Directions

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This process depends on layers.  If you think of each layer as a glass shelf, then layers become easier.

Step 1: Pick a picture which is sharp and the subject is going or looking out of the picture.

Step 2: Make a copy of the picture and paste it as a new image (this is the one which you will crop and add a border to)

Step 3: Crop this copy, add a border in a contrasting color.

Step 4: Copy this picture and paste as a new layer over the original

Step 5: Promote the ‘original’ layer so it is no longer a background layer.

Step 6: Rename the copy as ‘cropped’, rename the original as ‘original’.

Step 7: Add a new ‘raster’ layer and using arrange, send it to the bottom.

Step 8: Fill this new layer with a desired color.

Step 9: With the Original layer active use the eraser tool and erase the background around the cropped picture.

Step 10: To do the fine detail work, magnify the picture to 200% or larger and use a smaller eraser to work around the image.

Step 11: Just before saving as a jpeg image merge the layers together.