Start2Finish: Embarkation Day
Design a Clean & Classic linear chapter starter page that highlights key photos and leaves space for the story.
Design a Clean & Classic linear chapter starter page that highlights key photos and leaves space for the story.
The inspiration for this Pixie Power Minute came to me after a trip to the Grand Canyon. I snapped a photo overlooking the canyon at the start of sunset and was amazed at its beauty. This video shows you how easy it is to create a layout that lets your photos shine!
Learn how to split a pre-designed mask element into three custom photo frames, creating a classic window-pane effect. These individual frames can then be filled with photos, papers, or a mix of both to create a unique and eye-catching layout.
In this video, we will build a quick and easy page using a single shape, and a gradient fill on a clean and classic white background. We will use our photos to enhance the page with minimal decoration needed. This page design is adaptable to any album size or photos of landscape or portrait orientation.
Create a quick, easy border for a single or double-page spread using one sheet of paper and custom coordinating textured strips arranged around the edges of the page.
Take your quartered circles to the next level by rearranging them into a beautiful heart design. This technique shows how a simple shape can be transformed into a meaningful focal point - perfect for telling a story full of love, connection, and creativity.
Layering a shape on your grid cut rectangle will have you designing pages with a pop!
Build an easy fragmented-strip mask with a gentle fade, then use it to turn a photo into a beautiful backdrop for your headline.
Turn up the creativity with Music to My Ears. In this Bright Idea, we’ll use the Grid Cutter to create a custom keyboard-inspired border that is perfect for music-themed pages, concert memories, dance recitals, choir performances, and more. This fun technique adds rhythm, movement, and personality to your layouts while creating a bold design element that can work with any style of music.
Create a clean, modern chapter-starter page for your travel scrapbook in this “Start2Finish Discover Normandy” video.
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.
Sometimes a small design detail can make a big impact. In this Bright Idea, we’ll use the Grid Cutter and Mask effects to transform simple banners into a flowing wave-shaped decorative element. This technique adds movement, texture, and visual interest—perfect for guiding the eye across your page while creating a fun, polished design.
Use the Custom Cutter to create a unique journal box on your page.
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!
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.
Fill a variety of shapes with a single kit, and using the grid cutter, create fun borders or backgrounds.
Come see how I created a quick page using only Artisan tools—no papers, masks, or embellishments needed!
Have fun making this quick page for any pictures you have. Using the grid cutter is very easy and quick, making this layout a breeze to complete.
Watch a simple shape transform into stunning design possibilities! In this Pixie Power Minute, a single circle is added to the page and then cut into four equal parts—quarter circles. With a few quick moves, these quartered shapes are copied and arranged into a square on the layout. From there, the creative options are endless. This technique adds geometric flair with a twist of fun. See how many patterns you can create using just one clever shape!
Learn to design a border by combining colorful stripes with a charming heart shape cluster.