Microsoft Dyamics 'glowing lines'

[Rhapsody]

I'm trying to figure out how to make a header similar to Microsoft Dynamics:

I'm talking about the blue header with the 'semi- glowing' lines on it. I can't get it done in Paint .NET.

I tried:

- drawing the lines

- apply a blur effect (gaussian looks best I think)

- apply the glow effect

On Youtube they show something similar to create a Vista Wallpaper. They use Photoshop and custom brushes.

Since Photoshop is unavailable I'd like to create something like this in Paint.NET.

So maybe somebody over here can kick (or point) me in the right direction?

[Curmudgeon]

Here's a tutorial link for a similar effect for the Vista aurora look:

Click here

[Rhapsody]

Here's a tutorial link for a similar effect for the Vista aurora look:

Click here

That looks pretty good, why couldn't I find it myself?? (didn't search for Aurora)