I create FREE backgrounds for your blog!  Please browse the menu buttons above...you'll find INSTRUCTIONS on how to install my free backgrounds and Categories to find exactly what you're looking for! 
Please leave a little comment if you use a free background. 
I love hearing from you!  
Also, grab a button from my side bar if you like it here....
Thank you for your support!!

6.21.2009

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6.03.2009

Quick! Get your orders in....



That's right! We're expecting baby #2 in a couple of months and I will be taking some time off to spend with my family... {Hip Hip Hooray!!}
So, if you've been wanting to place a Custom Order...
NOW is the time!!
Email me with any questions you may have. If you're ready to order please send me your completed questionnaire to aquapoppydesigns@yahoo.com




6.01.2009



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*Credits to designs by krista for the adorable "Misty" kit


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*Inspired by Lava Bloom fabric from Michael Miller.

4.26.2009


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*These backgrounds are made from the kit ~Just Breathe by Designs by Sarah.  I read about this special kit made for a very special little girl HERE.  Please donate if you can to help this little girl. Thanks! 
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*Credits: Summertime Designs kit Sweet Springtime

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1.22.2009





Credits: Paper and elements from Cinzia Loosemore~Amore kit





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Credits: Elements from Cinzia Loosemore~Amore kit




Credits: 'LOVE' from Cinzia Loosemore~Amore kit




Credits: 'LOVE' from Cinzia Loosemore~Amore kit





12.21.2008

 I just posted a bunch of new Custom Blog designs that I've finished over at my Custom design site. One of them is my New Shop I just opened! 
Please take a look!! 

 Thank you for your support and kind comments. 
It makes this so much fun to do! :)
Happy Holidays to you and your families! 

12.14.2008

These new backgrounds are great if your computer has a wide screen! These should cover the whole thing! They will work on any size screen also! enjoy!











credits:designs by krista~merry kit





11.24.2008

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11.09.2008

Wow! November is here! 
Thank you for all your nice comments. 
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I hope you enjoy these! 








































*The last four backgrounds were made from Summer Designs kit called Gratitude. Summer is asking for donations to help a little girl that has cancer, and made this kit in honor of her. Please check out her site (click her button on my side bar) and donate if you can! Thank you. 

10.03.2008

Happy October everyone! Here's a few Halloween backgrounds. Remember if you have any requests just drop me an email. Thanks!





Credits: Paper & ghost Becca Bonneville~Treats kit






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Credits to Becca Bonneville~TREATS kit












9.07.2008

Fall is almost here!! I'm so excited. I love when I can break out my sweaters! Hope you enjoy these...more to come too!


























Credits to Summertime designs! {Click on her button on my side-bar}

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FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:



PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

* QUICK and EASY installation!
* All FREE blog backgrounds will COVER YOUR WHOLE SCREEN!
* NO More having to Edit your HTML!
* You won't lose ANYTHING!

** Your blog should be in the white 'MINIMA' template for these backgrounds to work. Don't worry, you won't loose your page elements by changing it! **
** If you don't know how to change your template to the white 'MINIMA' template, follow these instructions: Click 'Customize' from your blog home page or 'Layout' from your blog dashboard. You'll see a Tab called 'Pick New Template'. Select the white 'MINIMA' template and save! 


(Open a new Internet Window to go to your blog, while keeping Aqua Poppy Designs2 open, so you can easily toggle back and forth between screens)


1.  Click "Customize" from your homepage, or "Layout" from your dashboard
2.  Click "Add a Page Element" or "Add a Gadget" 
3.  Find "HTML/Java Script" and click "Add to Blog"
4.  You are now in the Configure "HTML/Java Script" screen. You will see a large box called the Content box. 

5. Now come back to Aqua Poppy Designs and highlight and copy the entire code in the BOX below the background you want to use (Clicking a couple times on the text in the box will highlight all of it, then copy it OR click and drag using your mouse to highlight entire code), then paste it into your blog "HTML/java script" Content box!

6. Click SAVE!  You’re all done!


**Please leave a comment on the background you use!** 

Blog Accessories...

Lil' Poppy Design Package- $35

Custom blog banner and signature to match ANY FREE background. 
Includes installation. 

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BLOG ACCESSORIES:


Link button w/ grab box- $22
have your logo or designs made into a link button. includes a scroll 'grab' box and easy instructions for your readers to install your button on their blog. Includes installation.


Clickable Menu bar w/ drop downs (ex: Aqua Poppy Designs menu)- $50
do you want a more professional look for your blog? add up to 6 menu bar titles with unlimited drop down sub menus for more pages and organization. Includes installation.


Clickable custom Menu buttons- no drop downs below your banner (click here for example)- $10 ea.
do you want a more professional look for your blog? add clickable titles and more pages to organize your blog. Includes installation.

Custom Paypal buttons- $10 ea.
order custom 'add to cart' and 'view cart' buttons to match your blog if you're selling a product. Installation not included. You need a photobucket account where I will upload your buttons to.


Clickable Side bar buttons- $15
have your favorite quote, picture or info made into a button that will take your readers to your favorite site, business website, facebook page or email.


Side bar titles- $20 for 8
have your side bar titles match your blog. Side bar titles are 'favorite links', 'Archive', 'About Me', 'Blog list' etc. Includes installation.


Side bar Dividers- $15
instead of that tiny dotted or straight line dividing your side bar items, let me design a divider that matches your blog designs.
Includes installation.

Post Dividers- $15
instead of a line separating your posts, let me design a custom divider for your blog. Includes installation.


Footer message- $10
have a custom footer message designed. Includes Installation.


Signature- $10
customize your blog with a signature at the end of each post. Includes installation.


Favicon- $20
get a custom designed icon (flower, letter, photo etc.) to show up by your blog address and in shortcut/bookmarks. Includes installation.
{Internet Explorer does not support favicons.
So they don't always show up.
Please be aware of this before ordering one}





**Design packages and prices will be tweaked depending on other desires of the blogger.

**I allow up to THREE changes on the proofs I show you. After that I will have to charge for additional changes.



If you'd like a complete Custom blog design made just for you, check out my other Design packages HERE!
Or to see Examples of banners and complete blog designs that I've created, click HERE!



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Answer the questions below and email them to me. Once I receive your completed email, I'll send you a confirmation email letting you know that I've received your order!

Once I am ready to begin designing your Lil' Poppy Design, I will send you an invoice through PayPal. Once payment is received in full, I will begin your design!


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Please include this information below in your email to
aquapoppydesigns@yahoo.com
{make sure you add us to your email contacts so we don't get sent to your SPAM!}


1} What is your blogs URL address?
2} What do you want the title of your header to be?
3} Is there a quote or other phrase you'd like on your header?
4} Which FREE background did you choose? 
5} Would you like the look of your designs to be clean and simple, or have a 'Scrapbook' look? 
6}What would you like your signature to say?
7} Would you like any Blog accessories? (please provide info..what you want them to say)

Custom link button:
Clickable menu bar w/drop downs:
Clickable menu buttons no drop downs:
Clickable side bar buttons: 
Custom Paypal buttons:
Side bar titles: 
Side bar dividers:
Post Dividers:
Favicon
Signature:


8} Please attach any photos in .JPG form that you want in your header.
9} Please let me know if you have a preference in font types and anything else you want me to know about the look of your designs.