Saturday, May 21, 2011

~~ Pretty Things -- The Community Blog! ~~

I'm so excited to launch this NEW Pretty Things blog community!

With the massive help of Ana of Liven Design, we worked together to create a blog that will hopefully appeal to a wider audience.  In those ovals at the top, you'll find:


and then of course

and


This main page won't change -- I'll still blog as I always have.  When there are new posts on the other pages, I'll start the post with links to those pages so you won't miss anything (but you're always welcome to browse!)

The Bead Soup Blog Party page will give the party a home, and my plan is to make it a hub for the ever-growing party.

All Cup of Bead Soup entries will go on its own page, with icons for all the participants to make them easily accessible.

The Quotes page will be updated daily.

YOU are an integral part 
of the D.I.Y page and the Guest Blogger page!
Visit those for my email 
and send in your ideas and requests!  
I want to see your work there!


I hope you enjoy the new blog format!



Lori Anderson creates jewelry for her web site, Lori Anderson Designs, and wrote the blog An Artist's Year Off.  She's also a contributor to Art Bead Scene.  She is also the creator of the Bead Soup Blog Party.

30 comments:

Alice said...

How exciting! I can't wait to see how it grows.

Emma Robson said...

Fabulous! Really looking forward to seeing how it goes ...and grows! Wishing you many wonderful things!

rosebud101 said...

What a great idea, Lori! Best of luck!

Regina said...

What great ideas! Thank you. Looking forward to being part of this creative community!

Jen on the Edge said...

I love the new look. So excited about all the new things!

somethingunique said...

Hi Miss Lori, how wonderful i can't wait to see more and i love the colors and the banner so cheery and bright(just like you :) and i am super excited to be a part of The Bead Soup Blog Hop take care and have a great weekend ttfn L:)

windrock studio said...

Wonderful, Lori! Good job ... always a pleasure to come here.

Pat Haight said...

Looked around a little and I already LOVE it!

FryeStyle said...

Congrats, Lori! This sounds intriguing!

Jenni said...

Great idea, and wonderful inspiration and education to the bead/jewelry/blogging community. Thanks Lori, I have no doubt it will be very successful.
Jenni

sandi m said...

This looks great! Off to cruise around....

Cindy said...

Congrats on the kick off of your new blog community, Lori! I'm really excited for you - I think this is just the start of something new and wonderful. :-) I love the community idea & I think many will agree!

Sally Anderson said...

Great idea, Lori! Really inclusive and welcoming. I love it. Can't wait to see where it leads.

Createology said...

Now this is an interesting twist on your blog we love so much. Wonderful weekend to you...

bbonnieblue said...

I love the new look and looking forward to the book reviews and tutorials. Cindy makes things very clear which as a newbie I really appreciate!

Lupe Meter said...

This is great, Lori! Excited to see this community grow!

Silver Parrot said...

Lovin' the new look! Can't wait to see how it grows!

Lisa - Alterity Button Jewelry said...

So cool, Lori! Can't wait to see the new community :)

Judy said...

Beautiful new re-design Lori...I love it!

Malin de Koning said...

It's great Lori! Simply G R E A T !

Brandi said...

Ooh, this is so exciting!!

m.e. said...

This is my new favorite thing to have with my morning coffee !!!!

Very user friendly
Very informative
Very Pretty!!!
I LOVE your new format!!!
m.e. :)

Tracy Statler said...

Very nice Lori! It expresses your varied interests in a very organized and easy to follow format! Love the colors!

Laura Twiford said...

What a wonderful new gathering place! I love the new look and colors and will go have a peek at the new pages. Which button can i push for coffee? :)

ThreeRedBeads said...

What a great idea! Looking forward to being a part of this community!

EB Bead and Metal Works said...

WOW Lori! This is amazing and totally fabulous! You are amazing woman, congrats!

Linda Landig said...

What a lovely unveiling Lori! It will be delightful to watch your new endeavor grow and blossom! Congrats!

Sharon said...

Cruising your new blog with a cup of coffee and both are tasty and energizing---congrats on the cool new format!

Hazel Ward said...

Ooh, this looks brilliant - I'm going to be eagerly (um, impatiently) waiting for new posts *G*

roseworksjewelry said...

Very exciting!