Thanks for all your messages. I’m now back to blogging with great resources and offers for all web designers out there. The first offer comes from Rollip. A new site in town that offers different photoshop filters for your images. Some of them are quite good although most of them are easy to create if you have the time.
For those that do not have the time to do so, Rollip offers CSSAddict subscribers 30 free credits with each sign up. The credits are distributed on a first-come first-serve basis, so don’t delay!

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We have been using sketching as part of the web design process. But have you ever thought of using it as part of the actual visual design? Using rough sketches on the composition of a website layout can prove very effective on the impact of the overall design. I have gathered here some of the most appealing websites that use sketches as part of their visual layout design.

Next time, think of your sketch pad before creating a design! Use this gallery for inspiration to create your own unique layout design.

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Torn paper is used in several beautiful designs to emphasize parts on a site. It has been used on very ‘clean’ as well as on very ‘dirty’ styled designs. If you like this feature and you are seeking for some inspiration so you can use it on your own design, I have gathered a list of gorgeous websites that use it in several ways.

Whether you are looking to use torn paper as a page background, or as a menu background, check the following list to get some inspiration.

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