
Step One
Create an image with 2x the
resolution of what the final image needs to be. If you are
creating for the web the final resolution will be 72 so create the image
at 144.
Step Two
Open the image in PhotoShop.
Use the Rectangle Marquee tool
to create a select box around the area for the cut out.

Step Three
Save the selection using the
Selection menu and the Save Selection option. In the Save
Selection dialogue box give the selection a name.

Step Four
Use the Edit menu and copy to copy
the selection then use the Selection menu and deselect to clear the
selection.
Step Five
Reduce the resolution by using the
Image menu and Image Size selection. The new resolution
should be 1/2 of the original resolution.

Step Six
Use the Edit menu and paste option to paste in the cut out
box. The cut out box is still at the old resolution so it will be 2x
its original size. Use the move tool to position the cut out.
Step Seven
Next a border will be placed around the cut out.
In order to make the border the cut out needs to be
selected. The cut out is on it's own layer, so take a look and
make sure the cut out layer is active. Next use the Magic Wand
tool to select everything but
the cut out. Next use the Select Menu and Inverse option to select
only the cut out. To add a border use the Edit Menu and Stroke
option to create a line around the selection.
Step Eight
Next create a border around the
original area. Use the Selection menu and the Load Selection
option. Choose the selection that was saved in step
three. Next use the Edit menu and Stroke option to create the
border.
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