Software: Ulead PhotoImpact 6

Title: Stamp Photo Manipulations

Skill Level: Intermediate; you should know the location of tools and palettes.

Featured Tools: Stamp Tool...Object Eraser...Lasso Tool

Special Effects: Warping

Additional Files: Family Photos

Goal: To create a unique portrait using a custom Stamp built from family photos.
Making your photo Objects:                          
1. Choose 6 - 10 snapshots family members.  The photo you want to use as your main image object should be made from at least a 5" X 7", better still, an 8" X 10".  The other objects should range from 1/2" to 1" in height to give your stamp some variation.  Scan them into your computer or have a friend do it for you.  I sometimes use a digital camera or have a digital version made when my film is processed at my local Photo Center. 
2. Open one of your photos.  Select the Lasso tool. Draw around the head and torso.  To add to the area, press ‘A’ and press ‘S’ while selecting the unwanted area to remove it.  You should have something similar to this:

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