
ReplyDeleteAwesome new blog design!!! I love the black & white photos!!
ReplyDeleteAcraftyqueen@gmail.com
Great blog design! Parker is such a talent!
ReplyDeleteLove the new design-especially the pictures!
ReplyDeleteRenee
sreneestewart13@gmail.com
Wow, great design!!! Simple, classy, and beautiful. Many blogs are far too overdone and flashy. This fabulous design shows that less is more!
ReplyDeleteMolly
mkkalina@outlook.com
Your new design is amazing! It looks sophisticated yet simple. Great job!
ReplyDeleteRobin
smithrc563@aol.com
I love the new design. I especially like the black and white pictures and the font Patrick used. Looks great!!!
ReplyDeleteMichaelyn
michaelyn13@yahoo.com
I love the black and white with a splash of my favorite shade of blue :) Great job Parker!
ReplyDeleteStephanie
ecuteach03@yahoo.com
Love, love, LOVE the new blog design...it really does seem so "you" (not that I know you, but it still seems like you...to me)! :) And I'm excited for your new adventure in 2nd grade...although I wish you were still paving the way for me through first grade! I.would.die. (okay, I'm exaggerating...I wouldn't die, but I'd be THRILLED!) if I won your Busy Teacher's bundle! I love each of the packets that I already have...what am I saying, I love everything from you! Thank you for sharing your talent and your enthusiastically contagious love for teaching and learning. It shines through. I am 100% serious when I say that you are truly an inspiration to me.
ReplyDeleteLori
lori.heydt@gmail.com
Terrific blog design!!! I love the pops of color and the artwork from your kiddos!!
ReplyDeleteRachel
stockto2276@gmail.com
The new big design is beautiful! I love the colors and how "clean" it looks!
ReplyDeleteKaryn
Kideducator@comcast.net
The new design is very unique! Nice job Parker! Somehow I missed that you are moving to second grade. Are you looping?
ReplyDeletewiardmolly@yahoo.com
I love the your new blog look. I'm a little bummed that your moving to second, since this is my first year in first, but I'm definately going to check out your ideas here and on Owl-ways Be Inspired. Thanks for such a huge give-away. My fingers are crossed!!!!
ReplyDeleteKaSandra
MemoriesMadeinFirst
Your blog design is amazing. You guys are so talented!!! I would be so lucky to win this for my first year of teaching in the first grade classroom! -Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteLove your new design! Parker does great work!!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Cool looking blog! Like the colors and the pictures! Parker did an awesome job!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the colors in your new design! So cute!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your move!
- Katy
www.firstgradekate.blogspot.com
Love the new look! Very sleek and stylish, in my opinion!
ReplyDeleteKatie
katiereeder@gmail.com
Love the new design, LOVE the bundle of busy teacher packets!!
ReplyDelete-Tricia
Parker did an AWESOME job!!! :-O
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the new design! Good luck with the move! (We actually recently moved BACK to KY after spending a few years in SC...We loved it there!)
ReplyDeleteLove the new design! Very clean and crisp looking.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, love, love the new design! The black/gray/white with a pop of teal color scheme is so sophisticated yet fun! (I also love finding the little crowns hanging off letters and things throughout!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great giveaway opportunity!
Cathy VerSteeg
cathy@missversteeg.com
Your blog design is ah.ma.zing. I am in love with it all! I also love the busy teacher sets...fingers crossed. :)
ReplyDeleteWallis
First Grade Wolves
I already told you I love your new blog design. Are the pictures at the top of student artwork pictures from your own classroom or your own kids? I absolutely love that part! I also love the color scheme. It's so classy.
ReplyDeleteErica
Blooming In First
I really liked your old blog design, however, I'm loving the new one also! You're taking on a new challenge this year and that justifies a new look here as well. Good luck this year! I'll be following along as you navigate through 2nd grade.
ReplyDeleteLori
lschaar6@gmail.com
I love you site! I just got hired on for my first year of teaching for first grade! Your site and ideas are so inspiring and helpful for a newbie like me! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIn LOVE with your new design...beautiful !!!! I need a new design...hmmm. :)
ReplyDeleteKelly
First Grade Fairytales
The design is sleek and eye-catching. I really love it!
ReplyDeleteJeanne
J28ber@gmail.com
Love the new blog design! Love even more that you bundled all of the Busy Teacher packs!
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