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kuler.adobe.com is a handy Flash tool that lets you create color schemes for websites. The options seem endless. Have fun!

If you don’t have access to photo editing software, www.FotoFlexer.com will come in handy. FotoFlexer is an online photo editor that lets you upload, resize, retouch and further edit your photos. It’s not as advanced as Photoshop, but anyone that needs to resize digital camera images for uploading to the web can take advantage of this tool.

If you have a graphic designer or web developer on your list this holiday season, here are some fun items to fill their stockings (besides the MacBook and other things you can’t afford).

Microserfs by Douglas Coupland
Published in 1996, Microserfs is a great read for any techie or anti-social gamer. When a group of Microsoft employees defect to form their own start-up, they learn that socialization and self-discovery is actually a good thing. The inspiring story moves quickly, with witty dialog and plenty of pop-culture references.

Artists Color Wheel Mixing Guide (Pkg. Of 3)
There’s countless tools online to help you pick colors, but sometimes the good old color wheel gives you the best visualization for color matching. Maybe it’s the entertainment value of something that spins. You get three in the pack… throwing them like ninja stars at your coworkers will surely inspire something.

Season’s Gleamings: The Art of the Aluminum Christmas Tree by John Shimon and Julie Lindeman
Retro design is still hot, and there’s nothing as kitschy and retro as aluminum Christmas trees. Get some design inspiration from the full-color photographs in this book while taking a trip down memory lane.

Make Your Own Shrinky Dinks
Take design old-school! This kit includes shrink plastic, colored pencils and jewelery findings to make your own Shrinky Dinks. Spend your time drawing something ornate, then shrink it down so you can barely see it. Even if your eyes aren’t what they were when you were eight, these are still fun!

Honey Farm Gift Set by LUSH
MyBackgrounds is not responsible for the addiction LUSH products will create! The Honey Farm gift set contains some of LUSH’s best sellers… all scented like honey, toffee and other sweet treats. This gift set is perfect for any hard-working developer that needs a bit of relaxation after work.

Bodum Chambord 3-cup Coffee Press
Maximize your caffeine intake with a French Press. Pour in ground coffee and hot water, steep, then press the plunger down for a rich, bold cup of coffee. Using a French press retains the coffee’s flavors and oils better than a drip coffee maker. You’ll never drink the office stuff again.