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New design!

Thanks to suggestions from Meredith Efken and Randy Ingermanson, I now have a new blog design for the Story Sensei blog! How do you like?

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  1. Gwen GardnerSat Jan 28, 05:32:00 PM 2012

    I like it a lot! I'd follow you just because of the design, but, um, I'm already following you:)

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  2. Mary DeMuthSat Jan 28, 05:34:00 PM 2012

    Love it, Camy dear!

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  3. Camy TangSat Jan 28, 05:58:00 PM 2012

    LOL Thanks Lady Gwen! :)

    Thanks Mary darling!

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  4. Mart RamirezSun Jan 29, 12:17:00 AM 2012

    Ooh I love it, Camy! Good job Randy and Meredith!

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  5. Jackie LaytonSun Jan 29, 06:03:00 AM 2012

    Camy,
    I love it! It's so beautiful! The colors and pictures are full of personality and very inviting! What a great job!
    Joyfully,
    Jackie

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  6. Camy TangSun Jan 29, 09:40:00 AM 2012

    Thanks Martha and Jackie!

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  7. AnonymousSun Jan 29, 07:01:00 PM 2012

    It is breathtaking! I love it!

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  8. Camy TangSun Jan 29, 10:03:00 PM 2012

    Thanks Sherrinda!

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  9. Carrie Fancett PagelsMon Jan 30, 06:04:00 PM 2012

    It is different. I am not very good with change, though, Camy lol!

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  10. Camy TangMon Jan 30, 06:18:00 PM 2012

    It's growing on me the more I look at it. :)

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  11. PatriciaWMon Feb 13, 09:43:00 AM 2012

    Very cool!

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  12. Camy TangMon Feb 13, 03:37:00 PM 2012

    Thanks so much Patricia!

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