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Repeating Patterns for Backdrops

Written on January 20, 2008 – 12:49 pm | by Diva Blogger |

Modidying this theme was not easy. I saw the original template at Blogger University and I exclaimed “This is it! This is the blogger theme that I need to make my blogspot blog look like it’s in Wordpress!” :D

Ripping apart the theme and getting the effect I want took longer than I thought. Then, I decided that I needed a better background image.

Repeating patterns are images that when repeated horizontally and vertically form a very nice backdrop for your site. When I started blogging, i discovered Squidfingers and the patterns he created there are just awesome. Here are some of the patterns I considered as backdrop for this site:

This one finally made the cut. I wanted something bluish, but not totally blue like it’s a guy’s blog. I glossed over the fact that it has elements of yellow in it. I managed to convince myself that it’s peach.

This one’s retro and I love it! However, I found that the circles and the color combination make me dizzy.

This is in a shade of blue that I would love to wear. As in, clothes. But sadly, it does not give me the vibe I need for this site.

I initially planned to intersperse earth colors with blue on this blog, just because browns and maroons calm me somewhat. I’d love the contrast and was undecided for hours. I still am. Hmmm…..


  1. 5 Responses to “Repeating Patterns for Backdrops”

  2. By mikster on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply

    Just wanted to pop in and welcome you to entrecard. Hope you enjoy the place. (And…you may want to consider rejecting about the first 10 ad requests you get. The vultures swoop in on the new folks to get cheap advertising.)

  3. By Woobie on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply

    Thanks for the well wishes!!! It’s ok that they buy my ad space cheap… D I dont want to reject anybody.

  4. By Vienne on Jan 27, 2008 | Reply

    I like what you’ve done with your template. I’ve been experimenting with tweaking Blogger templates, too. My new one’s not ready to debut yet. It’s a lot of work, like you said.

    Anyway, congrats on launching your new blog. I also appreciate the links to Blogging U and the background designer. I checked out both. Vivienne

  5. By Turnip on Jan 27, 2008 | Reply

    Welcome to the entrecard community. Wow, you seem to be a big Turnip of power Fan. You might check out his official fanclub site at http://kimchiman.wordpress.com/

  6. By Ruby Grace on Jan 27, 2008 | Reply

    thanks guys!

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