STEP 1:
Select the image you want to frame. There are a few tools you can use to make the selection in an existing image. Tools include the quick mask tool, magic wand or pen tool. It may be easier to make a selection around the portion you do not want and invert it by choosing "Inverse" in the select menu
STEP 2:
Prepare your selection for multiple uses just in case you need to use it again. On the Windows drop-down menu, choose "Paths." The paths palette will open. Choose "Save Path" to save the path as a channel. You can now save your image as a .psd or .tif file and the path information will be stored in the file. The path can be converted to a selection by choosing it on the paths palette and clicking "Load Path as Selection" at the bottom of the palette window
STEP 3:
Open the image you want to frame. Double-click the background layer in the layers palette to turn the image into a regular layer
STEP 4:
Enlarge the image to make it easier to work with. Choose "Canvas Size" in the image drop-down menu. Click the relative checkbox and change the width and height to 50 percent. Choose the middle square of the anchor grid and click "Ok."
STEP 5:
Add a new layer (click "New Layer" in the layers palette) and fill it with the color you wish to use for the frame
STEP 6:
Put a textured border on the image by selecting the outer canvas area and using filters to create a variety of looks
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