Bright Idea 468: Rough Cut Journal Box
Use the Custom Cutter to create a unique journal box on your page.
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!
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!
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.
Less is more with this technique. We’ll use a simple monochromatic color palette and just two tools to create a striking base for your layout. By pulling colors directly from your photos, you'll achieve a cohesive, polished look where everything blends beautifully and effortlessly.
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!
Learn how to use the New Canvas tool to highlight text while maintaining the editability of the text box.
Create a fun border of ghosts that can be used on any page.
Create a whimsical, single-word title for a scrapbook page by using text shapes or alpha sets.
This video teaches you how to create journaling cards with Mask Duos.
Add energy and style to your layout with angled shapes and eye-catching accents. This quick technique uses simple tools to create bold designs that highlight your photos and make your pages pop!
Learn benefits for creating Personal Art Kits (PAK) as a temporary housing place for elements that you do not plan to use long term.
Strips and Stacks is all about creating depth and movement through layered paper strips and a bold vertical photo column. This layout draws the eye with overlapping shapes, balanced alignment, and a clean space for storytelling. Use it to highlight a favorite photo series or document a day in snapshots - perfect for when you want structure with a little edge.
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.