 <p>I think the 1st answer is the best though you can use images in borders now, try using a png image with transparency (via photoshop) use the border-image property, there's so many ways to use it you may find another style you prefer in the research. </p> <p><a href="http://www.css3.info/preview/border-image/" rel="nofollow">http://www.css3.info/preview/border-image/</a></p>