Well, some of you may have seen some prior posts in regards to my frustration with customizing my Outside Blog. However, with the help of Brad, I was able to figure out how to resize pictures using Picnik.
I still have to figure out how to make the collage thing work.
You are able to take 4 or 5 pictures together and piece them together to make one nice banner along with some text. If I can get away for a few more hours without my boys wanting to play outside you may just find new banner that will be a little clearer. Something like this one...
If you are still struggling make sure you crop the picture first before resizing. Feel free to ask me any questions because it took me a week to finally break through.

Mike: Good for you ! I have been trying to figure that out for months... and finally just gave up. Too much pain... it's more like banging my head against the wall. Take care...
I hear you... but try that picnik site and give it one more try. Send me a picture (it has to be pretty big over 900 pixs by over 200 pixs) and maybe I can resize and send it back to you.
Mike, I will check out the site and see what I can do. Like Karen, sometimes I feel like banging my head against the wall when it comes to tech stuff. Thanks for the information.
Man I can't keep up with this stuff. Picnic? I'll try it.