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JeffrettaLyn — Gallery CSS Tutorial Part 1: The Basics
Published: 2014-01-17 04:37:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 995; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 2
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Description
This is the first in a 3-part Series of tutorials I wil be making on the sbject of Gallery CSS making. I will also be making a Journal CSS series in the future. I hope you enjoy!
Part 1: The Basics of Coding
This covers the very beginning of coding a Gallery skin. You do not need any prior CSS or HTML knowledge. If you think I could have improved on it, please let me know.
Part 2: Let's Get Graphic! (Coming Soon!)
This will cover the steps I go through to make simple but awesome journal images. No painting or artistic experience will be needed. I will be using Photoshop Elements, but will be happy to assist GIMP users with any differences in the process. GIMP and Photoshop can do many of the same things.
Part 3: Snazz Up Your CSS! (Coming Soon!)
In this part I will cover how to add the graphics into your CSS and add more coding elements, as well.
RESOURCES
Free Color Picker! www.colorpicker.com/
Free art program! www.gimp.org/
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Thank you so much!
I had tried to do CSS once but it gave me a headache because I just couldn't get it to look like I wanted it to. But with this tutorial I might give it another go. Thanks for sharing!
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You are very welcome! I do hope this tutorial is able to help you. These kinds of comments make my day.
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I used your tutorial here xavs-pixels.deviantart.com/gal… except I added an image. Except I'm having a problem with the image trying to repeat on the side even though have it set to no-repeat. Do you have any tips on how to fix the coding to get image to not repeat in any way?
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Thanks for using my tutorial! 
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I used it here xavs-pixels.deviantart.com/gal… and if you look on the left and right, the border starts repeating. But if you still don't see it, then maybe it might be because my screen is bigger.
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The gold border? Yes, I see what you are talking about. If you would send the code in a note, I may be able to tweak it for you.
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No question about it. You're an As soon as I get some time I'm going to try this for sure. Now just to wish for a way of changing the background colour of my profile pages 
I can't stand this wishy washy 'almost green' that we're forced to endure and it sounds as if you don't either
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Aw, thank you, May! When I have a little less on my art plate, I'll add more parts to the series.
I can't stand that awful color on my page! If they would let us change the featured folder, it's be great! I have found a workaround for most of the widget pages, but I have resorted to mostly custom boxes on my page because it is easier.
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I used to belong to a forum long ago and we could choose our own colours even back then. But it was a small forum and dA is probably about 10,000 times bigger (at least!) lol
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really interesting!!!!! thanks for sharing your experience
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Thank you for sharing but the Codes look so complicated.
I usually used Sta.sh for my journals but it is so unstable!
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Also, if there is anything in particular that doesn't make sense, please let me know. My goal is to make coding your skin as easy as it can be.
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Thank you so much for your kind offer.
I am afraid it is hopeless for me, the coding system is like a language and I must know the basis to understand it.
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You are most welcome! 
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I know, it is complicated at first. My skin took so much time the first time I tried, since I am the typo queen. 
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