Following a Photoshop tutorial but using Illustrator.

[BiGT-]

So i'm trying to create a typographic wallpaper using a photoshop tutorial, but I wanted to create it in Illustrator, but I am stuck at step 6, but I can't seem to merge everything nor can I command click the thumbnail to cut it out of the words

Im no expert at Illustrator, so if you know the commands or what to do, I would appreciate the help

Thank you.


http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/tutorials/learn-how-to-create-great-typographic-wallpaper-photoshop/

 

[BiGT-]

Thank you very much! I shall get on it and see how it does!

Thanks