So after I discovered virtual applications I did some experimenting with photoshop and illustrator. This is just one image I produced. Note the 'sans serif' font use on the word love. I also used the gradient technique for the background.

On a completely unrelated note, I can't resist posting this hilarious monologue by Dan O'brien that I found thanks to the internet. If you followed the US election campaign last year you'll find find this awesome. http://www.cracked.com/blog/an-interview-with-mccain-and-obama-in-the-year-2012