Hey guys! The Strawberry Shortcake Blogger layout is ready to download!
But, before you experiment with the layout, I suggest that you try installing it on a test blog first. If you're a maverick and you want to install it over your current template, please be careful and be smart: make a backup. Capiche? Capiche! ;)
Download contains
Strawberry Shortcake Template (XML file)Sample banner with clipping mask (PSD file)
Terms of Use
Important Links:
- Strawberry Shortcake Details
- How to Make a Backup of Your Template
- Strawberry Shortcake Setup Instructions
- League Script Thin Font (for banner)
- Clipping Mask Tutorial (blog banner PSD file uses clipping masks)
What's so special about Strawberry Shortcake?
You may be wondering what's so special about Strawberry Shortcake. After all, it's a simple layout, what's the big deal, right? Truth be told, many of the elements can be edited directly with Blogger's easy-to-use Template Designer. But alas, some of the design features that Blogger turned on by default cannot be turned off with their Template Designer. So, I added over 50 lines of CSS to tweak the look just the way I like it. I go through the major transformation features in some "before and after" shots after the jump. It's all in the details...Customize
You can change the background color, add a background pattern, change the text and link colors all within Blogger's Template Designer. You can also customize Strawberry Shortcake further by changing the banner, by adding image sidebar headers, and by adding popular category images. I hope you enjoy customizing Strawberry Shortcake. :)Disclaimer:
You are welcome to modify the template and make any adjustments you like. However, please be aware that you are making these changes at your own risk and that I do not provide tech support. Please follow the setup instructions carefully. If you need assistance, please consult with someone who is familiar with installing Blogger templates.DOWNLOAD Strawberry Shortcake
Menacing drop shadows are gone
Text and images line up (optimal image width: 600px)
Header Fix (header width: 1000px)
Sidebar Fix
Footer
Can you save the codes on notepad and share it? I'm having trouble using the XML type, Love the colors on this layout so I'd definitely wanna use it! Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job Katrina! you're so lovely devoting all your time to helping us novice bloggers :) x
ReplyDeletethank you so much for the free layout! It's so pretty :3
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I have been hating my blog for so long but didn't know how to fix it and couldn't afford an upgrade. This is super sweet of you to share your hard work! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis rocks. I can't wait to try it out.
ReplyDeletegreat, glad you guys like it. :)
ReplyDelete@chiin: sorry, only the xml format is available.
I woke up with butterflies in my tummy this morning..... I was THAT excited about this download. Sad, I know. I love it more than cookies!!!! xx
ReplyDeleteIt looks beauiful, Katrina!! Wish I had a blogger blog to toy with this fabulous layout!
ReplyDeleteYou really are a true creative generous person! This layout is ADORABLE!
ReplyDeletethanks this a great blog design..would you mind telling me whats the font you use here @ power by pastries i love your banner and i cant find the font..thank you so much..great job..
ReplyDeleteThank you Katrina, I Love It! Am I the only one who sees the little screwdriver & wrench on the sidebars? Did I do something wrong?
ReplyDeleteI also want to thank you - you are just so generous. It is so beautiful. I want to use this for a new blog I have in mind. Thanks!!!!!
ReplyDeleteyou're welcome guys!
ReplyDelete@Pretty Girl Photography: don't worry about those -- when you log out of blogger, you won't see those at all. :)
Katrina, my husband & I are starting a personal blog and I am so excited to use this layout. It's beautiful -- thank you for putting it out into the blog world for all to use! xo, danni
ReplyDeleteYay!!! Thanks so much Katrina! I can't wait to put it to use. Your the best!
ReplyDeleteThank you a million times over for this!
ReplyDeletei think i missed it! *sniff*
ReplyDeleteKatrina, I am IN LOVE with this template. I wanted another personal blog and did not want to fiddle with getting it just right. Your style has always been so perfect really, so this was the solution I was looking for. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
ReplyDelete@joleen: you didn't miss it -- it's a free download.
ReplyDelete@rachel: checked out your new blog and oscar melts my heart!
This was really nice of you to do, thank you. It is really a beautiful and simple design, which is really difficult to find.
ReplyDeleteThanks again
thanks for the freebie!! i've applied it to my blog and love the way my blog flows now.. so neat and orderly!
ReplyDeletethanks again! ♥
I'm in LOVE with this layout! I'm still adding my own tweaks to it...but I have one question. Is this layout not made for a navigation bar? (I hope this doesn't sound like I'm asking for tech support! I'm not! I promise!)
ReplyDeletehey allie, the answer is: yes, you can add a navigation bar (via page elements). the only caveat is that i haven't added any css to style it.
ReplyDeletei'm going to have a part 2 (and maybe even a part 3) showing you guys how to make strawberry shortcake your own and that includes adding a nav bar.
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thank you so much for this awesome layout! i switched back to blogging on blogger just so i could use it :)
ReplyDeletedon't know how to download this, hunnie :(
ReplyDeleteoops i found it :O sorry ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful template! I just downloaded it as well as added a different header (couldn't figure out how to download this one -- it kept telling me that "windows cannot open the file") using some of your freebies. I have added your button to my blog, I absolutely love your site!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this Katrina! I have been wanting to update the look of my blog for a while but the whole concept of css terrified me... Thank you for making it so easy for me, and I must confess I am now addicted to Pugly Pixel and Powered by Pastries - you have really inspired me! :)
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