Blending images using ps elements 5.0

hi i cant find any tutorials to blend images. please if anyone know how to please help me. i saw few tutorials but they keep talking about layer mask and i dont see it. help me!
char.

Char,
Specifically what are you trying to do...
Superimpose one image onto another with both visible?
Have left side of one image merge into right side of other, or top of one merge into bottom of other?
Paste part of one image onto another?
etc, etc.
Depending on your purpose, you may or may not need a layer mask. Layer masks are in Photoshop but not in Elements (at least not in my older version, not sure about version 5). There are add-ons that incorporate layer masks into Elements. However there are ways to easily simulate layer mask functionality in Elements.
Here are examples:
This one pastes an object from one pic onto another.
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1pEKPvUxKQm2n7M7dll6CgeQwTxgt
This one uses the Gradient tool to merge pics.
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1tmwT951XXuVhpV9Vlsg9atJe6JLQ0
This one uses a simulated layer mask to create a blurred background.
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Upyom7uBfXijfKI4LGjA8KBKgCcRg0
If you would like details on these I would be happy to supply them.
Mark

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