Ambrosia and Iron: New banner

Monday, 16 February 2009

New banner

OK, I finally made time for the new banner - any feedback very welcome! I've fiddled with the fonts so many times that I can't see the wood for the trees! I like the & and Iron but I'm not quite convinced about the Ambrosia. I think it's growing on me, though! Lots of people said they'd be disappointed if the Angel (of the North) disappeared so he's been worked in collage-style over a stampy, inky background.

Stamps (Cornish Heritage Farms):
Beautiful (Rummage Bin line)
Cracked Montana Earth backgrounder

Ink:
Adirondack dye ink by Ranger (Stonewashed and Denim)

Tools:
Brayer
Sponge

Other:
Photo from freefoto.com
Computer generated text

Thanks for stopping by!

14 comments:

Kathy said...: The new banner looks great - love that blue.

I'd be VERY disappointed if you lost the Angel - seeing him on your blog always cheers me up and reminds me of "home"; 16 February 2009 at 16:45
Jennifer Roach said...: Very cool Joanne!; 16 February 2009 at 16:56
Sue said...: Don't you lose the Angel - it's part of your blog now and it wouldn't be the same without it. I love the new banner and the different fonts you've used.
Sue x; 16 February 2009 at 17:55
Unknown said...: Joanne, the banner is fab! I love the soft and creaminess of the Ambrosia mixed with the solid lines of the & Iron. I also have to agree on keeping the Angel! She's a spectacular figure of a woman!

x; 16 February 2009 at 18:57
Diana said...: I really like your new banner! The combination of swirls and cracked earth; very cool. I think the Palace font looks really nice (my favorite next to Porcelain & Selfish...Palace is sooo pretty). Glad you kept the angel :); 16 February 2009 at 19:23
Darlene said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 16 February 2009 at 20:40
Darlene said...: Wow Joanne ... I LOVE your new banner colors/fonts ... awesome!! Glad you kept the angel ...it's definately "YOU".
I too have a new blog header. Although, not being as creative as you, I bought mine online, LOL. Check it out: www.darscraftycreations.blogspot.com
Great job my friend!!; 16 February 2009 at 20:43
Anonymous said...: ooo me likey...looks vair professional.; 16 February 2009 at 20:53
Janice said...: Yep, that's definitely it now, much better. Love the drop shadow and the colour makes it look 'thicker' iyswim!; 16 February 2009 at 21:18
Hazel said...: Fab new banner - love the blue background - and angel must definitely stay. x; 16 February 2009 at 23:00
Anonymous said...: 10/10 Joanna. Wave your banner proudly girl... it's a WOW!!!

Marion; 17 February 2009 at 07:34
Dru said...: I'm so glad you kept the angel - and I think it is stunningly beautiful - I liked your old one as well, but this one is just awesome; 17 February 2009 at 12:53
Anonymous said...: I like this new banner very much; nice for a change, but really, there wasn't anything wrong with the first one; I was delighted you kept the angel; you must never get rid of her..love your background and your new summer card....; 17 February 2009 at 16:13
Anonymous said...: WOW you are one amazing lady - great job!; 18 February 2009 at 02:24