tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post8148622422794604754..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Diva By Design #1: Blogger Design... Free Design ProgramsDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-91730578390217778972015-12-30T23:11:05.632+11:002015-12-30T23:11:05.632+11:00Thank you, I have Photoscape, but I never use it a...Thank you, I have Photoscape, but I never use it all the time. when downloaded, I had a little bit with her, learning opportunities, like until put in the basket.=) now I realized that I need to move back to the desktop and use it. I using FastStone Image Viewer and <a href="http://macphun.com/snapheal" rel="nofollow">macphun</a> hdr tools as main graphic editors.Generally this is a cool stuff for editing.Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-38108441659744787842015-04-11T20:51:46.237+10:002015-04-11T20:51:46.237+10:00Thank you so much for sharing your awesome knowled...Thank you so much for sharing your awesome knowledge. I am so clueless about design and I really want to broaden my knowledge so I can do it myself one day without having to get people to do it for me. Laura is doing such a cool job for me now and I'm grateful for that! But of course nothing compares to that feeling when you can proudly say you did it yourself. Francoise https://www.blogger.com/profile/12033355772776822109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-83674713803325209872015-04-04T22:13:26.591+11:002015-04-04T22:13:26.591+11:00THIS IS SO BRILLIANT KELS! I do use Photoshop but ...THIS IS SO BRILLIANT KELS! I do use Photoshop but it takes a year and a half to load it, and that's annoying especially when I just want to go in and tweak something minor. Thank you so much for all the icons, I've been looking for some awesome ones but haven't found the right colouring yet hehe. <3 <3 YOU ROCKJoy @ Thoughts By Jhttp://thoughtsbyj.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-13558982066445989782015-04-02T09:02:26.979+11:002015-04-02T09:02:26.979+11:00I usually use GIMP - a fantastic software for thos...I usually use GIMP - a fantastic software for those looking for something similar to photoshop. Most of the time I use Serif DrawPlus, which is free for the Starter Edition. It doesn't do a bad job, but the starter edition IS quite limited. I might have to check out Photoscape myself in the future - thanks for a fabulous post, Kelly! :DSophia @ Bookwyrming Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649156623055831699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-85685940201563115642015-04-02T04:56:33.654+11:002015-04-02T04:56:33.654+11:00I use picmonkey and pixlr but I am gonna have to g...I use picmonkey and pixlr but I am gonna have to give Photoscape a try because it is the first I am hearing about it and it looks easier to use than pixlr.I personally don't see why people love photoshop it is so confusing to me! lol I love these social media icons as well. may have snatch up the red ones.:D Thanks for such an educational post, Diva!Nerdy Procrastinatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107121403768062081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-41002234658272371092015-03-31T14:17:31.998+11:002015-03-31T14:17:31.998+11:00Thanks Jess. That's awesome! It's so handy...Thanks Jess. That's awesome! It's so handy just to have on hand and not have to go online to create just one small graphic. It's a real lifesaver isn't it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-19765902886904189032015-03-31T13:12:03.056+11:002015-03-31T13:12:03.056+11:00Now that's dedication Rosie! You must be a rea...Now that's dedication Rosie! You must be a real wiz with it by now. <br /><br />I've never tried GIMP, so might give it a go this weekend. No doubt I'll need to keep a tab open for tutorials. I'm really slow when it comes to learning anything new, I keep getting distracted, Have you thought about holding Photoshop tutorials yourself?Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-52545058210364562432015-03-31T07:03:58.997+11:002015-03-31T07:03:58.997+11:00Oh crap. Have a look at your blog banner, that YOU...Oh crap. Have a look at your blog banner, that YOU DREW YOURSELF! That's absolutely incredible. Really, YOU should be offering tips and advice.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-84780213914015740032015-03-31T06:34:37.707+11:002015-03-31T06:34:37.707+11:00Thanks Ana. The watermelon is my favourite colour ...Thanks Ana. The watermelon is my favourite colour too. It's lovely and soft.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-4562616001877003422015-03-31T06:10:22.771+11:002015-03-31T06:10:22.771+11:00Thanks Taylor. I'm by no means a professional,...Thanks Taylor. I'm by no means a professional, but with bloggers like yourself, hoping that I might have a few tips and tricks that can save you money and the stress of trying to find design elements for Blogger.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-36976648420490571652015-03-31T06:02:18.584+11:002015-03-31T06:02:18.584+11:00You're very welcome Mawa. I had the same issue...You're very welcome Mawa. I had the same issue when I first started blogging too, not being able to find matching icons. In the end, I made my own too.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-83877757734602649312015-03-31T05:18:08.954+11:002015-03-31T05:18:08.954+11:00Feel free to use them all Becks, although it may b...Feel free to use them all Becks, although it may be a little crowded on your blog if you follow my advice.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-460746259814122282015-03-31T05:10:26.979+11:002015-03-31T05:10:26.979+11:00I'm exactly the same Benish, I'm never hap...I'm exactly the same Benish, I'm never happy with my design and have had over eight makeovers in just over two years. I'm starting to get sick of this one now too. I love Inkscape, and there are heaps of video tutorials on how to use it as well. It's probably the easiest and most comprehensive free one that I've used.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-47409066806445405382015-03-31T01:22:31.697+11:002015-03-31T01:22:31.697+11:00A girl after my own heart Aimee. I have hundreds, ...A girl after my own heart Aimee. I have hundreds, if not probably well over a thousand fonts. I collect them, love them and hardly ever use them. But at least I have them all just in case of a font emergency.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-74996359433247571102015-03-30T18:14:42.633+11:002015-03-30T18:14:42.633+11:00Thanks Shannelle. I had the same issue with Photos...Thanks Shannelle. I had the same issue with Photoshop on my laptop as well, just to load it would take ages. I found with the free alternatives, I open them separately, depending on what I need to do and they all load super quick. I've since removed Photoshop and really have no need for it now.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-39173027348706310692015-03-30T18:02:32.153+11:002015-03-30T18:02:32.153+11:00Thanks poppet. This coming week is all about fonts...Thanks poppet. This coming week is all about fonts and how to install new fonts on your blog. Also, how to create your own font.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-83933723712290008452015-03-30T17:56:52.166+11:002015-03-30T17:56:52.166+11:00Photoshop is awesome for professional designers li...Photoshop is awesome for professional designers like yourself Zoe, but for the everyday blogger who just wants to add a bit of style to their blog, it's just so expensive isn't it. Thank goodness for the free alternatives. <br /><br />And if anyone IS looking for a blog design on a budget, Zoe is fabulous!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87511682110978441572015-03-30T17:47:28.851+11:002015-03-30T17:47:28.851+11:00Thanks Alex. I'm not a designer as such, just ...Thanks Alex. I'm not a designer as such, just like to do things myself. Nothing beats that sense of achievement, and besides, I'm super fussy and couldn't put a designer through that. They'd be up for murder soon enough.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-55653012212172076452015-03-30T17:28:46.079+11:002015-03-30T17:28:46.079+11:00I've actually never used Pic Monkey, but heard...I've actually never used Pic Monkey, but heard that if you need a quick graphic, it's super easy to use. I might check that one out too. Thanks for the recommendation poppet.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-48693732019695728042015-03-30T17:24:23.053+11:002015-03-30T17:24:23.053+11:00Thanks Jules. I think most of us keep tweaking, ev...Thanks Jules. I think most of us keep tweaking, even after we get that look that we're after. I know I tend to tweak until my design looks completely different again. For me, it helps to keep me blogging to be able to give myself a makeover every now and then.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-59881825219816484262015-03-30T17:14:10.950+11:002015-03-30T17:14:10.950+11:00KELLY YOU ARE A SUPERSTAR AND SAVIOUR! You must kn...KELLY YOU ARE A SUPERSTAR AND SAVIOUR! You must know that! <br /><br />Back when I was on PC, I used to LOVE photoscape. But when I changed over to apple, I found out it wasn't available for macs and it broke my world (ok so I'm partial to dramatics). BUTTT reading this meant I gave it a quick google AND I REALISED THAT THEY RECENTLY DID A MAC VERSION AND EVERYTHING IS ALL GOOD AGAIN! Jess @myreadingdresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05316896211583809615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-78059266353364146012015-03-30T16:14:03.957+11:002015-03-30T16:14:03.957+11:00I'm actually the same Lily. Photoshop was just...I'm actually the same Lily. Photoshop was just too fiddly for me and finding an alternative was heaven sent. I love that these programs really are basic, but if it's just for creating your own blog graphics, they're perfect and best of all free.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-45543948045076421542015-03-30T16:08:42.027+11:002015-03-30T16:08:42.027+11:00Thanks Paula, hopefully you were able to download ...Thanks Paula, hopefully you were able to download the other two, they're great programs!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-64678735342531348332015-03-30T11:01:17.716+11:002015-03-30T11:01:17.716+11:00I had no idea about these alternatives! (Well... b...I had no idea about these alternatives! (Well... besides Paint, lol) I actually already invested in Photoshop, and really don't know what I'd do without it! I even went ahead and took a class in college that was all about learning to use Photoshop, but it was fun and worth it. Now I feel like a pro, haha! But it is so good to have these alternatives. I used to use another program before Photoshop that as called GIMP - it's EXTRMEMELY similar to Photoshop! (www.gimp.org) Looking forward to more on this feature :)<br />Rosie // <a href="http://www.rosiereads.com" rel="nofollow">Rosie Reads</a>A Darker Shade of Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214151204345475898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-17846808771734190542015-03-28T15:40:47.100+11:002015-03-28T15:40:47.100+11:00YAY I LOVE THAT THIS EXISTS, THANK YOU, WONDERFUL ...YAY I LOVE THAT THIS EXISTS, THANK YOU, WONDERFUL DESIGNING DIVA. *ahem* I suck at design is all and I like all the help I can get. xDCG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.com