How do I add a frame in PS Elements?

cindy s · 12-16-2008, 03:00 PM

Can anyone tell me in laymans terms how to add a frame to an image in PS Elements? I have PSE 5.0. I've seen some creative frames added to images in this forum, but I'm having trouble learning this process. Can it be done in PSE 5.0?

Any assistance is appreciated

Thank you.

JCSullivan · 12-17-2008, 07:48 AM

Cindy, my frames are achieved by expaning the canvas by nn pixels, equal on all sides - but that's in CS2 and PS6. Should be the same in Elements.

graphicgr8s · 12-17-2008, 12:22 PM

Depends on what kind of frame. You could use a spatter type frame using a brush on a new layer. You could create a selection/fill with color then delete the center part (On a separate layer of course, not the picture layer itself.) And the picture should always be a touch above center. Those are a couple of the basics I use. Use your imagination and have fun.
GK

cindy s · 12-18-2008, 06:04 AM

Thank you both for your response. I will try both options and go from there.

Thanks again

Bramela · 12-19-2008, 12:18 PM

I know it is not in PS, Cindy, but you could have a look at :

Bordermaker, photo editing suite

Is a free site.

cindy s · 12-20-2008, 07:20 AM

Bramela, Thanks. I will take a look at that website. Happy Holidays to you

graphicgr8s · 12-20-2008, 07:29 PM

You could actually shoot a couple of real frames and use that also. Just a thought. Merry Crhistmas. (No, I am definately not politically correct)

gowerray · 01-01-2009, 06:53 AM

Loadsa Element tutorials here Graphicssoft
Helped me out on numerous occasions. Hope it helps.

12-16-2008, 03:00 PM	#1
cindy s Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marietta, Pennsylvania Posts: 257	How do I add a frame in PS Elements? Can anyone tell me in laymans terms how to add a frame to an image in PS Elements? I have PSE 5.0. I've seen some creative frames added to images in this forum, but I'm having trouble learning this process. Can it be done in PSE 5.0? Any assistance is appreciated Thank you.

01-01-2009, 06:53 AM	#8
gowerray Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Wales UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 48	Elements Loadsa Element tutorials here Graphicssoft Helped me out on numerous occasions. Hope it helps.

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12-17-2008, 07:48 AM	#2
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	Cindy, my frames are achieved by expaning the canvas by nn pixels, equal on all sides - but that's in CS2 and PS6. Should be the same in Elements.

12-17-2008, 12:22 PM	#3
graphicgr8s Guest	Depends on what kind of frame. You could use a spatter type frame using a brush on a new layer. You could create a selection/fill with color then delete the center part (On a separate layer of course, not the picture layer itself.) And the picture should always be a touch above center. Those are a couple of the basics I use. Use your imagination and have fun. GK

12-18-2008, 06:04 AM	#4
cindy s Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marietta, Pennsylvania Posts: 257 Original Poster	Thank you both for your response. I will try both options and go from there. Thanks again

12-19-2008, 12:18 PM	#5
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	I know it is not in PS, Cindy, but you could have a look at : Bordermaker, photo editing suite Is a free site.

12-20-2008, 07:20 AM	#6
cindy s Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marietta, Pennsylvania Posts: 257 Original Poster	Bramela, Thanks. I will take a look at that website. Happy Holidays to you

12-20-2008, 07:29 PM	#7
graphicgr8s Guest	You could actually shoot a couple of real frames and use that also. Just a thought. Merry Crhistmas. (No, I am definately not politically correct)

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