Create a Dreamy Photo Effect with Photoshop Elements

Create the Shape for a Clipping Mask

1. Choose the custom shape tool from the toolbox.
2. In the options bar, click the arrow next to the Shape sample to bring up the shapes palette.
3. Click the small arrow on the shapes palette and choose "Crop Shapes" to load them into your shapes palette.
4. Then select "Crop Shape 10" from the palette.
5. Make sure the style is set to none (white square with red line through it) and the color can be anything.

• Dreamy Effect - Introduction
• Duplicate Layer, Blur and Change the Blend Mode
• Adjust Brightness/Contrast
• Copy Merged and Add Solid Fill Layer
• Create the Shape for a Clipping Mask
• Convert the Vector Shape into Pixels
• Group with Previous to Create Clipping Mask
• Adjust the Position of the Clipping Mask
• Blur the Clipping Mask for a Soft Edge Effect
• Add Some Finishing Touches