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  • dcopps Mar 25, 2012 @ 7:12 am | delete
    Great lens, very informative. I'm a newbie who will now start using blackboxes. Note a typo in "Adding Color to your Text" at #3. You have a closing tag facing the wrong way--could confuse other newbies.
  • wjfoster Mar 2, 2012 @ 4:05 pm | delete
    Oh, nice! I'd never heard of this module - thanks so much!
  • curious0927 Feb 14, 2012 @ 5:49 pm | delete
    Glad I found it! I had no clue we could do so much with the "black box". I use it for a Page Break usually. blessed!
  • CTsHeart Dec 6, 2011 @ 3:43 pm | delete
    I am new to squidoo and am learning. Thank you for creating this helpful lens!
  • Eclectic-Librarian Nov 5, 2011 @ 2:50 pm | delete
    I love how color and design affect the look of any page, online or off. Found this very useful as I am about to resume squidooing (squiding?) after a long hiatus. Thanks!
  • JoeCinocca Nov 4, 2011 @ 2:24 am | delete
    Incorporating colored text and pics blows my mind. This lens is fantastico!
  • Sunflower_Susan Sep 26, 2011 @ 3:38 pm | delete
    Yes, very helpful. Thank you!
  • patsydoo Sep 4, 2011 @ 9:55 pm | delete
    Thanks - I wll try it next time I create a lens!
  • Deeksha Sep 2, 2011 @ 1:50 am | delete
    Hey that's very beautiful...
  • Sylvestermouse Aug 15, 2011 @ 10:19 am | delete
    I haven't really played much with the blackbox. I really like the idea of adding a picture. Blessed
  • LiteraryMind Aug 12, 2011 @ 8:55 pm | delete
    Thank you so much. Someone suggested I use blackboxes on my lenses to highlight certain things, but I had no idea how they would be used. This explains it all.
  • GonnaFly Jun 4, 2011 @ 12:15 am | delete
    Great ideas! I must confess I've never tried adding coloured text to a blackbox. I must give that a try.
  • Jack-in-the-Box May 24, 2011 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    Yes, but most of it is STILL greek. I will keep rereading it. I am not a computer geek, does it show??? Thanks for all the information.
  • jseven Mar 27, 2011 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    Thanks for the great tips. Now If I can figure out my linux system. :)
  • grannysage Mar 26, 2011 @ 1:26 am | delete
    This is outstanding! I thought I knew a lot about color but the use of the black box as you do is inspired. I can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing your hints. Favorited so I can find it again. (I use Trekkimelissa's Guide to Colors a lot too.) I'm also going to lensroll this to my lensography page which talks about why I love to use colors.
  • AnnieMorgan Mar 20, 2011 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    Thanks for the wonderful ideas. I'll definitely put a few of them to use on my lenses.
  • glockr Feb 27, 2011 @ 2:34 pm | delete
    Very cool. Thanks for the tips.
  • Jolyne Jan 23, 2011 @ 10:50 am | delete
    Great lens, thanks for the great info. I was actually looking for a way to add a link in a black box but you dont mention it?
  • nineth-writer Jan 5, 2011 @ 6:25 am | delete
    great lens. I must make it to make my lens more beautiful
  • deyani Nov 17, 2010 @ 2:23 pm | delete
    I usually used HTML Code to create a colorful box, never knew I can use black box module! Thx for the info. Now I can save my time building my lenses.
  • FelicityLuckey Oct 31, 2010 @ 10:20 am | delete
    Great lens! Very helpful. Thank you.
  • GospelSmith Oct 14, 2010 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    Yes, and especially the parts about using color. Look forward to using blackbox in future lenses.
  • lemonsqueezy Oct 7, 2010 @ 8:51 am | delete
    I used your tips for my oreo lens. Many Oreos have different colored creme. Thus, I thought it would be cute to have black boxes with colored letters to represent the different colored cremes. I would never have thought of it without this lens. Thanks again.

    Oreo Lollipop Tutorial
  • Imustbebrepps Oct 6, 2010 @ 5:26 am | delete
    You make it not scary!
  • RinchenChodron Oct 2, 2010 @ 11:14 am | delete
    Enjoyed your lens. I use the black box a lot, but haven't experimented with adding color to the text or adding pictures. I'm still a little vague on adding a picture - can you clarify the code for that?
  • purplelady Oct 2, 2010 @ 10:39 am | delete
    I love the Blackbox module and I love Color; but I had no idea how to join the two.
    Now I do; Thanks to SquiDooRoos! Great lens; and very colorful. :)
  • dancerene Oct 1, 2010 @ 10:18 am | delete
    Thanks for the great tip! I didn't know we can add pics inside the black box.
  • 4U2C Oct 1, 2010 @ 7:57 am | delete
    Was it helpful? Oh, yeah! Have I used it yet - no - but I am going to! This is wonderful, and thank you!
  • Waxing-Lyrical Sep 30, 2010 @ 10:51 pm | delete
    Extremely useful :) Thanks for putting this excellent tutorial together
  • KathyMcGraw Sep 29, 2010 @ 9:53 am | delete
    I found this lens doing a search for blackbox module, and to me this is the best one. I am linking it to a tutorial for New Squids on how to use the Blackbox as you have done such a great job why try to reinvent it :) Thank you!
  • lemonsqueezy Sep 24, 2010 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    Was this lens helpful??? Um... yes - definitely {{let me pick my chin up off of the floor}}! Thanks so much!
  • lou16 Apr 20, 2010 @ 7:53 pm | delete
    A fantastic lens, I've visited it before, but I wanted to refresh my mind again and I'm also featuring it on my Swimming with Giant Squids blog tomorrow as a great resource that embraces the idea of thinking 'outside of the box' or should that be blackbox!
  • Norma_Budden Apr 4, 2010 @ 10:18 am | delete
    I just had to come back and take another look at this lens; it's still as radiant as ever.

    Please follow the Purple Star Directory to find where your purple starred lenses have been featured. Thanks!
  • vallain Mar 14, 2010 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    I've been using the black boxes for dividers sometimes and for spotlighting key information. I've only used pictures a few times in them. Your tips should help me expand.
  • utilizinproject Mar 13, 2010 @ 8:58 am | delete
    Excellent content about Black box module you explain with this project in squidoo. Animated gif picture are most attractive to visitor. Really enjoyed.

    Thanks for sharing a good lens
  • JoyfulPamela Jan 22, 2010 @ 8:44 pm | delete
    I had no idea that pictures could be added to the blackbox! Thanks for teaching this info. :D
  • Norma_Budden Jan 17, 2010 @ 7:55 pm | delete
    Wow! Wow! Wow! I use the blackbox a lot but mine don't look anywhere as beautiful as these. Yippee-yigh-yay! This was an exciting lens! I'm having trouble expressing myself in proper English.

    You'll want to check this out... Angel Blessings.
  • Jewelsofawe Jan 15, 2010 @ 11:52 am | delete
    I love what you do with blackbox! This is a cool lens to help people with that. Blessed by an angel!
  • jptanabe Jan 7, 2010 @ 11:10 pm | delete
    Ooh yeah! Love the Black Box but didn't know how people got images in them. Now I know I'll just have to try it!
  • BigGirlBlue Jan 3, 2010 @ 10:30 pm | delete
    Lovely! I never thought of adding images to the black box. It's one of my favorite modules so I'll have to try this. Thanks!
  • GrowWear Dec 31, 2009 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    Passing through to bless this worthy lens. Happy new year!
  • vallain Dec 27, 2009 @ 6:35 pm | delete
    Hmmm, maybe I'm trying to put too much text in my black boxes.
    I like the color in the letters and the added graphics.
  • skiesgreen Dec 20, 2009 @ 2:06 am | delete
    Its a wonderful resource and great information. I joined up the Photobucket straight away and will probably do so for the animation. Love the presentation. Its been my desire for some time to find out how to do these things. Well done Top stuff.

    Norma
  • kimmanleyort Dec 15, 2009 @ 8:54 am | delete
    I love the blackbox but haven't added pictures or color. You've inspired me.
  • merylvdm Dec 14, 2009 @ 3:06 pm | delete
    Great ideas - am favoriting this. I like the Blackbox too - it gives a nice clean look on the page - and now i plan to use it more often and with some of your ideas
  • Ladydove62 Dec 6, 2009 @ 9:43 am | delete
    I use the blackbox often and this little tutorial is fantastic! Love it !
  • eccles1 Dec 4, 2009 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    Was this helpful ?? Yes thank you !!
  • JuneMary Dec 1, 2009 @ 7:31 am | delete
    Wow! Didn't realise you could do all that with the box.
    I've bookmarked it for future reference.
    Thank you.
  • sema Nov 29, 2009 @ 4:48 am | delete
    help! I tried adding this code to my blackbox but when I saved all I see is this-- b> displayed.I would be thank ful if you clarified my doubt.thank you
    sema
  • sema Nov 29, 2009 @ 4:27 am | delete
    Awesome tip.!Going to use it in the new lens I am working now.Thank you
  • strayspay Nov 28, 2009 @ 6:56 pm | delete
    Great Creative uses of the blackbox. Thanks for the information, I'm certainly going to try this.
  • prosperity66 Nov 28, 2009 @ 7:23 am | delete
    I like the rainbow idea... Rainbows are wonderful and you crafted a well detailed lens!
    Congrats on your 2009 Giant Squid Awards!
    Dom.
  • dagsmith Nov 28, 2009 @ 12:15 am | delete
    Awesome 5 star tips! Maybe even a Squidoo Angel Blessing too!
  • stargazer00 Nov 27, 2009 @ 6:51 pm | delete
    Great tips about the blackbox module. Blessed and featured on Angels Unaware!
  • ulla_hennig Nov 19, 2009 @ 9:23 am | delete
    Great tips!
  • WindyWinters Nov 14, 2009 @ 1:08 am | delete
    I love using the Blackbox and the instructions you've given on this lens. Thank you, Lizzy. Congrats on your Purple Star!
  • Jewelsofawe Nov 13, 2009 @ 7:38 pm | delete
    I love these tips and help!
  • WhitePineLane Nov 6, 2009 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    Ooops, I had come to your THROUGH a purple star lens. Oh well, never mind - I just nominated you for a purple star!
  • WhitePineLane Nov 6, 2009 @ 9:43 pm | delete
    I love the blackbox module too, and I'm thrilled to know there's even more I can do with it! Thanks for this great info, and congrats on a well-deserved purple star this week!
  • Pukeko Oct 25, 2009 @ 5:58 am | delete
    I love the black box, but I didn't know I could do all these extra new things with it. I can't wait to try it out! Great lens. Blessed by an angel.
  • Heather426 Oct 14, 2009 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    Really helpful lens! Blessed by a squid angel today.
  • spirituality Sep 29, 2009 @ 12:30 pm | delete
    Great lens. blessed. Doesn't the html code detract from the amount of text you can put in though?
  • oztoo Sep 21, 2009 @ 3:31 pm | delete
    Wow, I didn't know you could do all that with the black box module. Will have to try it out. Thanks for the useful lens.
  • LeanneChesser Sep 20, 2009 @ 7:12 pm | delete
    Great lens and great info. I love to use the blackbox module as well, but I didn't realize pictures could be added. I'm now off to give that a shot! Thanks!
  • lakern26 Sep 20, 2009 @ 10:10 am | delete
    Thanks so much for these tips! I had no idea that this could be done. Excellent lens! 5*
  • Shibamom Sep 12, 2009 @ 11:35 am | delete
    Very cool lens. Thanks for the tips!
  • GreenEcoBean Jun 23, 2009 @ 7:07 pm | delete
    This lens is great!
  • Sue_Dyson Jun 16, 2009 @ 6:57 pm | delete
    Thank you SO much. I have wanted to know how everyone else (it seemed) got those cool black boxes on their lenses. Can't wait to try it.
  • BarbRad Jun 14, 2009 @ 5:37 am | delete
    Very useful. Thanks.
  • WindyWinters Jun 14, 2009 @ 1:59 am | delete
    Hello Lizzie I have featured your lens on my "Collection of Colorful Tips & Tricks" lens. Thanks again! :)
  • nDee Jun 10, 2009 @ 3:56 pm | delete
    I wanted to do something different with the 'Black Box' module and didn't know how . . . THANK YOU so much!
  • JanTUB Jun 10, 2009 @ 1:24 am | delete
    Brilliant Lizzy! *d and faved, featured on Rocket Moms Quilting
  • annetteghallowell Jun 7, 2009 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    Thank you, thank you, thank you....did I say thank you?I I will be trying this on my next lens! Added to favorites here and on my bookmarks. You rock Rocket Mom!
  • annetteghallowell Jun 7, 2009 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    Thank you, thank you, thank you....did I say thank you?I I will be trying this on my next lens! Added to favorites here and on my bookmarks. You rock Rocket Mom!
  • BevsPaper Jun 7, 2009 @ 6:27 am | delete
    Oh I LOVE this! I didn't realize you could use the coding to give this little box some pizazz! I'm going to have to try it! Thank you!
  • BevsPaper Jun 7, 2009 @ 6:27 am | delete
    Oh I LOVE this! I didn't realize you could use the coding to give this little box some pizazz! I'm going to have to try it! Thank you!
  • Astrieanna Jun 2, 2009 @ 4:29 pm | delete
    Very helpful -- I particularly like the blackbox with the yellow flower in it.

    I hadn't considered adding pictures to black boxes before, but it does look nice. =)
  • WindyWinters Jun 1, 2009 @ 2:31 pm | delete
    Thanks Lizzie! 5* I love color! I knew there must be a way to add some color to those old black boxes. Thanks for sharing your black box tips & tricks! :)
  • Tiffany May 27, 2009 @ 4:12 pm | delete
    Awesome tips!
  • AndyPo May 27, 2009 @ 8:31 am | delete
    Good advice. I didn't think to use HTML to change the text colour and style. I shall give that a try.
  • mbgphoto May 26, 2009 @ 7:42 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for all of the tips on using the black box. I can't wait to get started :)
  • CherylK May 23, 2009 @ 7:12 pm | delete
    Up until now I've hardly used black boxes but you've really done a bang-up job of explaining them and I'll be sure to use them more. Thanks so much for the detailed instruction! I have a folder where I save lenses that I consider great learning tools and this one is going in that folder right now!
  • Susan52 May 21, 2009 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    I love the blackbox module, but you, indeed, have given it new life. Great lens!
  • tdove May 21, 2009 @ 11:32 am | delete
    Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
  • OhMe May 21, 2009 @ 8:26 am | delete
    Welcome to the South Carolina Group
  • OhMe May 21, 2009 @ 8:26 am | delete
    I just recently realized that you could add photos to the black box. I used a poster from all poster.com on my flag day lens and put it in a black box. I thought it looked great. This is a super idea for a lens and will let people know the many uses of the black box. Thanks
  • JaguarJulie May 20, 2009 @ 3:35 pm | delete
    Yep -- I have been adding pictures and animations to my blackboxes since they became an available module. I particularly like the boxers that I've used to convey the debate theme in my monkeybrain lenses. I've also experimented with adding shaded colors as I would like to be able to customize the color of the blackbox like I customize my shading for modules to blend with my images. Nice to see how to use the blackbox explained so straightforwardly!
  • mysticmama May 19, 2009 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    very cool :-)
  • kiwisoutback May 19, 2009 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    This is a cool module I use all the time, but yours are looking much better than mine. I'll have to keep this tips in mind for my next lens. I'm lensrolling this to my poll module lens. Great work! Squid Angel blessed!
  • Timewarp May 18, 2009 @ 5:23 pm | delete
    Hey nice tips, the color really ads to this module.
  • CleanerLife May 18, 2009 @ 4:37 pm | delete
    I'll have to reconsider the Blackbox module, I almost never use it because it seems so boring. This Lens has opened my eyes to some possibilities!
  • a_willow May 18, 2009 @ 4:25 pm | delete
    Well, you gave me few more ideas how to use blackbox! That was intention, right? LOL Blessing for you Lizzy!
  • chefkeem May 18, 2009 @ 4:24 pm | delete
    Wowzers! What a fine trick, Lizzy! Thanks for sharing it so generously.
    Starred and blessed by a Squid Angel today! :-)
  • enslavedbyfaeries May 18, 2009 @ 11:30 am | delete
    I thought I'd stop by and see the clever uses you've found for using the Blackbox module and was so surprised to see my name. How thoughtful of you! It may be the only time I'll ever be credited for helping someone figure out codes, so I'm delighted. I love your ideas and have been trying to be more creative with the Blackbox module lately too. It has tons of potential when you think outside the box, no pun intended. :)
  • aj2008 May 18, 2009 @ 6:11 am | delete
    Yeah! Thanks for sharing this and mentioning my post. (Good to see that it actually gets read!)

    Which reminds me, I must jazz up some of my boxes and in the meantime here's a Blessing!
  • Jimmie May 18, 2009 @ 3:25 am | delete
    Wow! I'm not a fan of the black black box (I prefer the colors), but the way you've added colored text and a graphic really makes it POP! A great how-to lens.

    You're officially blessed!

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