ahhh the gimp.... well i downloaded Paintbrush, then gimp. I make me backrounds from scratch on paintbrush, then upload it to gimp. I then add text and the other photos. Thats how i edit photos!
Example:
Paint-
Now Gimp-
Thats how i make banners/sigs/anything
BTW im sorry that it is sloppy, i rushed it for this thread.