Making Template from PSE Shapes

[vinylandrhinestones]

I know how to make a template from a outside JPG, I was taught that here some time back. I have never been able to become fluid with PSE15 so I am always reaching out somewhere else or here to learn what I need. I want to know how to make a template that I can insert pictures or designs into. I want to use shapes from PSE15 shapes. Thank you again all for your great help. You are all the best!

Judi

[arshla jindal]

Hi @vinylandrhinestones 

Thanks for reachibng out to us.

There can be multiple ways to achieve this. Following are some along with their help guide:

1. Using layer clipping masks: https://helpx.adobe.com/in/photoshop-elements/using/clipping-masks.html

2. Using default Frames: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/how-to/apply-effects-textures-frames.html

Hope these would be helpful. Please reach out to us for any further assistance.

Thanks.

[vinylandrhinestones]

Thank you for your help. I get that fine. My problem is that I need to have the same shape numerous times.

EXAMPLE: Lets say the Hexagon shape. I need to have like 30 of the on a page at 2 inches big.

I need to be able to insert a different picture into each one. How do I do that please? With what you gave me, I can only figure on how to do one at a time per page. Thank you again

[vinylandrhinestones]

Can anyone help please? I thought arshha jindal would work but it didn't as I needed something a bit more. As explained above. Really hope someone can help with this. Thank you

[hatstead · Accepted solution]

You can't batch process this project.

Consider using the Cookie Cutter tool which has many of the same shapes as the Custom Shape tool, e.g. Hexagon

Open a picture file and crop it so as to retain what you wish to display,  Save this processed file (Save as) with a new name in a folder on your desktop. Do the same for the other 29 pictures.

Now, go to File>new>blank file. Enter the dimensions to accommodate the 30 pictures. Select Background color to suit. This will be your canvas.

Go to File>Place, point to Picture #1 and place and position picture #1 on the canvas.

Repeat for pics. 2-30.

You may find it helpful to have the grid open (View menu>grid) for orientation. The grid will not print.

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