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Bright Idea 473: Framed Focus

This creative technique uses shape editing to transform a panoramic image into a striking work of art. By isolating your subject with precise shape cuts, you can keep the focal point in full, vibrant color while converting the surrounding area into a soft black-and-white border. The result is a dramatic contrast that instantly draws the eye to the most important part of your photo. Perfect for landscapes, cityscapes, or group shots, this method adds a professional, gallery-worthy touch to your scrapbook pages while letting your main subject shine.

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Tool Tip: Stamp Tool

The Stamp tool lets you add decorative details to your pages, ranging from subtle to sensational in seconds. This tip explores the basics of this powerful software feature.

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Bright Idea 471: Tucked Tag

Learn how to design a creative tag with a second tag tucked inside and accented with playful embellishments.

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Start2Finish: Med Trip Itinerary

This Start2Finish video tutorial showcases how I created an opening double-page spread for my 2019 Mediterranean trip travel. The techniques shown offer a fun and flexible way to set the stage for your memories.

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Bright Idea 470: String of Beads

Create a beautifully crafted "String of Beads" design, featuring various shapes and effects that create a visually appealing and intricate pattern.

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Blueprints: November 2025

This installment of pixels2Pages monthly membership Blueprints include nine unique Blueprint (BP) designs in 12x12 and 11x8.5 sizes. In addition, we are including our Double Page Spread BPs (DPS) as a Seamless Layflat (SLF) file. You will receive 21 individual Blueprints to use for easily creating layouts that preserve your memories.

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Video Tidbit: Transparent Shaped Text

Learn and practice a quick way to fill your transparent shapes with text that extends to the edges of your outline. Then, have fun creating accents for your layouts.

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Workflow Tip: Chronological vs. Random

Struggling to decide how to organize your next album? This helpful tip breaks down two popular approaches, chronological and random, and explores the benefits of each. Whether you love a tidy timeline or prefer to scrap whatever sparks joy, this guide will help you find a workflow that fits your style and keeps your creativity flowing.

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Bright Idea 469: Triangle Trees

Quick and Easy "Trees" to match any layout. Great for Christmas, camping, hiking, or walking in the park!

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Pixie Power Minute: Edgy Title Ribbons

Looking for a fun way to dress up your titles? In this quick video, we’ll show you how to use text shapes, rectangles, and texture filters to create custom ribbon-style title blocks. It’s an easy technique that adds color, texture, and a polished look to your pages—perfect for making your titles stand out in style!

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Video Tidbit: Triple Banner Style

Looking for a fast and fabulous layout technique? This video walks you through creating a dynamic "Triple Banner" page using shape editing tools and a clean photo row. With just a few clicks, you’ll have a polished foundation ready for your photos, title, journaling, and finishing touches. Perfect for quick pages with bold visual impact!

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