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Old 08-22-2008, 01:18 PM
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So I finally started a blog. It's going to be family and scrappy b/c I can't handle 2. It's sooooooooo plain and white and boring. I want it to be pretty and stand out. What can I do? Obviously I need to make a header...but what size? I'm guessing I can figure out how to add that part. What about a background, though? How do you do that? I know, I know...I sound dumb again. Just think of it as my trademark.

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Old 08-22-2008, 01:19 PM
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i'm totally with you. that is why my blog still sucks!
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Old 08-22-2008, 01:22 PM
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Just to let you know, there is a little something, something coming in the shoppe this weekend just for blogs!!
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LOL, mine is sooooo plain and boring -- I really need to fix it up and, er, update it...
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Old 08-22-2008, 01:23 PM
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Old 08-22-2008, 01:41 PM
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Just to let you know, there is a little something, something coming in the shoppe this weekend just for blogs!!
OMGosh, thanks for letting me know before I spent tons of time trying to figure it out!!! Yay! So happy!
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Old 08-22-2008, 01:59 PM
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Old 08-22-2008, 02:13 PM
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It's easy-peasy to do your own though. If you don't want to spend extra money that is.... Just create a header--I always start at 10x3 or 10x4 so I don't have to resize all the papers and elements and then the size depends on your template. Blogger will resize now, but it's not always perfect. I think one of my blogs ix 800 pixels wide... but like I said, they're all different.

For the background (at least for blogger), you can just add this code:


background-image:url(your photobucket direct link here);

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Old 08-22-2008, 02:41 PM
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Wow, Sarah, yours looks amazing. I love the colors. You even made your own little headers! Wow! So impressed. I'm going to try what you said, too. Wish me luck.

How do you get all your CT blinkies to line up and keep animations so nicely? Do you use one of the "gadget" things?

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Old 08-22-2008, 02:44 PM
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yay...so someone is making mini computer literate robots that can come to my house and do things for me!!! soooo excited for my new robot.

i hope he looks like this!
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i found a template somewhere for my blog, but i'm bored with it now. I would prefer to make my own header and backgroung but i have been afraid to, lol. maybe i'll give it a try now.
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Old 08-22-2008, 04:19 PM
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There are directions on how to make your blog all pretty at www.thecutestblogontheblock.com It took me a couple of tries to get it just right, but now that I know how to change my background, my blog will be getting a makeover often!!

ETA: Click on the link called, "Blog Secrets"
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Old 08-22-2008, 05:22 PM
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It isn't too hard to decorate your blog yourself, but not everyone has the time or desire to sit and make everything. So blog wear does come in handy and really doesn't cost that much.
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Old 08-22-2008, 07:25 PM
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Check it out!!! I did it all by myself! I'm so proud, lol. I used Still One of the Gang. I gotta put those credits on there somewhere yet, but here is my newly beautified blog!
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sooo pretty, corey!!
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looks great, Corey!
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Great Blog girl...love your header!!!

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Check it out!!! I did it all by myself! I'm so proud, lol. I used Still One of the Gang. I gotta put those credits on there somewhere yet, but here is my newly beautified blog!
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Old 08-22-2008, 10:58 PM
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Corey, that looks great! I'm waiting until tomorrow before I do anything with mine. We'll see what I can do, then! I'm all about making it easy.

Anyone able to tell me how to add/line up blinkies in the side column??? Please?

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Old 08-23-2008, 11:09 PM
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I got Zoe's Blog in a Box and it was sooooooooooo easy! I have some tweaking to do and some posts, pics, etc to add, but I'm so glad I got it! Def. money well spent!
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Old 08-23-2008, 11:48 PM
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your blog looks great, Jennifer!

I want a pretty blog now! don't have the brainpower/time to attack it yet though.
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Old 08-24-2008, 01:39 AM
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I just finished revamping mine. It took quite a bit of HTML editing but I love it.
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Old 08-24-2008, 02:45 AM
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Your blogs looks RAD, Corey, Jennifer and Mandy!!!
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Old 08-24-2008, 04:31 AM
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Wow, your blogs look great, girls!
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Old 08-24-2008, 09:27 AM
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Oh I agree, they all look fabulous!!!! Great job!
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I would totally love to buy some blogwear--my only problem is that I like to change my blog often--like, every 2-3 months... and that would be pricey.
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I just updated mine too! You all inspired me. I used Kristin's Baby On Board kit and I'm thinking I'll leave it up until this baby is born. Sarah, I'm like you, I like to change often. For awhile I changed every month and then I kind of did a season theme. It's just kind of fun. But I agree, that it can be time consuming to get everything with the html just right.

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I got Zoe's Blog in a Box and it was sooooooooooo easy! I have some tweaking to do and some posts, pics, etc to add, but I'm so glad I got it! Def. money well spent!
I got this. The directions look wonderful, but I've got to get the nerve up to tackle it,lol. I haven't worked much with HTML, it skeers me,lol. My poor little blog definitely needs a face lift.
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BAH! ya'll are making me want a blog again!!
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Thanks everyone! I never thought I'd ever figure out how to make my blog look pretty. but i did. "I R smart!" lol
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I started my blog (kinda everything: family/scrap/faith/food...etc.) a few weeks ago, and was SOO excited about Zoe's Blog in a Box. I've got mine all decorated, so now I don't feel like i have a 'naked' blog anymore. Pretty soon I'll try and customize mine a little more... now that I have some code! LOL
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awww, you all have such pretty blogs now!
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Thanks, I'm soooo happy with the way it turned out! So simple, too!
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Old 08-24-2008, 11:23 PM
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I got this. The directions look wonderful, but I've got to get the nerve up to tackle it,lol. I haven't worked much with HTML, it skeers me,lol. My poor little blog definitely needs a face lift.
Go for it, it seriously took less than an hour (and wouldn't have taken that long if I hadn't had distractions). It was really a lot of fun!
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