Note: Window sizes are important to prevent the image from repeating when it's used as a background. The end result width will prevent vertical repeating across the page and the starting height setting gives the woodgrain a smooth line as it repeats down the page.
Open a new window 123x82
Select the color for the left hand panel
Select the linear gradient tool
Set gradient options to 180
Fill the window
Select new color for woodgrain
Select the spray gun
size200
round
35
woodgrain
Put the pointer directly over the middle of the image and click 3 times
Rotate the image 90 degrees left
Select the entire window and copy
Open a new window 600 x 123
Hit ctrl+E to paste transparent selection
Select the retouch tool
mode:soften
size:14
shape:round
opacity:80
paper texture:none
Soften the right edge of the woodgrain
Save
Note: You'll have to use tables to prevent the text from overlapping onto the left edge border. See the source code of this page if you don't know how to work in tables.
Open a new window 123x82
Select new color for woodgrain
Rotate the image 90 degrees left
