I followed the "So Easy a Caveman Can Do It" tutorial, which had to be adapted due to me having GIMP...but it worked out alright Check it out: (Comments and criticisms are welcome!!)
I use Gimp Myself. I have this Gimp tut you should check out. :] http://www.gamerenders.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=402305 Nice sig btw. Just keep working on it.