I love working creatively with photos! For more than 20 years I have been sharing this passion with others both on-line and in-person. As a founding member of pixels2Pages, I work with the best tools to accomplish my photo projects. The FOREVER® suite of products are the best creative tools available, and the only tools that ensure preservation for generations.
Not every meaningful memory is a milestone - sometimes it’s the quiet coffee, the shared glance, or the moment you almost forgot to notice. This tip helps you recognize and document the everyday experiences that truly shape a season of life. Photos show what it looked like, but journaling captures what it meant.
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.
This installment of pixels2Pages monthly membership Blueprints include nine unique Blueprint (BP) designs in 12x12 and 11x8.5 sizes. In addition, we are including our Double Page Spread BPs (DPS) as a Seamless Layflat (SLF) file. You will receive 21 individual Blueprints to use for easily creating layouts that preserve your memories.
Your hobbies are more than pastimes - they’re windows into your story. This journaling tip invites you to document the passions that shape your days by exploring how they began, how they’ve grown, and why they continue to matter. Whether it’s a creative outlet, a quiet ritual, or something that connects you to others, hobbies reveal personality, season-of-life shifts, and the moments that bring joy and meaning. Use this tip to move beyond simply recording what you love and start capturing the story behind it. From reflective paragraphs to short lists or visual storytelling, this approach works beautifully across a variety of layouts and design styles - helping turn everyday interests into meaningful memory-keeping moments.
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 installment of pixels2Pages monthly membership Blueprints include nine unique Blueprint (BP) designs in 12x12 and 11x8.5 sizes. In addition, we are including our Double Page Spread BPs (DPS) as a Seamless Layflat (SLF) file. You will receive 21 individual Blueprints to use for easily creating layouts that preserve your memories.
Blueprints don’t have to be used only for photo placement. In this Design Tip, explore how filling all the openings of a Blueprint with coordinating papers or colors can transform it into a custom background layer. By filling the structure underneath your page and placing photos, journaling, and embellishments on top of the Blueprint, you add depth, texture, and visual interest while keeping your photos as the focal point. This technique works beautifully for both bold, graphic designs and softer, story-driven layouts.
This installment of pixels2Pages monthly membership Blueprints include nine unique Blueprint (BP) designs in 12x12 and 11x8.5 sizes. In addition, we are including our Double Page Spread BPs (DPS) as a Seamless Layflat (SLF) file. You will receive 21 individual Blueprints to use for easily creating layouts that preserve your memories.
Looking for a fresh way to add texture, dimension, and a little bit of “wow” to your pages? This training walks you step-by-step through creating a fully custom zipper. It’s a fun design technique that blends shapes, strokes, and a touch of creativity to give your layout a unique, interactive feel. Whether you're unzipping a story, revealing hidden photos, or just adding playful movement to your page, this technique is versatile and easy to master.
This design uses a series of vertical strips as the foundation, each topped with a framed photo and accented with coordinated embellishments. The strips vary in height, color, and texture to create visual movement across the page, while consistent spacing keeps the layout balanced. Layered frames add dimension, and journaling boxes tucked beneath the outer strips help anchor the design. The result is a structured yet artistic composition that lets your photos and clusters shine.
Check out the all-new pixels2Pages™ Blueprint designs for the PixieCon crop! You get two double page spreads and four singles!
This installment of pixels2Pages monthly membership Blueprints include nine unique Blueprint (BP) designs in 12x12 and 11x8.5 sizes. In addition, we are including our Double Page Spread BPs (DPS) as a Seamless Layflat (SLF) file. You will receive 21 individual Blueprints to use for easily creating layouts that preserve your memories.
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.
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.
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.
This installment of pixels2Pages monthly membership Blueprints include nine unique Blueprint (BP) designs in 12x12 and 11x8.5 sizes. In addition, we are including our Double Page Spread BPs (DPS) as a Seamless Layflat (SLF) file. You will receive 21 individual Blueprints to use for easily creating layouts that preserve your memories.
This installment of pixels2Pages monthly membership Blueprints include nine unique Blueprint (BP) designs in 12x12 and 11x8.5 sizes. In addition, we are including our Double Page Spread BPs (DPS) as a Seamless Layflat (SLF) file. You will receive 21 individual Blueprints to use for easily creating layouts that preserve your memories.
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.
Looking for a fast and fabulous layout technique? This video walks you through creating a dynamic "Triple Banner" page using shape editing tools and a clean photo row. With just a few clicks, you’ll have a polished foundation ready for your photos, title, journaling, and finishing touches. Perfect for quick pages with bold visual impact!