Backing Up Your Blogger Blog and Template

I am not always the best at backing things up, but I know it is very important. I am sure you back-up your images and files (right?), but have you ever thought about backing up your Blogger blog?

The first thing you should do is save a copy of your blog template to your hard drive. Go to Design, Edit HTML, Download full template. Save this file somewhere you can find it. Always save your template before making any changes to your html. And it doesn't hurt to have a copy just in case you need to start a new blog with that same template.

Did you know you could save to file your entire Blogger blog (posts and all)? I just found out

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CoffeeShop Frames 6: Whimsical Frames

 I have had so much fun designing digital frames and cutouts and I decided to put together a small set of whimsical "hand-drawn"  frames.  This set

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Winter Colds

I missed posting my Friday Photo Bliss photo because we have all been sick with nasty colds/coughs

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CoffeeShop Sunny Pop Action and UnWrapped Tutorial!

CoffeeShop Sunny Pop is my newest action and UnWrapped tutorial. There are so many ways

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Coffee with Morgan: Life in Motion Tutorial

Our entire family is sick with a nasty cold, so thank goodness Morgan sent me this amazing tutorial.  Once I feel better I am going to try this out.  I already have tons of ideas floating in my head.  I would love to see your own edits using this technique, just link them in the comments!

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CoffeeShop CutOuts 8: Hearts!

I designed some ornamental heart cutouts you can use in storyboards, cards, or websites.  These are high resolution .pngs with transparent backgrounds. I used some digital paper from Sassy Designs.  Enjoy!!!

Download the free CoffeeShop CutOuts 8 - Hearts HERE!

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Chickens

I love having chickens. Not only do they provide us with delicious eggs

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CoffeeShop Frames 5 - Valentine Frame!

I just realized Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching, so I wanted to make a few Valentine Web Frames for you. Actually, this frame isn't just for Valentine's Day, you can use it any time you want a girly frame.  :-)  This frame download includes both a layered .psd for Photoshop or Photoshop Elements (so you can use the clipping mask to add your iamges), and a .png so you can simply drop your image behind the frame and Ctrl-T it to fit.

I used digital papers from Sassy Designs.

You can download the free CoffeeShop Frames 5 - Valentine Frame HERE!

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{Friday Photo Bliss}

Inspired by the SouleMama blog's {this moment}, I am posting one image every Friday, taken that week, that really makes me happy. If you end up doing the same I would love to see your photo linked in my comments!

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CoffeeShop CutOuts 7: Brackets!

I had  fun designing digital brackets

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I Heart Math Mammoth!

One of most difficult things about homeschooling is trying to decide what method you are going to use to teach each subject. There is a massive amount of information out there and everyone seems to have a favorite.

If you really want to make your brain spin visit a few homeschooling forums, like the one at The Well-Trained Mind. There is a wealth of information

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CoffeeShop BackDrop Fix Action and Tutorial!

I have had many people request an action/tutorial on making white backgrounds more white and dark backgrounds more dark.

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Flash Anyone?

Sorry if the title fooled you, the only flash I am discussing is the kind that goes on your camera.  ;-)

If you follow this blog you probably know I am a natural light photographer. I will bump down my aperture, increase my exposure time, and bump up my ISO to avoid having to use the pop-up flash on my Canon T2i. When I shot film I had a fancy external bulky flash but it doesn't work on my digital SLR.  I have been avoiding buying a new flash because I didn't want to spend the money and I am also resistant to learning how to use one again. 

I finally decided it was time for me to invest in a small external flash

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{Friday Photo Bliss}

Inspired by the SouleMama blog's {this moment}, I am posting one image every Friday, taken that week, that really makes me happy. If you end up doing the same I would love to see your photo linked in my comments!

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Coffee With Morgan: Fade Wall to Floor Tutorial!

I am excited to post a new Morgan tutorial!  Thank you so much for sending this my way Morgan. 


One of my most commonly requested tutorials:

This was a recent set up and would work MUCH better if he had been further from the 'wall'

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Coffee With Amanda: Getting Rid of Pesky Color Casts!

I have a lot going on right now, and I think Amanda and Morgan sensed it because they both sent tutorials my way.  I owe them both big time, and I know you are going to enjoy their tutorials.  I will be posting Morgan's in the next day or two.  So grab a coffee or tea, sit back, and enjoy learning!

So glad to be back here at CoffeeShop, thank you, Rita for having me! Today I am going to share how to tackle getting rid of those pesky color casts on pictures.

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CoffeeShop Web Painted Borders Action!

I want to continue my series of free web-ready actions,

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{Friday Photo Bliss}

Inspired by the SouleMama blog's {this moment}, I am posting one image every Friday, taken that week, that really makes me happy. If you end up doing the same I would love to see your photo linked in my comments!

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The Adventures of Miss Pickerell and her Trusty Geiger Counter

I was going through my husband's old children books

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CoffeeShop CutOuts 6: Digital Tags!

I wanted to make some digital tags that could be used on storyboards, cards, websites, buttons, etc so I designed this new set.  I realize

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CoffeeShop Frames 4 - A New Vintage Frame Set!

I wanted to post some more free vintage frames for you.  Yes, I love making frames

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CoffeeShop Web Simple Frame PS/PSE Action!

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday this last month. We had a great time

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