Create a Dreamy Photo Effect with Photoshop Elements
By Sue Chastain, About.com
The Shape 1 layer should still be selected in your layers palette. Go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur. Adjust the radius however you like it; the higher the number, the softer the edge effect will be. I went with 25.
Index: Create a Dreamy Photo Effect with Photoshop Elements
- 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
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