Sprucing Up Your Photos

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Here's a quick Blogger Tech Tip.
Is it just me or have I missed an easier way through Blogger to spruce up photos. Take this picture for example.  If you click on the image, you will get an option that says Edit Image.



Click there.  Then, it will take you to a  screen like this.
Click on the Create tab.  Then, your options become endless.   
You can add text, borders, speech bubbles, etc to your photos.
Like my postage stamp?
Or how about the polaroid?  Love it!

Many of these features are free although there are some premium features.  Does anyone use this on a regular basis?  If so, share if you like it.  It looks pretty easy and fun.  

UPDATE: Picnik is no longer in service.  Many of these features can now be found on PicMonkey.

Happy Blogging!

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32 comments

  1. PaulaJuly 19, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I use it a lot.
    You can check my classroom blog:
    www.comencemprimaria.blogspot.com

    Click on fotos (tag) and you can see many examples :)

    It's fun and easy!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I had no idea that your could do these different options to your pictures. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  3. MicheleJuly 19, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Thanks for the tip...I was wondering how people were making things fancy. :)

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  4. Erin KleinJuly 19, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I didn't know this. How cool.

    Thanks!

    Erin Klein
    http://www.kleinspiration.com

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  5. Fran RichardsonJuly 19, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I think because Blogger,Google, and Picasa are all integrated, you are actually using Picnik ( from what I see at the top). Everything in my Picasa files at some point recently added a button that says Picnik. There are lots of freebies, but if you take and use a lot of pictures, the premium price is about $24 a year, and there are tons more especially seasonal designs.I use it a lot for home and school. If you look at my blog,
    nearly every picture included has been "picniked"!

    Sophie and Sadie’s Scholarly Site

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  6. Vintage TeacherJuly 19, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I don't have edit as an option after I download a picture to my post. Where are you finding it?

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  7. TessaJuly 19, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I did not know this! I can't wait to try it out!
    Tessa
    Spotlight on Kindergarten

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  8. Mrs. CJuly 19, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I have used it and I was considering the premium option but I wanted to know if anyone else had! From what I have done I actually like it!
    littlemisskindergarten.blogspot.com

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  9. Pat's Paper PassionJuly 19, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    YEA!! Thanks...I'm learning something every day.
    ❤Pat

    A Time to Share & Create

    ♬ MY WEBSITE

    Fabulous 4th Grade

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  10. ChristieJuly 19, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I think someone mentioned it above, but yes it's Picnik. I'm not sure if you have to have Firefox, because I don't think it shows up on IE. I have a premium account, have for a few years. I'm obsessed :) Some pictures just need a little cleaning up once in a while. It's like photoshop but not as expensive!! :)

    ♥ Krystyi
    Teaching in Flip Flops

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  11. Karen StampJuly 19, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Can you explain where you find this option? I don't see it anywhere... LOVE the postage stamp!!
    Karen :o)
    Mrs. Stamp's Kindergarten

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  12. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Thanks for sharing- I didn't know about that either!
    +Teaching Happily Ever After
    ~Creative Teaching with a Technology Twist~

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  13. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Thanks for sharing the info! I just played around with some of my pics....too cool!

    Primary Inspired

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  14. Mrs. VossJuly 19, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I love you all for teaching me things!!!! Eventually maybe I won't feel like such an amateur on here! :( I still don't have a button or know how to make one!!!!

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  15. Mrs. VossJuly 19, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    i can't find these options either!

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  16. Deceptively EducationalJuly 19, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I had no idea and am PSYCHED! I just purchased a premium membership to Picnik last weekend. THANK YOU so much for sharing!

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  17. LeslieJuly 19, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Talk about making your own clipart even! I've read this as a fun tutorial to use picnik:
    http://wordplayblog.com/free-clip-art-with-picnik/

    Thanks for sharing!
    - Leslie
    KindergartenWorks

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  18. Learning with Mrs. ParkerJuly 19, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I added a picture with details to help illustrate my directions. I hope this helps.

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  19. Anais July 20, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Cool! I can't wait to try it. I am now following your blog.
    P.S.
    I am going to try Ipods this fall for listening stations...thanks for the idea:)
    Anais
    firstgradegarden.blogspot.com

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  20. Karen StampJuly 20, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Do you have a new version of Blogger? My only options are: small, medium, large, extra large, original size, left, center, right, add caption, remove.
    Any ideas?
    Karen :o)
    Mrs. Stamp's Kindergarten

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  21. SaraJuly 20, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    I use blogger draft and noticed I have those options as well. It's still blogger but you're trying out all their "newest" options that they haven't made live yet. It's almost like a beta version. If you google "blogger draft" it should show up. I have been using the photo editing in picnik for years now. Love them! Vibrance is my favorite option, though it's a premium one. I have also been using it to make my own buttons and links.

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  22. KimberlyJuly 20, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    I had no idea... but I can't wait to check it out! Thanks for sharing!
    Kimberly
    Funky First Grade Fun

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  23. Learning with Mrs. ParkerJuly 20, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I am using blogger in draft. But you can do the same thing. Go to www.picnik.com. It will save onto your computer. :)

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  24. Karen StampJuly 20, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    YEAH! Thanks--it was because I didn't use blogger draft. SO COOL!! Only "problem" is I have to upgrade to get the stamp one.
    SO FUN!!
    Karen :o)
    Mrs. Stamp's Kindergarten

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  25. Fran RichardsonJuly 20, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Another gem that I would suggest is befunky.com. Same idea ( although not part of Blogger, but that's no problem) and same price per year. There are freebies, too, but what I LOVE there are the cartoonizer, the watercolor, and the option to "underpaint." I have an example on my Facebook page in my photos at the top at the Welcome collage:
    http://www.facebook.com/sophieandsadiesscholarlysite

    The watercolor and underpaint make my photos look like images from a children's book! I think you can see the possibilities for this in a classroom if you have a digital camera.:) I am a photo junkie!:)


    Sophie and Sadie’s Scholarly Site

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  26. Linda McCardleJuly 20, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Thank you so much for this valuable information! I can't wait to try it out. I love your blog!
    Linda
    ateacherstouch.blogspot.com

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  27. Pocketful of LittlesJuly 20, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I never knew this. Thanks for posting. I am going to try this out


    I found your blog using the linky party

    I am glad I visted!

    I would love for you to visit my blog also

    pocketfullofkinders.blogspot.com

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  28. AllyJuly 20, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    By any chance, do you know why I don't have an option to "edit text"? I would love to be able to do this but it is not letting me :(

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  29. Rebecca RojasJuly 20, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Amazing! I learn something new about blogging everyday!! Thanks for sharing!

    ♥Rebecca
    Create●Teach●Share
    Create●Share●Inspire

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  30. LoryJuly 21, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Thanks for the tip. Love it!!
    Lory
    Lory's Page

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  31. Judy LauJuly 29, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    How helpful! Love it and love reading your blog :)

    KinderTastic

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  32. Miss KindergartenDecember 30, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    WHAT?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????

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