EDIT: Installing journal skins is now a one click process. Simply click on the Install to Journal button and you will be redirected to your journal entry page with your shiny new skin already in place. Awesomes.I will edit the tutorial with this update shortly. ^^This tutorial will hopefully help you get started with installing and editing journal skins. It has been made for the Sweet Vintage skin but can be applied to other skins too.
Suitable for beginners and those of you with some knowledge of CSS.
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Again thanks. It's was simple and easy to understand and I was able to make a journal to match my profile page.
Thank you so much for all the suggestions and help with skins. I know I need to play with writing the CSS code more, but thanks to your helpful tutorials and suggestions I am getting there
I wanted to share my progress and of course, you get full credit for your help!
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