Friday, August 27, 2010

Fonts In Use Screen Captures Aug. 2010

ThumbIn my travels of the web, I am always delighted when I find my very own font creations "in use." Here are ten new screen captures of recent "Fonts In Use," web discoveries for your viewing and visiting enjoyment. I hope that you enjoy them as much as I have!


Does your website feature a font by Nymphont? Would you like to have your creation featured in a future fonts in use post? If so let me know about it in a comment below, I'd love to see your work and be happy to feature you!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Free Blogger Template: Fervor

Free Blogger Template: FervorIt is with great pleasure that I present "Fervor," my latest free Blogger template design. Finally, I made a template and managed to keep all traces of the color pink out of it! I hope you like it!

As usual, the fonts and colors of the template may be customized using the Blogger Dashboard's "Template Designer," within the "Advanced," subcategory should you like to add a little pink to the template, or any other color for that matter!

XML Blogger Template
By Lauren Thompson
Free Blogger Template: Fervor

Features

  • 2 column fixed width layout, the second column allowing optional narrow-third column, all sections "widgetized" or "gadget-ready" 
  • 3 column footer, also "widgetized"
  • Optional and customizable menu/linkbar. Super easy to use and customize, details below.
  • Supports Blogger Dashboard editing tools, easily change fonts and colors in practically all areas of the template via the "Template Designer," within the "Advanced" subcategory.
  • Images included, you do not need to upload the images to your own server, they are stored in my photobucket.com account which allows generous direct linking bandwidth. However, users who have access to an image host are advised to download the images and upload them to their own server, as the bandwidth could potentially be exceeded in the future. Download the images from here
  • Title setup optimized and corrected for better SEO.
  • Embedded comment form below post
  • Functional search box included
  • "Calendar Style" post date

License

ATTRIBUTION
  • Templates are free to use in Blogger blogs, however, the link back to http://www.nymFont.com (usually located in the bottom footer) must not be removed.
  • Do not redistribute this template for paid download.
  • Do not add your own links to the template code and redistribute.
MODIFICATION
  • Modifications to the template are allowed either through the Blogger Dashboard or directly in the code, however, the link back to Nymphont/NymFont (http://www.nymFont.com) still must remain intact and again, not be removed, thank you. 
  • Do not add your own links to the template code and re-distribute.

REDISTRIBUTING & SHARING
  • If you are going to redistribute the template, you are not permitted to add your own links to the template.
  • In addition, it is asked that you do not link directly to my files for the download, nor upload them to your own servers for download. Instead you must link back to my own page for the template, or simply to the index of this website, http://www.nymfont.com
  • The terms and license for the template(s) must be stated and given whenever redistributing

This is non-negotiable. If you want to share or redistribute my templates, this is how it must be done. If you don't want to abide these terms, then you don't want to share or redistribute my templates.


Customizing Home and Feed Links

Feed Links These links require no editing and will automatically reflect the data specific to your blog. If you would like to make changes to them, open the template up in the HTML editor, within a span labeled "searchbox" you will find those links.


Customizing Main Linkbar

date Add your links to the main linkbar simply by clicking the "Design" tab from the Blogger Dashboard, within the "Page Elements" subcategory. From there click on on the widget labeled "Linkbar," to add your links. If you do not want to use the linkbar, simply leave this widget empty.

Setting Up Calendar-Style Post Date

date Have no fear, I promise setting up the post date is easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy. Go to Dashboard > Settings > Formatting. From the "Date Header Format" select "DD Month YYYY" style, (two digit day, name of month, four digit year with no commas) and then select "Save Settings." Presto, done!

Additional Details

If you do have access to your own image host, you might want to  host the images at your own server. To do so download the images here and replace image URL's in the code with the corresponding URL's at your server. Only four images are used in this template, one for the calendar style date, and three for the rounded courners on the post entries.

I would to get some feedback on this template! What do you think about Fervor? If you need any assistance with this template, feel free to leave a comment below. I


Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Free Blogger Template: Zom·Bee

Free Blogger Template: ZomBeeZom·Bee, a new free Blogger Template I have created is now available. As always, fonts and colors can easily be customized right from Blogger Dashboard by selecting the "Advanced" category from within the "Template Designer."

Also included in the download, is an imageless version of the Zom·Bee template, for even further ease with customizing.

XML Blogger Template
By Lauren Thompson
Free Blogger Template: ZomBee>

Features

  • 2 column fixed width layout, the second column allowing optional narrow-third column, all sections "widgetized" or "gadget-ready" 
  • 3 column footer, also "widgetized"
  • Optional and customizable menu/linkbar. Super easy to use and customize, details below.
  • Supports Blogger Dashboard editing tools, easily change fonts and colors in practically all areas of the template
  • Images included, you do not need to upload the images to your own server, they are stored in my photobucket.com account which allows generous direct linking bandwidth. However, users who have access to an image host are advised to download the images and upload them to their own server, as the bandwidth could potentially be exceeded in the future. Download the images from here
  • Title setup optimized and corrected for better SEO.
  • Embedded comment form below post
  • Functional search box included

License

ATTRIBUTION
  • Templates are free to use in Blogger blogs, however, the link back to http://www.nymFont.com (usually located in the bottom footer) must not be removed.
  • Do not redistribute this template for paid download.
  • Do not add your own links to the template code and redistribute.
MODIFICATION
  • Modifications to the template are allowed either through the Blogger Dashboard or directly in the code, however, the link back to Nymphont/NymFont (http://www.nymFont.com) still must remain intact and again, not be removed, thank you. 
  • Do not add your own links to the template code and re-distribute.

REDISTRIBUTING & SHARING
  • If you are going to redistribute the template, you are not permitted to add your own links to the template.
  • In addition, it is asked that you do not link directly to my files for the download, nor upload them to your own servers for download. Instead you must link back to my own page for the template, or simply to the index of this website, http://www.nymfont.com
  • The terms and license for the template(s) must be stated and given whenever redistributing

This is non-negotiable. If you want to share or redistribute my templates, this is how it must be done. If you don't want to abide these terms, then you don't want to share or redistribute my templates.

Customizing Linkbar

Add your links to the main linkbar simply by clicking the "Layout" tab from the Blogger Dashboard, select the "Design" tab and then subcategory, "Page Elements." Click on the widget labeled "Linkbar," to add your links. If you do not want to use the linkbar, simply leave this widget empty.

Additional Details

If you do have access to your own image host, you might want to  host the images at your own server. To do so download the images here and replace image URL's in the code with the corresponding URL's at your server.

For convenience an imageless version is included in the download as well.

I would to get some feedback on this template! What do you think about Zom·Bee? If you need any assistance , feel free to leave a comment with your questions below and I will try to help. I hope you like it!


Monday, August 23, 2010

Free Blogger Template: HillPointe

Free Blogger Template: HillPointePresenting HillPointe, my latest new free Blogger Template design. HillPointe's fonts and colors can easily be customized right from the Blogger Dashboard, using the Template Designer from within the "Design" tab, and under the "Advanced" category.

An imageless version of the template is included with the download for even further ease with customizing.

XML Blogger Template
By Lauren Thompson
Free Blogger Template: HillPointeScreencap

Features

  • 2 column fixed width layout, the second column allowing optional narrow-third column, all sections "widgetized" or "gadget-ready" 
  • 3 column footer, also "widgetized"
  • 2 Optional and customizable linkbars. Super easy to use and customize, details below.
  • Supports Blogger Dashboard editing tools, easily change fonts and colors in practically all areas of the template
  • Images included, you do not need to upload the images to your own server, they are stored in my photobucket.com account which allows generous direct linking bandwidth. However, users who have access to an image host are advised to download the images and upload them to their own server, as the bandwidth could potentially be exceeded in the future. Download the images from here
  • Title setup optimized and corrected for better SEO.
  • Embedded comment form below post
  • Functional search box included
  • Wireframe setup for easy adding and removing gadgets

License

ATTRIBUTION
  • Templates are free to use in Blogger blogs, however, the link back to http://www.nymFont.com (usually located in the bottom footer) must not be removed.
  • Do not redistribute this template for paid download.
  • Do not add your own links to the template code and redistribute.
MODIFICATION
  • Modifications to the template are allowed either through the Blogger Dashboard or directly in the code, however, the link back to Nymphont/NymFont (http://www.nymFont.com) still must remain intact and again, not be removed, thank you. 
  • Do not add your own links to the template code and re-distribute.

REDISTRIBUTING & SHARING
  • If you are going to redistribute the template, you are not permitted to add your own links to the template.
  • In addition, it is asked that you do not link directly to my files for the download, nor upload them to your own servers for download. Instead you must link back to my own page for the template, or simply to the index of this website, http://www.nymfont.com
  • The terms and license for the template(s) must be stated and given whenever redistributing

This is non-negotiable. If you want to share or redistribute my templates, this is how it must be done. If you don't want to abide these terms, then you don't want to share or redistribute my templates.


Customizing Top Linkbar

top linkbarNo editing is necessary for these links, they will automatically reflect the URL's specific to your own blogs data. If you would like to make modifications to the top linkbar, open the HTML Editor within the dashboard and find this in the code:
<!-- start top links edit links or remove divs if you wish -->

There you will see each link is simply placed within <div></div> tags. You can modify and replace the existing three links, or they can be left blank by replacing existing div content with &nbsp;

The completed code for a blank or empty tag should look like this
<div>&nbsp;</div>

Additionally this linkbar can be removed altogether by deleting the code starting at:
<!-- start top links edit links or remove divs if you wish -->

And ending with:
<!-- end top links -->

Customizing Main Linkbar

Main LinkbarAdd your links to the main linkbar simply by clicking the "Layout" tab from the Blogger Dashboard, select the "Design" tab and then subcategory, "Page Elements." Click on the widget labeled "Linkbar," to add your links. If you do not want to use the linkbar, simply leave this widget empty.

Additional Details

If you do have access to your own image host, you might want to  host the images at your own server. To do so download the images here and replace image URL's in the code with the corresponding URL's at your server.

For convenience an imageless version is included in the download as well.

I would to get some feedback on this template! What do you think about HillPointe? If you need any assistance , feel free to leave a comment with your questions below and I will try to help. I hope you like it!



Thursday, August 19, 2010

Four Fantastic Font Foundries & Designers

Four Fantastic Font Foundries & DesignersAs a result of my venture into type design, I have had the pleasure of becoming acquainted with some really talented people in the field. The foundries and designers in this post, I am so fond of, I wanted to tell everyone about them. And just for the record, this is not a sponsored post. Matter of fact, they don't even know that I am writing it.

I am the proud owner of fonts from each one, so I know from experience just how exquisite their works really are. Without further adieu, I give you the fantastic four.

«Typodermic

If you have not heard of Typodermic or it's creator Ray Larabie, you probably haven't looked at the fonts on your own hard drive. Or out your window for that matter. If you want fonts that can't go wrong, go to Typodermic. He makes magic fonts.

Voivode by Typodermic

«Sentinel Type

Fonts by Sentinel Type in one word: Gorgeous! Truly flawless works of art, that just amaze me. Sentinel Type's designer-in-chief James Arborgast is simply brilliant; these fonts are flawless. I don't know how he does it, he has the font magic too.

Jellybrush by Sentinel Type

«Barry Schwartz

The most lovely serif typefaces to be found, and they are free! He is so dedicated and meticulous in his work at 'The Crud Factory,' his fonts are truly a contribution to the community to be appreciated. His fonts are responsible for this compulsive geometric sans-serif abuser to fall in love with serifs again.

Goudy Oldstyle and Italic by Barry Schwartz

«Kirk Shelton

Kirk is an "indie" type designer like myself, and was one of my first font designer friends. Kirk's creations are totally original and artistic. Not to mention he is beyond cool and super funny. What up Kirk!

Negatron by Kirk Shelton

There you have it, be sure to give them a visit! I am sure you will enjoy the fonts by these designers and foundries, you wont be disappointed. I'd love for you to share your thoughts on them with a comment, thanks for reading!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Free Blogger Template: Lucky Star

Free Blogger Template: Lucky StarLucky Star is a whimsical new free Blogger template design, that is of course, ready "right out of the package," complete with a super easy to customize menu bar. I'll thank Madonna for this template's theme and inspiration, and for the song that has been stuck in my head for what seems like hours now. ("You must be my lucky star!")

Only one adjustment need be made upon installing this template, just to ensure the oh-so-fabulous "calendar-style" post date displays properly. Continue reading for details, all the specific instructions are at the end of this post. And I do promise, there's nothing to it, really.

XML Blogger Template
By Lauren Thompson
Free Blogger Template: Lucky Star

Features

  • 2 column fixed width layout, all sections "widgetized" or "gadget-ready" 
  • 3 column footer, also "widgetized"
  • Optional and customizable linkbar. Super easy to use and customize, details below.
  • Supports Blogger Dashboard editing tools, easily change fonts and colors in practically all areas of the template via the Template Designer's "Advanced" category
  • Images included, you do not need to upload the images to your own server, they are stored in my photobucket.com account which allows generous direct linking bandwidth. However, users who have access to an image host are advised to download the images and upload them to their own server, as the bandwidth could potentially be exceeded in the future. Download the images from here
  • Title setup optimized and corrected for better SEO.
  • Embedded comment form below post
  • Functional search box included
  • Wireframe setup for easy adding and removing gadgets
  • "Calendar-Style" post date

License

ATTRIBUTION
  • Templates are free to use in Blogger blogs, however, the link back to http://www.nymFont.com (usually located in the bottom footer) must not be removed.
  • Do not redistribute this template for paid download.
  • Do not add your own links to the template code and redistribute.
MODIFICATION
  • Modifications to the template are allowed either through the Blogger Dashboard or directly in the code, however, the link back to Nymphont/NymFont (http://www.nymFont.com) still must remain intact and again, not be removed, thank you. 
  • Do not add your own links to the template code and re-distribute.

REDISTRIBUTING & SHARING
  • If you are going to redistribute the template, you are not permitted to add your own links to the template.
  • In addition, it is asked that you do not link directly to my files for the download, nor upload them to your own servers for download. Instead you must link back to my own page for the template, or simply to the index of this website, http://www.nymfont.com
  • The terms and license for the template(s) must be stated and given whenever redistributing

This is non-negotiable. If you want to share or redistribute my templates, this is how it must be done. If you don't want to abide these terms, then you don't want to share or redistribute my templates.


Customizing Top Linkbar

Top Linkbar There is no need to make any changes to these links, as they will automatically reflect the data specific to your own blog. Should you desire to change them or remove them however, you will find them within the "linkbar1" div. The search form code directly follows these links should you like to make any changes or remove it as well.

Customizing Main Linkbar

Main LinkbarThe linkbar code is added to your template immediately, all you have to do to is add your links. Adding links to the linkbar is done simply by clicking the "Design" tab from the Blogger Dashboard, and then selecting "Page Elements." Click on the widget labeled "Linkbar," and you will be prompted to add your link names and their corresponding URL's. If you do not want to use the linkbar, simlpy leave this widget empty.

Setting Up Calendar-Style Post Date

Calendar-Style Post DateI promise setting up the post date is easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy. From the Dashboard, click the Settings tab, and then select the Formatting subcategory. For the "Date Header Format" select "DD Month YYYY" style, (two digit day, name of month, four digit year with no commas) and then select "Save Settings." Presto, done!

Additional Details

If you do have access to your own image host, you might want to  host the images at your own server. To do so download the images here and replace image URL's in the code with the corresponding URL's at your server. Images are listed with the id and class they are associated with to locate them in the code.

Also, the text in the "thought cloud" will be replaced with whatever text you have entered in as your blog's description. To change this text, from the Dashboard go to the Settings tab and select the Basic subcategory. Enter in your desired text in the textarea labeled "Description." When you are finished click "save" at the bottom of the page and your blog should now display the new text in the "thought cloud."

I would love to get your feedback on this template! What do you think about Lucky Star? Also, if you need any assistance with this template, feel free to comment below as well. I hope you like it!