I need some help. Well, I really need lots of help, but in this case I have a specific need. Last week, out of the pure and total goodness of her heart, Carolyn at laughing alone in the dark created new headers for me. Completely unasked. She had picked up on the twin cues of my discontent with the way my blog looks and my absolute inability talent-wise to do anything about it. She left a comment with a link to see the header she had done and then offered to custom design something for me. And through questions about fonts and colors and style preferences she came up with fifteen different headers for me. I about fell over because they were all fabulous.
It's taken me several days, but I have them narrowed down to six. And I'd like some input, if you don't mind too much. I thought I had the perfect one picked, but then another one stole my heart and confused me in the process. I'm over my head.
So take a look and let me know what you think. Is she incredible or what?
#1.
#2.
#5.
#6.
#6a.
#7.
#8.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
over my head(er)
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I am going with two or seven. You may need to count the votes and then narrow it down...
#1 was my first instinct (love the coffee ring) but #6 ended up being my final answer. I think it's the typewriter font. Good luck making your decision!
Hmmm, but I also like the green background of eight...Yes, she is incredible!
Is she cool or what? And apparently quite talented!
I prefer #1 and #5, in that order.
Number 6 or Number 7 made me sit up and say yes! How lovely! I have always loved the title of your blog and now a gorgeous header to complete it! Congrats!
I like number 1 the best, even after considering all the others.
RC - you're too kind. I'm sorry if I’ve made it difficult for you! As we discussed, I love to play around with amateur graphic design, but what I didn't say was that your blog title was the inspiration. I made the first few headers just for myself because your title conjured up such fun images for me. I hadn’t even planned on sending them to you! Anyway, enjoy – whatever you choose.
Wow, Carolyn is good!
I like #1 the best.
Weren't there any nudes?
You're so democratic RC! Don't know many people who don't have an opinion just waiting to be asked. So here's my take: I'm with Kaycie with #1 and 5. I'd lean a bit toward #5 because it has a kind of "Get over it!" attitude that I SOMETIMES get--and love-- in your posts.
Lucky girl--many choices, none bad.
I went to visit Carolyn and now I'm dead jealous. Her blog is beautiful.
Oh, and I am ignoring Peter.
They all look great, but of the two styles I like 1 and 5. 5 is probably my favorite, but that is just me, I love old typewriters, I use to have one, that my Nana gave me. Good memories and all. Happy choosing!
What a lovely person she is. :)
I'd say two...as it reminds me a bit of a sunset as well as being soooo awesome. That is why I like it over number one.
it's a toss up bt 6 and 7 for me.
how nice of her to create these for you as they're all great. i can understand why it's hard to choose.
Definitely #1 or #5. What a lovely, lovely girl she is!
#1 and #6.
But they're all fabulous!
My vote is #7, but they all are really nice. You'll pick a winner with any of them!
Today a better day?
I choose 1. No, hang on, 6. No, wait..1 Oh, I don't know.
#1 and #6 are my faves and to decide which of those, I'd go with however you're most comfortable writing.
Number one!
OK I'm going to throw a real spanner in the works!
I love number 6 BUT I think the "confessions of a" words should be as they are in 5 with the type face font.
Does that make sense!!?
I'm voting for number 2 and number 6.
Because it's 4:23 in the morning and my brain isn't awake yet.
This is some friend....send her over to my place (heh heh heh) for masthead makeover, which my site needs desperately.
I vote for Number 6. I'm just catching up. Lots has been happening in your world, hasn't it? And thank you very much for the Creative Blogger award.
Number one. Definitely. I like the idea of the typewriter keys more but think the design would need a little tweaking - you'd want the image to go all the way across and then the writing to go over it - looked somehow cramped the way it is. But what do I know? How exciting....
I prefer number one!
Okay, posting again, because I need to wake up more before writing. I like number five the best, now that I see they are NOT numbered consecutively.
They're all quite nice, though. Any would be lovely up there.
look how many people love you, RC. wowser.
i like no. 5 but ask her to make the background the green shade that's in no. 8.
(as long as you're loved, you might as well be difficult.)
I go with #1. Love the coffee ring too...
Either #1 or #2 though I'm leaning more towards #2. I like the tranparency of the images especially the wadded ball of paper. Carolyn has a wonderful talent.
i like #7, it seems clear and easy to read...
I vote for #1. (The coffee stain on the tablet is so true to form.)
Incredible, indeed!
I like #1 (but they're all great!).
Oh I like the first one best!
I like # 2 and # 5. :)
I say #6 as a first place and then I'm tied for # 1 and #2. I love the font of #1, but am not sure about it as the #2 font looks more "suffering, struggling, late-night" rotten- which may be what you are looking for. :) How cool of her to do this for you.
Wait! I think I said the wrong number. I meant the last one- with the green background, not number 6. I got confused. Sorry, I'm being SO Elly Mae right now!
I like #5.
I like #1 - it just SAYS "Rotten Correspondent" to me. Balled up paper, coffee rings - it looks like you really don't know what to write...
#5 and then #1, in that order. Terrific headers.
i think they're all cool, but 6 rocks my graphic world...
Number 1 or number 6.
Number 5 looks fab to me!
Mya x
I think number 8 would be my choice but I'm sure you will find the right one. Go with your gut instinct.
Crystal xx
I like #6 - the typwriter and font do it I think. They're all fantastic anyway, so whichever you choose will be great. What a pal!
I prefer the fonts of #1 and the colors of #2. The coffee ring and crumpled papers are excellent, creative touches. Carolyn needs a job somewhere she can make loads of money off that rockin' brain of hers.
#8 def. It all ties together.
My vote would go for one or five but they're all absolutely terrific!!
They are all great, but there is something a little more delicate about the first two - something a little more fun. I have to go with #1 because it feels a little lighter than the typewriters and seems to match your style of blogging better (ok, I admit, I only read 2 days worth of you, but when does anyone ask if you're really qualified to give an opinion?) :) Tough choice, I admit!
Ok, I've read a little more of your blog and now I'm quite sure you should go with #1. It's not about which header is the nicest, it's about which one reflects you best. I had such a good laugh at the SQ-always-being-late story and the last few posts, that I think header #1 says it best : 'I don't give a shit'.
I like 2 & 5! :o)
This is a tough call: I like them all but if absolutely pushed might go for No. 7. Or.....
#2
by the way- I enjoy your blog - yes everyone has stuff that gets int he way- I apprecaite that you do this- I don't have the patience or the nerve.
Excellent news about your friend coming to work- may it be the blast you've always thought it would be.- klcrab
RC - I never even gave you my two cent's worth... funny since I made them all. I like #1 the best and #8 is a close second. But don't let that sway you! Just add my votes to the tally. Looking forward to seeing what you choose.
I like # 1!
Wow, all these comments, fabulous, and they are all fab, but I love the one you went for.
So sorry I missed all this excitement, and Carolyn sounds like a keeper. :D
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