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Olive Martini - Free XML blogger template
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
Here's a cute olive-retro theme. I like it!
click for a live preview
The design works with "new" blogger - ie: it's an XML template. Please ensure that you backup your widget data, as installing a new template will wipe/erase your current widget content.
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: 2 column, blogger template, blogspot design, booze, border, cute, food, green, light, light green, martini, new blogger, olive, xml
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Froggie - XML blogger template
Friday, 13 February 2009
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The design works with "new" blogger - ie: it's an XML template. Please ensure that you backup your widget data, as installing a new template will wipe/erase your current widget content.
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: 2 column, animal, blogger template, cute, free blog design, frog, light, white, xml, yellow
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Don't be afraid of Colour! - Free Blogger Template XML
Tuesday, 30 December 2008
This is dedicated to Dori! :-)
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The design works with "new" blogger - ie: it's an XML template. Please ensure that you backup your widget data, as installing a new template will wipe/erase your current widget content.
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
PS: We have reached 1,000,000 page loads at suckmylolly.com.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone!! xxx
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone!! xxx
Labels: 2 column, blogspot, blogspot design, bright, colourful, colours, cute, free blog design, free design, purple, xml
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Orange Juice - free XML Blogger template
Friday, 12 December 2008
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The design works with "new" blogger - ie: it's an XML template. Please ensure that you backup your widget data, as installing a new template will wipe/erase your current widget content. The header image is by Gustavo Pedrosa on flickr.com.
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
PS: If I go missing for a while, you'll know why:
I'll be popping out two boys in the next few weeks!
(hopefully not on Christmas day though!)
Labels: 2 column, bright, cute, girl, grey, illustration, orange, pretty, xml
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The Owl and the Pussycat - XML blogger template
Thursday, 27 November 2008
I adore this dingbat font (ding delights) and wanted to make a template that was quite cute and not too serious, so I decided on this one - almost forgetting that the owl and the pussy-cat were in a "pea green boat"! Whoops. Luckily I remembered in time and their boat colour was salvaged! I don't know if the cat in the story was ginger, but my favourite kind of kitten is a ginger one!
click for a live preview
The design works with "new" blogger - ie: it's an XML template. Please ensure that you backup your widget data, as installing a new template will wipe/erase your current widget content.
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: 2 column, blogger template, blogspot design, blue, boat, cats, cute, night, owl, purple, stars, sweet, xml
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Retro Telephone - Free XML blogger template
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Here's something stripey and telephoney. I like both! It's quite cute and retro.
click for a live preview
The design works with "new" blogger - ie: it's an XML template. Please ensure that you backup your widget data, as installing a new template will wipe/erase your current widget content. The telephone photograph is by Alexander O'Neill on flickr.com.
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: 2 column, background pattern, cute, photo header, retro, simple, stripey, telephone, white, xml
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Cupcakes Galore - Free XML Blogger template
Sunday, 23 November 2008
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The design works with "new" blogger - ie: it's an XML template. Please ensure that you backup your widget data, as installing a new template will wipe/erase your current widget content.Please note that the header image is by Hello Darlin @ Flickr.com.
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: 2 column, cakes, colourful, colours, cute, dessert, pink, vibrant, white, xml
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Cookie Man - free XML blogger template
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
click for a live preview
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: 2 column, blogger template, blogspot design, cookie, cool blog design, cute, free design, gingerbread, grey, red, sweet, xml
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Watch Me Fall -free XML blogger template
Monday, 27 October 2008
(click for a live preview)
The design works with "new" blogger - ie: it's an XML template. Please ensure that you backup your widget data, as installing a new template will wipe/erase your current widget content.
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Header image is by the delightful Everydaypants at flickr.com. xx
Labels: 2 column, blogger template, blogspot, blogspot design, blue, cute, delicate, fall, free blog design, fun, grey, illustration, light, neat, seasonal, trees, xml
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Halloween - free XML Blogger template
Sunday, 26 October 2008
Here's a simple, yet cute, Halloween template. Hope you like it...
(click for a live preview)
The design works with "new" blogger - ie: it's an XML template. Please ensure that you backup your widget data, as installing a new template will wipe/erase your current widget content.
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: 2 column, bats, blogger template, blogspot, blogspot design, cute, dark, grey, halloween, moon, orange, seasonal, silhouette, xml
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Cosmos - free XML blogger template
Saturday, 25 October 2008
(click for a live preview)
The design works with "new" blogger - ie: it's an XML template. Please ensure that you backup your widget data, as installing a new template will wipe/erase your current widget content.
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: 2 column, blogger template, cute, flowers, light, photo header, pretties, purple, white, xml
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Striped Blitz - free XML blogger template - 3 columns
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
(click for a live preview)
The design works with "new" blogger - ie: it's an XML template. Please ensure that you backup your widget data, as installing a new template will wipe/erase your current widget content.
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: 3column, black, blogger template, blogspot design, blue, bright, colourful, colours, cute, dark, new blogger, stripey, xml
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Pink Calm - free XML blogger design
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
SOME NEWS: Apologies for not being around lately. I am moving home at the end of next week and this means that I will be without internet for about a week or two (arrr!).
And....
2 buns + 1 oven = ?
Yes, ok, I have another admission to make! I am having twins! I'm halfway through (and it's extremely scary to think I will have two babies by January 2009) but it's also thrilling! I found out yesterday that they are twin boys (not identical). So this basically means that I'll be making blogger templates for a while to come as I juggle two babies.
Anyway, enough about me. Here's another template:
Anyway, enough about me. Here's another template:
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: background pattern, cute, dark pink, feminine, pink, simple, xml
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Date Night - free XML blogger design
Saturday, 16 August 2008
Here's a cute design with the retro woman fixed into position (bottom left corner). If you have a super narrow screen resolution then it might look too squashed, but test it out for yourselves with the below testing blog...
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: 2 column, blue, cute, old book illustration, old fashion, retro, sweet, white, woman, xml
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Pretty Grey - free XML template
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: blogger template, blogspot design, classic, cute, delicate, grey, light, new blogger, simple, white, xml
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Pink Scrolly - free XML blogger template
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: 2 column, blogger template, blogspot design, brown, cute, feminine, free blog design, light, light pink, pink, simple, xml
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Whimsy vII - text header!
Thursday, 7 August 2008
I felt kind of guilty that I made the original Whimsy template with a header that needed editing. It's probably one of my most popular templates, if not the most popular, so I thought I would make it again but pop in a text header and description. So there's no need to edit the header image - whatever you have in your Blogger dashboard will come up in the header of this one.
Enjoy!
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: bird, cute, flowers, hearts, light, redo, simple, trees, white, xml
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acornglue.com update...
Saturday, 2 August 2008
What's been happening at acornglue.com? Well, I have had some time in the last week and started making some more $15 templates (sans the 3 column orange one which is $25 due to fancy menu bar). I really really like some of these - especially the first blue one here - which I think is very delicate and pretty. Anyway, if you're interested in getting a one-of-a-kind template for a pretty cheap price then check them out...
Labels: $15US, acornglue, blogger template, cute, paid templates, xml
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Blossoms - free XML blogger template
Thursday, 31 July 2008
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
I had a request a little while ago asking for something with some pink blossoms on it and found this gorgeous public domain image of these pink flowers. I hope you enjoy...
Labels: blogger template, blogspot design, cute, flowers, light pink, pink, simple, sweet, white, xml
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Open All Day ... Open All Night - free XML blogger template
Sunday, 27 July 2008
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
This is a XML version of this "classic" template - you may notice that the newer version is a little wider (this is a good thing) and a few minor changes. I have also enabled the background colour (grey by default) to be changeable. So now you can have whatever colour you want, very easily!
ALSO - regarding the HEADER IMAGE:
NO, your blog title/description will NOT show up. This is because I have switched that option "off" so they will not display.
"WHY did you make this design like this?"
Two reasons really - one: you can edit this header image if you want - remove the "Open All Night, Open All Day" text and put your own thing in (you can use any graphics editor to put your own text onto this banner and there are waaaay more font choices than the silly old internet can handle. DaFont: droolworthy!) and two: I just thought it would be more interesting - and things are definitely better when they're more interesting ;-)
"I don't want to edit my own header image! Can you please let me know how to make my title & description come through from Blogger?"
No. There is no way that your blog title and description is going to come through (and actually "fit" in the correct bit), so bad luck.
"What graphics program can I use to edit this image?"
I have Photoshop CS, but you can use any graphics program that allows you to open/edit a JPEG or GIF - which should be pretty much any graphics program.
"Ok, I made my own banner, now what?"
Now you'll have to upload it to some hosting on the internet. I host my files on photobucket.com (a free image hosting service) but there are more options out there.
Upload the file to the internet, then find the URL of the image.
Next, go to the "Layout" >> "Edit HTML" section of your blog.
You will need to replace the original header image - seen on this page - to be your own.
Scroll down until you find the following image path:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa231/free_blogger/HeaderOpen.gif
hint: it's under this bit
/* ---( header and site name )--- */
.....and replace with the image path of your new title. Viola!
ALSO - regarding the HEADER IMAGE:
NO, your blog title/description will NOT show up. This is because I have switched that option "off" so they will not display.
"WHY did you make this design like this?"
Two reasons really - one: you can edit this header image if you want - remove the "Open All Night, Open All Day" text and put your own thing in (you can use any graphics editor to put your own text onto this banner and there are waaaay more font choices than the silly old internet can handle. DaFont: droolworthy!) and two: I just thought it would be more interesting - and things are definitely better when they're more interesting ;-)
"I don't want to edit my own header image! Can you please let me know how to make my title & description come through from Blogger?"
No. There is no way that your blog title and description is going to come through (and actually "fit" in the correct bit), so bad luck.
"What graphics program can I use to edit this image?"
I have Photoshop CS, but you can use any graphics program that allows you to open/edit a JPEG or GIF - which should be pretty much any graphics program.
"Ok, I made my own banner, now what?"
Now you'll have to upload it to some hosting on the internet. I host my files on photobucket.com (a free image hosting service) but there are more options out there.
Upload the file to the internet, then find the URL of the image.
Next, go to the "Layout" >> "Edit HTML" section of your blog.
You will need to replace the original header image - seen on this page - to be your own.
Scroll down until you find the following image path:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa231/free_blogger/HeaderOpen.gif
hint: it's under this bit
/* ---( header and site name )--- */
.....and replace with the image path of your new title. Viola!
Labels: blogger template, blogspot design, cute, girl, ladies, red, retro, sexy, white, wink wink, woman, xml
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Book Smarts - Free XML Blogger Template
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
The extremely cute header image is in the public domain! I love it! xx
Labels: 3column, black n white, blogger template, blogspot design, cute, free blog design, old book illustration, simple, white, xml
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Heart Attack - free XML blogger template
Sunday, 13 July 2008
Apologies for not being around much lately! I am trying to find more time to post some more designs here (as I really love making new templates).
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: blogger template, blogspot design, cute, delicate, design, green, hearts, romantic, silhouette, simple, white, xml
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Sushi - free XML blogger template
Sunday, 8 June 2008
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
As far as I am aware, the header image is in the public domain. I got it in Japan, hence the sushi I suppose. Clip art in Japan is greater than any clip art you could ever imagine.
The background colour is customisable from within the fonts & colours area! Go crazy with it.
The background colour is customisable from within the fonts & colours area! Go crazy with it.
Labels: blogger template, clip art, cute, fish, free blog design, green, images, light, simple, white, xml
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Spaceman - Free XML blog design
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: blogger template, cute, dingbat, free blog design, green, grey, simple, space, text header, xml
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Green Fields - free XML blogger template
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip folder)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
This is my favourite shade of green! I love it! Also, the background colour is customisable by clicking on the "Fonts & Colours" tab.
Enjoy..... xxx
Enjoy..... xxx
Labels: 3column, clean, cute, dark, flowers, green, grey, pretty, simple, xml
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Free Website Background - Table Cloth series
Monday, 19 May 2008
I have created a zip folder of some background images in a table cloth series..... so if you want your blog to look like a picnic table - download this free package of tablecloth background images (tiled images).The zip folder contains various colours and you are free to edit these or include them in any of your personal or commercial works/blogs.
- To download the images: click here (zip)
- Read image T&C: here
Labels: background images, blog images, cute, free design, free images, freebie, image package
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Mode Parisienne - free XML blogger template
Thursday, 15 May 2008
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Please note that the buttons were created by me and I do not give anyone permission to use them for any other public/commercial projects, except this blog header. You may not use the buttons in other graphics, on business cards or for digital scrapbooking. You may use them for personal projects with no commercial or public (including internet) purpose.
I have included a PDF with instructions on how to replace the header image - alternatively you can leave it as it is and it will look the same as the live preview (the header will say "Mode Parisienne").
Labels: blogger template, blue, buttons, cute, free blog design, french, illustration, paris, simple, sweet, white, xml
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Tweet Tweet - Free XML blogger Template
Argh! I have just moved house and have been without internet for a few days (ok, it was a WEEK!), but we're back online tonight, so here's a cute design.
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
I have included a PDF with instructions on how to replace the header image - alternatively you can leave it as it is and it will look the same as the live preview (the header will say "Tweet Tweet").
Labels: bird, blog header, cute, DIY, header images, illustration, light pink, pink, simple, tweet, white
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Retro Bar Fly (Plain Version) - Free XML blogger template
Tuesday, 6 May 2008
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
I plan on making a similar template but with a customiseable header image. I love the background on this one! So cute! (created by me with the help of 60s Chic & Tack-O-Ding dingbat fonts!).
Labels: alcohol, blogspot design, cute, free blog design, girl, martini, patterned, red, retro, silhouette, white, woman
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Oh La La - free XML blogger template - DIY Header Image
Monday, 5 May 2008
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
*** A few things ***
The header image is a blank image that you may do what you wish to. I have included a jpg and the layered photoshop file (for those who have photoshop). Download the zipped up folder for all the files you'll need for the header. The font I have used in my own test site is called Grenouille.This blogger template is for those of you who are comfortable editing images and uploading them to the internet (and then replacing the image path). YOUR BLOG TITLE AND DESCRIPTION WILL NOT SHOW UP - this design is not interactive from your Blogger Dashboard.
Until you edit the image yourself, you'll have the same header as I do on the test site.
ALSO - regarding the HEADER IMAGE:
"WHY did you make this design like this?"
Two reasons really - one: you can edit this header image if you want - remove the "Oh La La" text and put your own thing in (you can use any graphics editor to put your own text onto this banner and there are waaaay more font choices than the silly old internet can handle. DaFont: droolworthy!) and two: I just thought it would be more interesting - and things are definitely better when they're more interesting ;-)
"I don't want to edit my own header image! Can you please let me know how to make my title & description come through from Blogger?"
No. It's highly doubtful that your blog title and description is going to come through (and actually "fit" in the correct bit), so bad luck.
"What graphics program can I use to edit this image?"
I have Photoshop CS, but you can use any graphics program that allows you to open/edit a JPEG or GIF - which should be pretty much any graphics program.
"Ok, I made my own banner, now what?"
I have included a PDF on how to replace the header image with your new one. All image files and PDF is enclosed within the downloadable zip folder.
Labels: changeable, cute, dingbat, DIY, girl, green, header images, sexy, white, woman, xml
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Pink Boudoir - free XML blogger template
Monday, 14 April 2008
Here's a free powder-pink cute 3 column blogger template! So cute! Hope you like it!
(click image for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: 3column, blogger template, blogspot design, brown, cute, free blog design, pink, simple, xml
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Cherries 'n Stars - free Blogspot XML template
(click image for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
I have had this background stored away for the last few years but I have no idea who it's by. The background image can be found here. I originally downloaded it (the background) as a MySpace template, which makes me think that it's OK for non-commercial. Anyway, hope you enjoy it!
Note: the inner background colour and the border colour is completely customisable from within the "Colours & Fonts" area.
Note: the inner background colour and the border colour is completely customisable from within the "Colours & Fonts" area.
Labels: blogger template, cherries, colourful, colours, cute, DIY, kids, pink, stars, xml
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Pyjama Party - free XML blogger template
Wednesday, 9 April 2008
Here's a design called Pyjama Party (no, I didn't spell that wrong, that's how we spell it) and I really really like it. It's a pretty wide 3 column template, but I love the colours and the look of it and I hope you like it too.
(click image for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: 3column, blogger template, blogspot design, blue, cute, free blog design, simple, stripey, xml
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You Make My Heart Go "Boon" - free XML blogger template
Monday, 7 April 2008
Hello everyone, I am back on board and here's a design for you! So named as bees don't say "bzzzz" in Japan, they say "Boon", and it always makes me giggle. The background colour is changeable from within the "Colours & Fonts" area so don't fret if you don't like pink.
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
PS: I have included photoshop image and a PDF file with instructions on how to get rid of the boring text header (seen on the test site) that comes from yr Blogger Dashboard so you can make your own pretty headers with actual nice fonts if you so desire.
PPS: As far as I am aware, the image is in the public domain. Artist unknown.
Labels: animal, bee, blogger template, colourful, cute, DIY, flowers, free blog design, xml
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pppssst! what's been happening over at acornglue.com?
Sunday, 9 March 2008
If you did not know I make cheap pre-made blogger designs too (only sold once) - and here is some of what I have been making over there:
Want to see more:
go to acornglue.com
go to acornglue.com
Labels: acornglue, blogspot design, cute, paid templates
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Cookie Top - free XML blogger DIY template
Monday, 3 March 2008
I love brown when it's done well (that sounds so odd to say) - but other, brighter, colours tend to look very pretty with dark brown. Anyway, I love this template. It's 750 pixels wide.
(click for a live preview)
The design is free and works with "new" blogger - ie: it's an XML template. Please ensure that you backup your widget data, as installing a new template will wipe/erase your current widget content.
This blogger template is for those of you who are comfortable editing images and uploading them to the internet (and then replacing the image path). YOUR BLOG TITLE AND DESCRIPTION WILL NOT SHOW UP - this design is not interactive from your Blogger Dashboard.
Until you edit the image yourself, you'll have the same header as I do on the test site.
ALSO - here are some FAQs:"WHY did you make this design like this?"
Two reasons really - one: you can edit this header image - remove the "Blog Title Here" text and put your own thing in (you can use any graphics editor to put your own text onto this banner and there are waaaay more font choices than the silly old internet can handle. DaFont: droolworthy!) and two: I just thought it would be more interesting - and things are definitely better when they're more interesting ;-)
"I don't want to edit my own header image! Can you please let me know how to make my title & description come through from Blogger?"
No. Your blog title and description is NOT going to come through (and actually "fit" in the correct bit), so bad luck.
"What graphics program can I use to edit this image?"
I have Photoshop CS, but you can use any graphics program that allows you to open/edit a JPEG or GIF - which should be pretty much any graphics program. I have included the PS file, GIF and JPEG.
"Ok, I made my own banner, now what?"
Now you'll have to upload it to some hosting on the internet. I host my files on photobucket.com (a free image hosting service) but there are more options out there.
Upload the file to the internet, then find the URL of the image.
Next, go to the "Layout" >> "Edit HTML" section of your blog.
You will need to replace the original header image - seen on the test page - to be your own.
Scroll down until you find the following image path:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa231/free_blogger/CookieTop.gif
.....and replace with the image path of your new title. Viola!
Labels: cakes, colourful, colours, cookie, cute, dark, DIY, pretty, xml
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Whimsy - Free XML blogger template
Saturday, 1 March 2008
(click for a live preview)
click the image to view full size
and then right click and "Save Image As....."
(or download the zip file, it's in there too!)
For more details on how to replace the header image - click here.
This Blogger/Blogspot design is called "Whimsy" and it's available under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
*** A few things ***
This blogger template is for those of you who are comfortable editing images and uploading them to the internet (and then replacing the image path). YOUR BLOG TITLE AND DESCRIPTION WILL NOT SHOW UP - this design is not interactive from your Blogger Dashboard.
The header image is a blank banner that you may do what you wish to. I have included a jpg, a gif and the layered photoshop file (for those who have photoshop).
Here is the image (see it's blank and ready for you):
and then right click and "Save Image As....."
(or download the zip file, it's in there too!)
For more details on how to replace the header image - click here.
I got it! Gimme the template!
- Download the XML template: here (zip)
- View a live preview here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: blogger template, blogspot design, changeable, colourful, cute, DIY, free blog design, trees, white, xml
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Here Kitty Kitty - free XML blogspot design
Wednesday, 27 February 2008
Here's a blogger design that's 850 pixels wide and has 3 columns. The background colour is customisable from the Template > Edit Colours & Fonts area. The "inner background" will stay white.
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
The cat images are clip art that are in the public domain. Cute cute cute! Enjoy....
Labels: blogger template, blogspot design, cats, colourful, cute, DIY, simple, white, xml
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Heart to Heart - free blogger template (xml)
Monday, 25 February 2008
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Of course this is a re-doing of this template. There was a bit of middle-bit heart overload so I shaved some of the middle hearts off (ouch, shaving a heart!) but it looks a little neater.
For those of you who want to make it a little more personal, why not ditch the boring plain text header and edit the image to show your own header? Assuming you know how to do that kinda thing of course.
To hide the text only Blog Header & Description just enter:
display: none;
under
#header .description {
and
#header h1 {
(in the box of code)
And then edit the image and you instantly have something pretty darn cool and different.
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Petite Stars - free Blogger design XML
Saturday, 23 February 2008
The background in the header is a tiled pattern so I can't supply you with a blank header image for this one (but I intend on making it my future plan). Stay tuned for more designs soon - I plan to take into consideration all the ideas that my readers gave me a few posts ago.
In the mean time, here is a dark template with a star pattern in the header and footer.
In the mean time, here is a dark template with a star pattern in the header and footer.
(click for a larger preview)
- Download the XML template: here (zip)
- View a live preview: here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: black, blogspot design, cute, dark, grey, new blogger, simple, stars, xml
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Party at my house! - DIY XML blogger template
Thursday, 21 February 2008
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This Blogger/Blogspot design is called "Party at my house!" and it's available under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
*** A few things ***
This blogger template is for those of you who are comfortable editing images and uploading them to the internet (and then replacing the image path). YOUR BLOG TITLE AND DESCRIPTION WILL NOT SHOW UP - this design is not interactive from your Blogger Dashboard.
The header image is a blank banner that you may do what you wish to:
Here is the image (see it's blank and ready for you):
Here is the image (see it's blank and ready for you):
click the image to view full size
and then right click and "Save Image As....."
(or download the zip file, it's in there too!)
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:
"So, how is this different from your other designs?"It's not, really. I have just included the "blank" header image so you may edit it to include your blog title/description or any images you want. You don't have to edit any other images or change where they are hosted... just the header. If you do nothing and install it as presented in the zip file, it will look exactly the same as this page with "Blog Title Here" in the header image.
"WHY did you make this design like this?"
Two reasons really - one: I know that a lot of people want to customise their design a lot more (you can use any graphics editor to put your own text onto this banner and there are waaaay more font choices than the silly old internet can handle. DaFont: droolworthy!) and two: I just thought it would be more interesting - and things are definitely better when they're more interesting ;-)
"I don't want to edit my own header image! Can you please let me know how to make my title & description come through from Blogger?"
No. There is no way that your blog title and description is going to come through and actually "fit" well in the banner bit, so bad luck.
"What graphics program can I use to edit this image?"
I have Photoshop CS, but you can use any graphics program that allows you to open/edit a JPEG or GIF - which should be pretty much any graphics program. I have also included the (layered) photoshop file for those of the Photoshop persuasion.
"Ok, I made my own banner, now what?"
Now you'll have to upload it to some hosting on the internet. I host my files on photobucket.com (a free image hosting service) but there are more options out there.
Upload the file to the internet, then find the URL of the image.
Next, go to the "Layouts" >> "Edit HTML" section of your blog.
You will need to replace the original header image - seen on this page - to be your own.
Scroll down until you find the following image path:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa231/free_blogger/HeaderTest.gif
hint: it's under this bit
/* ---( header and site name )--- */
click for a larger view
Replace the original image path with the newly created header image path that you've just uploaded to your own hosting. Make sure not to remove the brackets. Preview to check it's all ok and then save. Viola!
OK OK OK, gimme the template:
- Download the XML template: here (zip)
- View a live preview: here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: blog header, blogger template, blogspot design, cute, DIY, editable, free blog design, green, grey, simple
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The Only One - Free blogger design XML
Monday, 18 February 2008
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
The sidebar alignment is weird in IE6 and before - so this is recommended for those of you with IE7 - and of COURSE it looks fantastico in FF, Opera & Safari :P - if you're using IE6 and before then I may have to seriously question your sanity!
Labels: blogspot design, border, cool blog design, cute, free blog design, free design, hearts, ladies, love, red, retro, sexy, white, woman, xml
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Heartz - free XML blogger template
Sunday, 17 February 2008
Hi, here is heartz vII (a redoing of this template). The background colour is changeable - I chose pink for this example but it's up to you and what you fancy.
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: black, blogger template, blogspot design, cute, free blog design, hearts, pink, redo, xml
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Pink Silhouette and B&W Silhouette - free XML template
Saturday, 16 February 2008
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Yes, the woman is static. She will stay in the bottom right corner forever *sigh* she's never going to meet her Prince Charming!
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Prefer it in white?
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: cute, fashion, old book illustration, old fashion, pink, romantic, silhouette, woman, xml
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Retro Typin' Gal - free blogger design XML
Friday, 15 February 2008
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- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: blogger template, blogspot design, cute, dingbat, free blog design, martini, orange, retro, typewriter, woman, yellow
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Space - free blogger design (XML)
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: blogger template, blogspot design, blue, cute, free blog design, redo, retro, rockets, space, xml
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High School Sweeties - Free XML blogger template
Friday, 8 February 2008
Here is a free blogspot design that I've had on the back burner for a few weeks - the design had kind of stalled for lack of inspiration but I love the way it's turned out! Hope you like it too.
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
PS: the "inner" background green colour is #99CC99 - for those of you who want to use AdSense and have it blend seamlessly into the background. Also, if you want to add a widget in the bottom of the blog, I have adjusted the padding that a 468x60 adsense banner will be aligned in the center (otherwise it would cut into the sidebar bit). This will also work with a photograph or plain text - whatever kind of widgets you're into.
I would not recommend any footer stuff that's wider than 470 pixels (hey, it's the footer anyway, who looks down there?) but as you can see, the adsense fits in well at the base (and sidebar, of course!).
PPS: I will do different colour versions of this soon! Stay tuned!
Observe:
(click for a larger view)
I would not recommend any footer stuff that's wider than 470 pixels (hey, it's the footer anyway, who looks down there?) but as you can see, the adsense fits in well at the base (and sidebar, of course!).
PPS: I will do different colour versions of this soon! Stay tuned!
Labels: blogger template, blogspot design, cute, free blog design, green, hearts, purple, simple, xml
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Sexy Woman - free blogger design XML
Thursday, 7 February 2008
(click for live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: blogger template, cute, dingbat, free blog design, green, sexy, simple, woman
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Old School - free XML blogger template
Sunday, 3 February 2008
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- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: blogger template, blogspot design, brown, clean, cute, delicate, free blog design, woman, xml
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Voodoo - free XML blogger template
Thursday, 31 January 2008
Here is a cute free voodoo doll template that I just love! The header is made with a dingbat font from "Divide by Zero". So cute and yet.... so nasty.
(click for a live preview)
- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
Labels: bittersweet, blogger template, blue, cute, free blog design, love, pink, white
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100th Post! Wee! Mad Girl's Love Song - XML
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
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- To download the xml template: click here (zip)
- Preview the site here
- Need help installing this? Click here
If you'd rather your own heading/description not show up: email me.
Labels: blue, cute, girl, love, pink, redo, sylvia plath, woman, xml
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Drivin' to LA - free blogger template XML
Wednesday, 23 January 2008
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Remember to back-up your widget data as installing a new template will erase them.
Labels: blogger template, boy, car, couple, cute, free blog design, girl, green, grey, love, night, xml
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Where's Jack? (XML) - Free Blogger Template
Monday, 21 January 2008
The acornglue.com sale is OVER!
Thank you to all my customers!
Now, I present: "Where's Jack?" (XML version) - a few of you have asked for it, so here it is! YES YOUR OWN TITLE WILL APPEAR!
Labels: colourful, cool blog design, cute, fun, funky, girl, green, hand drawn, illustration, retro, update, white, wide, xml
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And by the way (XML).... - free blogger design
Friday, 14 December 2007
Yes! I do listen! :)A lot of people said they'd like to see this design for new blogger, so here you are!
I've kept the width and it's true to the original (850px) and I think you'll agree that it looks awesome as a "new blogger" template!
(click for a live preview)
Download the XML template: here (zip)
Please note:
- No, your own blog title is not going to be visible as I've removed it to make way for the Sylvia Plath quote. Sorry, that's the way I've made it. You're more than welcome to edit the image in photoshop/graphics editor though and erase what's there and put yr own thing in.
- BACK UP your widget data!! Installing a new template one may erase the data you have there! (just in case you didn't know that).
- If you're installing this over a "classic" or html blogger design then you may have to chose a generic blogger design before uploading this one.
ALSO...... I've been receiving a lot of emails from people asking me to re-vamp my old html versions and make them into XML ones. I will do it! I swear! The easiest way to stay updated is to subscribe to updates by email and get emailed my new designs. The subscribe box is to the in the RIGHT HAND SIDE there! >>>>
Cheers!
xx Sharnee
Cheers!
xx Sharnee
Stumble It!Labels: blogger template, classic, cute, free blog design, new blogger, pink, quote, sylvia plath, xml
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Pinkie Clouds - free XML blogger template
Thursday, 13 December 2007
Here's a cute, pink, XML Blogger template. Simple and sweet:
(click for live preview)
Download the template: here
Same drill as always if you're installing this XML blogger template -- Back up your widgets/links etc as installing a new design may erase them. If you're installing this design over a "classic" (or html) blogger template, you may have to pick a generic blogger template first before uploading this.
Labels: candy, cute, neat, new blogger, pink, simple, soft colours, white, xml
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Cheap original blogger design (XML) - $15US
Tuesday, 4 December 2007
Hi,I have reworked the "Birdy" blog design (previously only available for "old" blogger) into being friendly for XML/widget blogger!
Here's a screen grab:
(click for a full screen grab)
This will have no link back to me - only very small credit for the artist of the image. If you wish to include credit to me, you're welcome to do so at a later date and I can provide a button to link to me.
This design includes the XML template, instructions on how to install and a personalised header text (ie: where it currently says "Blog Title" and "Blog Description"), but does not include any altering of any other images. Please note that this text is part of the header image and won't change if you change the title of your blog from your "Dashboard".
Since you can add widgets yourself, this will be your responsibility - it's easy as you know!
This design includes the XML template, instructions on how to install and a personalised header text (ie: where it currently says "Blog Title" and "Blog Description"), but does not include any altering of any other images. Please note that this text is part of the header image and won't change if you change the title of your blog from your "Dashboard".
Since you can add widgets yourself, this will be your responsibility - it's easy as you know!
$15US! Awesome!
Same deal as other designs - if you're interested, email me and I'll send you an invitation to view a test blog. You then have 24 hours to confirm you want the design and paypal me the $15US.
Questions?
freebloggerdesigns@gmail.com
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a very ribbon xmas - free blogger design (xml)
Monday, 3 December 2007
Helloooo.... Christmas is coming soon and I wanted to make a design that wouldn't be too overwhelmingly Christmasy and one that you could possibly use all year 'round (incase you happen to be like me and like cute things). The beautiful ribbon Photshop brushes were made available by Hawksmont Universe. Awesome! How I love the fact that she's made the brushes available for use! Thank you x 1000000!
Enjoy....
(click image for a live preview)
Download the template: here
Same drill as always if you're installing this XML blogger template. Back up your widgets/links etc as you may erase them when installing this design.
Labels: beta, christmas, cute, new blogger, pink, present, red, ribbons, xml
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Not now, I'm reading - free XML "new blogger" template
Friday, 30 November 2007
Ok, I've made a another XML template which is pretty cute. There is room for your own description, but it's going to overlap the exclamation point (it doesn't look bad but I prefer it without). Also, this has a super cute pencil at the base of the entry! So cute!
(click on pic for a live preview)
Note: If you have any widgets/data that you do not wish to lose in your sidebar please backup your data before uploading this - you may lose them!
- If you are currently using a template in "Classic Blogger"
you may have to go back to your Blogger dashboard and click on TEMPLATE >> CUSTOMISE DESIGN for it to work.
You will have to "upgrade your template" to upload the XML file.
It may ask you to chose a generic template first, but after doing this you can go to the below TEMPLATE screen and "upload a template from a file on your hard drive" - and it will work.
- If you are already using "new" Blogger:
then you should be able to upload this straight away - again, please back up your current template if you have data in the sidebar, as previously mentioned.
How to install:
(click for a larger view)
Click: download the Code (zip)
Click: download the Code (zip)
ps: if you have the "Edit Post" thingy set then it's going to appear that there are 2 pencils almost overlapping at the base of the entry. Don't worry, you're the only one who sees two pencils.
Labels: basic design, cute, free blog design, grey, new blogger, simple, white, xml
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Black Scrolly - free XML blogger template
Friday, 23 November 2007
Here is a new free New Blogger template called "Black Scrolly" - it's released and available under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
click for a live preview
download zip file: here
(including code.xml and images)
Note: If you have any widgets/data that you do not wish to lose in your sidebar please "Download Full Template" before uploading this template.
- If you are currently using a template in "Classic Blogger"
you may have to go back to your Blogger dashboard and click on TEMPLATE >> CUSTOMISE DESIGN for it to work.
You will have to "upgrade your template" to upload the XML file.
It may ask you to chose a generic template first, but after doing this you can go to the below TEMPLATE screen and "upload a template from a file on your hard drive" - and it will work.
- If you are already using "new" Blogger:
then you should be able to upload this straight away - again, please back up your current template if you have data in the sidebar, as previously mentioned.
How to install:
(click for a larger view)
download zip file: here
(including code.xml and images)
(including code.xml and images)
IMPORTANT: Nov 26th Update: this design is not displaying properly in IE6, but looks very pretty on IE7, Firefox and Safari (Macs & PCs). I shouldn't be so worried I know. I do want to make sure it looks pretty for everyone so I'll try and fix it (or re-skin it) in the next week and re-upload. If you're not using the most recent version of Firefox or Internet Explorer then you're putting yourself at risk, as older versions are less secure. Check which versions you have and update.
Labels: black, classic, cute, gorgeous, new blogger, orange, white, widgets, xml
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