Steps:
Depending on wether I will work with a light or dark desktop, I choose a solid white or black background.

I then place my shorcut icons where needed on the desktop.

I take a picture of current screen / printscreen (Shift + Cntrl + p), this image will be auto labeled screenshot and will be found under images, screenshots.

I then export the screenshot to my PC to use with graphics editing program, I use PhotoShop.

Once in editing program, I will use the screenshot to flip the icon Images and apply fade effect.

That is my process. Have fun with it.
**HseFly**