This tutorial is written using GiMP on a Macintosh computer. Things might be different with other programs, but idk, lol.

Open up a new canvas, however large you want your texture to be. I'm doing a timeline texture for FB's timeline cover photo so I've set mine to 850x315

Next, use the bucket tool to fill your canvas with some shade of grey

create a new transparent layer

Next, using a lighter shade of grey, pick a brush and apply it to the new transparent layer

create a new transparent layer above this one and repeat using varying shades of grey

keep repeating the process of creating new transparent layers and applying brushes in varying shades of grey and white til you get something you like. You may also want to mess with the opacity of some layers to get your desired effect.

now merge all your layers down to 1

save your new image as a .png, or .jpg

and tada! Texture created!!!

(feel free to snag this texture free, but please remember to leave some love if you do!)

Hope this helps!

xoxo

Firstly, wanted to let you know I have released the Spring Has Sprung kit for sale! It's just $2.00 and you can purchase it through a message on my FB Fan Page: Pandora Designs

And also, here's something Mandie made with one of my Timeline Textures!!!

I've opened up a like page on Facebook and I have an exclusive fan freebie for you all there!

Anita at Eskimo Kisses on Facebook Made this awesome Timeline Cover Banner with a texture out of my first set!!

She does awesome work huh? You can find her on Facebook at the link above and join her site and request awesome offers like the one pictured above!!!

Since the store is currently down, I am just going to be selling through email orders, so message me if you're interested in any of my kits or tubes while we get things fixed up there.

hotpinkfaerie at gmail dot com

(and please mention what you are interested in purchasing in the subject)

& I have also started creating some new items which should be of particular interest to those of you who design on facebook!

Timeline Combo Texture Sets!!!

Each set sold will come with 3 pairs of textures; 1 600x600 for the default photo & 1 800x300 for the cover photo. You can use them in your personal designs & designs for others!!! (paid or free)

Each set will cost $1.50 (paypal only)

Here is my first set!