A New Season

A new season is finally here!  I have been waiting out the heat, hoping for cooler weather.  The fall weather has been such a nice break from the humid heat.  It makes me want to start decorating for the holidays.  We have been baking pumpkin bread almost every week for the past month.  I was kind of going through a design hiatus.  Blogs were beginning to post fall items and I just wasn't feeling it.  With this change in weather, my design groove is back on track.  I hope you enjoy these backgrounds!

Autumn Branches

1. Click on Layout.


2. In the Add and Arrange Page Elements screen. Click Add a Gadget.


3. A pop-up screen will give you the gadget choices. Click on the plus (+) to add an HTML/JavaScript gadget.


4. In the Configure HTML/JavaScript Screen, there is an empty box. Paste the following code in that space. Be sure to copy all the code from this page. Then click save.


5. Ta-Da! You have a new background!

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/blogsandblings/autumnbranches.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><br /> <div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><br /> <a href="http://www.blogsandblings.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/tag3.jpg" /><br /> </a></div>

Halloween Argyle

1. Click on Layout.


2. In the Add and Arrange Page Elements screen. Click Add a Gadget.


3. A pop-up screen will give you the gadget choices. Click on the plus (+) to add an HTML/JavaScript gadget.


4. In the Configure HTML/JavaScript Screen, there is an empty box. Paste the following code in that space. Be sure to copy all the code from this page. Then click save.


5. Ta-Da! You have a new background!

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/blogsandblings/HalloweenArgyle.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><br /> <div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><br /> <a href="http://www.blogsandblings.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/tag3.jpg" /><br /> </a></div>

Back to School

It's that time of year when everyone is thinking about getting ready for school.  I used to love school as a kid. Now it is fun to see my own children get excited about the big day.  Our background this week is a school theme to celebrate the days ahead.  Enjoy!

1. Click on Layout.


2. In the Add and Arrange Page Elements screen. Click Add a Gadget.


3. A pop-up screen will give you the gadget choices. Click on the plus (+) to add an HTML/JavaScript gadget.


4. In the Configure HTML/JavaScript Screen, there is an empty box. Paste the following code in that space. Be sure to copy all the code from this page. Then click save.


5. Ta-Da! You have a new background!

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/blogsandblings/backtoschool.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><br /> <div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><br /> <a href="http://www.blogsandblings.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/tag3.jpg" /><br /> </a></div>

Celebrating 200 Followers - Day Two

Yesterday I posted a background as a tribute to my number one source of views, the United States.  But, I get so many visits from all over the world.  I thought I would say thanks for following this blog by creating a background inspired by that country.  And the number two country, with almost 20,000 pageviews, is . . . . (drumroll) . . . MALAYSIA!!

This is a place I would love to visit.  The pictures I have seen are simply stunning.  I think I could get lost here.  

Lost In Heaven

1.     Click on Layout.


2.     In the Add and Arrange Page Elements screen. Click Add a Gadget.


3.     A pop-up screen will give you the gadget choices. Click on the plus (+) to add an
        HTML/JavaScript gadget.


4.     In the Configure HTML/JavaScript Screen, there is an empty box. Paste the following
        code in that space. Be sure to copy all the code from this page. Then click save.


5.     Ta-Da! You have a new background!

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/blogsandblings/lostinheaven.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><br /> <div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><br /> <a href="http://www.blogsandblings.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/tag3.jpg" /><br /> </a></div>

Background of the Week - Teal Love

I'm a day late, but I am loving this background.  I think I am getting in the mood for Valentine's Day!  Enjoy!

1. Click on Layout.

2. In the Add and Arrange Page Elements screen. Click Add a Gadget.

3. A pop-up screen will give you gadget choices. Click on the plus (+) to add an HTML/JavaScript gadget.

4. In the Configure HTML/JavaScript Screen, there is an empty box. Paste the following code in that space. Be sure to copy all the code from this page. Then click save.

5. Ta-Da! You have a new background!

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/teallove.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><br /> <div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><br /> <a href="http://www.blogsandblings.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/tag3.jpg" /><br /> </a></div>

Aqua Dots

Aqua, turquoise, teal - they are so hot this year! I couldn't make a background for this spring and summer without using this color, not to mention dots! Enjoy!

1. Click on Layout.

2. In the Add and Arrange Page Elements screen. Click Add a Gadget.

3. A pop-up screen will give you the gadget choices. Click on the plus (+) to add an HTML/JavaScript gadget.

4. In the Configure HTML/JavaScript Screen, there is an empty box. Paste the following code in that space. Be sure to copy all the code from this page. Then click save.

5. Ta-Da! You have a new background!

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/blogsandblings/aquadotscopy.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><br /><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><br /><a href="http://www.blogsandblings.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/tag3.jpg" /><br /></a></div>

Sweet Days of Summer

1. Click on Layout.

2. In the Add and Arrange Page Elements screen. Click Add a Gadget.

3. A pop-up screen will give you the gadget choices. Click on the plus (+) to add an HTML/JavaScript gadget.

4. In the Configure HTML/JavaScript Screen, there is an empty box. Paste the following code in that space. Be sure to copy all the code from this page. Then click save.

5. Ta-Da! You have a new background!

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/blogsandblings/sweetdaysofsummercopy.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><br /><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><br /><a href="http://www.blogsandblings.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/blogsandblingtagcopy.jpg" /><br /></a></div>

Surf

I just can't seem to get my mind off the beach!

1. Click on Layout.

2. In the Add and Arrange Page Elements screen. Click Add a Gadget.

3. A pop-up screen will give you the gadget choices. Click on the plus (+) to add an HTML/JavaScript gadget.

4. In the Configure HTML/JavaScript Screen, there is an empty box. Paste the following code in that space. Be sure to copy all the code from this page. Then click save.

5. Ta-Da! You have a new background!

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/blogsandblings/surfcopy.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><br /> <div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><br /> <a href="http://www.blogsandblings.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/blogsandblingtagcopy.jpg" /><br /> </a></div>

Let Summer Begin!!

If you are feeling like me, I am ready for school to be out and summer to begin! Empty my calendar and lay by the pool sounds like heaven to me. Here is a background to get you in the mood!


1. Click on Layout.

2. In the Add and Arrange Page Elements screen. Click Add a Gadget.

3. A pop-up screen will give you the gadget choices. Click on the plus (+) to add an HTML/JavaScript gadget.

4. In the Configure HTML/JavaScript Screen, there is an empty box. Paste the following code in that space. Be sure to copy all the code from this page. Then click save.

5. Ta-Da! You have a new background!

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/blogsandblings/summerbeginscopy.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><br /><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><br /><a href="http://www.blogsandblings.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/blogsandblingtagcopy.jpg" /><br /></a></div>

Teal Spring

1. Click on Layout.

2. In the Add and Arrange Page Elements screen. Click Add a Gadget.

3. A pop-up screen will give you the gadget choices. Click on the plus (+) to add an HTML/JavaScript gadget.

4. In the Configure HTML/JavaScript Screen, there is an empty box. Paste the following code in that space. Be sure to copy all the code from this page. Then click save.

5. Ta-Da! You have a new background!

<style type="text/css">body {background-image: url("http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/blogsandblings/tealspring.jpg"); background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed; }</style><br /><div id="tag" style="position:absolute; right:0px; top:30px; z-index:50; width:150px; height:45px;"><br /><a href="http://www.blogsandblings.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/aliciad23/blogsandblingtagcopy.jpg" /><br /></a></div>