Super Simple Tip #2 - Start Your Own Blog


Today I'm offering step by step instructions for creating your very own first blog on Blogger. I actually get quite a few emails and comments about this. I think many people think that it's harder than it actually is. As you'll see below, it's super easy and you can have your first blog up and running in less than 2 minutes flat!


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Step 1)
This is the first page. You can get to it by clicking HERE.
The first thing you
will do is Click the orange button marked "Create A Blog".



Step 2)
If you already have a Google account, ( if you have Gmail, then you have a Google account) then click the blue letters marked "Sign in First" at the top of the page. If you do not already have a google account, then fill in all of the info on the page. Then click the orange "continue" button.


Step 3) Next fill in the title of your blog (coming up with a title that you like, is often the hardest part!). Then fill in what you would like your blog address to be. The click the blue "Check Availability" button to see if your name is available. (If it's not available you will need to try another name. ) Once you find an available name, then fill in the "word verification" letters and hit the orange button.


Step 4) Now choose a Template. Remember, if you are going to use one of my free backgrounds, or one from most of the other sites, you will need to select "MINIMA"!! I cannot stress this enough, my backgrounds will not display properly with any of the other options. Then hit the Orange "Continue" button.



Step 5) Guess what?!! You're done!! Ha! See that, you did it, and it wasn't scary, it was super fun and you are ready to enter the fabulous world of blogging. Congratulations! Now hit the orange "Start Blogging" button and start typing your first post!


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Free Blog Background - Antique Lace - 3 Column

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More free Blog Backgrounds!! Today's background is the 3 column version of the Antique Lace lay out that I posted a couple of days ago.

Please keep in mind this is made for an existing 3 column blog, and will not turn your blog into a 3 column blog.


This free background was made to be used on a Blogger blog using the Minima template.

Follow these instructions to easily add this background to your blog:

1)Make sure you are logged in and then click "Customize" at the top of your blog.
2)Click on "Add A Gadget"
3)Scroll down the box and click on "Html/Javascript"
4)In the "Content Box" cut and paste the Html code posted below.
5)Click "Save" and you are done!


<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq185/thebackgroundfairy/1abacklacey3col2.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; left:10px; top:30px; z-index:50;width:172px; height:51px;"><a href="http://www.backgroundfairy.com" target="_blank"><img
border="0"src="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq185/thebackgroundfairy/buttonlabel6.jpg"/></a></div>



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Free Blog Background - Antique Lace

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Today's background was made with a piece of gorgeous antique lace netting, I've added a semi sheer panel in the center and two pretty rhinestone hat pins on either side for a little bling!

This free background was made to be used on a Blogger blog using the Minima template for the standard number of columns.

Follow these instructions to easily add this background to your blog:

1)Make sure you are logged in and then click "Customize" at the top of your blog.
2)Click on "Add A Gadget"
3)Scroll down the box and click on "Html/Javascript"
4)In the "Content Box" cut and paste the Html code posted below.
5)Click "Save" and you are done!


<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq185/thebackgroundfairy/1abacklaceyreg2.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; left:10px; top:30px; z-index:50;width:172px; height:51px;"><a href="http://www.backgroundfairy.com" target="_blank"><img
border="0"src="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq185/thebackgroundfairy/buttonlabel6.jpg"/></a></div>



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Free Blog Header -Vintage Newspaper with Bird - Standard Size


Today's freebie is this nifty header or banner that I made using a vintage newspaper, a pretty teal bird, torn paper, and some curly scrolls and flourishes. This one is sized for a standard size blog.

This one was made to match the vintage newspaper background that can be found Here.

Make sure you click on the banner to bring up the largest size before saving to your computer, then just add your blog name and you are all set! (If you need instructions for adding your blog name click Here)

You can also use this image for digital scrapbooking, collage or as a pretty label!


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Free Blog Background - Vintage French Newspaper - Standard Size

For quite some time, I've been getting requests for this Vintage French Newspaper background, in the standard size. It's very difficult for me to make something exactly the same, this long after I made the original, but I did my best. So here you go!

This free background was made to be used on a Blogger blog using the Minima template for the standard number of columns.

Follow these instructions to easily add this background to your blog:

1)Make sure you are logged in and then click "Customize" at the top of your blog.
2)Click on "Add A Gadget"
3)Scroll down the box and click on "Html/Javascript"
4)In the "Content Box" cut and paste the Html code posted below.
5)Click "Save" and you are done!


<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq185/thebackgroundfairy/backnewsfrenchreg3.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; left:10px; top:30px; z-index:50;width:172px; height:51px;"><a href="http://www.backgroundfairy.com" target="_blank"><img
border="0"src="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq185/thebackgroundfairy/buttonlabelaqua3.jpg"/></a></div>



If you need the 3 column version for this one click HERE.


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Free Blog Header - Valentines Day!



Here is a quaint little banner or header that I made using a couple of scrolls and two tiny hearts. This one was made to match the Valentine's day backgrounds that I made last week. You can find the matching 3 column background HERE and the matching standard size background HERE.

Make sure you click on the banner to bring up the largest size before saving to your computer, then just add your blog name and you are all set! (If you need instructions for adding your blog name click Here)

You can also use this image for digital scrapbooking, collage or as a fun label!


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Free Blog Background - Valentines Day Theme - 3 Column



More free Blog Backgrounds!! Today's background is the 3 column version of the Pink Valentines Day lay out that I posted yesterday.

Please keep in mind this is made for an existing 3 column blog, and will not turn your blog into a 3 column blog.


This free background was made to be used on a Blogger blog using the Minima template.


Follow these instructions to easily add this background to your blog:

1)Make sure you are logged in and then click "Customize" at the top of your blog.
2)Click on "Add A Gadget"
3)Scroll down the box and click on "Html/Javascript"
4)In the "Content Box" cut and paste the Html code posted below.
5)Click "Save" and you are done!


<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq185/thebackgroundfairy/1abackdamaskval3col.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; left:10px; top:30px; z-index:50;width:172px; height:51px;"><a href="http://www.backgroundfairy.com" target="_blank"><img
border="0"src="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq185/thebackgroundfairy/1buttonlabel5.png"/></a></div>



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Free Blog Background - Valentines Day Theme


Today's background is a pretty two toned pink distressed damask, fun to use for Valentine's Day. But you could use it for everyday too!

This free background was made to be used on a Blogger blog using the Minima template for the standard number of columns.

Follow these instructions to easily add this background to your blog:

1)Make sure you are logged in and then click "Customize" at the top of your blog.
2)Click on "Add A Gadget"
3)Scroll down the box and click on "Html/Javascript"
4)In the "Content Box" cut and paste the Html code posted below.
5)Click "Save" and you are done!


<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq185/thebackgroundfairy/1abackdamaskvalreg.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; left:10px; top:30px; z-index:50;width:172px; height:51px;"><a href="http://www.backgroundfairy.com" target="_blank"><img
border="0"src="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq185/thebackgroundfairy/1buttonlabel5.png"/></a></div>



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Free Blog Banner - Rustic Oval Frame


Here is a rustic looking banner or header that I made using an old printed frame from an antique French Mirror Catalog. This one could probably be used with several of my backgrounds, but I think it looks especially nice with the Teal & Chocolate Damask background found Here and the 3 column version of the same background found Here.

Make sure you click on the banner to bring up the largest size before saving to your computer, then just add your blog name and you are all set! (If you need instructions for adding your blog name click Here)

You can also use this image for digital scrapbooking, collage or as a fun label!

Thanks for stopping by!

Free Blog Background - Teal & Chocolate Damask Grunge - 3 Column


More free Blog Backgrounds!! Today's background is the 3 column version of the Teal & Chocolate Damask Grunge lay out that I posted a few days ago.

Please keep in mind this is made for an existing 3 column blog, and will not turn your blog into a 3 column blog.


This free background was made to be used on a Blogger blog using the Minima template.


Follow these instructions to easily add this background to your blog:

1)Make sure you are logged in and then click "Customize" at the top of your blog.
2)Click on "Add A Gadget"
3)Scroll down the box and click on "Html/Javascript"
4)In the "Content Box" cut and paste the Html code posted below.
5)Click "Save" and you are done!


<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq185/thebackgroundfairy/1abackdamaskgrungeaqua3col.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; left:10px; top:30px; z-index:50;width:172px; height:51px;"><a href="http://www.backgroundfairy.com" target="_blank"><img
border="0"src="http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq185/thebackgroundfairy/buttonlabelaqua3.jpg"/></a></div>



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