I have gotten a lot of question on how I use CorelDRAW to design Icons. So I thought I would put a little demo file together. You can get a free trial version of CorelDRAW from www.corel.com
I have posted it over in the Graphics section:
https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.asp?library=18&SkinID=425
The attached CDR file is in Corel 10 format but will work fine in 10 or 11. Have fun with it.