Flame on to Flame Painter

This awesome software would make The Human Torch proud - create your very own flame graphics with the aptly named Flame Painter. It's available for Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone and comes in two flavours, Personal ($29.99) and Professional ($89.99). Flame Painter also integrates with Photoshop (Pro version only). Seriously hot stuff, check it out now.

Media Militia - design resources not to be missed

For design inspiration and high-res design elements to use in your own projects you'll find Media Militia has it all. Some of my favs are the lens flare pack and the particles pack. To see how some of these assets can be creatively used check out this tutorial on psdbox.

Particles, dirt and debris pack - 25 high resolution images
Lens flares - 50 free high resolution transparent images

Looking for design inspiration? Pixel Clouds may be for you

At some point every designer needs inspiration, and whilst inspiration is all around us, it helps to have a website which makes it just that little bit easier to get inspired. Introducing Pixel Clouds. You'll also find some design freebies and useful advice so check it out.

Cool ecommerce websites for design inspiration

Looking for some design inspiration? Working on an ecommerce website? Then take a look at how these guys have delivered compelling, sometimes downright quirky, and quite brilliant ecommerce websites.

http://www.nevertellyourtailor.com/

http://satorisan.com
http://jethroandjackson.com.au/
http://www.shoebedoo.com.au/
http://www.katespade.com/
http://gb.burton.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Burton_GB-Site/default