Design Tip: Companion Page
Take a single page technique or Blueprint and turn it into a double page spread (DPS) making it your own. Use the new hashtag #p2PMyDPS when you share your new DPS page!
Take a single page technique or Blueprint and turn it into a double page spread (DPS) making it your own. Use the new hashtag #p2PMyDPS when you share your new DPS page!
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.
Create visual impact by pairing a full-bleed photo with a coordinating collage of images. A shadowed title adds depth and dimension to the feature photo, while subtle edge shading guides the eye toward the center of the spread, allowing both the title and photos to take center stage. The result is a balanced design that highlights both the big picture and the memorable details.
This faux diagonal collage is fun and flexible. Strategic Layers created with the Straight and Custom Cutters.
Whether you're working on a fall layout, an apple-picking adventure, a cozy kitchen memory, or even a playful classroom page, the techniques in this Start2Finish video will help you create a design that feels fresh, seasonal, and entirely custom. You’ll see just how simple it is to transform built-in Artisan shapes into unique elements that bring your autumn photos to life. Let’s jump in and create something sweet—from start to finish!
Watch as some fun photos turn into a clean and classy page. The classic detail yield an elegant page that can be recreated for any event or occasion.
Learn how to make a simple genealogy tree for your favorite family member whether it be a person or a pet!
Learn how to make a Double Page Spread from a single Blueprint for your project without using Mirror image.
The two page spread gives you a creative way to tell your story with a heart made from torn strips and clever titles with directional arrows.
Extra, extra, read all about it! This bright Idea perfectly highlights your photos and journaling in a creative way.
This double page spread has a simple elegance about it that requires little to no embellishment. An easily created mask effect created with the Grid Cutter provides the decorative detail.
Let your photos do all of the design work on this double page spread. Highlight special photos, but also zoom in on the details.
This video reviews several techniques as you watch Tameka build her double page spread. You Watch as she uses the Blend Effect and Blended Edge Cutter to add wow impact to her page.
Join me as I create a page using a very special photo. I will use the shaped edge straight cutter to help me mimic the peaks and valleys of Grand Canyon. I will also use shadows to add dimension to elements on my page.
If you've recently gone on a trip and taken a ton of photographs, then this S2F will help you put together a couple of quick and easy pages. Watch how Anne follows a Challenge and then on the facing page adds embellishments called "blendables" to complete the page. Easy Peasy!
Learn a simple trick to put elements across two pages.
This Artisan 5 Start2Finish Video will give you lots of tips for working with double page spreads in Artisan 5. You will learn about cropping, free rotate, rotation angles and more. Enjoy the view while you take take in both the technical and creative side of Artisan 5.
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