My new blog & a giveaway!
By Suzanne
Thanks for stopping by my new blog!
I had been thinking about a blog switch for quite some time. My old blogger blog, The Card Yard, just didn’t feel like “me” anymore. A company with the same name opened a business buying and selling gift cards a couple of years ago, and it irked me that we had been sharing the same name. I also chose that blog name somewhat jokingly, since it was a play on words for “The Junk Yard” — I hope my cards are a little better than junk now. The new name also allows me more flexibility in the event that I would ever like to start blogging about other things (besides cards), and it releases me from Google/Blogger which had been charging me for photo storage even though I have been hosting my photos in Flickr for years (I know, don’t get me started). With the disappearance of Google Reader this July, the timing just seemed right to switch.
So we returned from Mexico the other day, and I’ve spent the better part of the last 24 hours figuring out how to transfer everything to WordPress. It’s nothing short of a miracle that this seems to be working! YAY! I am happy to share what I’ve learned if you’re ever curious.
In the meantime, I hope you’ll subscribe to my new blog feed and enjoy my new home with me. You’ll find a variety of icons for following in the sidebar, but please let me know if I missed any.
In honor of this fun occasion, I am going to host a giveaway here on my blog. I would love it if you could leave me a comment letting me know you’ve found me here by midnight EST on June 28, and I’d be most grateful if you could help spread the word too. I will choose a winner at random to receive a $25 gift certificate to the online store of their choice. 
Thanks so much!
Suzanne
Virginia L.
June 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM (6 days ago)LOVE LOVE LOVE your new blog (although I adore the old one, too)!! Whatever makes you happy and feels more like YOUR space is all good
Please leave me out of the draw! So happy to visit your new blog, Suzanne!
Laura Bassen
June 14, 2025 at 11:29 PM (6 days ago)Love your gorgeous new blog!!! Looks amazing!
Amy
June 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM (6 days ago)Hi Suzanne! Your new blog looks wonderful! I’ve already clicked follow with Bloglovin!
Loly Borda
June 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM (6 days ago)Congrats on your new blog! Looks fantastic! Love it. I have one question, I got your post today in my e mail, do I need to subscribe again? Best wishes in your new place!
Sarah Jay
June 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM (6 days ago)And here I thought you chose The Card Yard because it’s so fun in a Boston accent.
The mobile version of blog looks great. Now I’ll have to see the full version.
Peggy Nickelson
June 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM (6 days ago)I am glad I found your new blog. I so enjoy all that you share.
Thanks,
Peggy
janet
June 15, 2025 at 12:05 AM (6 days ago)Welcome to your new BLOG Home
Jen Carter
June 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM (6 days ago)This is so nice & fresh & clean! Very nice!
Maureen
June 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM (6 days ago)congrats on the new blog! Looks fabulous! Sorry I’ve been MIA lately…it’s year end and we are going great guns for 2 more weeks. THEN it will be the “Summer of Moe!” lol ox
Debbie Carriere
June 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM (6 days ago)Found you!! I thought the same thing with the Boston accent and The Card Yard!! LOL Looks wonderful, Suzanne
Beth Bo.
June 15, 2025 at 1:04 AM (6 days ago)Love your style so I definitely had to update the feed! The blog looks great!
Jill Norwood
June 15, 2025 at 1:18 AM (6 days ago)Your new blog home is lovely!
Jill
Kris in Alaska
June 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM (6 days ago)I found you! And I’ve subscribed to the new blog!
Joyce M.
June 15, 2025 at 1:57 AM (6 days ago)Beautiful new blog. And, of course I found you and will visit every day.
Joan B
June 15, 2025 at 3:01 AM (6 days ago)Found you! Your new blog is beautiful. And I love the name! I want to start a new blog also so you are giving me the courage to try!
Milla
June 15, 2025 at 3:46 AM (6 days ago)Love your new blog, the design looks beautiful and the name is very good and the content, well, gorgeous cards as always!
Christine
June 15, 2025 at 4:16 AM (6 days ago)I followed you! Know what you mean about changing the title because the content changes - I’ve been there my friend.
I find it very difficult to read the text here though, it’s very pale and small. I haven’t checked on my phone, it may be better displayed on there, will let you know.
Enjoy the day!
Christine
June 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM (5 days ago)just to let you know that visability excellent on my mobile.
love the new layout even more
Karen B.
June 15, 2025 at 6:29 AM (6 days ago)Your new blog looks absolutely amazing and I would love some tips on how to switch over!
Caryn
June 15, 2025 at 6:39 AM (6 days ago)Gorgeous new blog - I made the leap a couple of months ago too! Updated my feedly - conrats on your new blog home.
Hugs,
Caryn x
Maureen Merritt
June 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM (6 days ago)You did it! It’s amazing Susanne!
Sis Patterson
June 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM (6 days ago)Love your new blog home and name!
CraftinSus
June 15, 2025 at 7:49 AM (6 days ago)Hi Suzanne,
Your new blog is beautiful!
Susie
elena
June 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM (6 days ago)I love the new blog, the new name, everything! Congrats, Suzanne!
Kara
June 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM (6 days ago)Hey Suzanne! Love your new place!
Marlou McAlees
June 15, 2025 at 8:35 AM (6 days ago)hi Suzanne, love your new blog home and new name, I will subscribe so I wont miss any of your new creations, have a lovely weekend ♥
Leigh Penner
June 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM (6 days ago)Oh, your new blog looks fabulous, Suzanne! I’ll change the link in my sidebar on my blog, so I can come directly here.
Thanks for the chance to win, too, my friend! What a generous prize!
Debby Hughes
June 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM (6 days ago)Looking fabulous Suzanne! Gorgeous design and welcome to the other side!
Bev
June 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM (6 days ago)a long time follower and admirer
Blog looks great and am looking forward to all your stuff.. a video once in awhile would be fun too. thanks for sharing with us
Jenn
June 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM (6 days ago)This feels so fresh and beautiful, Suzanne! Wonderful change!
Betty
June 15, 2025 at 9:49 AM (6 days ago)i found you! so glad i didn’t lose you!!!
Angi Barrs
June 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM (6 days ago)Beautiful new blog. Please keep us updated on the change. I’ve been thinking of switching to a dot com myself.
Tracey McNeely
June 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM (6 days ago)Suzanne as I said yesterday this is so clean and so you. Love your new look and fresh start. I like that. I have been thinking much along the same lines lately. Have a great weekend.
Deena
June 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM (6 days ago)Love the look of the new blog! Beautiful!
Melissa Ladd
June 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM (6 days ago)Your new blog looks beautiful, Suzanne!
Jayne K
June 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM (6 days ago)I really like your new blog (I liked the old one, too). This feels so fresh and new. Love the look.
Jingle
June 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM (6 days ago)It’s beautiful, Suzanne! I’m a little sad that your accent won’t be so beautifully displayed when you say your blog name anymore, but I’ll get over it.
It really looks great!
Paulina
June 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM (5 days ago)I left a comment on another post, but I’ll leave one again on this one- LOVE the new look and name of your blog. I agree, your old name definitely doesn’t reflect the BEAUTIES that you create. You always create amazing things, Suzanne. Thanks so much for the chance to win a gift certificate- that’s always a lovely (and useful) prize.
Laurie
June 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM (5 days ago)It looks amazing my friend! Now can you do mine? lol!
Renee L
June 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM (5 days ago)You know I love it!!
And like Laurie…you can help me do mine when I make the switch! *giggle*
Lee Anne
June 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM (5 days ago)Beautiful design and colors! So soft and pretty!
Helen G.
June 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM (5 days ago)Found you! Your new blog is wonderful! I love how it looks now
Caroline B.
June 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM (5 days ago)Found you, Suzanne! So, will you disappear from my list of blogs I read in July?
Janis in ID
June 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM (5 days ago)Lovely new blog. I have just subscribed by email. Congratulations and best wishes for success in your new directions!!!
Jeanne J
June 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM (5 days ago)I enjoyed reading how you named your blog. Seeing lots of folks switching over lately - makes me ponder what direction I should take. It was easy to find you - my blogger list showed the update so thinks are working great!
~amy~
June 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM (4 days ago)Now how did your new blog automatically end up in my feedly? That’s pretty cool. I super love the fresh girlie look!
Wida
June 17, 2025 at 12:16 AM (4 days ago)wow! this is so FRESH! I love the vibe
congrats on the change. it’s lovely just like you
Jen Rzasa
June 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM (4 days ago)Great new blog, Suzanne! Congrats!!
maryse
June 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM (4 days ago)nice job!!
Miriam Prantner
June 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM (3 days ago)The new blog looks amazing….just like like your work!
Lindsey L.
June 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM (3 days ago)Congrats on the switch. Just as you said, it seems like perfect timing. I’m loving the new design, too. I’ll happily follow you wherever you go.
maria f.
June 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM (1 day ago)Well you’re pretty amazing. Come home from vacay and do a blog makeover! Kudos. Great new look. Love the banner in your header!