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Laura M
08-04-2009, 09:46 AM
Heather asked ... I delivered ... rofl

1. Create a new file a 6 x 6 or 8 x 8 in, 300 dpi, transparent

2. Fill with a white Layer (this lets you see your mask better)

3. Open a new layer on top of the white layer

4. Go to your brushes, select the brush you want to use

5. Set the color to black (it give me better insight)

6. Create your mask

Hint: If you change brushes to add dimension -- OPEN A NEW LAYER for that BRUSH Style.

7. Once you are done. TEST IT!

8. Hide the white background layer (click on the eye)

9. Open a new document.

10. Slide your mask into the new document.

11. Open a photo.

12. Clip to mask the photo to see how it looks.

13. Once you are satisfied with your design. Delete the hidden white layer.

14. Save as a .png file

babyblueeyesx2
08-04-2009, 08:08 PM
Oh I so love ya Laura;) U so rock! Thanks! I'm off to tinker...lol

proudtxmom
08-05-2009, 12:07 AM
What a great tip. Thanks so much.

sassykaye
08-05-2009, 12:37 AM
Oh thank you! I have been wanting to figure that out. Can't wait to try it.

vicki23
08-05-2009, 06:55 PM
Thanks so much, been wondering how it's done! TY!!

Heather Hill
08-06-2009, 01:06 PM
You rock Laura..definately easier & smarter than the way that I have been trying to do it!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

darthchrista
08-08-2009, 04:50 PM
Thank you Laura! I was wondering if I could do it myself. Now at least I can try.

Laura M
08-09-2009, 05:24 PM
If you ladies make something, please show me. :) I wanna see.

nvr.4.gtn
08-10-2009, 12:36 PM
thats great! Thanks

scrapmami
08-12-2009, 04:26 PM
Thanks so much for the info!

geswho40
01-11-2010, 01:49 PM
How fun, I tried this and it worked, lol! That was a lot of fun and would love to learn how to use some of the other features PSE has.
I'm wondering if it is the masking I would use when trying to blend just the outside of a photo...? I've seen a few really beautiful photos that are only partially blended into the paper. Is this the same technique or something different. I have a photo right now that I'm trying to blend that I could use some help/tips on if anyone is willing.

ElaineTherese
01-16-2010, 10:55 AM
I am going to try it!
Thanks for the tip