Create a scrapbook layout that tells the story behind the dates. This Bright Idea shows you how to combine a calendar with Polaroid-style photos to create a meaningful chapter opener for a month, a vacation, or any collection of memories.
Create a bold, modern scrapbook layout with a unique grooved border effect using the Shape Cutter. In this Video Tidbit, you'll transform a simple grid of rectangles into a striking photo arrangement with custom borders, perfectly sized spaces for photos, journaling, and titles.
Bullets are a great way to capture memories in quick, easy-to-read snippets, but they don’t have to be boring! While the traditional bullet is a simple dot, your scrapbook page gives you an opportunity to make even this small detail part of the design.
Transform your title into part of the story with Layered Letter Views! This creative technique uses thin photo strips, oversized title letters, and layered effects to create a dimensional design that showcases multiple photos in a bold and eye-catching way. Perfect for travel pages, event highlights, and any layout where the title deserves to take center stage.
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.
October has arrived, bringing changing colours, crisp mornings, and the beauty of autumn to many of us in the Northern Hemisphere. It's a season that invites us to slow down, savour the cooler weather, and find inspiration in the world around us. Meanwhile, our friends Down Under are welcoming spring, with gardens coming back to life, longer days returning, and new growth appearing everywhere.
Highlight a photo using several frames. This technique can be used on a cover, chapter starter, or any page in your project.
There are times when you want to tell your story using just the facts – who, what, where, when, and why – keeping it simple, concise, and clean on your page. Bullet Point Journaling lets you do that!
Create a simple but beautiful page using a mask, a text shape, and the erase tool. It doesn't get any easier than this!
In this video, you'll take your blended embellishments to the next level by starting with a rubber stamp. Its transparent design adds versatility, allowing you to use it as a subtle overlay or pair it with patterned paper to create a one-of-a-kind custom background. It's a simple technique that can add depth, texture, and coordination to your layouts.
This tip demonstrates how Artisan's cutting tools can be used to selectively remove portions of certain embellishments, allowing them to fit your design more effectively without appearing stretched, compressed, or distorted.
Create the look of a collection of pinned note cards to organize photos, journaling, and memories in a fun and creative way. Whether you're documenting a vacation, a year in review, or a favorite collection of stories, this technique keeps everything neat while adding depth and dimension to your page.
This video will demonstrate how to create a quick title for your page using chunky fonts and compound strokes that will add a fun and unique look to your page.
Not every blurry, out-of-focus, or accidental photo belongs in the trash! Learn how to transform "misfire" photos into beautiful blend and mask layer effects that add texture, color, and atmosphere to your layouts. You may never look at your throwaway photos the same way again.
Split Showcase transforms a single photo space into a creative diagonal design that holds two photos or pairs a photo with journaling—all without taking up any extra room on your page. In this Video Tidbit, you'll learn how to create contoured double mats with the Straight Edge Cutter, Outliner tool, and Shape Editor for a polished, custom look.
In this tip you will learn to defy the rules of classic font cloud design and select more decorative fonts for a whimsical font cloud to be used as a decoration on your album page or print project.
Make your title the star of the page by transforming text shapes into photo-worthy design elements. In this Bright Idea, you'll use large text shapes filled with patterned papers, textures, or photos to create a bold focal point, then surround the title with a collage of supporting images. The combination of oversized lettering and layered photos creates a dynamic, story-rich layout that captures the spirit of your memories while showcasing both your photos and your favorite papers. Perfect for travel pages, milestone events, and any layout where the title deserves center stage.
Design a Clean & Classic linear chapter starter page that highlights key photos and leaves space for the story.
Celebrate the friendships that have shaped your story with this heartfelt journaling tip. Learn how to go beyond the photo to capture the why behind your relationships—whether you have pictures or are telling the story through words alone. With simple prompts and meaningful storytelling ideas, you’ll create pages that honor the people who made life better, supported your journey, and left a lasting impact.