Here's my latest Scribus/GIMP crossover tutorial on making more interesting fill effects. I hope it's useful.
http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/How_to_create_a_distressing_mask_to_make_more_interesting_fill_effects
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This is a nice effect. I wonder how easy it would be to create a background image that made the page look like a crumpled piece of paper?
It might be worth someone giving it a try and posting the result here.
Personally I'd be much more likely to reduce my effort - or <cough> cheat - by using one of the excellent free textures already available from somewhere like this: http://www.demilked.com/free-paper-textures-backgrounds/
There are plenty of other free texture/pattern resources out there too. It's amazing what you can find for free.
Wow! Thanks for your excellent reply Gary this site is awesome!
I found what I wanted it was the 'Crumpled White Paper Texture' it was the 6th image down. What a resource. I shall bookmark this one.
Thanks again Gary. This is a real help.
You're welcome.
Another great resource for backgrounds/textures is this: http://lostandtaken.com/gallery
Most of the textures are fairly use-specific but it's worth a browse every now and again in case something sparks an idea.
Thanks again for the additional resource in the second link.