Making an embellishment

[ToniNZ]

I was hoping someone could tell me how, or maybe direct me to a tutorial somewhere on how I would create an embellishment cut from a photo or scan and put it on a transparent background - I have an old version of photoshop elements to work with.

[Granny]

Hi Toni....

I have version 2, and this is how I was able to do it. Open the image, click on the magic wand that is on the tool bar at the left of the work area. Now click somewhere on the background you want to delete. Go to Layers, New, Background from Layer and click yes, then hit the delete button on your key board.

You should now have a transparent background, with the white and grey checkerboard background showing. Go to Select and click Deselect. Go to File, Save as, click on the arrow and select png.

You may have to repeat some of this steps depending on the image and how much of the background you need to delete, but these are the basic steps. I have never done this before tonight, so someone else may have a better way of doing it.

I'm glad you asked though, because I just learned something new.

Please let me know if any of this rambling helped.

Have fun.

Granny

[ToniNZ]

Thanks Granny, I am embarrassed to say how many weeks I have been struggling to do that fiddling with the programme - so easy when you know how, I now have a load of new alphabets freed from their white backdrops and will have another go with photo elements shortly - without the clear colour distinction I am having more difficulty but I will succeed THANK YOU - your help is really appreciated.

[Granny]

Toni, sorry if I made it sound too easy, or embarrased you. The only reason I could figure it out so quick, is because I use several other image editors that work basically the same way, and I only learned those from tutorials. I did not intent to make it sound like I'm a wiz, God only knows I'm sadly lacking in the brains department.

But, I'm glad I was able to help a little. Any time I can be of service, please let me know. I have looked at your layouts in the gallery, and you do some seriously beautiful work. Glad to have you here in the forum.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Granny

[poppabob]

I was hoping someone could tell me how, or maybe direct me to a tutorial somewhere on how I would create an embellishment cut from a photo or scan and put it on a transparent background - I have an old version of photoshop elements to work with.

Maybe this may be of some help too.

[GrannyScraps]

Granny, between you and poppabob, we're gonna get ALL this stuff figgered out..... you two are simply a wealth of information..... and I'm so happy you are both willing to share!!!

[Granny]

Thank you ma'am.... We aim to please!

Granny

[ToniNZ]

Thank you both, I am on a roll now, getting the hang of it. I really appreciate your time to help us all learn and enjoy this hobby even more.

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great

Maybe this may be of some help too.

Will save that site as in time I may want to do this as well. Thank you