Help!!!

Here is my situation- I really want to re-vamp the image of my blog because I am sick of the boring header and background.

Problem- I am blog retarded. I know how to post, upload pictures and do basic things but as far as creating anything asthetically pleasing for my blog I am clueless. I am in awe of so many of the blogs out there that I follow on a daily basis. So I am asking for your help! Please educate me on how to re-vamp my blog background and header (easiest way possible please).

And, it is Friday so I leave you with a gorgeous picture! Love it!!!!!

Photo via Jennifer Skog
All help would be greatly appreciated! Have a great weekend!

Comments

starfish said…
I have no help, but it would be nice to see what people have to say, mine is pretty boring!
Ellen Mint said…
I'd say the first thing is to take a crack at making a nice header. Maybe find a picture you really love or one that encompases your blog and add some simple text.

A header and the color scheme really helps to tie things together. Then maybe after you have that made test out some of the layout options blogspot offers. See if one gels.

But don't go too crazy on color. If it's really out there it's hard to read.

I hope that helped some.
My friend Ellie sells blogger templates for really cheap and they're gorgeous! She also has some easy tricks on her site to teach you ways to fancify your blog. rainydaytemplates.blogspot.com
Tell her Dana sent ya!
My Dream Ring said…
I revamped my own blog and I used all kinds of tutorial I did by google searches. It took me FOREVER but I finally did it. I had to first go into Adobe Photoshop and create my seamless tile, from there I used this tutorial (http://www.photoshopsupport.com/tutorials/jennifer/blog-templates.html) I hope it helps. If not email me and I can help you more from email, maybe send you my template.
Janetta Gray said…
I just found your blog & I love it! Can't wait to read more!

I too am HTML challenged. But, there are sites that make it very easy! The easiest solution: http://www.thecutestblogontheblock.com/

They give step by step directions on how to use their layouts, which are SUPER easy to install (& very cute!)

For a 3 column look (a little more difficult, but give it a try):
http://www.bloggerbuster.com/2007/07/create-three-column-blogger-template.html

I made my header in PowerPoint because I don't have Photo Shop, and with help from Tips-for-New-Bloggers, I eventually figured it out!
http://tips-for-new-bloggers.blogspot.com/2007/03/add-picture-banner-link-to-blogger.html

Good luck!
Rachel H. said…
I am no help! I found someone that did a good job, and I got them to design it for me. Totally worth the cost too! I love my blog!

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