Help with making a tree photo tree topper

[Spoony]

So every year in our household we take it in turns to make a topper for the Christmas tree, this year I thought I would do a photo merge type thing but I want it in the shape of a Christmas tree.

I am not very good with Photoshop.
I figured I need to draw a vector mask which I have done, (it’s a rustic tree )

How do I put the picture inside the mask? I thought I could just drag it across but it’s not working!

 

[DorsetDude]

Dont really quite know what you're asking :shrug: and I suspect no one else does either, hence no replies.
If you can explain a bit more what you mean someone should be able to assist.

Also what version of editing software are you using? Elements 6, 7, 8, 9 or CS4, 5 ..?

 

[swanseamale47]

Do you mean something like this? I just used a layer mask (very roughly done)