There really are not that many custom Thesis themes out there. Of course, they are also known as skins. For me, I like to use the custom CSS, the custom configuration file, and also Thesis OpenHook.

My first custom Thesis “skin” is more of a step by step tutorial. So, before I go into this tutorial, here is what the result SHOULD look like. Plugin installed for the navigation is WP-PageNavi. Layout includes an author’s box and a simple custom comment area.

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This tutorial is a bit long, so I broke it into 6 parts. It really does not matter what order, but this was the order I thought would be best. You are welcome to adjust whatever you wish.

Here is the download link for the images included with this simple skin/ theme.

A tiny late for the holidays, but I hope just as well received as the previous wallpapers. This one is called WordPress Earth. Please remember if you do create your own WordPress fan graphics and would like to share them with others, you can use the contact form and submit. You do get credit, so please remember to include a link to your site as well.

This wallpaper comes in 3 resolution sizes, 800×600, 1024×768, and 1280x 1024. If your resolution is larger than the ones offered, please use the contact form and I will create one from the larger raw image I made for these wallpaper. They are free to download and use.

WordPress Earth Wallpaper 800x600 (86)
WordPress Earth Wallpaper 1024x768 (91)
WordPress Earth Wallpaper 1280x1024 (99)

Hope you enjoy the wallpaper. Remember, please do not claim as your own, and please, if you splice it up and put into a layout, please give credit where it is due.

Wow! The first wallpaper was well received. Anyone who has items they made as a fan of WordPress, you are welcome to pitch in to the readers. Just use the contact form to tell me what you have or would like to offer. You definitely get mention and link credit for your work.

Here is another Wallpaper: WordPress Sunflower. Once again, it comes in 3 different sizes. If your resolutions is larger, please use the contact form and I will cut a larger from my larger raw image for you and anyone else who might have the same.

WordPress Sunflower Wallpaper 800x600 (82)
WordPress Sunflower Wallpaper - 1024x768 (84)
WordPress Sunflower Wallpaper 1280x1024 (92)

Feel free to download them. Even though I do not put my name or WP Addict on them, please do not claim as your own. Hope you like them.

I told you there was some fun stuff. Cannot always be serious and this is for those who are fans of WordPress, so why not give away some WordPress freebies. To start off, I made something that matches the site and the WP Addict Twitter handle – a wallpaper, the first of many difference types of WordPress related freebies.

Why? Because I like WordPress enough as a fan and have met many like myself who share the enthusiasm.

The wallpapers are in 3 different sizes. If a bigger size is needed, leave a comment and I will make it so. I am working on putting a navigation by category for WP Addict so it will be easier to find things as the site grows.

WordPress Moon Wallpaper 800x600 (96)
WordPress Moon Wallpaper 1024x768 (101)
WordPress Moon Wallpaper 1280x1024 (105)

And by the way, if you are a fan, and want to give a few WordPress related freebies (like themes, wallpapers, banners, etc…), you are welcome to contribute. Contributions means that you get a mention on the site, and getting a back link to your site. This is also for tutorials or any WordPress related news. Also, if you are a WordPress newbies, feel free to use the contact form for questions you have.