it would be faster to use stroke and then change color to gradients and then change teh gradient form to shape burst.
by changing the colors of the gradient and make the colors solid instead of blending, you get a easy border. save the style for future uses
Ive been using my technique since I started using Photoshop, so I didnt know any other way. I'll personally stick to my version as I know it well enough now.
As for the latest siggie installment, its another success Owen! I prefer the colouring of this one to the one your currently using.