Ask HN: recommendated approach for getting a homepage design on a budget?

So far I've done the design myself for my site http://cookblast.com/

After doing a little experimenting with Stumbleupon ads, and having a horrible bounce rate (>90%), I think my homepage needs improvement.

My current plan is to use Elance, following patio11's example http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1551817

Any good alternatives to getting a nice design without much of a budget?

Any specific tips on how to improve my homepage would also be appreciated!