Using Brush Frames

[terriscrapper]

I really like the look of brush frames, but have a question....does it look odd to place it around a photo, will it look more like it's part of the background instead of enhancing the photo or have a lift to it?? Not sure if I need to do a stroke around photo???

[JenniferZ]

You could brush over or under the photo. Or you could brush a dark stamp under and then stamp a lighter copy on top and offset it a bit. You can try a stroke on the photo and see how you like it. If you want the stamp to look more natural -- like when you put a stamp on an actual photo, my Natural Text Action helps with just this thing, but it only works in full Photoshop, not Elements. There aren't any rules -- so you can pretty much do whatever you like! And if you don't like it, there's always CTRL+Z (undo).

[terriscrapper]

You could brush over or under the photo. Or you could brush a dark stamp under and then stamp a lighter copy on top and offset it a bit. You can try a stroke on the photo and see how you like it. If you want the stamp to look more natural -- like when you put a stamp on an actual photo, my Natural Text Action helps with just this thing, but it only works in full Photoshop, not Elements. There aren't any rules -- so you can pretty much do whatever you like! And if you don't like it, there's always CTRL+Z (undo).

Ok, I wish I could use your action!! I wasn't sure if I did the brush frame it would look flat and not enhance the picture, therefore becoming more of the background instead of the photo.

[SodScrap]

Be sure you use the brush frame on a separate layer-then it is simple to play with to see what look you want. The possibilities are limitless. Jennifer is correct-no rules. Just some trial and error figuring out what works for you on this layout...good luck and have fun!