Want the absolute *CUTEST* fonts around? Kevin and Amanda. Want them for FREE? Kevin and Amanda. Want to know how to use those super cute fonts on your BLOG like I did? Kevin and Amanda. Want all kinds of other cool TIPS and great bloggie GOODNESS? {I think you know what's coming here...} Kevin and Amanda, folks! Go. Download. Love.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Free Fonts & General Awesomeness
Still packing. Still moving. Still crazy. But...had to take a minute to introduce you to your new best friends, Kevin and Amanda:
Want the absolute *CUTEST* fonts around? Kevin and Amanda. Want them for FREE? Kevin and Amanda. Want to know how to use those super cute fonts on your BLOG like I did? Kevin and Amanda. Want all kinds of other cool TIPS and great bloggie GOODNESS? {I think you know what's coming here...} Kevin and Amanda, folks! Go. Download. Love.
Want the absolute *CUTEST* fonts around? Kevin and Amanda. Want them for FREE? Kevin and Amanda. Want to know how to use those super cute fonts on your BLOG like I did? Kevin and Amanda. Want all kinds of other cool TIPS and great bloggie GOODNESS? {I think you know what's coming here...} Kevin and Amanda, folks! Go. Download. Love.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Freebie: Flea Market Frame
Holy smokes! I have been soooo busy lately! Our little family is moving back to my home state of Michigan- which I am totally stoked about. What am I not stoked about? Packing. Ugh. Packing is now on my list of things I hate...right next to cellulite and mosquitoes. There are so many improvements and additions I want to add to ShabbyBlogs.com, but cardboard boxes have stood between me and my lofty goals. I haven't even had time to do our next Featured Blogger and I feel so terrible about that! I may just have to give some little shout-outs to some of the cool blogs and bloggers I have discovered through your comments until the dust settles and I can properly rave about you. :) In the meantime, please enjoy this shabbilicious frame I created for you using my latest flea market finds. It is sized to fit in your blog sidebar and can be customized using any program that supports layers. Have fun with it!
Flea Market Frame Freebie:
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Tutorial: How to Add Post Dividers to Your Blogger Blog
They're here! Shabby Blogs post dividers have arrived! We've started out with 16 super sweet designs to give your blog a totally pulled together look. Browse our Shabby Extras page for the perfect divider to match your Shabby Blogs background. Not sure what to do after snagging our latest blog couture? Read on for an easy peasy tutorial!
3. Okay. Now that you know that, open Photobucket in a new tab and locate the Shabby Blogs divider you uploaded. Click on "Edit" and then "Resize" as shown below.
4. Change the width to whatever the number in your code was. (The standard width for Blogger's Minima template is 410px.) After you have changed the width, click "Apply" and then "Replace Original."
5. You are about to change your HTML code...which really freaks some people out. I promise, it is not as scary as you may think. :) Still, it's a good idea to backup your template before making any changes- which, FYI, you can do just below the tabs near the top of the Edit HTML page. Take a deep breath and scroll down in your code until you get to the text shown below. Replace this:
That's it! See? That wasn't too hard, was it? You can adjust the spacing (or padding) of your divider by adjusting the number 5.5 in this section of code. Preview it to see what you think and make any adjustments necessary. After saving your changes, you will be left with something similar to this:
Awesome, right? Way to go, you! :)
PS. You can also use our dividers as a footer for your blog! After saving it to your computer, just add it as a photo gadget to the bottom section of your blog like this:
PPS. You can also add your own text to our post dividers so it's a combination signature/divider as I have done on this blog. :)
Installing your new post divider:
1. After choosing your awesome new divider and saving it to your computer, you will need to upload it to the image storing site of your choice. I'll be using Photobucket in this tutorial.
2. All Shabby Blogs dividers are 650 pixels wide. I created them in this size to accommodate those of you with wider post sections since it is easier to shrink images than it is to enlarge them. To find out what size your divider should be, log into your Blogger account and click on "Layout" and then "Edit HTML." Scroll down to where you see the code below. The circled area will tell you how many pixels wide your divider should be.
(Click on image to enlarge)
1. After choosing your awesome new divider and saving it to your computer, you will need to upload it to the image storing site of your choice. I'll be using Photobucket in this tutorial.
2. All Shabby Blogs dividers are 650 pixels wide. I created them in this size to accommodate those of you with wider post sections since it is easier to shrink images than it is to enlarge them. To find out what size your divider should be, log into your Blogger account and click on "Layout" and then "Edit HTML." Scroll down to where you see the code below. The circled area will tell you how many pixels wide your divider should be.
(Click on image to enlarge)
3. Okay. Now that you know that, open Photobucket in a new tab and locate the Shabby Blogs divider you uploaded. Click on "Edit" and then "Resize" as shown below.
4. Change the width to whatever the number in your code was. (The standard width for Blogger's Minima template is 410px.) After you have changed the width, click "Apply" and then "Replace Original."
5. You are about to change your HTML code...which really freaks some people out. I promise, it is not as scary as you may think. :) Still, it's a good idea to backup your template before making any changes- which, FYI, you can do just below the tabs near the top of the Edit HTML page. Take a deep breath and scroll down in your code until you get to the text shown below. Replace this:
With this:
6. Now replace the highlighted area shown below with the URL (or "direct link" from Photobucket) of your stored image.
.post {
background: url(http://DIVIDERADDRESS.jpg);
background-repeat: no-repeat;
background-position: bottom center;
margin:.5em 0 1.5em;
border-bottom:0px dotted $bordercolor;
padding-bottom:5.5em;
}
background: url(http://DIVIDERADDRESS.jpg);
background-repeat: no-repeat;
background-position: bottom center;
margin:.5em 0 1.5em;
border-bottom:0px dotted $bordercolor;
padding-bottom:5.5em;
}
6. Now replace the highlighted area shown below with the URL (or "direct link" from Photobucket) of your stored image.
That's it! See? That wasn't too hard, was it? You can adjust the spacing (or padding) of your divider by adjusting the number 5.5 in this section of code. Preview it to see what you think and make any adjustments necessary. After saving your changes, you will be left with something similar to this:
Awesome, right? Way to go, you! :)
PS. You can also use our dividers as a footer for your blog! After saving it to your computer, just add it as a photo gadget to the bottom section of your blog like this:
PPS. You can also add your own text to our post dividers so it's a combination signature/divider as I have done on this blog. :)
Thursday, June 4, 2009
And the winner is...
THANK YOU to everyone who participated!!! I wish I could design custom goodies for each and every one of you. I'll do giveaways more often though, so don't feel bad if you didn't win this time! (I personally don't get picked for anything besides jury duty, so you're in good company.) Congratulations Brandi... you winner you! And thank you SO much to everyone else!*Giveaway results by Random.org
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Get your chat on!
I'll be honest. I have never participated in an online chat before. I barely participate in real life chats besides the ones I have with my kids about which character from Yo Gabba Gabba is the coolest. BUT, if ever there was a time to get my chat on, it is now. The talented and super sweet Michelle Underwood will be hosting a chat at 2 Peas in a Bucket tomorrow/Thursday. You can get more details here. It's a great opportunity to get to know a really awesome digital designer- whether you are just thinking about starting to digitally scrapbook or you are a seasoned pro. I am soooo bummed that I can't make it myself, but kindergarten calls. Think of me while you are having fun because I will be in a room full of sugared up 6-year-olds, praying that my daughter doesn't eat any glue. Oh, and I heard a rumor that Michelle may be giving away her Hip Chick kit...which is sooooo stinkin' cute! Go check it out and tell me what I missed. (But maybe lie and tell me it wasn't too awesome so I don't feel so bad!) :)*I will be selecting the giveaway winner tomorrow so stay tuned!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Custom Goodies Giveaway
I have been totally blown away by your kind comments and support. I have THE coolest followers in the world! Seriously, what a delight you all are. Thank you so much!!!To celebrate reaching 500 followers, I'm giving away a custom header and matching grab button to go with the Shabby Blogs background of your choice. All you have to do is follow my blog and leave a comment to be entered to win! I'm a fan of extra credit, so here are some things you can do for added entries:
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