In the Effects palette (Window > Effects if you don't have it open) select the second button for layer styles, choose drop shadows, then double click the "Soft Edge" thumbnail to apply it.
Put an Image or Photo Into Text with Photoshop Elements
By Sue Chastain, About.com Guide
Click back onto the type layer in the layers palette. This is where we want to apply the effects because the plaid layer is just acting as a fill.
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- Open Image and Convert Background to a Layer
- Add New Color Adjustment Layer
- Move and Hide Layers
- Set Up the Type Tool
- Add and Position the Text
- Create Clipping Path from Layer
- Add Drop Shadow
- Open Style Settings
- Add Stroke Effect
- Change Background
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