I have tried a couple different ways in affinity photo. I can use "multiply" under layers panel to get transparency, but If I want to add an effect, it only applies the effect to the outer box. Have tried creating text with both frame text tool and artistic tool. still inner white box. Even though I go to swatches or color, it says there is "none". What am I missing? I'm sure it is something simple. Help!? Thank you in advance. file attached I was working on.
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