So, when I changed the layout from the original template I was wondering what background I was going to use.  I really wanted to add some depth, by texture, and get away from that hole glossy look and feel. First I looked at IStockphoto, but was tired of all the same crap, and all the good images cost like 20 dollars. There is no way I will pay 20 bucks for an image that I may end up not using anyways.

But I did some searching and found some helpful posts with background generator sites. I didn’t save the link, .   But I did save the links to the sites for the background generators that I actually used.

If you need some nice background images, from stripes, dots, to nice paisley like patterns, check these out.

BGPATTERNS.COM

I mainly only used this site, but as you can tell, I changed the images up a bit to add my own flare to it. But this really  helped me start out my background idea.

Here are a couple more, I almost used but didn’t end up needing them.

Oh and by the way, I actually lied earlier. I do have the link to that post with all the background creator sites.

Check it out. –> List of Web Background Patterns

But here are the other two that I liked,and their really easy to use too.

STRIPEMANIA.COM

PIXELKNETE.DE/DOTTER/

In closing, these couple sites allow you to really get started on creating a lively background for your website. Mix it up a bit yourself to get a unique look.