Adobe Photoshop Elements is a popular tool for digital scrapbooking, but sometimes it can be a little confusing to know where to start.

For example, I love to use creative photo frames on my layouts - like I have in this layout about my little strawberry snatcher.

But...

How do fit a photo inside a frame?

Here's my favorite method:

And here's the quick reference guide for you:

1. Place your photo on the layout
2. Place the frame on the layer above your photo
3. Create a selection using marquee tool (the shape want your photo to be)
4. Click on the photo layer in the Layers Panel
5. Click Create layer mask in the Layers Panel

Your photo should fit like a glove!

The benefit of using the masking method is that it's easy to alter if you change your mind!

If you are using Photoshop Elements 8 or earlier and you can use this method to obtain the same result.

Happy scrapping!