Monograms and Manicures: Topping on the Cake!

Monday, January 25, 2010

Topping on the Cake!

Tonight I had a bit of free time (okay, it was actually closer to upwards of an hour, but free time none-the-less) and decided to put it to good use. I thought I would take a stab at creating a header and I must admit I am actually quite pleased! I used all the basics- no Photoshop for me. I drew out a Greek Key in pink and green and paint, then did lots of flipping, pasting and finally some typing and voila:

It may not last forever, but I love it for now (even if it does look oddly pixelly) and am proud to have created all by my non-professional self!

30 comments:

kp said...: I LOVE it Hopsy...I am getting tired of mine and dying for PVE to paint me something fancy. Maybe soon! xo; January 25, 2010 9:29 PM
Peachy Keen said...: Well done! I'm super-impressed by your paint skills! Love it!; January 25, 2010 9:34 PM
Caroline said...: I do like it; it's lovely!; January 25, 2010 9:37 PM
mFw said...: I think it looks adorable!

Mariam; January 25, 2010 9:38 PM
Grayson Saige said...: Really, how much better can you get than pink, green, and a gorgeous pattern? So nice! Pretty productive for an hour lady.; January 25, 2010 9:39 PM
Beantown Prepster said...: Love it!; January 25, 2010 9:50 PM
Henley on the Horn said...: GREAT job!!! You are incredibly creative!; January 25, 2010 9:58 PM
gCe said...: I think it looks great!; January 25, 2010 10:01 PM
suburban prep said...: How wonderful. It captures the spirit right off the bat.; January 25, 2010 10:06 PM
bevysblog said...: Perfect shades too!; January 25, 2010 10:09 PM
CRICKET said...: It looks great!; January 25, 2010 10:29 PM
Ink Obsession Designs said...: Very nice! :); January 25, 2010 10:45 PM
Lipstick said...: I am so impressed!!; January 26, 2010 12:09 AM
Tickled Pink And Green said...: Love it!; January 26, 2010 12:50 AM
emcr1229 said...: I think it looks great; January 26, 2010 4:22 AM
Bethany said...: Very pretty. Of course I love the colors, too!; January 26, 2010 4:42 AM
The Hayden Family said...: Attagirl! Pat yourself on the back! I am impressed!!!! It looks darling.; January 26, 2010 6:58 AM
Southern Living: Preppy Style said...: Great job Hopsy! It looks great! I'm learning photoshop and editor as well, man it's finicky, but it's still fun!; January 26, 2010 7:24 AM
Town and Country said...: Great job, I haven't done anything to make my blog cute yet, any advice on where I can directions?

Thanks Hopsy

:-); January 26, 2010 7:50 AM
LG said...: I too think it looks great. what programs did you use to create this?; January 26, 2010 8:44 AM
Buckhead Belle said...: You did a great job, it looks professionally done!; January 26, 2010 9:03 AM
SouthernBelleJM said...: I like it!!; January 26, 2010 9:46 AM
~BB said...: Hopsy, love love love your new header!!! Did you use Microsoft Paint or did you "handpaint" it and then scan it? Nonetheless, I'm impressed!; January 26, 2010 11:45 AM
The Pink Tutu said...: Very cute! You did a great job. I'm always wishing I had Photoshop and forget that it's still possible to make great things using simple programs.; January 26, 2010 1:20 PM
BroncoMom said...: This looks great. Just add this is another creative outlet for you!; January 26, 2010 1:37 PM
Sara Liza said...: Love it!; January 26, 2010 2:57 PM
sle said...: You did a really great job! Love it!; January 26, 2010 5:26 PM
e.m. said...: LOVE.IT!; January 26, 2010 7:15 PM
The Mrs. said...: I absolutely LOOOVE it!; January 26, 2010 9:25 PM
Bunny Byrne said...: Awww, it's so classic yet mod! Definitely Fontaine Maury material!
Bunny @ Gracious Inspiration; January 27, 2010 4:35 PM

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