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Bright Idea 501: Vellum Title Cutout
Create a striking layered page using simple Artisan features, repeated text cutouts, and a mix of texture, fill, and opacity.
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Start2Finish: Mask: A Focal Point
For this Start2Finish, I’m creating a simple layout using a mask as the main focal point on the page. A mask can turn any page into a simple eye-catching page or a decorative work of art. This video will show you that it can be both!
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FOREVER Tip: Pages vs Projects
Saving both individual pages and completed project files in FOREVER Storage is a key part of preserving your memories. Storing both file types in FOREVER provides flexibility when it comes to sharing, editing, and reusing your work in future projects.
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Bright Idea 500: Beyond The Box
Layering a shape on your grid cut rectangle will have you designing pages with a pop!
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Artisan Tip: Custom Grid For Angle Alignment
Aligning angled elements can be tricky, but with custom grid templates, you’ll always have a quick and reliable guide for consistent, polished layouts, no matter the angle.
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Bright Idea 499: Ombre Strips
Create a smooth, blended background that adds depth and color to any layout. Watch your papers transform into a seamless ombre design with soft transitions and rich texture.
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Video Tidbit: Fragment Fade Headline
Build an easy fragmented-strip mask with a gentle fade, then use it to turn a photo into a beautiful backdrop for your headline.
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Artisan Tip: Filling A Stroke With Paper
Want to take a basic shape or element up a notch? Instead of leaving the stroke (that outline around your shape) as a solid color, you can fill it with patterned paper for a custom, elevated look.
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Start2Finish: Discover Normandy
Create a clean, modern chapter-starter page for your travel scrapbook in this “Start2Finish Discover Normandy” video.
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Bright Idea 496: Front Page Moments
Turn a favorite photo into a feature-worthy story. Front Page Moments shows how to design a layout inspired by editorial storytelling - using hierarchy, typography, and intentional placement to give one moment the spotlight it deserves. By thinking like an editor, this Bright Idea helps transform a single photo into a cohesive, magazine-style layout that feels timeless, thoughtful, and meaningful.
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Bright Idea 495: Half-Moon Title
The Half-Moon Title is a simple, high-impact technique that turns your wording into a curved design element. Pair bold, individually placed letters with a finer secondary line of text that’s positioned along the shape for a clean, finished frame.
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Video Tidbit: MAKEAPL8
Create a title that feels personal, playful, and full of meaning. In this Video Tidbit, you’ll learn how to design a license plate-inspired title, turning simple letters into a bold, story-forward focal point. A great technique for turning letters into a cohesive, eye-catching title that supports your photos without overwhelming them.
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Workflow Tip: Page Import Markers
Wondering whether your pages have been imported into the right album projects? Page Import Markers make it easy to tell at a glance.
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Bright Idea 493: Masked Alpha Titles
Create a standout title using one of your own artsy photos as the foundation. This Bright Idea combines a chunky font, an easy mask, and a single photo repeated across each letter to form a bold, cohesive title that instantly draws the eye.
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Pixie Power Minute: Overlapping Title Outlines
Who doesn’t love a standout title? Let's get into a title tangle in this Pixie Power Minute, learn how to create overlapping title outlines, add playful dimension, and even drop photos right into your letters!
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Artisan Tip: Stencil Cheat
Discover how creating stencils gives you ultimate flexibility when designing—especially for layouts that would typically rely on cutting tools that require flattening and make permanent changes.
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Bright Idea 489: Year As A Title
Create a quick border title using a shape and the Text cutting tool. Add a black-and-white photo to complete your page in no time.
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Bright Idea 488: Shape Outline Overlay
You will learn how to use basic shapes to create a versatile outline overlay that adds texture and visual interest to your pages.
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Video Tidbit: Vertical Whimsy
Today we’re adding movement and personality with a playful vertical title. In this quick creative burst, I’ll show you how to combine text paths and rotation variance to escape predictable placement — then finish it off with a stacked outline effect that adds depth and definition without overpowering your page.
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Video Tidbit: Shapes in a Shape
Learn to create word art by combining multiple shapes and a text shape into one cohesive design.