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Bright Idea 520: Triangle Fun
Create a dynamic, geometric collage by layering triangle-shaped photo frames and solid triangle shapes in varying sizes and overlapping them to create visual depth.
Showing posts with tag "Shape Editing".
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Bright Idea 516: Noted and Pinned
Create the look of a collection of pinned note cards to organize photos, journaling, and memories in a fun and creative way. Whether you're documenting a vacation, a year in review, or a favorite collection of stories, this technique keeps everything neat while adding depth and dimension to your page.
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Video Tidbit: Split Showcase
Split Showcase transforms a single photo space into a creative diagonal design that holds two photos or pairs a photo with journaling—all without taking up any extra room on your page. In this Video Tidbit, you'll learn how to create contoured double mats with the Straight Edge Cutter, Outliner tool, and Shape Editor for a polished, custom look.
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Pixie Power Minute: Layered Swell Border
Create a soft, flowing edge that adds movement and depth to your pages! In this video, you’ll learn how to transform a simple rectangle into a curved border using shape editing tools. Then, take it further by duplicating and adjusting your shape to build layered “swells” that mimic paper stacking.
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Bright Idea 503: Blend and Weave
Add subtle dimension and visual movement to your layout with the Blend and Weave technique. By blending out small sections of narrow strips where they overlap a shape, you can create the illusion that the strips weave underneath the design and reappear on the other side. This simple technique adds depth while keeping your layout clean and graphic.
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Pixie Power Minute: Resetting the Top of a Shape
There is a simple way to reset the top of your basic live shapes that does not involve Flattening or Outlining.
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Bright Idea 492: Ducks in a Row
Create a fun border using shapes that come with Artisan 6 software. You can use ducks to decorate a variety of pages!
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Artisan Tip: Stencil Cheat
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.
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Bright Idea 485: Border Banner Cutout
Create a fun title border using a banner shape with cutout letters and shapes.
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Video Tidbit: Flower Pot Border
Create a fun border of flower pots using various shape editing tools.
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Video Tidbit: Zip It Up
Looking for a fresh way to add texture, dimension, and a little bit of “wow” to your pages? This training walks you step-by-step through creating a fully custom zipper. It’s a fun design technique that blends shapes, strokes, and a touch of creativity to give your layout a unique, interactive feel. Whether you're unzipping a story, revealing hidden photos, or just adding playful movement to your page, this technique is versatile and easy to master.
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Start2Finish: Tilted and Tucked
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.
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Start2Finish: The Sweetest Day
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!
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Bright Idea 473: Framed Focus
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.
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Video Tidbit: Kiss the Cook
Use the shape editing tool to create a fun title embellishment.
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Video Tidbit: Build A Border - Ghosts
Create a fun border of ghosts that can be used on any page.
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Bright Idea 461: Angles and Accents
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!
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Tool Tip: Smoothing Handles
This advanced shape editing tool has been a mystery until now. Learn what the smoothing handles do and use that knowledge to perfect the curvature of your shapes.