This one wasn't requested but hey, I just kinda like it. :) Hope it helps someone out.

Going from this: to this:

( see how... )

My first tutorial on here as requested by bottledshapes. This icon was created in Photoshop 7 and the steps can probably be translated into other software. Remember to experiment, you don't have to stick to these 100%, they're just a guide as to what I did with this particular image.

From this: to this:

( follow for the tut )

Don't forget to request icons, wallpapers and tuts over in the request-a-thon thread.
( Request! Request! Request! )

Comments welcomed.