Double click on the background in the layers palette, then click OK to the New Layer dialog. This converts the background into a layer that can have transparency.
Creating a Custom Frame for the Picture Package Feature in Photoshop Elements 3
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Under Contents, choose Use: Pattern and then pick a custom pattern that you like. The one I am using is from my free checks and plaids set.
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