Showing posts with tag "Level: Beginner".

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Bright Idea 479: Bordered Memories

By Mary Browder

A quick and easy page to highlight a favorite photo. It would also make a terrific Chapter Starter layout for a child's album or a trip.

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Bright Idea 478: Words In Disguise

By Kim Mannino

Turn your title into design! In this Bright Idea, a short bold phrase is stacked, rotated, and transformed into a stylish border that looks more like a pattern than words. Perfect for adding subtle texture or a striking backdrop to your page.

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Video Tidbit: Rectangles Galore

By Mary Browder

Have fun creating a fun yet straightforward page using a variety of rectangles. Fill them with coordinating papers, and you'll have a quickly completed page to add to your project.

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Tool Tip: Printing Projects - Part 1

By Melanie Radko

Discover how to print your FOREVER® Artisan projects directly from your Artisan workspace using the FOREVER Print Shop.

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Pixie Power Minute: Topsy-Turvy Triangles

By Kim Mannino

This splashy layout uses a quick border technique that’s as fun to make as it is to look at! Create bold movement across your page with a border of isosceles triangles - each one rotated at a different angle for playful energy. Add strokes to define the edges and mix in patterned papers and photos for variety. It’s a fast way to frame your story with color, texture, and personality.

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Photo Tip: Shared Stories

By Kim Mannino

Your scrapbook holds your memories - but what if it could hold everyone’s? From funny text messages and favorite snapshots to handwritten notes and old ticket stubs, the most meaningful pages are built with the voices of the people who lived the moment with you. Whether you're preserving a birthday, vacation, or milestone, collecting contributions from friends and family turns your pages into something more—a shared story, filled with warmth and connection.

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Tool Tip: Stamp Tool

By Tameka Bond

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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Video Tidbit: Transparent Shaped Text

By Mary Browder

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

By Kim Mannino

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

By Mary Browder

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

By Tameka Bond

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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Bright Idea 467: Defined Lines Quick Page

By Tameka Bond

This clever design concept uses the Grid Cutter and bold strokes to create crisp, defined sections that beautifully highlight your favorite patterned papers. By combining clean, structured lines with pops of color and texture, the Defined Lines Quick Page turns your layout into a striking showcase—perfect for mixing and matching patterns while keeping your page balanced and visually engaging. It’s a quick, easy way to let your papers shine without overwhelming your photos.

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