A mask works by selecting some parts and eliminating other parts of any photo it is combined with. Black mask selects from the photo/text; white eliminates or subtracts from the photo.
Making a mask can be done many ways. This is my simple version using text, brushes and shapes.
1. Open any basic shape. I used a rounded edge rectangle.
2. Choose a fancy block font. On a new layer type some text eg Summer. Move the new layer to position it so it just overlaps the top (or bottom ) of the shape. Resize to fit the shape.
3. Select a flower/ foliage/ star brush. On a new layer stamp/brush several flowers around the plain edges of the shape. Repeat with other flower, foliage, or stars brushes. (I put each brush on a new layer so I can delete easily if I need to.)
4. Now select all the layers and merge into one layer.(CTRL-E)
5. Create a new layer below the merge layer and fill with black.
6. Return to merge layer and select the outer edge of the shape (moving ants) (Magic wand tool)
7. Go to the black layer. Use CTRL-J to create a copy of the shape selection from the
black layer.
8. This black shape is your new mask. Crop to the mask. Save just this layer as a new .png document.
9. Apply this mask to a photo ( use CTRL-Alt_G in Photoshop). Merge layers if desired.
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