Back Acher Designs

Barefoot-n-Rags

2011-04-20T10:08:00.000-07:00

My inspiration has returned, and designing is back in the weather forecast. I've taken a chunk of time off from my hobbies only to come back with a smile on my face and renewed excitement about doing all things creative.

Today I'm showing off custom headers for Barefoot-n-Rags
Kara at Barefoot-n-Rags makes THE most adorable bows, among other things, to decorate your head (or other things) with! Go check out her site - or better yet, go buy something on her Etsy shop! You won't regret it.

Do you need Blog headers or Etsy store headers? Ask me!

Faith Layout

2010-06-07T15:33:00.000-07:00

What I've been playing with this week:

Faith Header - For personal use only

And the background:

Just some of what you can do with digital scrapbooking embellishments!
I love digital scrapbooking - just thinking about it makes me want to start scrapbooking. Or not :)

Three FREE Twitter Backgrounds

2010-02-18T09:42:00.000-08:00

Tiddlywinks

Blue Sparkler

Playing with Marbles

Instructions for use:

1. Click on the image
2. Right click on the full size image and "Save Image As..." to your own computer
3. Login to your Twitter account
4. Go to "Settings"', then click on "Design"
5. Under the available themes, click on "Change Background Image"
6. Browse to the image you saved to your computer.
7. Check the "Tile Background" box and then "Save Changes"
8. When your image is uploaded successfully, you may change the design colors to match your new background. Don't forget to save changes again when you're finished!

Twitter Backgrounds FREE!

2010-02-17T17:49:00.000-08:00

Twitter Backgrounds

JUST FOR FUN and best of all FREE!
Donations of any kind always accepted *grin*

(directions for installation at bottom of post)

Black Monkey Glow

Green Monkeys

Delightful Daisies

Pastel Butterflies

Blue Roses

Bright Red Cherries

Watercolor Branch

Fall Foliage

Confetti

Snail Races

I Love Cheese

(Dedicated to my silly daughters who love cheese)

I can work with that!

2010-02-17T17:46:00.000-08:00

If anyone has ever checked out The Cutest Blog on the Block, you'd quickly see that they have some REALLY talented people and some really cute designs. Just last week, I realized I was pretty darned sick of the same old design I'd been lugging around for months (while waiting for my computer to get fixed so I could design something new!) so I went to TCBOB for a quick fix.

To my delight, I realized they had some new stuff! (Well duh!) I added a really cool background, and then I found a matching header! Yesss! But of course the header had to get some personalization, so I added photos, text and some border and here is my end result!

See it in action (possibly for a limited time) HERE

Do you like TCBOB designs but can't figure out how to personalize it? I can help. Hit me up.

Let's play!

2010-02-17T17:36:00.000-08:00

It's been a loooong time since I've posted anything new here (broken computer, missing photo/graphics program and the fact that life just happens), but I'm feeling the creative itch again. I'm pretty sure it's the feeling of Spring in the air! Yay for sunshine! This time, I'm tackling a new-to-me thing: Twitter Backgrounds! I'm also using a new-to-me program that I'm still getting used to so be prepared to see better stuff later :)

I welcome questions, comments and the occasional request as time allows.

Spring Bunny

2009-04-10T18:06:00.000-07:00

3 Column Background

Stripey Flowers

2009-04-10T16:42:00.000-07:00

3 Column Background

Dragonfly Dots Header

2009-04-10T16:40:00.001-07:00

3 Column Layout Header

Dragonfly Dots

2009-04-10T16:38:00.000-07:00

3 Column Background

Buggy Bordered

2009-04-10T16:37:00.000-07:00

3 Column Background

Blue and Brown Floral

2009-04-10T16:32:00.000-07:00

3 Column Background

Yum! Coffee!

2009-04-10T14:59:00.000-07:00

I forgot to post these buttons a while back when I made them. They are yummy!

Customizeable for whatever you need...

Flower Power

2009-03-28T01:36:00.000-07:00

Ohhhh yeah.

Oh yesssss.... I love taking photos of flowers, but by golly they even look BETTER on a blog button, dontcha think? These flowers aren't mine - but one of these days maybe I'll take my own and cut them out with scissors. haha!

On another topic, Purple Moose won the Friday Freebie giveaway! She'll be sporting a new button or custom designed signature by the end of the week! Thanks to all who played along. Can't wait to do it again!

Sit Down Dana!

2009-03-27T20:27:00.000-07:00

The title of this post is specifically directed to a very cool member of my fabulous fan club. (I don't have a fan club, I just wish I did). I have a feeling she might get excited about this one. I got to spend the day designing my wonderful daughter's blog. She's been waiting for a long LONG time for me to follow through on this. Also, the girl has got a knack for design. She agrees with everything I say! LOL Her blog is private, but if you'd like to be a reader of hers just ask - she'd love to follow your blog and increase the size of HER fan club as well - plus, her blog just looks so daggum cute! The Button and Layout

Pink Purse Design *CLICK IT!* The Header, complete with a play on words (as usual!) *which looks MUCH better at full size!* Couldn't forget the Sweet little signature either... And while I was at it, I did a few more 3 Column Layouts that I LUV!

Pink Zebra

Pink Swirl

Victorian Tulip

Lemon Lime

The Secret is Out

2009-03-27T00:29:00.000-07:00

It's Friday Freebie Day!

Oh yeah, you found me... are you excited?? The big secret this week? My good pal Heidi from Sacred & Profane is hosting a FRIDAY FREEBIE and get this - I AM THE FREEBIE! Now I won't be shipping my sassy self to you no matter how much you beg, but I will be making a snazzy new button or custom signature to the contestant who schmoozes the most. Or uh... I mean it's a random entry, but you get four chances, so come ON people - head over to her blog to read the fine print and enter! Take one of my buttons with you, and while you're at it, take Heidi's too. It needs to get more exercise.

(And since I'm all about teaching people new things, if you've never swiped a button before - the way you do it is just copy and paste the code in the drop down box below the button, and place it ever so carefully in a newly designated sidebar gadget specifically for HTML! Hope that helped, and if'n you ever need more help with newbie type stuff, look me up. I'll help ya. It's how I roll yo! *spoken like a true Heidi reader*)

Smattering of Signatures

2009-03-27T00:04:00.000-07:00

Every blog needs a little personality - a little YOU. And what says YOU more than your own name?? Now I realize I'm a little stuck on my own name here, after all I've had it for over 35 years now and since I've finally learned how to spell it, so I've just used it as an example on all my signature tags.

Floral2 Floral3 Floral4 Girls1 Dandelion

Bug1 Bug2 Bug3 Tag1 Heart1

Which one do YOU like best? If you enter Heidi's Friday Freebie this week, you could get one completely guilt free! If you enter... and win, that is.
Fine Print: Signature tags are available as you see them (with YOUR name of course) or Text only. I always recommend BLACK for your signature color - but will always take special color requests. If you want a custom installation on blogspot - it will cost ya. Seriously, it's time consuming.

Time out

2009-03-18T23:13:00.000-07:00

I've gotten a few requests recently for BUTTONS! They are my fave - small, fun and easy to digest. Well... nevermind about that last one. Just know that if you've contacted me, I haven't forgotten you. I promise. My daughter goes in to the hospital in the morning for a procedure, and I am paying lots of attention to her lately. She's a bit anxious. PLEASE don't hesitate to contact me and I will make sure your name goes next in line! But don't wait too long, the way Heidi is talkin' things up I will be famous by next Tuesday. Sheesh, I hope not - I have an appointment that day. Actually it's Spring Break! And while my kids are cleaning their rooms, I'll be playin right here. Well - thanks again for your patience. I'll be back soon with some really FUN FUN premade stuff that you can add text to by yourself if you're a DIY kinda blogger, or I can give you a little help to make it just so. Thanks for all the support recently. And - have a thankful Thursday!

Sometimes I just do

2009-03-08T12:31:00.000-07:00

There are many moments in a creative person's mind that something comes to them and it just has to be done. Sometimes other people know that the creative person has a little interest in a certain craft, so they come to them and ask for a favor... and they can't say no. Because it was already something they were going to do anyway. I love moments like that. And I love being that person that gets asked. I also enjoy the curious tug at my heart... because I know it's not the other person asking me the favor, it's God prompting me to do something. He's just using them as an instrument. After all, he gave me my gifts, they are His to use as he sees fit.

I have a soft spot in my heart for sick children. I also have a spot in there for families with sick Daddies and Mommies. I want to share a couple of buttons that were made for two different families recently. I have a few more in the works, but I can't be quick on stuff like this. I'll post them as I finish.

Beautiful little Gracie got a "praying for" button while she was still here, and this button was made as I was made aware that her family was preparing to let her go. Please pray for her family - their story is so touching.

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The Bagenski Family has a sick Daddy... do me a favor and stop right now and pray that he will make a full and complete recovery from his Leukemia.

ALL Prayer and Memory buttons are available with my compliments... all I ask is that everytime you see one, you say a prayer.

Thank you - and God bless!

Get a SPRING in your step

2009-02-19T19:08:00.000-08:00

Spring! I'm ready for it, are you? I'm playing with spring colors today -and easter eggs too. Our chickens are just starting to lay again, after a nice long break. Hooray! The cool part? Our eggs come already colored :) Hooray for stripes!

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This green and yellow stripe spring background was FUN! Take a look below and see what it looks like as a full background dressed in blue.

[click images for larger background examples]

More to come...

Backgrounds from scratch

2009-02-19T11:14:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I'm ALMOST done being sick - it sure does keep the creative juices from flowing when you're not feeling good!

Today I'm going to show you a couple little TINY squares that I made, that can produce a really cool background. I am learning how to really have fun making stripes, prepare to see a log of them in the near future as I try new tricks. Again, I make all my stuff with Corel Paint Shop Pro X2. It's fairly inexpensive, compared to the likes of Photoshop, but it does the job for me!

{Click on the patterns to see what they look like as a background}

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I did some new buttons today. Feel free to take one or more of my buttons at any time and link back to my pages!

http://www.backacherdesigns.com/

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http://www.backacherfarm.com/ ~~~

http://backacherfarm101in1001.blogspot.com/

You know you wanna

2009-02-04T00:19:00.000-08:00

This is the part where people ask me to do stuff and it is FUN! Check out this blogging bit of genious (not my stuff people, the idea BEHIND the stuff) (And by the way, STUFF is another name for "work I do that I don't like to call work" also known as layouts, tags, buttons, headers, etc...) Heidi over at Sacred and Profane has this brilliant idea for a Blogstyle Iron Chef challenge. Check it out. You know you'll want to do this!! Besides the fact that Heidi is just HI LARRY US - she comes highly recommended, kinda like an eBay feedback score of A++++, only better.

(And clicking one of these snazzy new buttons will get ya there - try it and see!)

It's Official

2009-01-26T01:26:00.001-08:00

Back Acher Designs has it's own domain! http://www.backacherdesigns.com/ - Seems pretty original to me! Plus, I won't have a hard time remembering it *wink, wink* I have new tags for those who use my stuff. Add it to your page whenever you are using my designs, or ask for code for the upper left-hand corner spot! (See example on this page)

More fun designs

2009-01-06T22:12:00.000-08:00

Ohhhh yeah, I whipped up this French inspired little set for my 101 in 1001 blog today. Take a peek if you want (the content is sort of personal, but the background is neato!)

I quickly fell in love with the fabric photo (on the bottom section) and the pattern that came with along with my PSP Pro software (top sections). I just made different pieces, and tucked them all in together. I tried to work quickly, and simply. Turns out, I really liked the outcome.

I also added a new little THINGIE at the bottom of each post where you can tell me your thoughts on the content of each post. Have at 'er!

**Edited to add: Apparently the THINGIE I was speaking of isn't actually working. If Blogger decides to work the kinks out - THEN you can have at 'er!

Pretty pretty!

2009-01-04T23:07:00.000-08:00

Headers a'Plenty

2009-01-04T23:01:00.000-08:00

I'm in love with FABRIC!

2009-01-03T20:24:00.001-08:00

My newest love is doing backgrounds with photos of actual fabric. Here's one I've been playing with.

Do you have some fabric you'd like to wrap your blog in? Take some decent quality photos, and I'll piece them together for you! Just ask! This one is mine, all mine. (Well, unless you want it too, of course) I've got it up over at my farm blog, because every farm needs a little class *grin* Clicking the image will take you to see it in action. Happy Blogging, and Happy New Year!

Chaos to Grace Part III and a button!

2008-12-10T13:44:00.000-08:00

Yeah, you know it... someone finally convinced me that I could do a button. Well sure, why not!

How about a lil' header to go along with it?

You're definitely gonna want to click on that bad boy to see the final product at 100% mmmkay? Alright - who's next??

From Chaos to Grace Part II

2008-12-06T00:25:00.001-08:00

Ok, so I wanted to do a CHRISTMAS one! These kids are just so cute I want to put them on my OWN header. I wasn't going to stop with one more, but I just got tired all the sudden. Enjoy!

From Chaos to Grace Part I

2008-12-05T12:26:00.000-08:00

Some custom headers for my new friend Dana! I am not done yet - just wanted to show you a few. You'll have to click to enlarge, I didn't have time to do it all the RIGHT way!

Headers are FUN!

2008-11-24T10:54:00.001-08:00

Ok, so now I now what happens when you enter a post to the WRONG blog! (Sorry, it's not you that's lost, it was me... all me) In answer to Dana's question, yes I SUPPOSE I can do headers with kids faces in them! (Nevermind the fact that I just figured out how... LOL) I like it so much I might use it on my own blog when I redecorate this week! And just to show different fonts... because Lord only knows there's about a ZILLION of them...

Thanks for the suggestion Dana! And by the way, I LOOOOVE your photography! You are gifted indeedy.

Christmas Accessories!

2008-11-21T22:42:00.000-08:00

I love to decorate for Christmas! Here's a little fun I had with my PSP X2 during the worlds most boring movie. (Sorry kids) I did the whole thing with tubes! It was FUN! I can't draw worth a lick, so I am glad someone invented tubes. I bow to you - whoever you are. I only bow for a second though...

Autumn Sun Set

2008-11-18T23:46:00.000-08:00

I don't like "fallish" stuff, but I wanted to play with my paint brush and decided to post this anyway. Amydeanne - if you're out there, I'd love to take you up on your offer! I didn't put any cool links with this set either... that's how much I don't really like it. I'm totally my own worst critic, but then I only took 3 minutes to do this one. However the sunflowers are cool. I dig sunflowers (but not the ones in my yard, they are brown and limp and bent over like dying old men. hehehe

Holiday Set

2008-11-18T14:24:00.000-08:00

Christmas is coming! For people who prefer a less "chilly" holiday themed background for their blog, you'll appreciate this nice, warm feeling! 1. Burgandy Pines Background (Click image for larger detail)

Just one idea for the header.

Blank header - add your own text!

Custom Header

2008-11-16T01:34:00.001-08:00

I created a custom header for my oldest friend on the planet. She's not OLD, but our friendship is pretty ancient... and comfortable... and so is she! If she doesn't like this header... it's going in the bargain bin. (Where I can start all over! Whee!) What do you think?

Snowflake set

2008-11-12T09:57:00.000-08:00

Don't you love it when you hit enter and it posts your blog before there's even anything THERE? Yeah, I just did that. I'm a putz. Completed my first set today. Have a gander! You saw this already...

Tinsel and Garland

Made a header to go with it.

Match it up with a cute holiday signature, and you're good to go!

New Fall Background

2008-11-11T22:15:00.001-08:00

Found new stuff to play with - so naturally I went seasonal with it. (Is that a medical ailment?)

1. Vermont Foliage

Backgrounds

2008-11-11T14:17:00.000-08:00

Some simple, some filled with details. Every background tells a little bit about the person who's using it. If you'd like to borrow one of mine for a bit, just let me know! 1. Buttonstitch 2. Happy Birthday Background 3. Animal Instincts 4. Let it Snow 5. Tinsel and Garland

Blog Headers

2008-11-10T23:04:00.001-08:00

Blog headers are one of a kind. Unique. Just for YOU!

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4. 5. Give me a shout out - we'll talk.

Storefront headers

2008-11-10T21:46:00.000-08:00

Need a header for your storefront? These are small examples of banners for a few Etsy stores. 1. 2. 3. This type of work typically bids out at $10-20 depending on if you need a matching avatar or button.

Buttons

2008-11-10T15:07:00.001-08:00

Who doesn't like accessories? These can be used as buttons or just decorations for various purposes. The sky is the limit. 1. 2. 3.

Signatures

2008-11-10T12:41:00.000-08:00

Your blog needs a little personality! Try adding a signature to your blog, it's a sure fire way to have a little YOU on every post. Here's some that I've done for kicks - - Some with personality

2. 3. 1. 2. Need a Christmas themed siggy? Try these! 1. 2. 3. If you want one, just ask! I'm not charging anything... yet. LOL