A Tutorial On How To Make A Blog Banner Using Picasa Instead Of Something Fancy and Complicated Like Photoshop
(This post has been updated (2015) to reflect new changes in Blogger templates.)
(a few examples of past headers I’ve made)
I’ve been asked SO many times how I make my collage header (also called banner) images. I came upon this free and easy way to make your Blogger blog look more original and professional…I was desperate and didn’t want to pay for a blog designer, and didn’t have time to learn Photoshop…I also LOVE the design process of changing things up once a month.
You will want to choose the Simple template in the Design section of Blogger.
I promised a tutorial a long time ago, but knew I’d have to wait till the kids went back to school to spend the time to put on together. So here it goes.
First you need to download Picasa. It’s free and it should be easy to figure out how to get your pictures from your files into Picasa. Picasa is ‘made’ by Google and it won’t make your computer blow up, or slow down, or act really weird…I swear. I really love using it…I’ve tried almost everything, and I think this is the best (and most self-explanatory) FREE editing system out there…especially if you are using Blogger. I am really not very computer savvy, and I don’t have the time to learn Photoshop right now, try as a might. So I’ve squeezed every ounce of juice out of Picasa and have been very happy with the results.
Once you download Picasa, it is easy to figure out how to ‘Import’ (there’s a button) your pictures from your files into Picasa. (You can do them a file at a time just to see if you like it.)
SO, let’s say you are in Picasa and you want to select 4 or 5 pictures (you will see, once you experiment, that a header can be made with a bunch of photos or just one and still look good).
You are going to select a photo and press the Collage button on the bottom of the window. (You can edit your pic first if you want….see the left hand side for tons of options.)
In the Settings choices, you will choose Picture Pile because it allows you to work with a bunch of photos and manipulate them around in tons of ways. 
Click and hold on your photo and drag it to the corner (or wherever you want it). (By the way…you can see that you can select different colors for the background…experiment away…the possibilities are endless. Also under background options you can select “Use Image”. You can download free scrapbook paper and import that into Picasa and use that as a background image if you want something besides a solid color. I did this from here. You will see in my September banner I have chosen a pattern, but the one I have for August I chose a white background.) 
See that little grey circle on the photo? That allows you to make the photo bigger or smaller and also allows you to manipulate the angle…crooked or straight, and allows you to move it everywhere. If you look in the Settings box, you can also chose to add a white border, or a Polaroid border, or create a shadow on your photo.
Now you want to add more pictures. Click Clips right next to Settings. If you don’t see the photos you want to add go to Get More and it will take you back to your Picasa files. Click on your pictures there and then go back to the Collage file on top…see that button…next to Library. The picture you clicked on will show up in the little Collage window. Press the + button and it will be added. If you change your mind click on the photo you don’t want and press Remove. (You can also press View And Edit if you decide you want to use some of the cool editing features in Picasa to make your picture better-looking.)
For this example, I am lining up my photos as straight and evenly spaced as I can get them. Remember, the possibilities are endless though…they don’t have to be straight. I DO try to keep them on the top 1/2 of the collage..yes, it looks funny at first, but you want your collage to be long and skinny..you will crop that bottom half off later, after you add text. Just work with the top 1/2 when making a header.
When I’m set I press Create Collage.
That brings me back to the main Picasa page. I find my created Collage in the Library file, and click on it. Now what comes up is the basic editing features…Basic Fixes.
I find the Text button and press that…there you have TONS of choices of type. Play around and see what you like best…this is the “funnest” part…you can move the text where ever you want (even on top of the photos), make it whatever size you want (keep it on the page!), pick the opacity of the text, and determine the color you want it…it has the same grey circle that you manipulate around. Remember though…you want it rather long and skinny like a header normally looks so keep it up there in the 1/2 of the space provided.
If you want to create a whole different grouping text, you can do that too. Just click the phrase you are finished with and move your cursor to a new spot…it doesn’t have to be the spot you want the type to show up, because remember…you can move it. Now you can choose the color, font and size of your new phrase.
After you have your words down, click the Apply button and you will go back to the basic Edits. You are going to Crop your Collage so it looks like a header, not a huge photo, so press Crop. I make it really even on all sides and bring the crop right up under the writing. 
Press Apply when you are finished.
You are going to Export (see that button on the bottom?) your collage to your photo files. When you press Export a window like this will show up. That little slider bar lets you choose the size.
I used 800 for my banner.
NOW, go to your blog and press the Layout tab. Press Edit on the header part (where your title is.)
Choose your Image (your collage) from your Files where you sent it. Make sure you press the “Instead of title and description” button first, and make sure the Shrink To Fit button is NOT checked before you upload your picture.
Press Save. If the Collage seems too big for you, just resend your collage at the next smaller size when Exporting to your photo files from Picasa.
If the blog banner isn’t centered, you will need to go into the Template, go to “Customize”, find Advanced, scroll down to CSS, and copy and past this code to the CSS:
#header-inner img {margin: 0 auto;}
Press Enter (you can see your blog header move to the center after pressing Enter) and then Save.
Here’s some great advice: Start a new blog…a sample, “fool around” blog, and just try stuff out on it. Google some tutorials…that’s how I learned. In your Settings, you can choose to make that Sample Blog private, and hide it on your profile so no one sees it. Then play away! You can see how things look on your Sample Blog first, practice, and then try it out on your new blog.
Check out these cute headers made from this tutorial:
I’m so proud of you! (and I’m proud of me too, for actually explaining something and having it make any sense for once.)
(If you have one you would like to share, leave a comment below!)
If you want to get a little more creative with different fonts and scrapbook paper backgrounds, or are interested in making scrapbook pages with Picasa HERE is a great tutorial.
If you are still confused,HERE is a great step by step video series of tutorials on making collages with Picasa that can help you get started.
Hi there! First of all just want to say that I read your blog and think you are a great mama! (and I think your fam is beautiful!)
Second of all, T H A N K S for your post..YOu were awesome explaining how to create a new header and walking us through step by step! I DID IT! and I am NOT computer savy. thanks thanks! thanks….
(I've almost payed someone to do my header but saw your post and read it over and over till I figured it out! you did such a great job!)
http://www.tawnyandryan.blogspot.com
Thanks again, Tawny
Thanks for the tutorial. I'm downloading Picassa to give it a try!
Thanks, Sarah. I've been using Picasa since you recommended it and we like it. I learned something new today from you – that you can rearrange picture pile. I always wondered how you got your 5 photos straight across! Great info.
Yay! Great tutorial. Thank you so much! That pesky border around my header has been driving me crazy! I'm eagar to give picasa a try now too!
Thank you so much for creating easy-to-understand directions – and with pictures too! I look forward to giving it a try.
THANK YOU!!!! I have Picassa, but have only used it a few times. 🙂 I've been trying to figure out how to save a photo so I can access it elsewhere in My Documents. Wonder how good their "Help" section is…. 🙂
Dear Sarah-
Bless your dear , sweet heart. I can only imagine how busy you are right now.
I paid someone to re-do my blog a while back because I had NO clue how to do any of this.
I found the most reasonable person I could find.
I love how yours looks- and although I don't always comment, I read yours every single day.
My favorite all time photograph is the picture of your little one after everyone had gotten on the bus. It was priceless.
Thank you Sarah for sharing with all of us.
Laura
Thank you! I am going to play around right now and see what I can do.
This was a great step-by-step. Love it!
Melis
Thank you so much! I've always wondered how you did your great looking header. I can't wait to try it!
Thank you for this! It is initially a bit scary for me, as it's somewhat techie – but you make it seem pretty manageable.
My husband swears by Gimp photo editing. Ever heard of/tried it? I know he's used Picassa, as well.
Also, I found the easiest solution to getting rid of that danged border on Blogger. (Found it on one of those nerdy blogging blogs.) Go to Layout and then scroll down to border color. My background is white, so I selected white as my border color and it magically disappears! This may not work for people with fancy, patterned backgrounds, but worked like a charm for me.
Oh yes, Sarah – I can tell that you are not computer savvy in the least! Thanks for the advice! I love your banners! Your photos are always so beautiful. You really should consider turning it into a business!
What a great tutorial! I use Picnik, and it's easy, free, and pretty. I adore that you change your banner every month, btw.
Have a wonderful week!
XO*Tricia
Cool! I use Picasa to manage all our photos and love it. I may have to give this a try. Thanks for the tutorial!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I'm going to give it a try. You make it sound pretty easy.
holy cow! i think i was one of the people who asked…i pieced something together after spending HOURS trying to sort through all the info out there…I'll save this post for when I want to change out my pics!!! (cuz there's no way i actually remember what i did the first time. plus, i'm thinking i could improve mine TONS now that i actually have someone telling me smartly what to do!!!)
THANK YOU!
You rock!! Thanks so much for getting to this post! I cannot wait to get to work on this! How fun!! Really appreciate it–thanks!
🙂 lindley
No way!!! Ok, I have not even read this post yet or the comments but I just had to say THANK YOU! Isn't Picassa free? I have been wondering how to make a banner forever!!!! Yea!!!
You are such a brilliant gal – thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Kate
Great tutorial ! I mean really,really great ! Thank you for all the details. I need details !!!
Can't wait to try it.
Thank you for this! I've always loved your banner and enjoy reading your blog. I'll have to try this, when I have some time. 🙂
I love that you change your banners frequently. How creative is that? Your photos are gorgeous. Thanks for the tutorial. I hope it works ok with Typepad. I'll be experiementing soon. 🙂
WOW, this is so very helpful. I think my header may need some refreshing 😉
THANKS!!!!!!
OMGOSH! I actually did it! I followed your directions to a "T" and it worked! This helped me tremendously! I feel like I have a new bloggie life!! You are a Rock Star! Seriously, I am so grateful! Thank you! You are amazing! Do you need some more accolades? Would you mind if I linked this tutorial on my blog?
whoa! had lots of friends request help now on a header… I send them to your post….KUDOS again and thanks! Tawny
This was excellent! Thank you for taking the time to post this! Happy Days! jen
Hi Sarah! I'm currently on a blog break…ya ya ya whatever. you know I love a great tutorial. I also use Picasa to do my headers, but I love seeing your method. Thanks Sarah! …for sharing.
PS. I love the current header. I have a thing for lined paper. 🙂
okay, so you cleared up a lot of my few remaining questions about headers. i always used picnik, but the possiblities with picasa's collages is much greater. thanks! my idea was back-to-schoolish, too. check it out! and, thanks again!
http://www.oddgirloutblog.blogspot.com
Who knew it was that fast- I've been using MS Digital Image Pro 10 – it is fun to use but Picasa seems a WHOLE lot faster! Thanks 🙂 I made the header up there in about 4 minutes – and it looks like it took me 4 minutes – LOL better one to come once I snap more photos!
Oh thank you thank you! I used your tutorial on making a banner and it turned out beautifully! You are a peach! I am NOT technical, but you made it possible, please check out my humble little blog and give me your feedback.My blog wants to be like your blog when it grows up! Thanks so much!!!Jodi Whitehead
http://thebarefootshutterbug.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much for letting me know how to get that stupid border off of my header! It's what my blog has needed for a long time!
-Jill
Ugh! I will conquer this…or you could come to South Florida and do it for me 🙂
I finally did this!!!!!!! So excited. Thanks a million.
So stinkin' cute. Thank you!
THANK YOU!!! I was able to figure this out with your help. It took an hour and a half, but I did it!! Woohoo!!
Come check out my blog:
abeachylife.blogspot.com
Oh…here's mine…3maamsandtheirguy.blogspot.com
Yay! Thanks for the help! I did it! 🙂 Now I think I will play around with it more.
A friend of yours on Ravelry directed me to your blog and I'm so glad she did! Your explanation on how to make a header was just what I was looking for. I'm ready to download Picassa and make my own header on Blogger. Thank you very much!!
Yay for me! I just made a simple new header. Again thank you so much. Your directions were very easy to follow.
Google SHOULD have paid you to say that. And I've actually been really surprised at the quality of work I've done in Picasa. I guess because it's free I discount its abilities. Silly me.
Well I finally made a header all by myself…thanks for the great directions…Hope all is well.
Great info . . . now if I could just find where to put it. I have the photos in a collage but my template does not have the same wording that you say to look for.
According to me Google picasa is a good image editing software and by using this software we can make a blog header picture but there are some effects you can only give in photoshop and other image editing software like coreldraw.
Oh btw, I just did collages for our beach house trip and it was so easy! Didn't quite realize I could create so many fun collages and post them. It is a great way to consolidate 200 plus pics and make it simple and cute!
so thanks again, Tawny!
OH MY GOD! THANKS SO MUCH, THIS TUTORIAL IS GOING TO PUT ME IN THE BEAUTIFUL BLOG LEAGUES! IM NOW ELEVATED, AND I NEVER KNEW THAT I COULD DO THIS MYSELF! I HAPPEN TO HAVE PICASA AND NOW I KNOW WHAT TO DO! INTERESTING THAT I JUST SPENT THE AFTERNOON UPLOADING MY PICTURES INTO MY PICASA ALBUM. THANKS, THANKS, THANKS!
That was so much easier than I thought it would be. Took me a little while, playing around, but I have a cute header now. I've so been wanting to use a different background picture, but I only had one that would work for the header. I'm hoping to change it seasonally, now that I know how easy it is. Thanks so much!!! Please do come see (when you have a chance.) 🙂
thank you SO much for posting this… it helped a lot…
you can check out the banner I made here:
http://cre8tiveqt.blogspot.com/
and I cropped it down for our etsy store…
http://www.cre8tiveqt.etsy.com
You great great lady! This post was super helpful! Giving it a try as I already love Picasa. Will let you know the results. I am also going to follow you as your blog is amazing….Thank you!
Best Regards from the UK
Deb
I imagine this comment is going to get lost in the sea of other comments, but this tutuorial is amazing! I'm still struggling a bit with figuring out how to do this (impatience has it's price) but love your idea of a practice blog! Thank you !
Liz
Thanks so much, I've been wondering how people make those really cool headers.
Ur tutorials are awesome!!!! I made my first blog header!!!! SOOOO excited to play around with it more and see what else I can come up with!!!! Here is the one I created so far.
http://jennking-mylife.blogspot.com/
You are the best! I can't believe I was able to do this. I did my header tonight, but it needs some work. But, wow! Thanks for being so helpful…
I LOVE YOU!!! Thank you so much for this tutorial! I just finished mine and I love it! I did a fall theme so I will be changing it in a couple of months. I was seriously thinking I was going to have to pay to make over my blog. God bless you! {Feel free to link mine up.}
I now have a new Banner (THANK YOU!) and I mentioned you in my post, today.
Thanks!
http://www.TheOldPostRoadBLOG.blogspot.com
-Trish
Not sure if I ever sent you email with my link, but I love, love, love your easy tutorial on blog headers.
I have received so many complements on mine.
Thank you
Stephanie
I just completed mine, too. Thanks so much for the tutorial!! You can check it out at seanandcindy dot blogspot dot com.
I've finally gotten around to walking through your tutorial. It was very clear and thorough so thank you! I've added my first header but after looking through other readers' examples, I need to get my creative juices flowing. I love Abbey's header, by the way!
Thanks so much for your tutorial! I'm home sick today and you provided the perfect low-energy activity for me to do so I didn't have to do laundry and bills 🙂 You walked me through it so easily and wala! I love it!
Lisa
I am so glad I stopped over here from Ann's (Holy Experience)! I have so enjoyed exploring your place. What a talented and beautiful lady you are! I have been playing around with this tutorial…so much fun! I have made my blog a little header, but I"m still playing. Thank you so much for sharing this. It really does make it much easier!
My friend Merle posted your blog on Facebook and I am so glad she did! I have been wondering how to do a header on my blog and this morning, thanks to your tutorial I did it! It took three tries but finally got what I wanted . Thank you so much. It is at poeticpumpkins.blogspot.com if you care to see.
Great tutorial! I followed it step by step….I rushed it a bit. I'm so excited to know how to do this now! I'm still tweaking it, but it's so much fun. Thanks!
Thank you sooooooooooo muuuuuuuuuuch. I had downloaded Picasa recently because I really like collages and playing with photos but do not have the budget for Photoshop type thingy but I can now use it in my header. You are a star. Thank you again. Be blessed.
I can't thank you enough for this great tutorial – so simple and helpful, I couldn't have fixed my blog without you! I think you've build up some good karma with this post!
Hi,
This is an excellent article. I usually don’t post on blogs but ya forced me to, great info.. excellent! I will add and bookmark your site. And i will follow you in future. Thank you!
Thank you so much for doing this tutorial. I already use Picasa for editing my photos, so I was excited to learn how to do a collage.
I made a new header for my blog. It's not really a collage, but I love it!
Kara's Kitchen Creations
With your step-by-step directions, my blog header has a new look for the first time since it started almost 2 years ago. Thanks SO much!
Thanks so much for sharing this — your instructions were AWESOME!! I, also, don't have time to master Photoshop or any other photo editing program. I've been using picasa for the last couple of years and clearly wasn't using it to it's potential! Thanks for shedding some light on ALL it can do! 🙂
one more thing — where did y'all get your cutsie lil' dots… embellishing could really make this addicting 🙂
I just found your blog today from today's creative blog and it's the most fun I've had in a while! (reading your blog that is) I was wondering if I could link this post to my sidebar under blogging 101 tips. It would be very helpful for many people! Thanks for brightening my day!
Thank you so much! I already had picasa but had no idea all the great stuff I could use it for. I am getting so much more use out of it now. I just did our family Christmas Card with it. And it's all free!!
Thanks again for sharing!! Did this immediately the first time you shared, forgot to save this post or the instructions anywhere, but just came back again, scrolled through all your posts until I got back to this one so I could refresh myself on the course. gonna save it this time, but so easy to do, just wanted to say thanks!!!
Thank you so much for this post. After several attempts, I made a header for our blog using this tutorial…and I love it! Thanks!
Melinda
After downloading Picasa I had ago and after my son tweaked it a bit for me, I came up with this:
http://www.crafting4greyhounds.blogspot.com
Its not perfect but not bad for my first attempt and heaps better than it was. Thanks so much for the great tutorial.
I just found this today!!! You are fabulous. Now I have to figure out how to make my blog into a 2 column. I think that's what I'm trying to do. 🙂
This has been on my to-do list for awhile, and I finally did it. Thank you for the inspiration and the tutorial:)
First, thank you for the tutorial. I just *knew* I could do a custom header w/o paying someone. 🙂
Second, I made a "jpeg" collage in Photoshop Elements. I am having a hard time getting it to load though. I know you said you don't know PS, but would you have any advice on this?
Thanks in advance!
Late to the party but I found your tutorial via Centsational Girl. I've just uploaded a new banner (full of my pics of Christmas lights) just in time for Christmas. Thanks for the help – I'm loving it
Holy Cow! This worked!!!! You have no idea how grateful I am….thank you so, so much! Merry Christmas!
I just made myself a new header today. I've been using Picasa for over a year and never noticed the collage feature! DUH! I think it turned out pretty well. Thanks for the tutorial!
http://theyellowfrontdoor.blogspot.com
Wow! Great tutorial, I am horrible at these sorts of things but I was able to make a banner and I got rid of that horrible border the title thingy! Thanks!
Thank you so much for explaining all this! I searched high and low for something as well explained as this! Thank you!
Thanks so much, your instructions were great and easy. Check out my banner at http://www.homedecorbudgetista.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for your explanation. It worked out perfect. I have used it several times. Your tutorial on how to make your pictures bigger is wonderful also! 🙂
This is awesome! I have been using Picasa for so long and never knew I could do this! I love it! Thank you so much for the tutorial. Made perfect sense! http://thefriedelkids.blogspot.com/
I have admired your blog headers…and your photography…for awhile now. Thank you for taking the time to write such an easy-to-follow tutorial for us! I have had so much fun this evening creating several headers…one for my main blog, another for our lake house blog and one for the future! Now if I could only take photos like you do…then I'd be set!! Blessings!
I am a huge fan of picasa and have been reading your blog for quite a while, thank you so much for this. i paid for a blog design over a year ago but got tired of it after all this time so i finally tried this and it was SO easy! thanks so much i love my new spruced up blog!
Thanks for the tips! Very helpful! Can anyone tell me how to make my pictures NOT have a border around them, or a white background?
Thank you so much for this! I plan on going back to spruce mine up a bit, but I've spent way too much time already on it. Apparently, I saved mine too small…Next time : )
Thanks for this!
http://spsquared.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much! I followed your directions and had no problems at all! I have been trying to learn how to do this for some time now.
sunshineinthehouse-angie.blogspot.com
All I can say is … WOW and THANK YOU!!
Such a GREAT tutorial – it took me less that 1/2 hour from start to finish!!! And now I am loving my blog. Can't wait to play more.
hi, just wanna say thank you so much for this great tutorial, I'm going nuts how to make my own then I found your blog, thank you thank you hahaha, you're an angel, just finished my very first header,and I still wanna make more hahaha.take care=)
just tried it out! Thanks! this is great and super cute. also, thanks for your how to paint furniture tutorial. even things that seem so simple need instructions for girls like me! 🙂 trying to talk my husband into letting us paint our dining room furniture!
Nice tutorial – this was so easy! I'm getting ready to start blogging, and thanks to your inspiration I've decided updating my banner regularly will be a great compliment to my blog plans. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks so much for the great tutorial. I love how it truned out 😉
http://starcottage.blogspot.com/2010/01/time-to-retire-old-blog-banner.html
Awesome tutorial, so easy to follow! I am going to enjoy playing with this so much! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! http://www.givesaidthelittlestream.blogspot.com
thanks so much for this. I just had a blast making my own. http://www.seakettlediaries.blogspot.com. I can't wait till next month! 🙂
Jennifer over at Tatertots and Jello forwarded this tutorial to me and all I can say is thank you thank you thank you! I refer back to it quite often and although my blog is still a work in progress, I am certain it will look as sharp as yours does!
I just found a link to this post and made a header of my own! Thanks so much. The directions were easy to follow and I love my new header!!!
I used it, and it was quite simple. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!!!!
http://colopyfam.blogspot.com/
I use picasa and had never figured out how to do this!
Thank you for this, I have not done it yet but will give it a try. Just another tip on the Nav bar. Just click on edit on your navbar and you can now make it TRANSPARENT! No more blue or black navbar's. And it will always match your background. Neat Huh?
Sharon
Just found you from Sneaky Mom Jill!!! THANK YOU!!! I did it and it only took about 45 minutes while my daughter napped!!! I was so excited I had to share it with all my peeps!!!
http://tessastidings.blogspot.com/2010/02/new-lookwith-little-help-from-some.html
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Good post. I am a fellow diy blogger. I have recently been introduced to picnik and that has helped me in my quest for spicing up my blog as well. I started making picasa headers a few months ago. Check it out.
Cute header, btw.
i tried it! i did it!!! thank you so much…it really was so easy! i never would have figured it out…but i just kept going back to the tutorial!
Thanks so much for this! I found you from Sneaky Mama. It was so easy to understand- thank you!
It was so easy thanks to your instructions. Thank you very much!
http://rejoicingevermore.blogspot.com/
This was so helpful. Thank you so muchhhhhhhhhhh
What a great tutorial and just what I needed! I found your post from Sneaky Momma Blog Design too. I'm going to get started right away. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much. I just finished my Blog Banner and I love it. I am new to this whole blogging thing and this was just what I needed. Thanks so much.
GREAT tutorial! Thanks for sharing!!!!
I've been using Picasa … FOREVER … but I didn't know that Picture Pile function could be used like that! I also avoided it because I didn't like how the photos overlapped … now I am slapping my forehead for sure! Thanks 🙂
I DID IT TOO! Thank you so much. Your tutorial was excellent walking me through it. I came close to tears at one point, but that was because of my error and getting side-tracked from your advice. I am so excited – I made my own header! I also love the rest of your blog too!
http://www.doodlebugdrama.blogspot.com
I was referred over to this post from Sneaky Momma and could just come through the screen and kiss you. I just replaced a fine collage, but I was aggravated that I couldn't change the font (other than what blogger provided). It's a tad rough, but a fun 1st start! Woo Hoo!
Thanks for the wonderful tip! I just made a header and had no idea it was that simple. My blog is http://www.lanceandmandy.blogspot.com
I have been thinking of re doing my-header for sometime but did not really get around to doing it. But when I saw Sneaky Momma's post referring your blog, I decided to make the change now.
But I have a little problem, my header is to the left, and I would like to have it centered but don't now, maybe you can check out my blog and make recommendations. Thanks.
Thanks for posting this awesome tutorial!!!
http://passforphoto.blogspot.com/
Thank you!!!! I love my new banner!!
Thank you so much for this! I just made a header for my blog and I'm playing around with Picasa now! I had no idea Picasa could do so much – I was ready to pony up for Photoshop and now I don't have to!
WHEW! You've given me a workout and I think I've done it correctly. I couldn't get the white border removed though…it's taken me three hours to get this far and that a huge chunk of time. I can only imagine how long it took you. Thanks so much for the instructions and I've signed up for your updates.
That's next on my "to learn" list…learning how to put in that little box so folks can sign up for updates.
WHEW!
yea….. I did it.. but I used Creative Memories program…to cool.. thanks
http://www.littleredheartfromgod.blogspot.com
thanks so much…
Connie
thank you so much for this post! it has literally transformed my blog and i am loving it…! so easy to follow!
http://missbblogs.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for posting such easy to follow instructions! I have wanted to do this for so long, but didn't know how. Thank you so much! I can't wait to try it.
1st time here. Yea….. I did it. Thank you..thank you..thank you.
THANK YOU!!!!!! I love it! I had soooo much fun building a beautiful collage header! I am not very computer savvy…so thanks again. I am so proud of it! http://www.savingyourhardearnedmoney.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for explaining how to do this. Only and I both redid our Banners and are pleased how well they turned out. I just have to figure out how to move my banner over just a smidgen and it will be fine.
I did it!! So excited!! But, I used Picnik, which is similar to Picasa (and also now owned by Google as well). Thanks SO MUCH for the info about how to remove the border lines too. This is great!
amandajillsblog.blogspot.com
Thanks,
Amanda
thank you I FINALLY have a header on my blog and it looks good thanks to your instructions…
I used your tutorial today and was able to make a great header! Thank you so much for the easy instructions. I also have really enjoyed exploring your site for new ways to improve my blog– Im a blogger newbie 🙂
Thanks
I found a link to your blog from Sneaky Momma Blog Designs and I'm so glad I did! This was a great post and I just made my first header with Picasa. It was so easy with your tutorial! Thanks so much!!
http://www.wrightysreads.blogspot.com
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! I've been wanting to do this for so long but never could figure it out. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your tutorial on this! I did it! It's still a little wonky because I have to play with the width and get it just right but it's almost there! 🙂 A million thanks from one very happy blogger.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this! I love your blog and just made the cutest little header for my own! Thanks again!!
I'm having lots and lots of trouble and want to pull my hair out! Could someone please come to my rescue? My crop and my text is not sticking when I upload my image onto blogger. And there is a HUGE white box. I had to just use the blogger way of adding my title to have something on there til i figure it out… http://www.coriberg.blogspot.com
Just finist my blog header, thank you for your explanation ;0)
I love it!
Have a great weekend ;0)
Janneke X
Yay!!! A friend just put me onto your tutorial – I'd been using photoshop up until now and it took me AGES to put anything together. This way? 5 variations in 30 minutes. You're a legend! 🙂
http://www.t1mommy.blogspot.com
what an awesome tutorial! thank you SOOO much. i just made a blog header for my blog using your tutorial this weekend. love it 🙂
Fantastic tutorial! So glad I found it and risked burning out a few brain cells to try it. I am definitely tech-challenged, so I'll be the first to admit that if I can do this, anyone can. And faster too, I'm sure! Please come see what you helped me make!
Thank you soooooooo much for this tutorial! I made a banner for my photo blog!
http://amyb-photography.blogspot.com/
That you for this tutorial from the bottom of my heart. 🙂 It was easy, awesome and I'm so very happy with the results. Please go take a look at my blog header now. I'm soooo thrilled, and its because of this generous tutorial you posted.
http://mimitoriasdesigns.blogspot.com
Gretchen
Thanks for the tutorial! I finally switched up my blog and used this technique to make the header. Cool!
Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you! I love my new header!
Super easy! Thanks for this.
Oh my, you made it so easy! Thanks a ton!!!!!
Thanks for the brilliant tutorial- I've just knocked up a header for myself in about half an hour! Itching to keep playing now!
Thanks so much for this awesome tutorial. Just used it today, and I love my header. You're the best! You can see my blog here: http://quiltedcupcake.blogspot.com
this is awesome! thank you very much. 🙂
Yay! I made new fancy headers for both of my blogs! Love them!
Here's my public blog:
http://www.smartbottomenterprises.blogspot.com/
Thank you!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! I found you through Sneaky Momma Blog Designs and found her through Cheryl at She Stamps! AWESOME!!
I just redid my banner – and not too bad for not knowing what I wanted to use. Now I will put this in my favorites and come back to it time and time again.
Thank you so much for helping novices like me. I hope to be able to pay it forward to someone else.
Thanks again!!
Maria
Thanks for the tutorial. I am just starting to really get into blogging.
This will help me out alot.
thanx a lot 4 the tutorial…now i've already got a new header for my blog…awesome!!!!
after this i can change my blog header once a week 🙂
Thank you so much. This tutorial will pretty much change my life. I've been pulling my hair out with all of the other photo-editing software out there (you know, without taking the plunge on getting a Graphics Design degree, or, breaking down to purchase and learn Photoshop!!). This is a huge help!
Your tutorial is awesome! I have whipped up a few different banners and love each one! Thanks!
OMG!
I could just kiss you!!!!!
Here is my *New* blog!!!!
Woo to the Hoo!!!!
=)
http://somethingfromcassie.blogspot.com/
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am so computer challenged but even I have made a cool banner for my blog.
Thank you for helping me get the header I want! You rock! http://overatthelittlehouse.blogspot.com
Love the header tutorial thank you.
Thank you so much, I had so much fun with Picasa! Thanks for the tutorial, that was great!
Wow, THANKYOU!!!!! Fantastic tute, I love my new banner, and it only took me maybe half an hour to create from downloading Picasa to publishing it on my blog!! 🙂
Your the best! I always wanted a good header on my blog..and because of you and your great tutorial I have it!
Thanks so much!!!!!
I've been using Picassa for a while for photo editing but never thought to use it for my blog. I LOVE the header I made following your directions. Amazing! Thank you so much. That Army Wife Life
hiya!
thank you for taking the time to write this tutorial (and in plain English no less). I have now changed my header to something i like very much. AND i have downloaded and will continue to use picasa (you're right; it IS so much easier to master than photoshop and a lot quicker too for the kind of things i do).
anyway, just wanted to join the grateful 🙂
take care.
thank you for this tutorial. my banner added the POP i wanted in my blog and i'm so happy! thank you!
your blog is so nice. adding it to my roll!
jules
Thank you for this tutorial!!!! I did my first blog header with pictures!!! Thanks for your help!
http://www.thisoldhouseinnewliberty.blogspot.com
A H.U.G.E thank you for this tutorial. You made everything seems so easy and indeed it is. I made my first blog header today after 3 years of blogging. Feels ecstatic. 🙂 🙂
Best,
Siri
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I did it! I now have a new blog header because of your super easy instructions. I even shared a link to your tutorial on my blog:
http://scrappindanielle.blogspot.com/2010/08/welcome-new-blog-header-my-picasa.html
You were such a great help! Thanks again!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I'm so excited about my new header and a whole new look for my blog! Check it out here: http://bookwormtobombshell.blogspot.com/
Thanks again!
Thank you so much!!! I used your tutorial (like a Bible) to make my Etsy banner. Granted, it took me about 5 hours but I did it myself. The best part is that it looks pretty much what I would have paid something to do for me. I can't believe it. I'm embarrassingly tech-challenged so I'm very proud of myself right now and I will sleep well tonight. Thanks again. You're the best.
Thanks a ton! Love this site, as it is sooooo very helpful.
Check out my success with making a blog banner with this tutorial. I love it!
http://mimitoriasdesigns.blogspot.com/
Gretchen
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thank you so much for this turorial! I was up until almost 2:00 AM playing with my new banner. I love it! You can see it at http://yolanda-imaginemakeshare.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for this tutorial… it helped to much! You are so talented! I just have one question – How can I make my header bigger? When I export it to a bigger size, it isn't centered when I upload it to the blog. Any ideas?
Thank you again!
Janice
http://thenorthens.blogspot.com
Hi there!
I did it too!! Please come visit me and take a peek 🙂
http://ayankeequilter.blogspot.com/2010/09/so-happy.html
Many thanks from a computer illiterate blogger! I was able create a header from your terrific tutorial! I blogged about it today and linked to you.
http://myeverydaygraces.blogspot.com
THANK YOU, you rock. Check it out…lilisbuzz.blogspot.com
Thanks for showing how to do this. I am sharing this post with my readers.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I am definitely going to share with my readers! marissadg.blogspot.com 🙂
I have been trying to figure out the headers for weeks now! Thank you so much for making this so easy!
Your instructions were SO clear and easy. You are amazing! I had been trying to do a custom header for weeks! Thank you. I'm assuming this is the same process that others use when they do a group of photos (side-by-side) in their posts?
You are AWESOME!!! Thank you thank you thank you! I never knew Picasa could be such a great substitute for PhotoShop and be so easy, too.
I'll be linking back to you for sure… for myself and for anyone who needs clear, easy instructions.
http://mommyslittlemonsterblake.blogspot.com/
I just made a holiday header for my blog …. Thank you so much for your instructions, I tried doing it on my own … but your step by step really helped.
Have a great holiday.
Thanks for introducing me to Picasa. I used your tutorial to make my header… I think it turned out great! So thanks again!
http://dannyandginapalmer.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much. I just completed my first collage header.
I also did a blog post on your tutorials. Thank you for sharing!
http://alltheproofineed.blogspot.com/2010/12/making-digiscraps-using-picasa-free.html
Thanks SO much for your tutorial on the blog headers. Fab, easy to follow instructions. While I'm here – thanks for all the other doses of inspiration here on your blog too.
I've been trying to make a new header for my blog all afternoon. Your tutorial was very helpful, but I never could get the size right. I ended up using Paint.net along with the collage feature of Picassa. Thank you!!!
Thanks for the super easy tutorial. I've always wanted to cute header and now I do! Thanks so much.
http://mamarockwell.blogspot.com/
If I can follow your directions on technical stuff, Harvard should hire you to teach! Many, many thanks for the tutorial on making the blog header…and your blog. LOVE IT.
Thank you sooooo much for the tutorial! I actually did mine in photoshop but had no idea how to get it onto my blog without your help! I've read your blog for a couple years now but am just now getting mine going… Love your down to earth, tell it as it is style! Thanks for all the great info!
http://gilliganchronicles.blogspot.com/
I know that this post was from over a year ago, but it totally just helped me creat by own header for the first time!! Well written and SO helpful. Thanks!!
You rock! Thank you for sharing. Check out my latest blog. http://mindy-thislittlelightofmine.blogspot.com/
Don't know if you're still adding people's blogs but I did it too. I moved to blogspot and revamped thanks to your inspiration and since then it has made me want to write so much more because my blog now has a beautiful home – thankyou!!
http://www.fullhands.blogspot.com
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I just put it up. Let me know what you think. I am no expert and relatively new to this whole blogging stuff but I hope to get better as time goes on.
http://www.chasinghoneybees.blogspot.com
Wonderful tutorial and so easy to follow. Thank you, I now have a header that I love and the ability to change it whenever I want.
Just did a blog post about it with links back to you.
http://deeznews-dee.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much! But mine is all fuzzy!!! What did I do wrong?
http://householdcents.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for this tutorial!!! It was super easy to follow (and fun to read as is your blog!) & i'm not so computer savvy!! I can't wait to play around with this more! I also added a link to you into my new blog post about it. Any tips on how to make my header appear more clear on my blog? It looks a bit fuzzy & blurry when I imported to my blog.
for nearly 2 days I was working on this and finally got it down! Blogger is having a blurry issue so you have to upload your photo with photobucket first and direct link it up to your blog. Many Many Thanks!!!
Thank for the help!! This was so fun and easy! But my headers looks really dull and not as clear as the ones on here..what am I doing wrong! PLEASE HELP!!
Nicole (shauntae friend)
mrsnicolek@yahoo.com
ooops for got to leave my blog link : http://foryoursisthekingdom.blogspot.com
Thanks again!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog! I finally just started my own and I used your Picasa tutorial to create my banner. Thank you so much – I would have never figured this out on my own. The first post of yours that I ever read was the one about being crabby on the weekends and I could so relate! Sometimes I just want everyone to go back to work and school (where they belong) and let me have MY house back : ) ! Thanks for being such an inspiration!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have been looking all over for a step by step process. You pretty much did the header for me. I just pushed the buttons~ aimee
http://www.thependantstudio.blogspot.com
Oops… I was so excited about my new Header I think I left the wrong blog name!
The right one:
http://www.pendantstudio.blogspot.com
Can you tell I am a "newbie" blogger? lol
thanks, again ~aimee
Yay! Thanks for that great tutorial. I just had a blast making mine!
Thank you SO SO SO much!!! I fiinally made over my blog…all by myself! I couldn't have done it without you. I can't wait to make lots of headers.
check out my new blog!
http://www.aprilshowers.blogspot.com
Thank you again!!
Thanks so much for sharing this. I was able to finally center my blog header as well as delete the border. I will def. refer back to this when I decided to create a new one. I also shared this on my blog (linking to your site). I hope you don't mind. I just thought this was great information!
Oops I forgot to leave the link to my blog so you could see the post if you like. Sorry, my brain is not working today. 🙂
http://the-not-so-functional-housewife.blogspot.com/
Looking forward to trying this soon! Thanks for the step by step information!
What a great post! So neat! Any thoughts on doing this for a wordpress.org blog?
http://www.inamirrordimly.net
My header is the right lenght but too tall. How can I fix this?
Thank you.
http://beitafamily.blogspot.com/
Thank you thank you thank you!! My blog looks more like "me" now! I had no idea it would be so easy!
Your blog is amazing!!! Thanks for the simple tutorial!!! 🙂
Thank you SO MUCH! I just designed a blog for my boys to trade LEGO guys and wanted to use their stuff. After a few false starts, your tutorial made it happen. Thank you!!
http://legotraders.blogspot.com/
Thanks a lot for all your help! Here's my new header! I was excited because I was able to utilize a previous header that I could never figure out how to get it to work on my blog from photo shop, it was always fuzzy, except I was able to add pictures to it as well with this tutorial, and it's no longer fuzzy!
http://jcbelsan.blogspot.com/
-Chelsea
Thanks for an awesome tutorial!!! I love my new blog header. It was so easy 🙂
Thank you!!! This was so helpful 🙂
I made a new banner for my little blog, thanks to you 🙂
http://jennaflannery.blogspot.com/
This was a great post! I followed you tutorial and made a header for my blog. You can see it here: http://liverichandfree.blogspot.com/
Thanks again! Jane
Yeah! I came over from Money Saving Mom and LOVED finding your blog.
Thank you for the wonderul tutorial for headers. I just re-vamped by header and blog. Here is my new header … http://theblackburnbuzz.blogspot.com/
Look forward to stopping back soon! 🙂
I bookmarked this post AGES ago. I finally messed around last night using our Christmas pictures. Thank you so much. Come check it out.
http://www.momofthreeormore.blogspot.com
A friend just sent me this link, and I made a header while my 2-year-old quadruplets were napping today. Thanks so much for explaining how easy it is to do … I've often wished I could pay someone to make a header for me, and now I don't have to!
Keep up with me, Ted, and our Fab Four at four-by-two.blogspot.com.
Wow! I am so not computer savvy but I actually could follow your directions! It isn't perfect yet but I think I understand the process enough to change it to just the way I want it!
Thanks!
Gina
You are the best! That was amazingly simple with your step by step instructions. Now I really like the way my blog header looks.
Many thanks!
Karen
http://www.clevercouponer.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for this post!! Very awesome of you 🙂
Hi! I'm a new follower!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I just started a blog and made my header from these instructions!
I am SO excited!!! I just finished making my new header thanks to you!! You made it unbelievably easy.
Thank you so, so much!!
How wonderful that you've posted this. . .I so appreciate the help, and you can see my collage at http://www.maybeacrafted.blogspot.com
Thanks for the details on how to do this. I love Picasa, especially the collages. I used them to make thank you cards for my daughter's birthday party.
I did make a header with it for my business. I didn't like my blog before, but now I love it!
http://www.touchofhomelearning.blogspot.com
I stayed up WAY to late making my easy blog header from your tutoria…but in the meantime I was exploring your site more and realized that you interviewed my cousin, Alyssa Welch, for your women of faith interviews. What a small world. Love you blog. Check ours out.
http://www.thehobbshappenings.blogspot.com
Love this! I'm gunna bookmark this post in case any of my clients need help with this subject 🙂
best tutorial ever!!! thank you so much!
here's mine if you want to take a gander
andrewandkrystal.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for this (INCREDIBLY EASY TO FOLLOW!) tutorial! I too wanted to change the look of my blog and didn't want to pay someone to do it. I LOVE this!
http://keelysteger.blogspot.com/
I loved this tutorial! I used it to create my banner for my blog but ended up taking the pictures out of the banner so I could use the photos as my navigation. But it came out looking EXACTLY how I made it with Picasa and this tutorial! Thanks.
Kate
http://teachingwhatisgood.com/
Thanks you so much! I was able to do one can't believe it myself. I am planning on using it over and over again, I just need to start learning taking nice pictures.
Here is my blog: http://www.thecounseler.com
Again Thanks!
Eulalie.
From Luxembourg
I did it! Thank you for this tutorial, it was perfect for my needs!
http://charlottelaughs.blogspot.com/2011/02/delusional-or-just-confident.html
I used your tutorial for a new blog header, thank you! (http://jphillips4.blogspot.com/)
Thanks so much for posting this! Not nearly as intimidating as I thought it would be.
thefamilythatplaystogether.com
Thank you so much! I'm new to blogging and am so happy with how it's turning out!!
http://www.theleverettlife.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for a great tutorial! I used photoshop but can't say I would have thought of it without your help! I love your blog and enjoy your writing! You express things so well and we share similar values on life! Here's my lastest header round up for my first few headers! Thanks again! http://gilliganchronicles.blogspot.com/2011/03/header-round-up.html
Thanks so much for the tutorial! I used photoshop but I have to give you complete credit for the idea! You can see my first few headers…
http://gilliganchronicles.blogspot.com/2011/03/header-round-up.html
Love your blog and your writing!
THANK YOU for the awesome tutorial! I clicked on every name that was listed to see everyone's example and the funny thing is there are 2 blogs layouts I love out of ALL the blogs I visit…one is yours (adorable!) and the other is Cheryl's (the last one on your list!) How funny that I love her banner and she learned it from you! I think this tutorial will be on my summer "to do" list! Thanks again…I love your blog! Visit it every day!
THANK YOU so very much for this EXCELLENT tutorial!! I read about these instructions when Crystal at MSM posted about them this past January. I kept it bookmarked in my mind for that day I would be able to sit down and play around with my blog. Last night was it! I designed a new blog header and just posted about it here giving you the credit:
http://blessedfemininity.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-blog-design.html
Just wanted to give you my sincere thanks!!
Blessings,
Katie
thank you so much! I'm so excited for this! One question though… when I choose Minima stretch, how do I get it to look like yours with all my text? Mine goes clear to the left side of the screen and I want it more in the middle like yours is. What settings do i need to choose to get it that way? Thanks so much! you are amazing!
I have made a couple of headers with the help of your tutorial. My latest one is my favorite. Thanks so much for your help!
http://www.bitterrootmama.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for this it is genius, I have used it to make a header for my professional website http://www.victoriaawalker.co.uk next up will be my personal blog.
thanks again.
Victoria
Thank you so much for the tutorial. My friend Amy linked to it, and I finally was able to make my own header! What a treat!
http://thepeanutpatch.blogspot.com/
Great tutorial!! I have my header all made and exported. The template is installed on my blog. Now I just can't get the header to save… I made sure to check "instead of title and description" and also have shrink to fit unchecked. Tried it several times and just can't get it to save. It will load and show up in the preview though. Help! Any thoughts??
I made one using Picasa. Thanks for the great tutorial!!! Feel free to add my blog,
http://www.familyeverafter.blogspot.com
THank you ONCE AGAIN!! I changed my header again and as usual – I come back to your tutorial EACH time to help me out!!!
Maria 🙂
http://craftycre8tions.blogspot.com
Thanks a bunch! I did it!!! I plan to keep the main photo on the left (where my blog title is) and rotate the others seasonally or as the spirit moves me. 🙂 THANKS THANKS THANKS!!!
Laura @ DancingJoyful@blogspot.com
I had so much fun folloing your tutorial to make my own header! thanks so much for this!
http://ourlifeinthebigcity.blogspot.com
Thanks so much for the tutorial! I've been using Picasa for years and never tried the collage option. It was so easy once I got the hang of it. Now I can switch out the pictures whenever I feel like it. I get bored with the same header all the time. This way I can showcase my sketches and keep things interesting. Check out my Everyday Artist blog header … http://www.lesliefehling.com/
Thank you so much!! I googled 'how to make a free blogger header' and this popped up. Your tutorial is wonderful! I've been using Picasa for years, but had no idea it could do this. I really appreciate the time you put into the tutorial.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I've had Picasa for over a year now and had no idea it was so easy to make up headers like yours.
I'll be making new ones all the time now :0)
Liz from Bonnie Scotland x
Thank you so much for such a great idea. Your directions are incredibly clear and I had so much fun creating my header. Click over to see. Thanks!
Okay, I finally did this after procrastinating. IT TOOK ME ALL DAY! But only because I have a new Mac and can't do anything on it so I was working my PC and Mac back and forth! Your instructions ARE GREAT!!! No dinner for hubby…I'm in trouble…must be off computer until tomorrow after he's left for work…not his demand, my good sense. Thanks so much for this!!!!
I found your blog through http://www.oldcentennialfarmhouse.com/ I've really been struggling with a blog header since I created my blog. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
Thank you so much! This info was so helpful 🙂
Wow! What a GREAT tutorial! My farm blog looks so much better now… and the pictures in my header are actual pics from our farm! Thank you so much! If I can follow along and figure this out, anyone can! Thanks again!
http://GoodOldDaysFarm.blogspot.com
Alina Joy
Yay! Have just made a new header following your instructions! Not sure I'm 100% happy with it, but now I know how to do it, there'll be no stopping me 🙂 xxx
Hi Sarah, used your tutorial on making a header in Picasa. It was so so easy. Thank you. I have linked to this tutorial. I hope you don't mind.
Jenni http://pastlifefuturepromise.blogspot.com/
This is so great! I've used the collage option before but it never occured to me to use it for my header! I've been playing around with some in Paint, but clearly that does not compare. I can't wait to make my header this weekend! Thanks for the tutorial!!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I used your easy directions and now love, love, love my blog look!
WONDERFUL!!!Thank you SO for your help.. I am so encouraged I could cry! I ahve been needing help for months and felt overwhelmed with info..My daughter and I out a neat little header together..
You did a SUPER job with instructions..and so friendly and sweet!
Bless you and thank you for your hard work..
Tamara
What a great tutorial! I have made my first attempt…there is room for improvement, but I'm happy for now!
http://www.redhenhome.blogspot.com
thanks, great tutorial!!
This helped me so much. THANK YOU. Ya'll. Check out my new header!
indiraadams.blogspot.com
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm new at blogging and was looking for this exact information! I happened to run across your blog last night and couldn't believe it. You explained it so well…I created a beautiful banner for my header last night! Just followed your steps and it turned out great! Thanks again! http://www.artbookstea.blogspot.com
Aha! I did it all by myself. 🙂 Thanks to you now I have a more professional looking banner without the hassle of having to figure out PSP.
Check out my blog here: http://sketchesbymary.blogspot.com
Blessings, Mary
thanks for the tutorial…love my new personalized blog header i just made following your instructions!!!
http://creativecents.blogspot.com/
I finally had time to sit down and change my template. Your tutorial was very helpful. I'm excited to be able to change my pictures when I want. I have a little more work to do on the template but I'm pleased with the changes.
I just used this to create my blog header and I can't thank you enough!
Thank You so much for posting this. God bless the person you are.
Sarah, I finally got brave enough to try your tutorial….I'm a huge chicken when it comes to trying something new.
I did it and I think it came out great. I didn't add a bunch of pics, just my same old header, but with an updated pic. I was afraid to update it for the longest time, because I didn't want to screw up my blog, but you broke the steps down so easily I swear even a big dummy like me could do it.
Thanks!
YOU ROCK!!
I can't thank you enough, this was so straightforward, and easy to follow. I loved making my new header.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Hi Sarah,
I see you get a lot of thank you comments on this blogpost and I just wanted to add one more 😉 Thanks to your help I now know how to create brilliant headers for my blog 😉 Today, I also wrote a short blog (in Dutch) on webdesign and as I wanted your to give website (and also that of The Girl Creative and Sneaky Momma Blogdesign) the credits you deserve for helping me out, I mentioned you and placed also your button in the blogpost. Just wanted to thank you in this way!
Take care!
I just want to thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm creating my first blog and I've had such a headache trying to figure out how to make a banner that showcases who I am and what I'm about. Your tutorial was incredibly helpful and made my day! Thanks again.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I've really been feeling called to try and create a whole new look for my site but have freaked out every time I tried to create a simple look for the header. You made it possible. Thank you!
melissanesdahl.blogspot.com
Almost exactly two years after this post, and it's still awesome!!! Thank you so much!!! Great tutorial!!!
thank you so much for the tutorial! i've made a header with pictures and text but how do you get some of the other elements on the header? like the green "bubble" line you've used before?
I use the fonts to do that…I have some called WingDings, and they have all sorts of shapes.
Thanks so much for a great post! I was on the verge of paying someone to do this for me, but your tutorial made it so easy!
I am happy with the results on my blog, but I do have one question. My header on my blog is showing up with a grayish square behind it. I didn't add any background color in picasa- do you know how to remove this? I wanted it all white to match the background. Thanks so much!!
Melanie
bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com
bearrabbitbear@hotmail.com
Hi Sarah. Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have been using it for some time now! Please go on over to my blog and see them.
http://www.coffeebeansdailies.blogspot.com
These ladies are really talented! I need to get MORE creative!
Hi
I thought I'd comment as I found this tutorial SOOOO helpful with making my own banner. I hated my old one and I now love my new one. I also managed to work out how to make my own button. This might not sound like a big deal, but to me, as complete beginner with all things website-y and HTML-y, it was a BIG achievement.
I've had loads of compliments on my new banner and people asking how I did it, so I've been pointing them all in your direction.
Thank-you so much.
x
You are a lifesaver! I just made a simple header for one of my blogs and will do the other when I have no toddler in my lap!
This is exactly what I've been looking for – free and idiot-proof instructions. How very generous of you for sharing this info. I can't wait to us it on my blog. THANK YOU!!!!
A big thank you for this. I had been wondering how to fix my banner. The directions were so easy even I could figure them out. Thank you so much!
Thankyou so much for this great tutorial on how to make a blog header, I have wanted to know how to do this for ages but never knew how!
I have put my new header up if you wish to put me on the link list.
Thankyou so much!
Lynn
Love this and your blog!!! Thank you so much!!!
I'm SO HAPPY I found this! I was contemplating paying someone to help me personalize my blog – but your tutorial helped me do exactly what I wanted. Here's my blog:
http://www.emmainmommyland.blogspot.com
I plan on making new headers as my pregnancy adventure advances. I really can't wait! THANK YOU :o)
I found your tutorial a while back and made my own header. Now, I've changed it again. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the help! My collage is showing up only on the right hand side, not centered. Any advice?
Thank you so much for this, I've been messing about with it most of the day and finally have a header which is a little more me!
Thanks so much! I am going to check this out =)
I am visiting from Living, Laughing, and Loving
~Kelly
Thank you so so so so much for this tutorial! It was very helpful 🙂 I loved the step-by-step instructions. By far the best header tutorial I've come across!
thankyou sososososososo much for the great tutorial!! finally, my dream came true and I could design my own header! thankyou so much again!
If you would like to see my masterpiece 🙂
this is my blog:
http://www.annieswaytoawesomeness.blogspot.com
thankyou so much, I absolutely adore your blog!
Thank you so much for this post, I was looking at ways to create buttons and headers for blogger. And yours is an easy tutorial. This also gives me an idea,I am going to try this with my own drawings.
I have never used Picasa, but I do use a free editing software Paint.Net.
Thanks again.
Thanks for this! I used graphics rather than pics & it turned out great!
http://www.bearrabbitbear.com
I used this tutorial again to create my blog header. This has helped me fight off headaches. Thank you so much!!
OHMYGOD. Thank you SO much. I just created my header using this godsend. I'm also going to do it to creat Polyvore type posts! I've used Picasa before but only for photo editing, this is such a good way to utilize it! Thank you thank you thank you!
http://www.beautycuisine.blogspot.com
Waheyyy!! I just made my new header 🙂 What do you think…..
http://boldnbella.blogspot.com/
Thanks!
Jojo x x
After reading your blog since summer… I finally decided to do a collage banner. I thank you for the step by step instructions, and I do plan on changing it again once I get better at it. I don't want it to look the same as yours. For now, I hope you don't mind. Of course, the pictures, quote, and title of blog are different!
Take care, and thanks again for sharing the tutorial, and your life on the web. You seem like my kind of gal! xo
Oh! If you want to check out the banner on my blog…the URL is: rjorgensenfamily.blogspot.com (a.k.a. A Harmonious Combination)
Thanks again!
Thanks for the great tutorial! I used this to add a new header to my blog last night.
http://www.interlacingloops.blogspot.com
AWE.SOME!! Your post was just what I needed… my photoshop has a glich and I needed a quick fix!! Perfect and simple. LOVE. If you are curious about my header… it is simple – but just what I needed… hop on over and jump in the leaves over at my place: afamilytreehouse.blogspot.com
I cannot believe how I've struggled in the past trying to get my header to look professional. I used *everything* but Picasa and just found your post today. THANK YOU for making it so easy to understand. I hope you'll go take a look at it 🙂
HI! Thanks so much for this tutorial. I have had Picasa installed for a long time and I use it once in a great while. I never even tried to use the collage tab. I have photoshop and I could have used it to create a header but this is so much easier. I dragged the pictures I wanted to use into the collage and then clicked where it said "mosiac" and just put the pictures in a nice collage and bam! there's my header! I had to make sure it was the correct width for my blog but that wasn't hard to figure out. here it is if you want to check it out! Thanks! http://www.kdmphotography.blogspot.com/
Seriously girl, thank you! I am sharing it on twitter for others. So simple and easy. Can't wait to play with this next weekend and make a million more!!
letsjustbuildahouse.blogspot.com
You just made my day!! Thank you so much for this! Now I'm going to explore your blog for other fun-ness. Here's how my banner turned out: http://www.auroraspitfire.blogspot.com/
thank you SO much for posting this tutorial! i changed the banner on my blog and ended up changing the entire look of it as well! 🙂 it's much busier than it was, but i think that's an improvement. 🙂
http://www.mamazilla.blogspot.com
Iris Beard sent me and I AM SO GRATEFUL. ALthough I had put up a 'header' it wasn't great. AT ALL. Now, after three hours (because two little kids do not understand my need for undivided attention) I have a pretty snappy header and will probably rotate a few in and out here and there! There are LOTS of changes in picasa since 2009 so I was struggling for a while but now…PRETTY! YOU are a Goddess second only to Lady Iris.
I've used your tutorial before for my old blog, and I just wanted to say thank you again! I made a new header using your tutorial again!
http://thebiggestmuch.blogspot.com/
Thank you!
Jaclyn
Thank you thank you thank you for this AWESOME tutorial!!! I never could'ave made my new header without you! I've been looking for a new photo editor since Picnik will be no more…and I'm really loving Picasa alot! So thank you for all of your help and advice!!!!!! ♥
xoxo laurie
Thanks a ton! I wanted to update my header, but forgot how I created mine 2 or 3 years ago. This was a great refresher.
Thank you for this post, I am just starting out with my blog and don't really understand how to use blogs!! I'm going to try out the header though because I love how yours looks and I think your step by step guide will help me!!! Thanks Haze
hello!!
I just recently decided to make a blog and I am so HAPPY to have found this GREAT post of yours about making a banner!! I did it all by myself because of your help! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I really hope you could drop by my channel soon and see about it!
By the way, I am a youtube guru as well, if you have time check my videos about BEAUTY and STYLE! THANKS AGAIN!
http://mineeh11.blogspot.com/
LOVE: Arrienne
Little late to the party, but wanted to say THANK YOU for the lovely tutorial. My blog is looking pretty spiffy, thanks to you!
Thank you! I was so happy to find this…
Peace,
Heather
WIP
http://annebelle-inprogress.blogspot.com/
Thank you–I am so happy to know how to do this.
Peace!
Thank you soooooo much for this tutorial! I am new to blogging and new to Picasa, but you made the process so easy for me to create my own banner header. 🙂
http://www.hello-newday.blogspot.com
Hey! Love your blog! Very precious!
I use Picasa a lot (like everyday) and never have I thought to make a collage for my blog with "personal" pictures. Well, I did it. And, I am I loving it. My blog needed that more personal touch and this did it. 😀
Thanks!!!
[ http://www.stephanyhyder.blogspot.com ]
Thank you for the great tutorial. I now have a banner I love and can change it so easily.
Cheers,
Debé
how great going to try it now thanks so much for sharing
Thank you times a million for posting this! I have been trying to figure out what to do with my super duper boring blog but didn't want to pay to have someone make it fancy!
Here is the link to my blog if you want to see the fruit of you much appreciated labor in creating this tutorial.
http://whitneymarie19.blogspot.com/
thanks again!
Whitney
Thanks for the great tutorial! Just made my own new header – yay!
http://voyage-on.blogspot.com/
Hi! I just found this tutorial and I cannot tell you how happy and excited I am about it! Woohoo! Thank you, thank you, thank you, SO very much! Here is my blog's new and adorable look:
http://katieannsmama.blogspot.com/
Thank you, thank you, thank you. After going round and round in circles and not getting anywhere, I read your tutorial and hey presto my blog now has a banner.
Thank you for such a great tutorial. I had gone round and round in circles, nearly tearing my hair out and then I found your blog and hey presto, I now have a header. Cheers.
http://www.craftnessible.blogspot.com
Vanessa
Hello, this is brilliant!!. I have just made my own header and got rid of the one that I had and hated, thank you so much.
http://sallieskitchen.blogspot.co.uk/
thank you so much this is just what I needed, I've got rid of my horrible header and got a lovely new one.
http://sallieskitchen.blogspot.co.uk/
I can't describe how many times this post has helped me with my blog and yet it was only today that I found how to change the template to 'minmal' or whatever its called!
Please keep this post here, thank you!
Check out my blog 🙂
I can't describe how many times this post has helped me with my blog and yet it was only today that I found how to change the template to 'minmal' or whatever its called!
Please keep this post here, thank you!
Check out my blog 🙂
Hey there!
Thank you so so much, this post has been a total magic trick! I'm so proud that I've been able to do this and make my blog look so much more professional (well ish, it was still made by me haha)
Thanks again, I'll be sure to mention you to credit my new header!
xxxBxxx
thank you thank you for this post. i have been wanting to make my blog look a little less amatuer. your tutorial helped me so much with that! i will definitely be back! stop by sometime! http://www.thesugar-coated.blogspot.com
Wow! I did it following your tutorial and I am ecstatic about the result! Check my new header out at mommyvignettes.blogspot.com
I loved it! It helped soo much! It was simple and easy and the best looking thing ever!
check it out at:
http://www.creativeconfessions123.blogspot.com.au
Thanks! I use this often!
Congratulations on your baby news!
http://www.mypricelessfishers.com
thank you very much for this tutorial! you are absolutely right! this was a breeze to do! my blog is still a work in progress (about time i changed the look) but it's gettin' there, thanks to you!
♥♥
IntoxicatedChameleon
I am so glad I stumbled upon you tutorial!!! I followed your directions with a few tries and bam I had an awesome banner to match my new blog!!! You can see my banner here!
Tt@NeverEndingStoriesBookBlog http://neverendingstoriesblog.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the tutorial! I had a quick question..how did you get your labels at the top under your header to look that way? I tried switching to Minima stretch like you instructed and it put it in a wierd list or "cloud". Any help would be great! My header though at first try I am very pleased!! Thank you!!
Wow!! It's amazing that you posted this in 2009, and here we are in 2012 STILL using your tutorial! 🙂 I have been a blog-slacker lately, but now that school is about to be out for summer, I'm ready to get back at it! (Hubs is ready for me to start, too. I've got projects parts lying around the house waiting for me to do some DIY magic on them!) Thanks so much for such an easy to understand tutorial. I just created my first header with Picasa! Check it out at
call-me-nif dot blogspot dot com.
Happy Blogging!
Love,
Nif
Thanks so much for your wonderful tutorial! I've been a blog-slacker for a while, but now that school's almost out I'm ready to get back in gear. Since Picnik is no longer available, I needed something new to use to create blog headers. Your easy-to-follow instructions were just what I needed. Check out my new header at
call-me-nif dot blogspot dot com.
Happy Blogging!
Lovem
Nif
Just used this, and it worked perfectly. THANK YOU! No more waiting for my computer science husband to do it for me. 😉
Thank you for all of your help! This was so easy to do. I am a new blogger and needed a fun banner to make my blog look nice. Thank you again!
Thank you sooo much for creating this. I was able to create and import and then modify for my typepad blog. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for giving the step-by-step. I have had Picasa for over a year and was going to delete it because i couldnt find a use for it. But now I know what it can do for me and my business. Please check out the work you helped me to complete!
http://www.frommaruki@blogspot.com
To see what else I learded please visit my company's site:
http://www.Spoonfullofjelly.com
Thank you this is really helpful and practical too 🙂 I've made a trial one (think I may need to improve my photo taking before I do my final one!)
Wow…finally i manage to do my header all by myself but of course with your greatest help. thanks a lot for your tuto..i would never make it without you.hihiihi…
here's mine..
http://www.minemineok.blogspot.com
thanks 🙂
I'd love to share my header! (although its very simple) You made this Oh so easy! THANK YOU!
http://www.makingamrs.blogspot.com
Used this awesome tutorial on my blog here:
http://sophisticated-sisters.blogspot.com/
Thank you SO much!
Hi, thanks for the tips…I've just gone on to picasa3 with the help of your step by step instructions and came up with a nice header! 🙂 I will definitely work on a better one later.
Thanks
http://healthandfitnessvault.blogspot.co.uk/
I can not thank you enough for sharing this info. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I appreciate it soooo much. I just started a blog 3 days ago and wanted to have a cute header and i had no idea of how DIY. Thanks to you I now have a header i am excited about…not only because i have a header but because i did it and learned something new. Thank you!!!!!
This was sooo helpfull, thankyou for posting!!!
I came across your tutorial on google, It's helped me so much and I love my new blog banner! Thank you 🙂
Sarah, thank you so much for your tutorial. I was able to easily follow your instructions and have now completely transformed the look of my blog. I've just posted about it and wanted to let you know that I have linked back to your tutorial. Feel free to take a look … http://thefamilyhales.blogspot.com/!
Thanks so much for your kindness posting this tutorial… It helps alot… I'm a NEW KIDS ON THE BLOG.. so i literally blind about any of this… Now my blog have a cute header… Yaaayyy…
Again, thanks…
Cheers…!!!
Thanks for the great, and easy to understand, tips!! Following from House of Helton at http://www.aleahhelton.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for this blog post. I have succesfully created my own header.
http://mynextendeavour.blogspot.ie/
Great tutorial! I finally made a banner, with your help! (Although I still have a lot of work to do!)
I followed your great tutorial but my images and lettering look fuzzy once they get on my blog. I tried different pixel options during the export process with no luck. Can you help??? I am brand new at this! Sorry!
Thank you SOO much! I've been trying and trying to make a header, and I just couldn't make anything that I loved. Tonight I did! I'll be sharing the link to this post on my FB page so everyone can see how easy it is!
Feel free to add me to your list: http://www.nicolekester.blogspot.com (Between Two Rams)
Oh, and the same technique also makes GREAT Facebook covers!
I feel like this post is my belated (by two days) birthday present. Last night, I was just bemoaning my pitiful blog title; my poor husband tried to fight with Blogger, and his computer savvy did not help. No such luck. I then happened upon this post. Thanks for this awesomeness.
Here's what I created: http://littlebitofwowe.blogspot.com/
Thank you for this tutorial! I have been trying to figure out how to make a header for ages and this is by far the best tutorial I have found yet!
http://forthoselittlemoments.blogspot.co.uk/
Hi there, just came across your post and I have now made a nice banner for my blog! It's at smoonbeam.blogspot.com
Thanks so much for such a great tutorial!
I found this on Pinterest today. Thank you for this. I was about to buy an editing program so I could create FB covers and blog headers. Here's a look at my first try: http://mcquiltonfamily.blogspot.de/
Thank you so much for such an easy steps. The only problem I am having is how to remove the boarder. I cant seem to find Header Wrapper anywhere! Please help!!
Thank you so much for this! It was super easy to understand!!
I do have one question (for now)… on your screen shots of Picasa, I noticed you have a different "menu" on the bottom that included the Blogger symbol. Mine does not, nor does it have any of the other thing you have. How can I change that?
The screen shots are of an older version of Picasa. To find what you need now, you might have to look at the top tabs? Under create is where the Collage feature is kept now.
I know this is an older post but I found it, read it, and DID IT!
I am so excited I loved the way it turned out! You are so awesome. I posted about this tutorial on my new blog and set up a link back to you! I hope more people find this as useful as I did!
If you wanted to see the header I made, it is at
flipflapfly.blogspot.com
Thank you SO much!
-Camie
This was very helpful to me and so easy to understand! Thank you for teaching me how to use Picasa to make a header. Using your tutorial I created one for my cooking blog – http://cookinginquebec.blogspot.ca/
I'm not saying I did an excellent job, BUT THANK YOU FOR YOUR TUTORIAL! I have struggled with a boring blog page forever. I'm so happy now! THANKS!
whiskeytangohello.blogspot.com
pressedclovers.blogspot.com
Now to do my Etsy header! 🙂 THANK YOU again!!!
Great tutorial, very helpful!
This was so very helpful! I used PicMonkey instead of Picasa but you helped me get my header on my blog! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Without this tutorial I never would have known what to do!
Three years ago this month I started blogging and at the time a kind friend helped me with a header. I have wanted to change it for awhile now and with your fantastic tutorial, I managed to do it today. THANK YOU!! Wishing you a blessed Easter weekend. Georgia 🙂
http://www.love-and-lollipops.blogspot.com
Thank you very much for this easy to follow tutorial, I have now created a header I am finally pleased with.
Thanks!
I just made mine over for the 3rd time using this tutorial. It's so simple and easy to make a quick change using this method. Love it!
http://the-duke-family.blogspot.com/
Bam! This was perfect. Thank you.
Thank you sooo much!!!! my blog was kinda boring before however now getting better. YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER HONESTLYYYY!!!!
khanombeautyblog.blogspot.com
I know you posted this a long time ago, but I was looking around on the web for a way site that I could use to create a banner when I stumbled across your blog post and realized I could make one myself! 🙂 Thank you so much for these instructions and for inspiring to make one on my own!
<3<3<3, Leanna
I know this is an old post, but I just found it today. I have been fighting with Photoshop for days now and googled how to make a header. I love Picasa and your directions made creating my header so easy. Thanks so much.
Thanks for the tips.
A comment on your screen shots: When I click on them, they don't get bigger, so I can't really read what's in the text boxes.
Your headers are beautiful.
I had fun making one for my blog:
somebodysdinner.blogspot.com
Gorgeous cover. Thank you
I know this is a super old post, but I remembered it and finally put it to good use. Check it out at: hardlyagoddess.com. I am super proud and so thankful to you for making it so easy to follow along. This was a day long project with constant interruptions, but I finally finished it. I think it is a keeper. Thanks!
Any way to get back to the Stretch or Minima Templates now (2014)? I accidentally changed mine and can't seem to get it back. 🙁
Thank you! 🙂 I actually used a different scrapbook program, but your tutorial was very helpful. my header has been this way for over a year, but I've not left my address! Thanks, Shannon
ihavenogreaterjoy.wordpress.com
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just made a new header and I love it!
Lisa
http://loca-for-crafts.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much, for your detailed step by step instructions for ‘how to make a blog header’
I was able to follow your easy peasy instructions,and I have just changed mine and I'm really pleased . I have shown your link on my post.
You have made me one happy blogger