Toxin's Designs

Test for Melissa

2010-06-05T19:52:00.001-07:00

Some more of my work

2010-03-13T10:02:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!
Here are some of the banners I did for the Polish or Perish banner contest.
Unfortunately I didn't win, but here's some examples of some of my entries.

If you would like your banner modelled on any of these feel free to shoot me an email and let me know what you like!

How to add a divider between your blog posts!

2010-03-05T00:21:00.000-08:00

Step 1

Log into your blogger account, navigate to , Dashboard >> Layout >> Edit html, and find the following code

.post

this is the cs part that controls your post layout and style, it must contains few css properties like the following.

.post {
margin: 0 0 40px 0;
width: 90%
}

Now we want to add the separator css properties between the opening and closing tags, { and }
Here is the separator css properties :

background: url(Separator-Image-Url);
background-repeat: no-repeat;
background-position: bottom center;
margin:.5em 0 1.5em;
padding-bottom:2.5em;

And here is what you need to change in above code to customize it to your blog.Separator-Image-Url
Change it to the separator image url,
2.5
If you found that the separator displayed behind part of your post latest line, increase this number, for example to 3.5 Or 4.5.
Now your final code should looks Like The following one.

.post{
margin: 0 0 40px 0;
width: 90%;
background: url(http://www.imagehost.com/separator.jpg);
background-repeat: no-repeat;
background-position: bottom center;
margin:.5em 0 1.5em;
padding-bottom:2.5em;
}

buttons!

2010-03-01T20:25:00.000-08:00

Hey kids!
(I call everyone "kids" even if they're older than me haha!)

Today I bashed together something to use as a reference.

If you want me to design a button for you, here are just some of the many options available from ready made to truly customised!

All of the buttons I make are in .png format which means they have a transparent background and can be used on any colour background, not just white or black!

Which is your favourite? :)

Some of my work!

2010-02-27T07:51:00.000-08:00

I wanted to share with you some of the banners I have done!
They are clickable to see them full size!

For Evil Angel from Black Nail Polish and Lip Gloss

For Scandalous from Scandalously Polished

For Lisa from Sparkle is my Crack!

I can do a wide variety of styles, if you want something done especially for you feel free to send me an email!

How to: add your signature to ALL of your posts!

2010-02-26T07:16:00.000-08:00

There are two methods of adding your signature to your blog posts that I find are very effective, first a method where you change the coding to add the signature to ALL of your blog posts (even old ones!) and second the "template method" - which adds the image into your new blog posts when you write them.

If you've never used a signature before - I recommend the first method.

The first method is tricky to explain and involves numerous screenshots to get the point across.

The BEST resource I have found is the one here:

http://www.kevinandamanda.com/whatsnew/tutorials/add-a-signature-to-every-blog-post-on-your-bloggerblogspot-blog.html

It is very easy to follow even if you know NOTHING about coding!

NB: If you have already been using the template method and want to change your signature it's a bit more tricky -
you can
a) leave old posts as they are and use the same method to use your new signature for new posts
b) use the first way of adding a signature (the one in this post) and have your signature in your old posts twice
c) go back and change all of your old signatures then use method 1.

I find a) the least tedious but then I'm not really fussed. If you are very picky you may choose c).

How To: add your banner picture to your blog!

2010-02-26T07:03:00.000-08:00

First you need to log into your blogger dashboard.
[www.blogger.com/home]

Next, click on "layout"

Then, click "edit" on the bottom left hand corner of the box that says (header)

Click "choose file" and upload your banner - OR - if your image is hosted elsewhere on the web, enter the url into the box.

Click the radio button that says "instead of title and description"

Click "save"

Enjoy your new banner!

Hi there!

2010-02-26T04:05:00.000-08:00

Hello!
I'm Toxin.

This blog is a collection of the typography and designs I have done in the past, as well as a way for you to contact me to order your own personalised banner, signature, button or watermark for your blog.

I'm under construction with this right now - but still available to contact and place an order to really spice up your blog!

Feel free to email me with your orders HERE!

In the meantime you can check out my other blog, focusing on nail polish and other beautiful things, over at Toxic Lipstick!