How to place black (or colored) frames around photos

Hi,
I am a novice at PS. What is the easiest way to create thin or thick black (or colored) framing around photos that have been cut from an original image? I am making a photo collage and want each image on the easel to have its own individual frame.
Can you please help? Any assistance will be much appreciated.
Thank you,
John S.
Burlingame, CA

Dear C. Pfaffenbichler:
Thank you very much. It works great! I have now learned a new technique. Your help is much appreciated.
Regards,
John
Burlingame, CA

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