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!
Layering a shape on your grid cut rectangle will have you designing pages with a pop!
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.
A favorite things page isn’t about accomplishments - it’s about the tiny details that make this season of life feel like you. The candle you always light, the treat you keep stocked, the color you’re drawn to, the quiet rituals that shape your days. Add simple photos if you’d like - but let the journaling tell the real story. Years from now, this page will read like a time capsule of who you were and what you loved.
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.
For this Start2Finish, I’m creating a layout called Eclipse - and this time, the design does the storytelling. We weren’t in the path of totality, and I didn’t have dramatic sky photos. Instead of wishing for more, I leaned into what I did have and let intentional design carry the experience. This layout is about using symbolism, typography, and journaling to turn limited photos into a powerful story.
Love the look of layered pages but want them to feel calm, balanced, and intentional? Bright Idea 490, Organized Overlap, shows you how to create depth through overlapping elements while keeping everything clean and easy to follow.
This border design adds instant personality and movement to your pages. This technique turns a simple vertical border into a bold design feature by cutting your title directly into the edge and tilting each letter for playful visual interest. Perfect for highlighting locations, events, or themes, this border creates a strong focal point while still leaving plenty of room for photos and journaling. It’s a great way to add depth, direction, and a custom look—using just one vertical photo and a chunky font—while keeping your layout clean and intentional.
A quick, Clean, and Classic page that will help you focus on the details of any event happening in your life.
A quick and easy background for any layout. Set the theme with the colors and papers you choose. Making ribbons is super easy!
Create a simple, clean, and classic page using six photos and a Frame effect, also known as an Easy Mask.
This is a fun technique to create a semitransparent mat on both pictures and rectangles.
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.
In this video, I’ll show you how to create a fun collage-style layout to capture a special event with friends. To add a bit of interest, I’m using a tilted photo in the center of each page as the main focal point. I’ll start by building a template, then adjust it to fit my photos. That way, I’ll have the option to save the design as a reusable template for future projects.
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.
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.
Using the Text Cutter, 3D edge, and Shadows, create a title that will pop off your page!
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.
Quick and Easy "Trees" to match any layout. Great for Christmas, camping, hiking, or walking in the park!