Photo Montage

Can anyone tell me how I can create a photo montage on a single 8 1/2 x 11 so that all of the hard edges kind of dissolve into each other, and then make it more opaque?
I'm trying to make a DVD cover for a Christmas project and I want this montage to be in the background of the text.
Thanks,
Steve

Steve,
I take it that you are trying to place several pictures on one document. It is advisable to have the resolution of the blank canvas and the picture files identical. Here is a technique for making the edge around a picture appear soft with a white background:
1. Duplicate background layer
2. Create white layer between these two layers
3. Working on top layer, make a selection with one of the marquee tools, go to Select>inverse, then select>feather and try 25 - may need more or less
4. Hit delete on keyboard
5. Select>deselect
You can do this for each picture and place them on the canvas. Each picture will be on its own layer and can be positioned with the move tool.
This should provide smooth transition yet preserve individuality.
Ken

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