Here is a quick tip for Photoshop Elements or Photoshop!
Tip for Applying a Shadow behind a Shape
For Photoshop Elements ~ Do This:
First Select the Shape Tool (#1).
Then select the shape you would like (#2).
After you have made a selection then draw out the custom shape on your document. (#3).
Then change to the Move Tool and select the Shape Layer (#1).
Next go to the Effects Panel in the workspace (#2).
Select a drop shadow from the Effects Panel and then click on the Apply button to set the shadow behind the shape.
Applying a shadow makes the shape look more 3-D and “pop” on the page.
If you like, you can adjust the shadow by clicking on the fx button and making the desired adjustments.
How to apply a Shadow to a Shape in Photoshop
For Photoshop ~ Do this:
Select the Shape Tool then draw on document.
After drawing a custom shape select that layer and go to top Menu and select Layer >Layer Style > Drop Shadow.
A menu box appears that allows you to customize the shadowing.
When you apply a shadow it adds depth and interest to your document or Digital Scrapbooking Pages!
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Happy Scrapping and have a nice day!
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