Bright Idea 498: Circle Frames Border
Create a quick and easy border using circle frames that come with many art kits in the FOREVER store.
Create a quick and easy border using circle frames that come with many art kits in the FOREVER store.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Create a fun title border using a banner shape with cutout letters and shapes.
Learn to design unique shaped-edge frames with the Shaped edge cutter.
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.
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.
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.
Create a beautifully crafted "String of Beads" design, featuring various shapes and effects that create a visually appealing and intricate pattern.
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!
Add texture, depth, and handmade charm to your page with layered paper strips and realistic torn edges. In this Bright Idea, you’ll use the Paper Rip tool to create four unique ripped elements, stack them together, and build a dimensional foundation for your layout. It’s simple, eye-catching, and a perfect way to showcase your favorite papers and photos!
Welcome to Timeless Tones Photo Border! In this quick video tidbit, you’ll learn how to create a stunning monochromatic border with contrasting title using your own photograph and a contrasting color wash. It’s an easy technique that adds subtle elegance and visual harmony to any layout!
Learn to design a border by combining colorful stripes with a charming heart shape cluster.
A step-by-step guide on creating a border collage frame using various photos, papers, and embellishments.
Learn how to create a unique inset using the shape cutter and an overlay. This is a fun and quick design will add interest and depth to any page.
This is a creative way to add a border or overlay that enhances your page and helps tell your story with a unique touch.