This is the color I used for the text.

You can see in this screen shot where I typed "Family" a LOT!

The density of the text is going to differ depending on what background it's on.  Make sense?  The darker the background, the darker the text.

I also placed a black text on there.  I changed it to "color burn" but nothing happened.

I also placed a white text.  When I changed it to "color burn" it disappeared.

So use a color when adding the text.  Try to select a color from your original image so it coordinates.

My hubby is a good resource for texture...   When he is in the mood to shoot, but doesn't know what to shoot... it's kinda like his standing assignment from me.  He gets me stuff like rust, glass, asphalt etc.

But there are some fantastic resources on the web such as www.textureking.com and here - http://pifphoto.com/?p=546 (pay it forward blog...) the blue texture and the original texture came from the "touch of whimsy" download.  They aren't mine, but I am just sharing for this tutorial.  They are websized - you can find the full size images in these links.

Here are the images I used.  Give it a try! 

Wow, you are an angel to share this "guide".  I love the look I've been seeing, and you are saying to go ahead and try it- Thanks so much for the great directions!

My pleasure ladies!  (and gentlemen!)

I wanna see how everyone can rock these, too!  Get to playin'!

pattyg:

BE SURE TO SAVE YOUR WORK SEVERAL TIMES WHILE BUILDING IT.  NOTHING WORSE THAN THE ELECTRIC GOING OFF, YOUR COMPUTER SHUTTING DOWN AND YOU HAVEN’T SAVED YOUR COLLAGE.

Make any final adjustments to your layers.  Save the psd file.  Now flatten and save as a jpeg.

Yes, what Momma Pat said...

Luna,

Thanks for the lesson I have been playing around prior to this but it is always fun to keep practicing. If it is not over stepping my bounds... I was wondering of you could also pot that other texture in the aqua color?

thanks again for the lesson!

My hubby is a good resource for texture...   When he is in the mood to shoot, but doesn't know what to shoot... it's kinda like his standing assignment from me.  He gets me stuff like rust, glass, asphalt etc.

But there are some fantastic resources on the web such as www.textureking.com and here - http://pifphoto.com/?p=546 (pay it forward blog...) the blue texture and the original texture came from the "touch of whimsy" download.  They aren't mine!

I just played really quick to see if I could actually do it. I never really understood how I could make my own textures before. But just playing with these, I now GET IT! Thanks Luna, you're great!

Thanks Luna you rock... Im not sure what happened to the text it doesnt look like yours but the image turned out nice...

oh yeah, I skipped the text 'cause I couldn't get it to look right.

and are we allowed to copy and use these textures for ourselves or not?

I know the texture king link allows their textures to be used for personal and commercial use.  So I would say - of course!  Use 'em, master 'em - sell 'em!!!

The text - I guess i didn't go into depth on that...  I will post a screen shot in a few minutes...

You guys got it though!  Looks great!

Love the shout out Adam!

Thanks a million Luna Vine!  And what perfect timing, this is the newest thing that I have been trying to teach myself this week.    You have made my life easier!!!!!

LeAnn

Awesome Leann!

Here's the info on the text.

This is the color I used for the text.

You can see in this screen shot where I typed "Family" a LOT!

The density of the text is going to differ depending on what background it's on.  Make sense?  The darker the background, the darker the text.

I also placed a black text on there.  I changed it to "color burn" but nothing happened.

I also placed a white text.  When I changed it to "color burn" it disappeared.

So use a color when adding the text.  Try to select a color from your original image so it coordinates.

I'm using GIMP, so I had to fiddle a little to make it work, but I managed to figure out how to do the texture! This is so neat!

Here's my go at it!

I know it's a bit rough, I didn't take a lot of time with the masks.  I'm new to the whole layer mask thing. What brushes were you using to do the masks where you were just trying to get the texture on the edges? And did you have the text layer set to something other than normal? My text still doesn't have quite the same look as yours.

Looks fantastic for your 1st time Vikki!

I use a brush with a soft edge when playing with the layer masks... that way it's more forgiving...

I forgot to add all the text info in the 1st set of instructions... but it's in the thread - see it?

Luna...this was fantastic of you to take the time and put this together and share.

I can't wait to try it!

Luna, thanks for the links to the sites to get the texture! It's a lot less time consuming than finding & taking the pictures ourselves! I had fun doing this picture of me with my dad from "years" ago of the first time I saw the ocean. It was BIG & Scary for a then 4 year old! Great tutorial.

Rita

 Cool stuff.

Rita - that looks great!  I was looking at him and thinking... he's very retro! lol

What a wonderful image!

Rita, I love your example.  How precious for you to have that shot!

Amy- you ROCK!  I've used layers and textures, but never duplicated the bg layer multiple times or changed the layer mode.....THANKS a bunch!

RITA- make that a BIG canvas for yourself.  You just got a A++ in Amy's class.

I ended up using the linen texture you shared, as I didn't like any of the ones I had, which were too "hard".  I also like that the edges were already aged too that helped.

Here's my first attempt.  I'm lost for text, any ideas?