I am TRYING IT! My first linky party!! Yay!
Design #1 Design #2
Originally, I was planning on hosting the linky on Thursdays, but then the AMAZING, TALENTED Michelle from 3AM Teacher started working on the buttons above for me! I just LOVE them and thought maybe the linky SHOULD be on Tuesday! Michelle agreed since there are a lot of end of the week linky parties already. Tuesdays it is!
Click on the link above to take you to 3AM Teacher's blog store! Her work is truly inspiring and she works so fast (I guess that is how she got the name "The 3AM Teacher"!). She also updated my comments section and I finally have the "reply" button...yay!
If you like the comment set-up, check out this service by Michelle here!
I need your help!! Being the amazing designer she is, Michelle sent me OPTIONS of buttons to choose from (actually four different ones!). How can I decide? I narrowed it down to these two and they are BOTH wonderful! So, I thought I would see what my followers think. Design #1 is easier on the eyes and not "so loud" but, at the same time, I like the colorfulness of Design #2. What do you think?? Please leave me a comment and help me make up my mind! If the vote seems to be split, I could always offer your choice of which button to link up...Is that taking the easy way out?
I hope you will stop back this Tuesday and link up for the first "Tried It Tuesday!"
You might be wondering, "What is Tried It Tuesday?"
My idea is that you can do a quick link up (I am all about quick link ups in the middle of the week) of anything you have "tried" and tell everyone how you LOVED it...or maybe how it was an EPIC FAILURE...haha! Anything goes!
...you tried a new lesson plan or teaching strategy
...you tried a new teaching product (you can promote your product or another's!)
...you tried a new management strategy
...you tried a new technology tool
...you tried a new recipe at home
...you tried out a new website
ANYTHING GOES!
I thought this linky would go well with my "Flipper" theme since teaching is all about trying new strategies and ideas all the time...borrowing and tweaking them to your style.
Sometimes they work out and other times they don't.
Also, we all have things we "try out" in our personal lives and those are fun to read about too!
So, which link up button do you prefer??
Hey sweetie!! I am so there and I will be a faithful linky buddy with you every Tuesday if I can remember) love it... don't you just love Michelle too? Shes sooooo incredible and makes the most creative things!! I think that I like design 2 best because it gives it a little pop ;) hope this helps... love you girl!
ReplyDeleteThat you so much, Laura!! This is exciting:) Love you too girl!!
DeleteI prefer option #2 - with the red - but I would link up no matter what the button looked like. I love your idea - I think there will be a lot of great information being shared. Off to ponder things I've tried....
ReplyDeleteLooking From Third to Fourth
Thank you so much! I can't wait to see what people link up:) It looks like #2 is winning by a landslide!
DeleteHolly
I like the one with the red letters- but like AMC I'd link up no matter what. ;-)
ReplyDeleteJivey
ideas by jivey
Yay! Thank you so much!! You're the best:)
DeleteI like #2 as well, it stands out and it's flashy! Good luck on your first linky party-I plan to be there!
ReplyDeleteJoanne
Head Over Heels For Teaching
I agree Joanne! Thank you so much!!
DeleteHolly
Hi Holly!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea for a linky! Both buttons are awesome--I like the one with the red (it adds a little more color :)
BTW--I love the look of these comment boxes! Did you add them yourself? I'd love to do something similar on my blog :)
--jen
Thanks, Jen!! Michelle at 3AM Teacher also updated my comment boxes! I added a link in the post to: http://the3amteacher.blogspot.com/p/order-custom-add-ons.html
DeleteIsn't she wonderful! I would never be able to figure this stuff out:)
Holly
I also prefer #2, but like the others, I would link up either way :)
ReplyDeleteDiane
Fifth in the Middle
Thank you so much, Diane! Your support means a lot:)
DeleteHolly
Both are so creative, but #2 is a little bit easier to read. Can't wait for the link up!
ReplyDeleteJeanette
#2 is winning by a landslide! Thank you so much for your feedback, Jeanette!
DeleteHolly
I just bought some clip art from Michelle last night, and yes, amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteI also like option #2 better. More eye-catching I think. I'll see ya Tuesday!
Mandy
The 4th Grade Journey
Thank you so much, Mandy!! I really appreciate your support:)
DeleteHolly
I also like the one with the red. :) looking forward to linking up!
ReplyDeleteYay!! Thank you so much, Emily! I can't wait to see what everyone links up:)
DeleteHolly
Although I am partial to blues and greens, I'd have to agree with the red. It draws the eye in more. I can't wait to link up, what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteChristy
Teaching Tales Along the Yellow Brick Road
Thank you so much, Christy! I am looking forward to it!!
DeleteHolly
#2!!! I'm so excited for you linky Holly!! I will definitely link up!
ReplyDeleteTina
Crofts' Classroom
Yay! Thank you, Tina!! That would be awesome!
DeleteI like design #2. I actually think that one is easier to read, because the blue letters in Design #1 get washed out easier.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great linky! I can't wait to link up :)
Rae
Mindful Rambles
Thank you for your vote, Rae!! It looks like #2 is winning:)
DeleteHolly
I like design #2 because of the red, it makes it pop a little bit more. I'll be there to link up!!
ReplyDeleteTracey
Third Grade All Stars
I like the pop of the red too, Tracey:) Thank you so much for your support!
DeleteHolly
I like design #2 because it is a little easier to read! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your input! It looks like there are more votes for #2!!
DeleteI like them both. Looking forward to linking up on Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteGreat! Thank you so much, Bethany!!
DeleteHolly
Definitely #2! Stands out a little more!
ReplyDeleteAndrea
Reading Toward the Stars
Thank you, Andrea! #2 it is:)
DeleteYour new Linky sounds fun. I like button #2. The red makes it more eye-catching!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your vote:) #2 is the clear favorite!
DeleteI also like button #2! Best wishes with the linky!!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Teaching Fourth
Thank you so much, Kelly! Your support means alot:)
DeleteI love the pop of button # 2. Can't wait to link up!
ReplyDeleteLearning in Bliss
Yay!! Thank you so much for your feedback! I am really excited:)
DeleteI like #2 best because the red makes it POP.
ReplyDeleteThat seems to be the consensus:) Thank you so much for your support!
DeleteI like number 2! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks again, Dawn:) I am looking forward to you starting your blog!
DeleteHolly
Hi Holly!! I LOVE your linky idea!! =) I will do my best to try something new each week, and blog about it! I really like option 2 because the red pops. They're both super cute though!! =)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to linking up!
-Jackie-
Sister Teachers
You're so sweet, Jackie! I can't wait to have you link up:)
DeleteThe comments section looks so cool. I am joining most everyone is casting a vote for #2.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun linky!
Jane
Learning in the Little Apple
Didn't Michelle do an awesome job? Thank you so much for your support, Jane!
DeleteI vote for Option #2, but they are both super cute!! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your new linky party! I'll stop back by tomorrow! :)
-Liz
TheHappyTeacher
Everything needs a pop of red, so #2! :) Can't wait to link up with ya!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Teaching Maddeness
#2 is easier to read :0) Sounds like fun!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! 49 comments - that's incredible!! What's the count so far?? haha!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to link up with you!!
Michelle
The 3AM Teacher
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