Showing posts with tag "Shape Editing".

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Bright Idea 473: Framed Focus

By Tameka Bond

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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Bright Idea 461: Angles and Accents

By Tameka Bond

Add energy and style to your layout with angled shapes and eye-catching accents. This quick technique uses simple tools to create bold designs that highlight your photos and make your pages pop!

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Tool Tip: Smoothing Handles

By Tameka Bond

This advanced shape editing tool has been a mystery until now. Learn what the smoothing handles do and use that knowledge to perfect the curvature of your shapes.

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Tool Tip: Ruler Tab in Shape Editing

By Nathalie Séguin

A guide on using ruler tabs in shape editing mode to achieve precise alignment and positioning of figures within a shape.

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Start2Finish: Lime & Coconut

By Nathalie Séguin

This Start 2 Finish video demonstrates how to recreate a traditional paper scrapbook layout using Artisan software, inspired by a design that features small pieces of scrap paper arranged in graduated circles.

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Bright Idea 430: Dripping with Style - Quick Border

By Kim Mannino

Create a unique border using a custom shape with a flowing, curved line to add movement and style to your layout page. Whether you mimic the look of dripping paint, waves, or icing on a cake, the goal is to add visual interest to your layout and frame your photos creatively. Embrace the curves to bring a fresh, dynamic touch to your page!

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Video Tidbit: Home Sweet Home

By Tameka Bond

This video will provide you with a wonderful way to celebrate all things home-related. Home-cooked meals, home décor, home comfort, home is where my heart is, and more. There are countless options.

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Bright Idea 414: The Details

By Tameka Bond

Learn a technique to create a decorative pod that can be replicated and used to create itinerary pages, or layouts that list the details of a particular photo.

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Bright Idea 407: Center of My Heart

By Kim Mannino

This bright idea starts with a square shape, from which a heart shape is cut out, resulting in eight distinct pieces. These individual shapes can be used to frame photos or fill with decorative paper, making them perfect for a fun layout. Enhance your pages with this versatile and charming design!

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Video Tidbit: File Folder Fun

By Tameka Bond

Have fun getting a bit organized (or at least pretending to be) as you create file folders to stash away photos and embellishments on your pages.

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Video Tidbit: Folded Edge, A Quick Border Technique

By Kim Mannino

Achieve the look of a folded edge with ease. Transform your page with a striking backdrop by using just two shapes: a simple rectangle and a creatively modified rectangle. Customize your border to run either horizontally or vertically, adding a unique touch to your design.

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