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Here you'll find FREE backgrounds for your blog! Please browse the menu buttons above. You'll find INSTRUCTIONS on how to install my free backgrounds and browse my 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!!

7.17.2008

FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:



**Some of my free backgrounds come in three sizes or widths: 3 column, 2 column and super skinny 2 column.
By choosing a 3 column background it WILL NOT change your blog template to have 3 columns automatically. Please contact me if you'd like some help changing your blog template to 3 columns. ($10 service fee)**



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!**

120 little notes! Thank you for leaving a comment!:

Jessica said...

You rock! Thank you sooooooooooo much! I love all of your cute backgrounds and thank you so much for sharing! :)

Mama Mary's Musings said...

I did it! Took me a bit to figure out where the "Direct Link" was, but I found it and it looks great!

Gigi said...

Thank you so much for the backgrounds! I am so excited to be able to change it up and express myself with fun, creative backgrounds.

AmyK said...

Thanks! I used "http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii179/chelstephenson/aquapoppydesigns/limade.jpg".

Its a great change, and helps my blog stand out a little. :)

Paige said...

Thank you so much for the free backgrounds! I am very excited to use something different and so cute! Thanks & Godbless.

Keely said...

where does it say direct link??

Carol said...

Thank you so much for the free background. I am fortunate enough that a friend designed my banner, but your background is awesome. You directions were perfect too so even I could do it! Thanks so much! Check it out! Carol

Fiona Carlson said...

YAY ~ so many gorgeous designs to choose from! Thank you so much for making it easy for a newbie to make blogs look cute!!! Your instructions are v. user-friendly (once you read ALL of them first & don't just jump in).....

Kim said...

The only problem with your backgrounds is trying to choose just one! Love them all.

ADA said...

Thank You very, very, very Much!!!
Love your backgrounds.

The Smith's said...

What a great choice selection of free backgrounds! I am using coolescape.jpg. Thanks again!

Jesse

Addison's Mama said...

This is absolutely adorable! Thank you SO much!

J and R said...

thank you SO much for the beautiful backgrounds!! I love them, love them, love them!!

The Bowes said...

These are so adorable and cute! Fits my personality to a t! LOL

Jenny said...

Thanks so much for sharing! Love your work!

burgmom said...

Thank You! Your designs are so cool. How long does it take you to make a background?

Jan said...

Thank you so much for the tutorial.
I really want to pretty up my blog.
Love your blog!!

Beverooni said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE these.Thanks so much for sharing.

M-N said...

This was so easy and beautiful. You Rock!!!!!

nnnisa said...

Thank you sooo much! I love your backgrounds and I used the "Without Ladybugs" one and I love it! It beautify my blog. I think you have a pair of magical hands :)

Ruthann said...

Love your backgrounds and it's so generous of you to share them. Thank you, Ruthann

LauraF said...

I tried to set this up using Quick Blogcast on Go Daddy...and I can't find a template called MINIMA. Have you seen this problem before? Do I need to use another service to use your template? I LOVE THEM so I'll switch if i have to.

Mommy Fashionista said...

What awesome free backgrounds! Thank you so much! The cloud background looks so cute with my logo. :) I will definitely be back to visit.

Marci said...

Your backgrounds are amazing! Thank you!

amy said...

thank you so much! it really makes my blog pop!

the4bulls said...

Thanks so much for this time saver! I love your layouts and chose the blossoms 1. It makes me think that spring is closer than it seems :-)

Lindsey Alexander said...

I love all your backgrounds!! Thank you for the instructions....I loved the ones with "Family" in them. You're amazing!! Thank you so much!!

Julie said...

Are you by chance going to make 3 column backdrops? I love your designs but recently changed to a 3 column blog. Thanks

Julie said...

I recently changed to a 3 column blog and love your designs. Are you by chance going to design any 3 column backdrops? Thanks

Lizzy said...

thanx so much!! love it! soooo many of my blogging friends use aquapoppy...keep up the great work!!

DeFrump Me said...

Thank you so much for the gorgeous free backgrounds AND the super clear instructions on how to use them!

Andrea said...

Thanks!! GREAT backgrounds

Wendy said...

I love this background its so fresh for Spring!! Thank you for your wonderful backgrounds!!!

emeline said...

thank you so much, i love the pretty lay out

Kiki Nakita said...

Thank you so much! Check out my blog to see how it turned out: http://kikinakita.blogspot.com

Brad & Kalynne said...

Thanks for sharing your talents! Your backgrounds are fabulous!

Ruleva said...

I am new to all this blog world and finding ur backgrounds has been most helpful and inspiring! thanks for sharing them! My new blog has personality and I love it!
Gracias!!

Megan and TJ said...

Thanks for allowing us to use your free backgrounds! I have been wanting a change for a while and now I have it!

The O'Neils said...

Thank you so much! Your backgrounds are the cutest! Thanks for letting me use them!

Liann said...

your backgrounds are the greatest thank you for sharing

Davis Family said...

Love your backgrounds! You do a great job and made my blog very cute! Thanks so much! :)

Holly said...

Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful designs!!

Pass It On, Baby! said...

I'm using one of your free backgrounds http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii179/chelstephenson/aquapoppydesigns/dots.jpg.

Thanks so much!

Sara said...

Thanks do much for sharing your talent. Your backgrounds are so cute. Thanks again.

Sara said...

Your site is wonderful and you are so talented. Thanks for sharing.

Monica & Lucy said...

thanks, these are really pretty!

Noresz said...

Thanks a lot! I love "my" new background (the apple-pear one) :)

Rachaellh said...

Thank you for the beautiful backgrounds. This is my first time to blog and it looks 1000 times better!

SEarl Photography said...

Thank you so much. I love your work. When you aren't so busy I will talk to you about a custom design.

Spence and Lori said...

After over a year, I finally changed my background Thanks!

Monica said...

Thanks for the ckground, it is beautiful!

Monica

-nickk and whitleyy- said...

thanks so much! my blog is SO cute now!!! woooooooo!

fourcats.onedog said...

I love your Paper and elements from Cinzia Loosemore~Amore kit. I can't scrapbook to save my life, and you've got cool backgrounds online. Very impressive.

Thank you so much, CAli

Tiffany said...

I used the aqua and pink retro flowers on my blog and LOVE it! I am so excited about the new and free change for my blog! I LOVE all of your designs...THANK YOU so very much! I might just have to buy a matching banner at some point.

Christy (sahm-christy) said...

my site is still under construction but I'm so supper excited, I used the FREE Backgrounds for my blog/site (www.home-mom.com) and my twitter/(home_mom) account. Thank You!!!

Knudson Family said...

thanks for sharing!!!!!!

you know you love me said...

hey. your template has a unique design! unfortunately, i wont be able to see the changes on my blog. there was a logo instead of the desire background i wanted. please help me. i have follow all the instrucions, still there's a problem.

Katie said...

Grabbed it, love it, thank you!

Joanne said...

Thanks so much!

Jen said...

love them--thank you!!! Love the cute spring birds :)

hilary b. said...

Thank you - the patterns are awesome! I'll add your button to my site!

hilary b. said...

thanks for the awesome designs! I'll post a button to your site!

April Kay said...

I love ALL of your backgrounds! I had the toughest time deciding! I will definitely use your site for now on! Thanks so much! :)

Magi said...

thank you so much!!! I love the one with the clouds but have used other designs of yours before. You are so so good!

Jackie said...

All the backgrounds are beautiful and detailed. I had a hard time deciding what to choose. Thanks.

Jackie said...

Awesome backgrounds.

Kathie @ my net finds said...

I love it, thank you so much!!!

Rachel said...

Thank you so much for providing these free backgrounds! They are all so pretty

April Jackson said...

thanks for the free background, I love it!

Tracy said...

thanks so much for sharing your templates! :)

Brittany said...

so cute! thanks!!

Jules said...

Thanks for the backgrounds! I just used another one for my in-laws mission blog. Thanks again!

Cat said...

these are so cute! im so happy i found your website

Nikelle said...

Thank you!! You are wonderful! I love your designs!

Fran, said...

Your work is great, I haven't use any of them yet. But when I do I will let you know. I just wished there was a web site that would show us how to make our own backgrounds. It so nice of you to make some free ones.

Miss. Pretty said...

Thanks so much!

jen said...

really cute backgrounds! thanks for sharing :)

Carrie Huebner said...

Thanks. Now I can really spruce up my baby blog.

Jaime Stephens said...

Thanks! I was referred to you by friends with your great backgrounds.

Caroline said...

What an amazing find! Thank you :) I put your button on my sidebar!

Solt Family said...

your backgrounds are beautiful. thank you so much!

Allen Family said...

This is awesome. Thank you so much!!!

lydia'smom579 said...

Just getting started on my blog. The purple background was just what I was looking for! Thanks

Kristen said...

wow, thanks! these are gorgeous.

Julianna said...

Beautiful choices. Thank you for your generosity!

Shannon said...

thank you so much for the beautiful background! I will definitely be back for more!

Kaci said...

Thanks so much for the information and super cute background!

Kwegyirba Aggrey-Orleans said...

Thanks so much. Best wishes to you and you baby!

The Bailey's said...

I loved the "Sweet Baby of Mine" for a boy. Thanks so much! These are the cutest backgrounds I've seen!

Julie said...

I have been trying and trying to find a way to change my blog. I'm not very computer savvy so I've given up time and time again. I've never liked the look of my blog though.

I found you through 2nd cup of coffee's blog and found just the design that fit my blog. I'm so excited. Your instructions were perfect.. it was so simple.

I'm up and running and now loving my blog.

Thank you!
Julie

Carrie Vokey said...

So Simply & so easy! Thank you sooo much!

SheShe said...

Thank you so much for this! Your backgrounds are great!

gillian said...

awesome backgrounds, so happy to find something different! i have little screwdriver icons on my blog now????

E... said...

Thank you so much for making such cute backgrounds available. I am right now using the brown/teal flowers one (sorry I forget the name, but very cute, nonetheless.) You are so generous!

April B. said...

This is the perfect place to find free, quality made blog backgrounds! They are very stylish and I always leave saying "I'll get this on next time!" Thank you for making wonderful backgrounds!! :-)

Pumpkin said...

Beautiful... thank you for generously sharing with us and good luck with your new life as a mom!

Michelle said...

Thank you so much! Your template really makes my blog look great.

The Misses! said...

amazing designs. thank you so much for sharing. from one mommie to another...great job ;)!

sweetnsassy said...

Thanks so much! I am so not technical but you made the whole process incredibly easy!!!! Love your site!!!

Yolypatch said...

Thank you a lot!!!! Your designs are very cute, it was very difficult to choose only one!
And thank you for your instructions too!

Jen said...

I'm so glad that I had came across this blog. Your templates are so cute!!! Thanks for making mine look great =D

MAG DURU said...

thanks for the sweet background design.
stay blessed.

Michaela said...

All of your backgrounds are so cute, don't know which to use.

Heather said...

Thanks! I snagged the yellow and black floral layout.

TheMadHouse said...

Thank you so much for this and for making it so easy to use. Thanks again

Joneel said...

I'm using a beautiful blue and white background. It goes well with my family pictures. Thanks for sharing.

deidre said...

Thank you so much...I picked alovely vintage floral print...but might have to change as there are so many beautiful options. Thank you again!

Jackie said...

Totally made my page. thanks so much :)

Carla W. Schildt said...

Seriously this was so freakin easy! Thanks so much!

Astrid Trudidam said...

hey thankyu very muuuuuuuuuch :))

Bailey Mikell said...

I LOVE! thank you thank youu

Karina said...

Thank yuo so much! I love my nice background. Enjoy your time with your baby!

Janine and Mike Stephens said...

Thank you for providing this service- I love my new blogger background!

I`m Grace ♥ said...

thanks q so much!!!

Cindy said...

Thanks for the Fall background! I love it!

Heather Williams said...

Okay, you are totally awesome. I was waiting and waiting to get help from my sister, but who knew...all the instructions were here. So, thank you very much. You explained that process very well. Now I am off to being a beginner blogger!!!

hw

Herbstleyd said...

I use a background from you too :-) There are so many cute... I think, I will change them every week :-D
Thank you!

(I hope, my english is not so bad!)^^

Angie Mae said...

You are so talented! Thanks for sharing!

Sarah said...

Thank you for the free background. I love it! I will pass along info about your services as well. Your work is beautiful and just what I've been looking for! Congrats on the baby as well!

Sarah

Avalon said...

SO cute! Thanks!