Make a Plaid Digital Paper

1) Open a new file 12 x 12 inches (or the size you want your paper to be), 300 dpi with a transparent background. Open a picture that you wish to scrap.

2) Select the Single Column Marquee Tool.

2) Drag out a selection in an area of your picture that has interesting colours.

3) Copy the selection: Edit>Copy. Select the 12 x 12 file and paste the selection. Edit>Paste.
4) Select Move Tool. Stretch the small sliver out over the whole document.

5) Duplicate the layer. (Ctrl J). Rotate the new layer 90 degrees. (Edit>Transform>>Rotate CW 90)

6) Lower the opacity on the top layer until you are pleased with plaid. You can also change the blend modes to achieve different looks.

7) Flatten your layers. Layers>Flatten Image. Your paper is finished!
You now have a paper that co ordinates with your picture exactly. This technique is really fun so experiment with your pictures!