Postcard Collage

1. Open a new document and type in your text. Make it as bold as possible.

2 . Select the text layer, Invert the Selection (CTRL+SHIFT+I).

3. Make this layer invisible.

4. Create a new Layer and Fill it with Black.

The text layers won't be required in the end but will your guide for the collage.

5 . Create a new layer for your collage and place it under the reference Layer.

This way you can arrange your collage to fit inside the words.

6 . CTRL+Click on the Original text Layer to make a selection.

7. Delete the two Text Layers.

8 . With your text selection active, click on the Add a Layer Mask button on the Layers Menu.

Read more about Quick Masks, Layer Masks and Saving Selections

You'll get something like this: the good news is that you'll be able to move this around, resize it or even work on your collage again!

9. Make sure the colors are a bit oversaturated, Add a Border, Warp it....