5.14.2015

How to: Create a Blog Header using Picmonkey

This post explains you how to create your own blog header in a very easy way using Picmonkey. Picmonkey is so easy to use and I am just loving every tools it contains. Now let us see how we can create a blog header using the same.

How to: Create a Blog Header using Picmonkey


1. Go to Picmonkey website.

2. Hover above Design tab and select Custom.

How to: Create a Blog Header using Picmonkey


3. Enter the dimensions of your header { total blog width - (40 px * 2 [on both sides] )  }  
i.e. ( total blog width in px - 80 px )  My blog width  is 960, so 960 px - 80 px = 880 px. Height can be customized to your needs.

How to: Create a Blog Header using Picmonkey


4. Now add text, adjust the size, color, etc.

How to: Create a Blog Header using Picmonkey


5. Nest you can go to Overlays tab and add whatever designs or shapes you want.

How to: Create a Blog Header using Picmonkey


I added rectangular border, butterflies, a bird and a corner accent {to keep it simple and clean}. You can try your hands on everything to make it look yours and match your blog.

How to: Create a Blog Header using Picmonkey


6. Once you have completed, click the SAVE button.  

How to: Create a Blog Header using Picmonkey


7. Save As .png (Do not forget this step)

How to: Create a Blog Header using Picmonkey


8. Now go to Blogger --> Layout --> Click Edit button in the Header widget.

How to: Create a Blog Header using Picmonkey


9. Click Choose File and select the image.

How to: Create a Blog Header using Picmonkey


10. Then select Instead of title and description. Then Click Save.

How to: Create a Blog Header using Picmonkey


11. Click Save Arrangement and View Blog to view your blog page with the header. 

How to: Create a Blog Header using Picmonkey


12. The blog with the header is ready and set. 

How to: Create a Blog Header using Picmonkey




NOTE:

If your header doesn't fit inside or getting cropped in one corner, adjust the size of your header. 

1. Select Shrink to fit in Step (10) 

(or)

2. Check for the header size like below and then create your header.

check size of header in blog


This way you can never go wrong with your sizing. Try out with different fonts, colors matching your blog and overlays. You can add your own fonts and overlays as well. Try this and create your own blog header that looks elegant.


Have a great day! Take care :) 







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