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Thursday, January 20, 2011

The Banner

Well, I finally did it. This took so long to make, I can't even tell you. It's far from perfect but it's good enough. I'm not quite done everything I need to do to make my blog design complete but this was the major step.

I got the concept for the "Potterpuffs" from Naomi, who was the originator of the idea. Unfortunately, you can no longer see her original work on her site anymore.

To make the banner, I used Paintbrush (the Mac equivalent for MS Paint). I was way too lazy to figure out anything more complex that this.

To make the Potterpuffs, I used this tutorial and this tutorial.

Love it or hate it?
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37 comments :

  1. MishaJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    I love your banner! It's so funny :D
    I remember feeling awful after HP ended, like I couldn't "move on" :P

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  2. ElodieJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Wow !! I love your banner !! It's so funny and the drawings remind me of a cartoon I watched when I was younger ... =)

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  3. Silver ThistleJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    It's terrific! Must be something in the air just now...I took a notion to re-do my blog design yesterday too. Spent all day on photoshop but finally made something I'm happy with.

    For now. :D

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  4. MaidenveilJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    I love your banner! It's so cute! Harry Potter forever!

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  5. Nina B.January 20, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    I love it! It's so cool! Congratulations on your awesome new banner!

    Brush Up On Your Reading

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  6. The Crooked BookshelfJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Awww. I love your banner. It's way too cute. I wish I was half as talented as you.

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  7. Alison Can ReadJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Love it! Great job of teaching yourself. I wish I could've figured it out.

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  8. Katie EdwardsJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    I love your new banner, it's great! Very cute and funny.

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  9. NajJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Awwwwwwwwwh! Thats so cute! :DD So powerpuffie!

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  10. Gina @ My PreciousJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Too cute. You did a fantastic job. I love the new look.

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  11. Tracy.HJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    It looks great! I love it!! :0)

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  12. Amber (Books of Amber)January 20, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I love it Aylee :D I've been thinking about changing mine for a while, but I have no idea what to do with it.

    I love this so much XD And it's so true!

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  13. Small ReviewJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Oh my gosh I love your banner!! Seriously, I just burst out laughing (and then had to try to explain why to a non-Potter fan). The facial expressions, the words, using the two HP fonts! My god, could you have made this any better? I don't think so. You are full of win, Aylee. Full of win.

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  14. AlissaJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Very cute!

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  15. JennyJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Great job Aylee! I love the little characters, they are too cute. And if someone told me one of my favorite stories was coming to an end, I would have the same reaction she's having:) Love that they're called Potterpuffs. Adorable.

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  16. LauraJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Aylee the banner is awesome! I love it! I've been hearing rumors that JK Rowling isn't done with Hogwarts yet. It gives me hope!

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  17. JamieJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    IT'S ADORABLE!!! Great job, Aylee :)

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  18. ~Sara @ Just Another StoryJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I love it! It's adorable. Good Job.

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  19. Logan E. TurnerJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    LOVE IT. Duh. Because it's awesome.

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  20. Lauren MJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Absolutely adorable! Love it! :)

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  21. Just So JessJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Love it!

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  22. SimplyMeJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Love it! It's so dang adorable :D

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  23. KulsumaJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Love it! hehe:)

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  24. Cialina at Muggle-Born.netJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Wow! Congrats on the fantastic banner. It looks great. :)

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  25. Missie, The Unread ReaderJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    The cutest banner ever! Love it. I have a Mac, and now I'm dying to try Paint. Thanks for the links to the tutorials.

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  26. danyaJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Aw, cute new header! Just stopping by to let you know I've passed on the Stylish Blogger Award to you. You can see here for details.

    Also, by the way - did you get my e-mail? :)

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  27. JessicaJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    "NEVER!" - LOL

    You did a great job on your banner! :)

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I love it! I love PotterPuffs

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  29. KarenJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Like it! Very fun.

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  30. Tales of WhimsyJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    It's adorable! I love it!

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  31. JulieJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I love it Aylee!! It's so cute!

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  32. Laura (All of Everything)January 20, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Definitely LOVE it!! Super cute!

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  33. BrodieJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    LOVE IT!! But seriously, you could have given me some warning before you featured my distraught face in your banner. Yeesh :P That girl is totally me. Shut up Harry, before I poke you in the eye with your wand! *bursts into tears*

    Awesome job on the banner :D

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  34. A Canadian GirlJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Love it! It's so cute!

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  35. Looksie LovitzJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I LOVE IT! I used to watch the Powerpuff Girls all the time. :D

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  36. Reading LassieJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Awesome! I love your banner so much! It does not look like it was your first time to create Potterpuffs~ you're very good, really. :')

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  37. Ashley @ Bookaholics AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    This is so adorable awesome job.

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