Pater Pansies - Also, it has been 2 years, I hope you are still out there???

Hello!

Wow, I CANNOT believe I haven't posted anything on this site for 2 years. It's so crazy! Where on earth has time gone? Anyway, who knows where time goes sometimes but I wanted to pop my head back in and see if anyone is still reading this site, if anyone is still visiting and to see if anyone wants free Blogger templates any more? :)

I know that a lot of the hints/tips etc on this site that I wrote years ago are now no longer valid or useful (thanks for changing everything, Blogger) but I am keen to work through them and perhaps focus on offering some really nice free templates.

I have made a template for you today - it's called Peter Pansies and it's cute!
 
Please note that this template comes with a blank header image which means you will have to make this yourself. Your blog title/description will not show up until you edit this image in a graphics program like Photoshop, GIMP or a free online web-based one (I like pixlr! Bonus: it's free!).

For now (until I update this site), you can find installation instructions HERE, and help on installing your header image HERE.  

And if you're new to making your own header image, or don't know how to do that, I have some hints here.

Click to view a live preview site

A couple of random things about this template:

• The fonts I have used in the test site header image are Esteban for the header and Homemade Apple for the sub-heading. Both are free from google fonts.
  If you like the kind of thing I have made in the test site, you'll be able to re-create it using those fonts too!
• The background colour is changeable and the pattern will show up regardless!
  To change the background colour, just go to the TEMPLATE tab in Blogger and click on the orange "customize" button. Scroll down to advanced options and you'll be able to change the background colour there. Any questions, let me know.

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BUT ENOUGH ABOUT ME!

How are you doing? Is there anyone out there?

Even if you're not interested in this template or today is your first time here -- please leave me a comment to say hello! (please?)

I dare you! :P

Stripes and Stuff

Chevron stripes seem to be everywhere these days (they are the "bunting" of 2011!) and I think they are ok.  Sometimes they can hurt your eyes! Anyway, I like the look of light grey and white chevrons and made this template.  I have included the blank header image, so if you want to go to town and make a fancier header - do it!

Enjoy!

PS: Have used the "Sansita One" font in this template (from Google Fonts).  I am just so in love with Google fonts right now. xx

(click above for a live demo)

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roses dans de l'eau - (roses in aqua)

Woah! You are going to LOVE this template!  It's just beautiful - of course the credit there goes to Sarah at Totally Severe who made the stunning background!).

Her site is one of my favourites on the whole internet - NOT EVEN JOKING! - and most definitely one that deserves more appreciation! Her background images are stunning - check them out here.  She did not pay me to say this and she probably thinks I am a mega weirdo for being so in love with her images. But dudes, the girl has talent.

(click above for a live demo)

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

"How long was I in a coma?" - "Why, Blogger, it was just a few days"

Dear Blogger,


Welcome back from your coma.  Whilst you were asleep, many people thought about jumping ship to WordPress. Even though I use WordPress and Blogger, I still believe in you.  You are free, flexible and this is the biggest breakdown you have had, even since I have been using you (yeah, since 2003), and you know, blogs are cool and all, but there are other things in life more important and it doesn't hurt to remember that sometimes.

(Besides, there are so many freaking fugly WP themes out there that it's not funny!) 

So Blogger, my trusty friend - welcome back.


Love,
Sharnee

Did you miss Blogger a lot over the last few days or did you not really notice?

Here's a welcome back template in some lovely light hues (I don't want to shock you with too much colour after the events of the week), so we'll stay calm.  Green, Orange, Blue. Calm and relaxing.

The image preview below looks lame, but if you click on the template you'll see how lovely and delicate it is.

(I have used Google Fonts which are not changeable from within the template designer tab)

click image for a live demo site

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

Bunting Blog Template

This is a pretty simple blogger template with bunting hanging from the top header area and under the sidebar headers. I have also incorporated Arvo font from the Google Font Directory into this template too. I like it.

click image above for a live preview

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

Rain Rain Go Away - Stripey subtle template

Woo, this is a pretty one! I love it! It's striped, it's subtle colours, it includes a vintage illustration. What more could you want?

Hope you like it....

click for a live preview

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

Laci-Maree XML blogger template

OK, one more pin-up girl template (I promise no more for a while, unless of course you like them!). I know that not everyone likes pin-up girls like I do - and let's face it, they may not be perfect for every blogger, so I have also made it without pin-up girl

WITH PIN-UP GIRL:

click for a live preview

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

WITHOUT PIN-UP GIRL:
The header text is centred and there is no image. Download below:

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

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