43 "Butterfly": a new girly 3 column Blogger template

Here's a new "girly" 3 column template for you lady bloggers! It's called "Butterfly", featuring floral and butterfly styled images against a dark background. Here's a screenshot for you:



The "Butterfly" template features:

  • Left and right sidebars
  • Unique girly design and header background
  • Animated butterfly in sidebar
  • Customized AddThis social bookmark buttons in each post to match the template color scheme
  • Butterfly styled dividers between each post
  • Customizable colours, fonts, etc.
  • Label cloud styled to match colour scheme
*Updated 2nd Feb 2010 to include updates links to template images and support for Blogger's latest features

You can see the template in action here, and can download the full template below.
The zip file contains both the template XML file and all images needed to run the template which you can upload to your own hosting provider. It also contains a help file to assist in uploading and using the template.


Download Butterfly Template (zip file)


You are free to modify the template, but please leave the author details within the XML template! A link back to Blogger Buster is always appreciated.


Please leave your comments and opinions below.

Author: Amanda Kennedy

Amanda is a professional blogger and web designer living in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

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43 Comments:

  1. I really like this layout, but I get this error whenever I try to upload it bX-2jqtkw...arg....

    -Tiffany

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  2. Hello Tiffany,

    I've searched for this error code in the Blogger help groups, and it seems this sometimes happens when the editor tries to delete widgets which are no longer there (if this makes sense!). The solution which seems to have worked for others is to delete all the widgets in your "Layouts" section, then try to upload the template again.

    FYI: if you need to retain the information in your widgets (eg: links, code, etc) look at the source code of your blog and copy these sections to Notepad so you can restore them later.

    Hope this helps! Feel free to email me if you need more help.

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  3. Hi Amanda, i really love this layout. I already download to my blog and Its really look great. I wrote a short review about your site and have a link back. Again thanks.

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  4. Hello Piko,

    Your site looks really great, I'm glad you like the template! I was also happy to have read some of your posts, as you provide some really useful info for Bloggers. I've bookmarked you too, and will be sure to return the link favor when I post about earning opportunities!

    Best wishes and many thanks,

    Amanda

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  5. kudos - another great template!

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  6. hey. :) i really like this layout. :) thanks! my last layout was through this site as well. but wasn't able to leave a message to thank you for it...

    have a good day!

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  7. @Yevka: Thank you for your kind comments! I'm glad you like this template, it's one of my favorites too :)

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  8. I love this layout and I am going to be using it.

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  9. Thankyou so much for this layout!!

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  10. You're most welcome, Laura Jane :)

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  11. am.. i really like this template and i would like to use it but it's not loading i feel a tear comin anyways i gonna try to get though it's for my blog for an internship so it's very imprtant that i get this so it can really impress my advisor

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  12. Hello Kerseanna,

    Sorry to hear the installation is awkward for you.

    Which method have you tried?

    If you want to drop me an email, I can help you to install this template. My address is amanda [at] bloggerbuster [dot] com so drop me an email anytime.

    Best wishes,

    Amanda

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  13. Thanks amanda i will.
    And i noticed i did'nt install win zip and i got it it looks really pretty on my blog thanks again!!

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  14. Hi Amanda,
    I modified your template; Thank you very much!
    Xotlatzin.

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  15. Hiii Amanda....
    this butterfly template is awsome..
    I really wish to switch to this template.
    bt whenever i try to upload this template from ma hardrive i get the message:-
    We're sorry, but we were unable to complete your request.

    When reporting this error to Blogger Support or on the Blogger Help Group, please:

    * Describe what you were doing when you got this error.
    * Provide the following error code and additional information.

    bX-xdw9gt

    pls help me overcome this....

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  16. Hi, thanks for such a cute template! I have one question. Can you let me know how to add the page tabs that you have on the demo page? I tried using the tutorial and couldn't get it right. Also on the demo it has the little flowers on the tabs.

    Thanks!

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  17. hi amanda
    really love the templates.thanks!!and you have really good tips on your blogs.very useful for a beginner like me.added you to my favourite links yeah?

    thanks

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  18. Hi! I used your template. I loved the design eventhough I don't like the color red that much but I'm looking for a template with a butterfly. And this one is the coolest... thanks so much!!!

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  19. I uploaded this template months ago. Everyone loved it. But its givin an error now, the top banner and the side butterflies are not uploading. I tried downloading the template again, but it shows an error.

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  20. i luv this template but i always get errors when uploading it. do u have html instead? Thanks

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  21. Hi I really like this template but blogger is giving this error "The document type declaration for root element type "html" must end with '>'.." Please help nedekcir[at]nedekcircheers[dot]com.

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  22. Hi...Amanda, thanks for such a cute template - BUTTERFLY

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  23. amanda, tis template is so lovely... thks!

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  24. Hello Amanda,
    This tamplate is really great. after couple of hours searching of a template that I really like, finally I find you - thanks God!

    I am in the process of changing the look at my blog. Question for you though. How do I change the side of 2 sidebar on the left and right. I am planning to make it little bit smaller and make the main (in the middle) wider. Really appreciate your help:)

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  25. My comment is a little late, but thought you still might stumble across it an appreciate my praise. I LOVE this template! It coordinates so well with myspace template and the 2 compliment each other. I love your talent and keep coming back to your site! Thanks!

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  26. Hi Amanda, i'm using this template now and feels so great on it. I just love the design, thank you so much and really appreciate your great work and talent..cheers!!

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  27. Thanks for this Amanda!
    I love this! let me know if i have been remiss in liking or anything. Great site! Thanks!

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  28. Thanks a ton Amanda, I really loved the layout. It is totally appropriate for my blog.

    Could u help me with just 2 things.
    1) The animated butterfly, (the coolest feature on the layout) is not showing (dunno why). I have tried shifting the widgets but its not happening, I can see a glimpse of it before it gets covered.
    2) Can you let me know how to add the page tabs that you have on the demo page?
    THANKS AGAIN.
    You've done a superb job.

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  29. Hi guys...

    I'm new in this things and i like the butterfly template.
    Can anybody help me to send me the code to elle.killerdoll@gmail.com please... T_T

    Have a nice weekend!

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  30. Thanks for this template

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  31. hi amanda, I tried many times to download but I cannot do it. please help me

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  32. hi amanda, please help me. tried many times but still cannot download it

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  33. hello amanda! I ove this template..but when i wana upload it, always error, and the warning is:

    error XML: Content is not allowed in prolog.

    what should I do?

    i was deleted my widget..help me please!thank's a lot

    =(

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  34. I'm trying your template for the first time, and sight seen alone, I'm loving it.

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  35. Hi Amanda,
    I've been using your template more than a year now. But these last days, i noticed that the header logo is not displaying anymore and some of the icons are missing. Hope you can help me on this. here's my site:
    http://iconnectworld.blogspot.com
    I want to use this template still, hope you help me, how to fix this sooner.
    Kindly please leave me msg on my shout box.
    Thanks.

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  36. I am thoroughly convinced in this said post. I am currently searching for ways in which I could enhance my knowledge in this said topic you have posted here. It does help me a lot knowing that you have shared this information here freely. I love the way the people here interact and shared their opinions too. I would love to track your future posts pertaining to the said topic we are able to read.

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  37. Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about information and love learning more on this. If possible, as you gain expertise, It is extremely helpful for me. would you mind updating your blog with more information

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  38. Thanks Amanda..this butterfly is beautiful template

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  39. Hi Amanda,

    I’m using your Butterfly template about 1 year, and I love it.
    A few days ago I have a little problem with it. The butterfly header-picture with the flowers is more smaller, than before. I don’t understand what happened with my blog, I didn’t change any head-data in your template.
    I'm detecting this problem only if I’m watching my blog or your http://butterfly-template.blogspot.com/ -page on my notebook (Windows 7, Firefox 9.0.1).
    If I watch these on my netbook (Windows XP, Firefox 9.0.1), I don't detect this problem.

    Please help me, what can it be?
    Thanks for your help, greetings

    J.
    (www.hetregorszagkapujaban.blogspot.com)

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