[Gimp-user] How to spice up my background colors

[GerryPeters <forums gimpusers com>]

I'd like to add some variation to some of my backgrounds which are just 1 plain
color. What's the best way to change that to a gradient or pattern? Or any other
suggestions to spice up my colors, so they're not so generic. So far I've been
using the bucket tool

Thanks,

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