How to make computer icons?

How do you make cool, pretty icons on the computer? (pics included)?

******I ALREADY KNOW HOW TO MAKE AN ICON ON THE COMPUTER. I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO ADD SPECIAL DESIGNS AND STUFF TO THEM. READ BELOW******** How do you make really pretty icons...Unfortunately, all i have is microsoft paint. Is there a website to make really pretty icons? And no moving icons either.. ------>I really would like to know how to make the sparkly stuff that is on this icon: http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn217/xlefreakcestchic/Cinderella26.jpg see all the sparkly stuff around cinderella? i want to make that. I just want to know how to make really fun, cool icons, pretty ones...not animated ones though. ---->And also icons with this kind of vivid color tone: http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn217/xlefreakcestchic/Ariel.jpg so i guess im asking...how do i add those cool kind of special effects to icons? THANKS! ( i don't have photoshop..is there a good photoshop alternative) thanks!
Answer:

try to use photoimpact. They have 30 day free trial you can download. They have different filter for you to make those effects.

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