Changes To Google.ig

Since I started creating my i-google home page, there seems to have been a few changes. I was initially able to create my own gadgets using a do it yourself gadget. I was able to create direct links to all my favourite sites. Until recently I was even able to edit them. I have searched and searched for for this DIY gadget but can't find it. I thought that I could then go back an edit one of my own gadgets , share it and then be able to re-use it. Well that didn't work- I can no longer edit my own gadget. It now seems that to create a gadget, you need to be able to use computer language which is beyond me. I'm so disappointed. I would love to find out if there is an easier way.