I am a founding member of pixels2Pages and have been Manager of FOREVER pixels2Pages since 2019. I am a wife and mother of three children and live in New York City. I consider myself a crafty person and have scrapbooked since I was a child. I love to teach, I love to tell stories, and am so happy that I was able to turn my passion into my profession as part of the FOREVER Team.
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!
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.
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.
This themed border is versatile enough for any project—whether you’re creating a page, canvas, page panel, or more. It allows you to showcase a variety of digital art styles and kits on a single layout, embracing their differences while maintaining a cohesive, unified look. The contrast is what creates the beauty.
Photos capture the moment—but journaling on them captures the story. Adding words directly to your photos is a simple way to preserve details, emotions, and context that might otherwise be forgotten. This tip will inspire you to use on-photo journaling to strengthen your storytelling while keeping your pages clean and visually engaging.
In this Pixie Power Minute video, you’ll discover how the power of three—three paper layers, three photos, and three buttons—creates balance and impact in a strong page design, fast.
Looking for a creative way to add a short caption without overwhelming your photo? The folded journaling strip is an easy, eye-catching detail that adds both style and storytelling. Let’s create one together.
Just like in traditional scrapbooking, color plays a big role in setting the tone of your digital pages. In this post, we’ll look at why custom color palettes—especially those included in digital art kits—are so valuable, and show you how to access and use them in Artisan to keep your designs cohesive and polished.
In this video tidbit, we’ll take a classic framing technique and push it further—creating unique frames that look just as striking on clean, minimalist pages as they do on richly decorated layouts.
Whether you're working on a fall layout, an apple-picking adventure, a cozy kitchen memory, or even a playful classroom page, the techniques in this Start2Finish video will help you create a design that feels fresh, seasonal, and entirely custom. You’ll see just how simple it is to transform built-in Artisan shapes into unique elements that bring your autumn photos to life. Let’s jump in and create something sweet—from start to finish!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Looking for a fresh twist on your quick pages? In this Pixie Power Minute, we’re slicing into something fun and totally stackable! Watch as we use the Straight Edge Cutter to transform simple squares into dynamic triangle stacks, creating a bold, modern layout in minutes. To finish it off, we’ll add a clever layered title using both an outline and a fill—perfect for that extra pop of personality.