speedy1, with that one i had a type of background in mind, and it was a quick and easy one to make, then i just searched on Google for gamecube and TS2 pics, found them, put 'em in, cut 'em out(yeah, i know VcV, it's not perfect
) then put 'em on, do a bit with layer styles or something to shnazzify the pics sometimes, put the name on, usually do something in layer styles with the name, and done. if i don't have a specific background in mind i fiddle with filters, gradients, and the dodge and burn tools.