Creating Frames Using Custom Shapes

Step 1. Create a new 600 x 600 pixels, 72 pixels/inch, RGB Mode, White background
We are going to create a background with patterns using Photoshop’s fancy shapes.

Step 2. Select the Custom Shape Tool which is located just below the Gradient Tool. By default the heart shape is selected.

Step 3. Click on the arrow located next to the heart shape and get more shape options.

Step 4. Select the Ornaments Option and we can use these shapes to create amazing patterned backgrounds.

Step 5. You can just get your mouse drag some shapes on your canvas. Every time you create a shape a new shape layer adds to your Photoshop file. Remember that shapes are Vector Images and if we need to change color of these shapes we have to simplify the layers or rasterize the shapes. Before doing that lets Merge all shape layers into one layer.

Step 6. Make the Background layer invisible by clicking on the small eye on the left of the background layer.

Step 7. Starting from the Top layer, select Layer > Merge Visible. Next Ctrl + Click on the Shapes Layer thumbnail

Step 8. Change the shape colors using gradients.

Step 9. Finally, color the background using gradients