INTRODUCTION
In this lesson we’ll use the marquee tools and border to create an inside picture frame.  We will learn some keyboard shortcuts along the way.

DOWNLOAD AN EXAMPLE PICTURE
Open your browser and navigate to this lesson.  Click HERE to view picture 270a >  restore your browser and move to reveal part of the Desktop > drag the picture onto the Desktop > click Yes > repeat HERE for 270b.  Open Photoshop Elements > close the Welcome screen > maximize Photoshop Elements > hold the Ctrl key and click the O key (Open) > navigate to the Desktop > select 270a.jpg + Open.

MAKE AN ELLIPTICAL FRAME
Hold the Ctrl key and tap the #0 key (enlarges the picture) > select the Elliptical Marquee Tool > click and drag from near the upper left corner to the lower right corner of the picture (makes a large ellipse around the picture) > use Arrow keys to tweek position > click Select + Modify + Border > make border size = 10 > click OK.

COLOR THE FRAME
Select the Eyedropper tool > click one of the colors (becomes the foreground color) > select the Pencil Tool > make size 75 or more > drag pencil around the elliptical border (fills border with selected color) > hold Ctrl key and tap the D key (removes selection lines > press the Tab key (removes tools and palettes - Tab again to restore).

REPEAT FOR A RECTANGULAR FRAME
Repeat the above procedures except use the Rectangular Marquee Tool to make a rectangular frame.  Close this picture without saving and repeat the rectangular frame for 270b.jpg.  Use the bright orange color > click the Step Backward tool a few times and use light blue color etc. to find the best colored border for 270b.jpg.

CONCLUSIONS
Some pictures can be improved by inside framing.  Usually either elliptical or rectangular shape is best but not both.  Step backward and try different colors to achieve the most pleasing results.  Colors used should come from somewhere in the picture itself.

GOOD WEB SITES:
LEISURE VILLAGE1: http://leisurevillage.us
LEISURE VILLAGE2: http://leisurevillage.org
BILL’S HOME PAGE: http://bzus.com
LV COMPUTER CLUB: go to Leisure Village1 and select Our Computer Club
LV CAMERA CLUB: go to Leisure Village1 and select Our Camera Club