In this Start2Finish, I am creating a page highlighting our family afternoon at the local theatre. It was our first time seeing Beauty and the Beast and we were all very excited. My page will highlight our before and after images. With the journaling and a the QR Code, my page will tell the story of our time together. Join me on my creative process of completing this page.
We tend to think of photos in their most common aspect ratios - portrait and landscape. This Bright Idea takes you outside that box by using a single geometric shape to create a fun way to display your photos and text on your page.
Learn how to use an easy mask and an overlay to give your background a softer look.
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.
Learn how to create a shape that has several layers that make it look like it pops off the page. Each outline sits just above the one inside it, giving it a 3D effect.
Create a quick and easy decorative background using banners.
Design a fast yet creative page featuring a personalized border, along with a cut-out title and frame.
Create the illusion of multiple papers on a page with a folded edges and layering of photos.
Who hasn’t heard—or asked—the classic “Are we there yet?” I know I have! A charming, simple suitcase shape makes the perfect backdrop for a travel-themed page. Start with a basic rectangle shape to create the suitcase, then add a custom shadow to give depth to your luggage and title layers.
Feature a page for a special someone using shapes and fonts, just in time for February, the month of love!
Create a fun background and title for your page using a chunky font and stripes.
A fun way to start each section of a travel book, celebrate a birthday, or begin each year of your child's school years.
Create a black and white page with a bold neon title.
Create an easy grungy looking border using basic Artisan tools such as strokes and stamps.
Create a fun border using horizontal stripes, vertical stripes and a fun shape.
Discover how to create a tag embellishment for your page featuring a clear center and playful themed shapes.
Have fun creating and customizing simple icons to enhance your layout and bring a bit of whimsy and simplicity to the design.
Create a musical embellishment that contains a favorite lyric or poem. All you need is a chunky script and your Artisan skills. While parts of this technique are a bit more advanced, anyone can learn to accomplish this design.
Use up all those extra photos of an event to create a collage background.