25 June 2006 @ 05:46 pm
Bloggish Border Style  
This style has been customized for both free and paid accounts. It is solely based on CSS- Cascading Style Sheets. It does NOT require advanced layout customization. It is however possible for paid accounts to add those later.



Customization Step 1


  • You can customize the style by using the manage >> customize >> look and feel >>

  • Set your Layout to Bloggish and choose Themes (None) from the drop-down menues

  • Download this file. It is the Stylesheet.

  • You can make changes to the stylehsheet now, for starters, use a different Header. Once you create the image make sure it is 760px wide.



    to change the header, look for the css tag #banner-inner.

    #banner-inner {
    background-image: url(http://www.yourspace.com/banner.jpg);
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center 9px;
    height:240px;
    margin:auto;
    }

    The only info besides the image url you shoudl change is height: 240px; You can make it taller or less tall.


  • To change the links color, look for the tags a:link, a:active, a:visited and a:hover.
    There are many ways and possiblities to cusatomize those. We will just do color now. Chnage the color by using a different html color coding.

    a:link {
    color: #0099FF;
    text-decoration:none;
    }


  • Same goes for the color of the entry title. Look for tag .entry-header and h2

    .entry-header{
    border: 0;
    font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Sans-Serif;
    color:#0099FF; font-size: 2.0em; text-align:left;
    margin-bottom:4px;
    }


    h2{
    border: 0;
    font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, Sans-Serif;
    color:#0099FF; font-size: 2.0em; text-align:left;
    margin-bottom:4px;
    }

    Change the color in the same manner, to the color you like.



  • You can also change the look and the color of the sidebar on the left or right with the .module-list-item tags. .module-list-item means the whole list. .module-list-item a implies lists that are links.


    .module-list-item a, .module-list-item a:visited {
    color:#595959;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:normal;
    margin-top:-1px;
    display:block;
    padding:8px 0px 8px 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #efefef;
    border-top: 1px solid #efefef;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: 0 15px;
    }


    .module-list-item a:hover {
    color:#0099FF;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:normal;
    margin-top:-1px;
    display:block;
    padding:8px 0px 8px 30px;
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
    }


    As before, there is a lot more customization possible there. Especially in the border and padding tags.




  • You can also change the font you use in several tags, so you can use different tpo for different things. Tags for example are body, .entry-header, .entry-content ,

    .entry-content {
    text-align: left;
    font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size:0.85em;
    line-height: 1.6em;
    color:#444;
    }


    text-align places the text left, right center or as block (justify).
    font-family specifies which font.


  • Also remember to host the border images on your own server or photobucket account. Download them here.
    and change the url to all three files in your stylesheet.

    #banner{
    border: 0;
    /* no ie mac \*/ height: 1%; /* ie win 5.5, 6 win */
    color: #333333;
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
    text-align: left;

    background-image: url(http://www.yourspace.com/border-top.jpg);
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center top;
    }


    #container{
    width: 790px;
    background-image: url(http://www.yourspace.com/entry-back.jpg);
    background-repeat: repeat-y;background-position: center;
    }


    and

    #pagebody{
    background-image: url(http://www.yourspace.com/border-bottom.jpg);
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center bottom;
    }





  • Now you copy and paste the whole stylesheet.
    Go to manage >> customize >> custom options >>
    Choose the Presentation Layout Type (Left-column, right-column, one column) and try the other methods of changing stuff there.


  • In manage >> customize >> custom options >> Paste the stylesheet into the custom Stylesheet textarea. you don't even need to externally host it, just add it there.








And voila. Layout!!!!!!!! (you can of course leave out the background border images and chnage the background to all white (fff) in which case you would be at the layout from last week. Almost ;)) Or you could use different borders.

Well enjoy. More customization another day. I just wonder if those explanations make sense.


ETA:

New and improved stylesheet up!!!

a few more stylesheets with variations:


Additional links:


Next up:



Also, please remember to credit me in your userinfo, because this was hell of a lot of work.
 
 
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[identity profile] cerri44.livejournal.com on June 25th, 2006 05:00 pm (UTC)
you know, what I just noticed... shep looks like he has lost half his eyebrow...

also: like the commentboxthing... but again with the small resolution:P
[identity profile] elli.livejournal.com on June 25th, 2006 05:01 pm (UTC)
is halt nen soldat!

commentboxthing???
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[identity profile] scrapicons.livejournal.com on June 25th, 2006 05:32 pm (UTC)
This layout is very nice and all, but I actually came here looking for the smooth sailing one you did. I've checked all your layout tags, but I might've missed it. It's the one where you had the tags big and small and that. I was wondering where it was. If i find it before you comment back, i'll let you know ;)
[identity profile] scrapicons.livejournal.com on June 25th, 2006 05:32 pm (UTC)
BTW, I LOVE THE HEADER!!!!
(no subject) - [identity profile] elli.livejournal.com on June 25th, 2006 05:46 pm (UTC)
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[identity profile] windfallen.livejournal.com on June 25th, 2006 06:21 pm (UTC)
That layout is so pretty. It makes me want to use Bloggish now.
[identity profile] elli.livejournal.com on June 26th, 2006 04:13 pm (UTC)
Well then do!!!
Your icon is pretty.
[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_excentric_/ on June 25th, 2006 07:11 pm (UTC)
awesome
will use it when I get my internet back :)
[identity profile] elli.livejournal.com on June 26th, 2006 04:16 pm (UTC)
*squeeeeeee*
[identity profile] onecoldcanadian.livejournal.com on June 25th, 2006 09:44 pm (UTC)
Fabulous!! I can't wait to start my new layout with it. Thanks!!
[identity profile] elli.livejournal.com on June 26th, 2006 04:29 pm (UTC)
cool...that nakes me ridiculously happy!!
renegadegrrl: da - you would so totally hit this[identity profile] neversince.livejournal.com on June 26th, 2006 01:29 am (UTC)
Okay, you? Are freakin' awesome. As soon as I get a new header going, I'm using this. Or before...whatever. :)
[identity profile] elli.livejournal.com on June 26th, 2006 04:10 pm (UTC)
*grins*

Seriously??? *doeshappydance*

YAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!
[identity profile] cynnabug.livejournal.com on June 26th, 2006 05:11 am (UTC)
I was just wandering around LJ and stumbled upon your journal, and I couldn't resist snagging this layout, since I was in the mood for a new one.

I'm usually a complete dunce at layouts and coding, but I had no trouble at all with this! Everything was really clear and easy to understand, and it's such a pretty layout. I still have some fiddling to do, but already I'm happy with it.

Thank you so much for making this available to the public, and for making the tutorial as easy as you did!

[identity profile] elli.livejournal.com on June 26th, 2006 04:31 pm (UTC)
YAY!!!

Especially since I suck at explaining and feel like I usually make a huge mess.

and I will add more borders...
(no subject) - [identity profile] cynnabug.livejournal.com on July 1st, 2006 10:46 am (UTC)
[identity profile] breezie.livejournal.com on June 26th, 2006 06:27 am (UTC)
hi, i read your profile and would like to let you know that i am friending your LJ
& that i found you through a resource link on [livejournal.com profile] _klotera's profile page. :)
[identity profile] elli.livejournal.com on June 26th, 2006 04:31 pm (UTC)
Cool, thanks!!!
[identity profile] scout27.livejournal.com on June 26th, 2006 01:39 pm (UTC)
You kill me...this is lovely! I'm adding it to my memories!
[identity profile] elli.livejournal.com on June 26th, 2006 04:32 pm (UTC)
eeeeeek :) *kisses*
[identity profile] littlespoons.livejournal.com on June 27th, 2006 07:21 am (UTC)
Hello!

I just stumbled upon your journal and saw your layout tutorial and had to grab! I hope you don't mind!
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[identity profile] valiant.livejournal.com on June 28th, 2006 03:09 am (UTC)
I love this so much! And I have to echo someone who commented before me - I'm usually such an idiot when it comes to S2 layouts. Half the time they don't work for me, or I don't understand the instructions, but this was a breeze to apply and customise. Thanks so much!
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renegadegrrl: spn - sammich :][identity profile] neversince.livejournal.com on June 28th, 2006 10:56 pm (UTC)
I just wanted to say I'm using it and it's awesome. I'm not done customizing, but you are a genius! ♥
renegadegrrl: tds - fucking hell ... *headdesk*[identity profile] neversince.livejournal.com on June 28th, 2006 11:26 pm (UTC)
Okay, don't hate me. I really did go and look at [livejournal.com profile] s2bloggish and [livejournal.com profile] s2style and I couldn't find it. I'm sure it's a simple answer but... how do you change the order of the sidebar boxes and (if possible) get rid of the syndication link?
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[identity profile] fogg8.livejournal.com on June 28th, 2006 10:56 pm (UTC)
You? are amazing. Yes, yes you are! I've been trying like crazy to find a layout like this. A nice simple one.

It doesn't work to well with sponsored accounts, but it still actually works :D

Thank you:)
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[identity profile] icrush.livejournal.com on June 29th, 2006 01:43 am (UTC)
I was diying to use Bloggish style so long. thanks for sharing your customization. I'll credit you when I use it.
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[identity profile] kiki-miserychic.livejournal.com on June 29th, 2006 06:28 pm (UTC)
Awesome, thanks.
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[identity profile] lovehello.livejournal.com on July 1st, 2006 08:20 pm (UTC)
thanks :3
im so glad it works with sponsored plus accounts too :D using it! credited you of course !
[identity profile] elli.livejournal.com on July 12th, 2006 07:25 am (UTC)
Thank you :)
[identity profile] wavesoak.livejournal.com on July 6th, 2006 11:04 pm (UTC)
ok elli, hopefully ill have fixed this before you can reply, but hey! you never know.

i used the layout and its working great for free accounts, but i cant get a background color. you have the shaded background, but i want a striped one.. i don't know where to put the url for a background image. where as you, i think have a color for your background.
[identity profile] wavesoak.livejournal.com on July 6th, 2006 11:09 pm (UTC)
nvm.. found it! and it looks great! now, ON TO MAKE A NEW HEADER!!
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[identity profile] fisheep.livejournal.com on July 7th, 2006 08:38 am (UTC)
adding to mems right now, may use later :)
[identity profile] elli.livejournal.com on August 17th, 2006 02:06 pm (UTC)
*g* coolies.
midnightbex[identity profile] midnightbex.livejournal.com on July 10th, 2006 09:13 pm (UTC)
I really love this layout but I have one quick question. I wanted to use it for a community, but when a post is made, instead of just listing the user who posted it, it lists the community name next to it. How do I get it to stop doing that?
[identity profile] elli.livejournal.com on July 10th, 2006 09:33 pm (UTC)
I need to see it to know...
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[identity profile] italyfilez.livejournal.com on August 4th, 2006 03:27 am (UTC)
This is wonderful. Thanks so much, I will use this as soon as I make an appropriate banner.
[identity profile] elli.livejournal.com on August 17th, 2006 02:02 pm (UTC)
Cool, thanks!!!
[identity profile] ex-artbox613.livejournal.com on August 14th, 2006 09:30 pm (UTC)
Lovely layout *mems* thank you!
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[identity profile] colourfulgirl.livejournal.com on September 5th, 2006 02:00 pm (UTC)
I would love to use this layout, but border images download link doesnt work :|
[identity profile] elli.livejournal.com on September 5th, 2006 02:08 pm (UTC)
http://www.parisnights.de/livejournal/floete/border-bottom.jpg
http://www.parisnights.de/livejournal/floete/border-top.jpg
http://www.parisnights.de/livejournal/floete/entry-back.jpg


There they are.
(no subject) - [identity profile] colourfulgirl.livejournal.com on September 5th, 2006 02:32 pm (UTC)
[identity profile] intodelirium.livejournal.com on October 10th, 2006 03:49 am (UTC)
hi, I was trying this out but I think the border images zip is no longer working. =/ would you mind re-uploading it?
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[identity profile] electra-star.livejournal.com on October 21st, 2006 10:54 am (UTC)
Hallo ^^ I'm new to LJ and wanted to do a custom layout based on your stylesheet but I've got some problems. I actually just wanted to do a different background and text color and header, but the sidebar which should be on the right just won't fit, it's beneath the entries instead of next to them. Any ideas what could be the problem? Apart from that it seems to be working fine (I'm working on the details later once I've got that fixed)

I saved the modified stylesheet in case you want to have a look at it. Thanks (http://www.geocities.com/malefice_lu1984/simpleblogmod2.txt)
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[identity profile] grimgraphics.livejournal.com on December 23rd, 2006 06:33 pm (UTC)
border images...
I really love this layout and would love to take it but I'm afraid the border images are no longer working... :(
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