Oh La La - free XML blogger template - DIY Header Image
Monday, 5 May 2008

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  • To download the xml template: click here (zip)
  • Preview the site here
  • Need help installing this? Click here
*** 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 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.

Until you edit the image yourself, you'll have the same header as I do on the test site.

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1960s Kitchen - free XML blogger template
Wednesday, 9 April 2008

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  • To download the xml template: click here (zip)
  • Preview the site here
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Retro Green - free XML blogger template
Tuesday, 8 April 2008

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  • To download the xml template: click here (zip)
  • Preview the site here
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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):

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 )--- */


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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

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Zen - free 3 Column XML template
Sunday, 10 February 2008

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  • To download the xml template: click here (zip)
  • Preview the site here
  • Need help installing this? Click here
Please note that the design can be altered from the "Edit Colors and Fonts" tab - not only can you change the main background colour, but also the "inner" background. Go crazy!
For example:

black & white:



or something more, ahem, colourful:


(the side bar backgrounds won't change to keep a little consistency with the header image - which is by Vlad Studio by the way. Beautiful!


Did you know that you are not limited to the colour choice that you are greeted with when you go to the "Edit Colours & Fonts" window. It's something that slightly annoys me, but it's a minor issue really. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of colours you can chose from.

Want to know how to do it? Just visit a hex colour page like this one or this one < that's better - and select your colour (it will look something like #FFFFFF - which is white). Then copy this code into the hex colour code box and viola - you have a colour not on automatic offer.


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Be careful not to enter two "#" characters or it won't work. Happy colouring!

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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.


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  • 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.

Observe:

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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!

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Sexy Woman - free blogger design XML
Thursday, 7 February 2008

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  • To download the xml template: click here (zip)
  • Preview the site here
  • Need help installing this? Click here

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Dandelion - free XML blogger template
Saturday, 2 February 2008

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  • To download the xml template: click here (zip)
  • Preview the site here
  • Need help installing this? Click here
The image is (c) VladStudio and you can see more of his images here (they're TOTALLY awesome) - if you're after some cool desktops for your computer I would recommend his site!

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Drivin' to LA - free blogger template XML
Wednesday, 23 January 2008

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Click here: to download the xml template (zip file)
Preview the site here.

Remember to back-up your widget data as installing a new template will erase them.

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Cloudy Skies - free XML blogger template
Monday, 21 January 2008

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Click here: to download the xml template (zip file)
Preview the site here.

REMEMBER to back-up your widget data as installing a new template will erase them.

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Where's Jack? (XML) - Free Blogger Template
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!


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Click here: to download the xml template (zip file)
Preview the site here.


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Spotty Dotty - free XML blogger template - first for 2008
Wednesday, 9 January 2008
Happy new year everyone! Hope you've had a good holiday season!
I was supposed to fly back to Japan on Monday but it was pushed back to next week due to chickenpox! Yuck! They would have never allowed me to go through quarantine, looking as spotty as I do, so lucky for me I get 10 extra days of holidays! Hooray!

So here is a blogger template (XML) dedicated to my chickenpox: spotty dotty!


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Download the XML template: here (zip)

Remember to backup your widget data as installing a new template will erase that.

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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:


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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!

$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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Purple Splash - free blogger template (classic)
Friday, 30 November 2007
Here's a blogger template (for "classic" blogger) that I've had floating around for a while. Not too fancy, but I like the colours and I know that some people want a pretty simple design.


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Birdy - $15US - Three only!
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Pssssst! Want something super pretty for a cheap price. Go here! It's definitely one of my favourites (ever!). Soooo cute, I'm in love with it.


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Drivin' to LA - free blogger template
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
Hi, I always thought it would be romantic and cool to drive to LA in the middle of the night with a hunky boyfriend. Seeking fame, seeking fortune, seeking better things. So... here's a blog design to that effect! Ta-Da! I like this one a lot.


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PLEASE NOTE: your blog title WILL NOT show up within the top of the design because the header of this blog is an image and this is the way I have made it - please feel free to edit this image yourself to reflect your own blog title. You will need image editing software to do this (and somewhere to host the altered image). Go crazy & show me what you do.

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Perfumes are.... - free blogger design
Wednesday, 3 October 2007

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PLEASE NOTE: your blog title WILL NOT show up nor will it replace the "perfumes are the feelings of flowers quote" because the header of this blog is an image! This is the way I have made it.

Please feel free to edit this image yourself to reflect your own blog title. You will need image editing software to do this (and somewhere to host the altered image). Go crazy & show me what you do.

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Autumn Sweater - Free Blogger Template
Sunday, 16 September 2007
This design is called "Autumn Sweater" and, as you can see, it's extremely similar to "Where's Jack?" (see below). I'm sick of summer and can't wait for autumn - well, Northern Hemisphere autumn anyway. Those below the equator are headed for summer (HAHAHA!). I had two summers in 2007 and it was waaaay too many for me. Luckily next year I'll get two winters! Hoorah!


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PS: I have updated my FAQs with a clearer outline of how to install my designs. CLICK HERE to view it. If you have issues, double check my instructions as they 100% will work (as I do it everytime I plug in a new design).

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Where's Jack? - Free Blogger Template
Saturday, 15 September 2007
I'm not the best artist in the world or anything, but this is still pretty sweet.
Have you seen Jack? Jill has lost him!



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Stranded at Sea - free blogger design
Monday, 10 September 2007
Wow, I'm totally in love with this Blogger design. I'm starting to experiment with space a little more and I like the effects. I hope you like it too (but who knows, maybe what I enjoy is a bit wacky!?).


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Come on in.... - free Blogger Template
Sunday, 9 September 2007
Ok, ok, I really like this one! Two of Darrians Sexy Silhouettes (get font here) sitting by the "pool" - I've also used a martini from 60c Chic dingbats (get font here).


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Space travel is the answer - free blogger design
Friday, 31 August 2007
Here's a cute retro space Blogger theme.

If you too are into Dingbat fonts, a great selection can be found here and here.
Incase you're curious, my all-time #1 dingbat is Klippy (which can be found on the first link, above). The dingbat in this header image is the letter C - uppercase - from "WM in the 50s" font by W. Mac - it too can be found here.


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Retro Bitz - free blogger design
Friday, 20 July 2007
I really love Retro-themed things and this is quite a cute Blogger design with a little record player in the corner. Click on the image for bigger view...


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Not sure how to change the code? Click here for instructions.

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