Today I am releasing some special freebies for you because I’m trying to distract myself from the terrible pain that is going on in my mouth (see my personal blog for horrific details LOL). Normally I sell anything that I’ve spent a LONG time creating, but today I am giving it to you for free. If you’d like to return the favour with a small prayer to ease my suffering then I wouldn’t complain :)
I’m calling this “build a blog” because I have all the elements of a blog design here and you can take as much or as little as you’d like. If you use any of it please leave a link so I can come check it out. If I receive positive feedback on this post I might release my future freebies like this. It’s up to you to let me know what you think. Remember you can request freebies and tutorials. Despite having nearly a thousand followers, I’ve only received two suggestions. I want to make my time count, so I want to release only what you need. So, I’d be really happy if you could let me know.
As with all of my freebies, downloading and using my graphics implies that you have read, understood and agree to my terms of use
Credits
The following items were created using my Playful digiscrapping kit.
Backgrounds
To install the backgrounds, just download the code by clicking the “download” link beneath your chosen background. Copy the code and then paste it into a html widget in your sidebar.
Header
To download, click on the image below and then right click and chose “save as”.
Post divider
To download, click on the image below and then right click and chose “save as”.
Widget labels
I have created a blank widget label and then some for the common Blogger widgets. To download, click on the image below and then right click and chose “save as”.
Sidebar frame
To download, click on the image below and then right click and chose “save as”.
Miscellaneous button/frame graphic
To download, click on the image below and then right click and chose “save as”.
September 11, 2011 at 17:46
WIll add you to my prayer list! Thanks for this freebie! You just made my day!
September 11, 2011 at 18:06
Thanks Angelica x
September 11, 2011 at 18:02
I LOVE this design . . . and I am sorry for your pain . . . hopefully, as I write this, you are getting ready to settle down for the night and have taken pain killers that work.
Not sure where I am going to use it . . but will let you know and send you the link . . . it touches my “retired teacher” side.
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September 11, 2011 at 18:08
Ha! You don’t have to use it, but you’re more than welcome to. If this “build a blog” format goes down well I’ll post them like this in the future.
Got pain killers but can’t say they’re really helping much yet :(
September 12, 2011 at 04:23
Ohmigosh these are awesome!!! You are so nice Louise and this one of my favorite kit – color schemewise.
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September 12, 2011 at 06:59
I love this kit because of the cheerful colour scheme and all the cluster-y elements. Definitely one of my favourites of all time!
I’ve had loads of downloads for the second background, so seems like it’s been a big hit :)
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September 12, 2011 at 04:23
Oh and of course I’ll say some prayers for you!
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September 12, 2011 at 07:00
Thanks so much Katie – it’s no better yet but at least it hasn’t got any worse. Will answer your email when I get 10 minutes to sit down pain free. It’s hard concentrating on anything for more then 2 minutes at a time.
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September 12, 2011 at 08:41
Thanks for the freebies. I’m very new to the design of the blog. I love the header (with photo flame) of the freebies (the above), yet, may I check with you, how am I save the photo in the header?
I’m so admire that you able to come out so pretty design in the midst of your pain. Hope you have speed recover. Take good Care. thanks
September 12, 2011 at 08:46
You’re welcome Grace and thanks for your sweet comment.
To add a photo to the header, open the header file in a graphics package (you can get paint.net for free on the internet). Then open your first photo and copy it. Go back to the header and paste in the image. You will need to drag the image layer so that it falls behind the header image that you downloaded. Do this for every photo. Add your blog name (there is a text function in paint.net too) and then save. Good luck!
September 12, 2011 at 09:12
Wow.. thanks for the fast response ! As my current blog design is using your free full template in your blog. Basically I just complete the codes and paste it in my blog design. So if I wan to change the template (as the above), means i have to delete the current template and replace it one by one (means replace the header, background, post divider) ?
I will try to do the header with photo by using the paint.net.
Thanks again for great help. I’m really touch !
September 12, 2011 at 09:15
Depending which template you are already using you should be able to simply change the link to the header and post divider etc in your template code. I’ve tried to make this pretty simple – though nothing is easier than just replacing the whole template. Since I started offering the templates I’ve hardly had any comments so I’m thinking they weren’t very popular, which is why I’ve stopped doing them that way.
Louise Franks recently posted..Remembering 9/11
September 15, 2011 at 21:07
I have downloaded the backgroun with the alphabet on the top section . . it “spoke” to the teacher in me.
Now, my quetion is . . . could you make a header that would allow me to put my blog titlke in it, since I don’t have pictures in my title.
Also, I have saved the pictures/widgets/gadgets for the remainder of the blog. I am going to have to read up on your blog on how tyo instal them.
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September 16, 2011 at 07:31
I’ll have a look into the header Paula :)
There should already be some tutorials on installing things but bear in mind they are written for the minima template. You may need to switch templates. The widget labels can be installed as a photo in your sidebar – just drag them to the widget space above where you need them. Hope that makes sense!
September 21, 2011 at 14:41
That’s how I thought I should usse the sidebar headers. I sure love your designs . . so bright and lively.
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September 27, 2011 at 23:41
Louise, is there a way to “share” your post like this one on fb or twitter? Am i just missing it? Because this is too dang awesome not to share!
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September 28, 2011 at 07:15
I’ve added a small text base Facebook share thingy to the bottom of each post, which should hopefully do for now, but I’ll try and find something better. I totally forgot to add that back when I switched sites. It’s one of those rare things which Blogger makes easier!
October 22, 2011 at 07:11
I love your designs! I would love to see some vintage designs. I have been on here for hours and I am still looking through all your articles! I am also your newest fan on Facebook. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing!
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October 22, 2011 at 07:42
Thanks so much for your kind comment Elizabeth! I don’t tend to make vintage designs, but I do occasionally go a little outside of my box LOL. I’ll have a look into it – I did start working on a vintage kit not too long ago, maybe it’s time to finish it :)
October 22, 2011 at 20:34
Louis, I do hope you’re feeling better a month after original post. I found info on here before about reducing the space between gadgets but I can’t seem to find it. If you see this and can pointme in the right direction, it would be appreciated! GREAT SITE!!!!
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October 22, 2011 at 20:35
whoops……….typoed your name Louise. ever so sorry. LOL at the avatar that plugged in for me. can’t wait to see this one.
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October 22, 2011 at 20:36
Click on Tutorials on my menu bar and then the Blogger tutorials. Its in the list there – under sidebar.
Or just click this link http://louisefranksdesigns.com/blogdesigns/2010/10/tutorial-tuesday-reduce-padding-between-sidebar-elements/
Thanks
December 27, 2011 at 12:04
Really nice of you to give us blank tags as well, there are many times that we need a different gadget, thank you!
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December 28, 2011 at 15:22
you’re welcome :)
February 17, 2012 at 23:58
Ha! and I am sorry for your pain .
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