The document describes the steps taken to create a front cover, which included: 1) Taking photos with a digital camera and inserting them into publishing software. 2) Using Photoshop's magic eraser and brush tools to remove the background of a main image and any excess areas. 3) Cropping and blurring the main image to smooth edges before inserting it onto the publisher document. 4) Adding additional design elements like coverlines, a barcode, and flash.