This effect was generated in Filter Forge, a Photoshop plugin that allows you to create your own filters.
A filter for distressing the edges of an original image. This can be done with or without torn edges (and those with or without an adjustable drop shadow).
Credit to Crapadilla for the original parchment filter which served as the base for this new filter style.
Distress, Tear, Rip, Frame, Stain, Distort, Photo, Edge
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