I learned this from Prof. Rita Botwin, she has written several PS textbooks, this came from Book 3, Photoshop 7 A Hands-on Approach
Open an image, make the background layer 0.
Add a layer mask to layer 0.
Make the mask active.
Apply filter>noise> 130%, gausian, mono.
Apply filter>artistic>sponge 2, 12, 5.
Add a new layer (layer 1) and place below layer 0.
Convert layer 1 to a background layer (layer menu>new>background from layer).
Target layer mask of layer 0 again.
Apply filter>texture>craquelure 15, 6, 9.
Reduce opacity of layer 0.
Adjustments:
To create more subdued color.
Adjust levels input gamma 1.75.
Output black point 75.
Use text tool to create heading address, apply a drop shadow.
Open an image, make the background layer 0.
Add a layer mask to layer 0.
Make the mask active.
Apply filter>noise> 130%, gausian, mono.
Apply filter>artistic>sponge 2, 12, 5.
Add a new layer (layer 1) and place below layer 0.
Convert layer 1 to a background layer (layer menu>new>background from layer).
Target layer mask of layer 0 again.
Apply filter>texture>craquelure 15, 6, 9.
Reduce opacity of layer 0.
Adjustments:
To create more subdued color.
Adjust levels input gamma 1.75.
Output black point 75.
Use text tool to create heading address, apply a drop shadow.
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