"Trumpet Vine" and "Wild Oats"

[pacfam]

I put a couple of new photos in my PET gallery. We are almost to summer here and it always comes so fast! Wild oats reminds me of childhood on a ranch . . .
Doris' PET Gallery (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/gallery/view_img.php?id=33476&skip=12)

[Roln]

Nice composition on the 'wild oats' photo, Doris....and the frame adds to it.
Curious if you did the frame using bevels or one already made?

[pacfam]

Hi Roln, frankly, I'm not good with premade frames! It seems easier for me to lay down rectangular shapes in separate layers and then I can switch them around and change colors all I want. So, yes, this is done with plain rectangles with bevels and/or drop shadows added. Thanks for stopping by!

[indymom]

I also loved your "Secret" photo.

[mljrbg]

Great new additions and frame!!

[Roln]

Hi Roln, frankly, I'm not good with premade frames! It seems easier for me to lay down rectangular shapes in separate layers and then I can switch them around and change colors all I want. So, yes, this is done with plain rectangles with bevels and/or drop shadows added.

Ahh, I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one that's not doing well with premade frames. I'm using PSE-7 and under the "create" section, there are a number of frames. Tried several and never did get one to look like I wanted.
So, I began messing with rectangles and even an oval shape. With a little more experience, I may be able to create frames to fit the pictures.

[pacfam]

I know what you mean, Roln. I can't get the premade ones to have the correct thickness. I should try the oval idea, that sounds good to me! Post a photo and frame when you get one you like. I use the eyedropper tool on my photo to get the mat colors. That way I always know I'm matching to the photo. Let us know how it is working out!