Many of you have asked for help with your blog buttons, so I decided to make a quick improv tutorial. If you want to follow along, go ahead and bring up Pixlr & TextureMate. :) It'll be simple, I promise!
(I suggest changing the video quality to 720p. You might also want to go fullscreen.)
There you have it! I hope you were able to see well enough to get a decent idea of what was going on. I know it was a little stretched. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! ♥
Excellent tutorial, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Clare! :) No problem.
DeleteNow no one has an excuse!
ReplyDeleteIt's certainly worth a try! If not, I'm always willing to help. :)
DeleteI enjoy writing but I'm not a 'writer".
ReplyDeleteI have no photo programs so I'm kinda outta luck here. Thanks anyway.
That's okay, Gail. Everyone is welcome here! :)
DeleteActually, I took that into consideration when I made this tutorial. I found a free online alternative called Pixlr.
There's no download required, and everything works right inside your browser window. You should play around with it sometime. It's fun! :)
Great advice.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pat! :)
DeleteTHANK YOU!! I've been needing a button for Thirsty Thursday and now I can make one myself! Wahoo=)
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome! I can't wait to see it. :D
DeleteI'm going to have to give this a try. This is a lifesaver for us non-technical types (*points at self*). :)
ReplyDelete*Grins* Thanks, David! I'm glad to hear it.
DeleteThanks for making this! I love finding online and open source things I can use instead of expensive programs.
ReplyDeleteNo problem, Bailey! Me too. It always feels like a victory. :)
DeleteThanks! I've wondered about this myself.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. :) Thanks for stopping by, Donna!
DeleteWow, Carrie! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise. That was excellent! Gonna text you a private message regarding this tutorial. Talk soon.
ReplyDeleteAnytime! :)
DeleteP.S. Hoping everything goes well. ♥
Great tutorial! & Great free resources, too! :D You may be sorry your taught me this. :P
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melissa! :)
DeleteHah! I think not. I can't wait to see all of your wonderful creations!
And here I thought making a blog button was easy. Sheesh!
ReplyDeleteJust kidding, you did a great job, Carrie. Even I could do this! :)
*Grins* Why thank you, Empress King!
DeleteI found Pixlr last week when I made a blog button. It is an awesome program but I had no idea of all the other options. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! I hope you get a chance to play around with it some more. :)
DeleteBookmarked!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lydia! :)
DeleteSWEET! Every time I do this I have to go look up certain parts and then I can't find the post I'm looking for. Now I know where to go! Thanks girl!
ReplyDeleteGlad to help! :) Thanks for stopping by, Leigh!
DeleteYou. Are. Amazing. *favorites page* I sooo have been dying to do these. I hate that I have to keep asking Jaycee!!! And you should totally vlog. Very good speaking voice ;D
ReplyDeleteOo, you'll have to let me know how it goes for you. Give me a shout if you need help with anything! :D Thank you, Victoria!
DeleteOh, the thought of vlogging terrifies me. I'm going to have to work my way up to that one! *Grins*
Carrie, you are so awesome!
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks, Mina! :)
DeleteThanks so much for posting this! I've been wondering how to do this:-)
ReplyDeleteNo problem! I'm glad to help. :)
DeleteYou are too cool - so good to hear your voice.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sophia! I always feel so dorky doing things like this. :)
DeleteThanks, Carrie! That was very helpful for beginners like myself. I use Corel as a photo editing program, but I want to check out what you used because it looks more user friendly. Now I just need to find the time to play around with this stuff.
ReplyDeleteNo problem, Michael! :) I know what you mean. I've played around with Corel before, and it's not a favorite of mine. I think I'll stick with Photoshop and this free program, Pixlr, for now. :) Enjoy!
DeleteGreat to know this, Carrie. Thanks for sharing the information. The Golden Eagle was very sweet to gift me with a button for Alligators Overhead, but now I know how to tackle that myself. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome, Lee! I just saw the button Eagle made you. It looks great! :)
DeleteSuper helpful stuff! i do love watching tutorials :)
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I'm glad! Thank you for stopping by, Nutschell. :)
DeleteThank you so much Carrie! Awesome tutorial!! (:
ReplyDeleteNo problem, Elise! :) Thank you!
DeleteYou are too awesome, Carrie. So full of the awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you, Peggy! You're pretty awesome yourself. ;)
DeleteAhh blog buttons... they are the bane of my existence. Thanks for the help, Carrie.
ReplyDeleteNo problem, Trisha. If you ever need help, just give me a shout! :)
DeleteGreat tutorial! Thanks, Carrie.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Talli! :D
DeleteThat a great tutorial - thanks! :) Maybe I should make one now. :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bethany! It couldn't hurt to try. :D
DeleteI had a blog button at one time, but I kind of drifted away from blogging and I deleted it. I need to bookmark this in case I decide to do one again.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a plan to me! Let me know if you need any help. :)
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