Cutout Template

I put together something a bit different for you today.  I'm calling it a Cutout Template, however it's an optical illusion, nothing is really cut out.  I did not spend much time on the preview except I wanted it to display a high contrast and something far more subtle.  The file is in .psd and really to go, or .png for our friend, C from Paris, and if you use a program other than Photoshop, just line both .png files up and you'll be good to go.  I also thought I'd point out that I used a staple on one example, and a button on the other to anchor the ends.  You could however use for example, a square layered with a snowflake and silver brad as embellishments in the corner or a square, felt star and button.  I'm sure you get the idea and now continue around as many sides of your page as you wish. 

Page Border 2

1. Page Borders 2. All the files are in Black or White.
2. Remember that you can add paper or color or a gradient by making a new layer and crtl>g.
3. If you are creating a 2 page layout try erasing one side and dragging it into your second page. Select image>flip LAYER horizontally. You will want to click View>grid and line up both pages to the same grid mark. You will have a border that links the two pages together, rather than seemingly separating them.
4. Have fun.

Page Borders

Page Borders.

• The download includes the files shown. You may recolor them easily, by creating a new layer, crtl +g (to group with previous) and adding a new color (or paper). To finish, Layer> merge visible.
• But we are going to learn a little about the gradient tool (it's just below the paint bucket).
• Make a new layer and crtl +g. Select the gradient tool and at the top you will see a blend of colors, if you select it you will see the gradients that are loaded. (Clicking on Load shows all the other gradients in your program). Pick the colors you wish to use and start at the corner of the layer and drag it to the opposite corner and you will achieve a look similar to the leaf border in the fall colors shown. When you are finished click Layer>merge visible.
• And last, to use the border with type, as shown in the preview.
• Select a font that you wish to use and type whatever you like. (This is an easy way to personalize your page). Position the word over the page border, now click on the border layer and select your eraser and erase all the border under your type. When you are finished click Layer>merge visible. Have Fun.