Photoshop people-a bit rusty and need some help

I am trying to make something like this in that there is a rectangular shape with a smaller rounded edged rectangle inside.

I am set at a 5x7, 500, rgb document. I have been using the cookie cutter tool but the rounded corners appear very pixelated and I want them smoother.

Any tips? Thank!

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Message edited 11/3/2010 8:06:50 PM.

Re: Photoshop people-a bit rusty and need some help

If you create a layer, click on the rectangle/oval shape & select the rounded rectangle shape. If you want it rounded more, you would increase the number of the radius (at the top of the toolbar)...

If this doesn't make sense, FM me

Better instructions: http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/rounded-corners/page-2.php

Message edited 11/3/2010 9:54:26 PM.

Re: Photoshop people-a bit rusty and need some help

FM me your address and I can send you an action that will do it for you...

Re: Photoshop people-a bit rusty and need some help

Thank you both! Barb, I tried it and it was totally easy but my edges still aren't smooth. Maybe I need a higher resolution. I will try that later.

Heather, I fm'ed you.

Thank you again!

Re: Photoshop people-a bit rusty and need some help

Have you brought it up to full size to look at it? When I'm doing cards, the words look blurry but when I look at it at 100% they're sharp.