I'm using the image from my last tutorial on intertwined text to make a seamless tiled background to use as Windows wallpaper.

1.) First, I open the intertwined text image I had created. I selected all the objects except for the background, then from the object menu, I chose combine all objects together.

2.) I knew I didn't want a solid white background for my wallpaper. A nice eggshell color would be easier on the eyes. I changed the fill color using the values R251 G244 B231, selected the background, and used the fill tool to change the background color.

3.) I see that I am going to have to make my intertwined letters a little smaller in order to make them fit. I select the object we combined in step 1, then resized it by dragging the corner handle. The image should now look something like the one to the right.

4.) Next, I make a duplicate of the intertwined letters by right clicking on the object and choosing duplicate. I select both objects and center them by going to Object -> Arrange -> Align & distribute and checking the box to align to center of document.

5.) Now I select one of the intertwined letters and combine it with the background (Object -> Combine -> Combine Objects with Background).

6.) With the background selected, I go to Effects -> 2D Effects -> Offset. I use the settings horizontal 50%, vertical 50%, and select wrap around.

7.) Now I select the intertwined letters in the center of the image, and combine with the background. Before saving, I resampled the image down to 150 by 150 pixels.

I now have a seamless tile to be used as Windows wallpaper!

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