Kim Mannino

I love working creatively with photos! For more than 20 years I have been sharing this passion with others both on-line and in-person. As a founding member of pixels2Pages, I work with the best tools to accomplish my photo projects. The FOREVER® suite of products are the best creative tools available, and the only tools that ensure preservation for generations.

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Tool Tip: Shape Blending and Text

Have you ever tried to journal on your page, and you wanted “column” style text to flow above and below a photo? Many people default to using text wrap, but shape blending can sometimes be a better option.

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Blueprints: June 2023

This installment of pixels2Pages monthly membership Blueprints include nine unique Blueprint (BP) designs in 12x12 and 11x8.5 sizes. In addition, we are including our Double Page Spread BPs (DPS) as a Seamless Layflat (SLF) file. You will receive 21 individual Blueprints to use for easily creating layouts that preserve your memories.

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Tip: Filter - Invert

Invert is a feature in Artisan that allows you to reverse the colors of an image or selection. When you invert an image, all the colors in the image are changed to their opposite values on the color wheel. For example, black becomes white, white becomes black, and red becomes cyan. The invert function is often used for special effects, to create a negative image, or to enhance visibility of certain details. The process involves selecting the part of the image you want to invert, and then selecting the invert function from Artisan's Filter ribbon.

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Video Tidbit: Quick Page Grunge Mask Border

In this video I will show you how to create a quick and visually appealing page layout using three grunge mask borders as the base design. A grunge mask is a type of textured layer used to create a distressed effect. During this step-by-step process of layering the grunge mask borders I will also incorporate embellishments, to complete a cohesive design.

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Bright Idea 340: Stitched Banner

Create a custom banner shape that adds a unique and eye-catching touch to your layout. By creating a custom shape, you can set your design apart and make it stand out.

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Blueprints: May 2023

This installment of pixels2Pages monthly membership Blueprints include nine unique Blueprint (BP) designs in 12x12 and 11x8.5 sizes. In addition, we are including our Double Page Spread BPs (DPS) as a Seamless Layflat (SLF) file. You will receive 21 individual Blueprints to use for easily creating layouts that preserve your memories.

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Tip: Filter - Swirl

Learn what the Swirl filter is and how to apply the filter.

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Blueprints: April 2023

This installment of pixels2Pages monthly membership Blueprints include nine unique Blueprint (BP) designs in 12x12 and 11x8.5 sizes. In addition, we are including our Double Page Spread BPs (DPS) as a Seamless Layflat (SLF) file. You will receive 21 individual Blueprints to use for easily creating layouts that preserve your memories.

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Video Tidbit: Puffy Titles

This video features a creative and playful title. Using three layers, the outliner tool, strokes and a 3D edge, we will design a puffy title.

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Start2Finish: Shark Bait

This page was inspired by the men in my family doing a shark cage experience in Oahu, Hawaii. I decided I wanted a fun and decorative title page to start the photo story.

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Blueprints: March 2023

This installment of pixels2Pages monthly membership Blueprints include nine unique Blueprint (BP) designs in 12x12 and 11x8.5 sizes. In addition, we are including our Double Page Spread BPs (DPS) as a Seamless Layflat (SLF) file. You will receive 21 individual Blueprints to use for easily creating layouts that preserve your memories.

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Blueprints: February 2023

This installment of pixels2Pages monthly membership Blueprints include nine unique Blueprint (BP) designs in 12x12 and 11x8.5 sizes. In addition, we are including our Double Page Spread BPs (DPS) as a Seamless Layflat (SLF) file. You will receive 21 individual Blueprints to use for easily creating layouts that preserve your memories.

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Tip: Using Categories To Combine Kits

The digital artists in the FOREVER Digital Art store create beautiful collections of kits. Often the collections are offered both as a bundle and individual kits. Sometimes the kits are a series. They have the same design style, but different themes. Have you ever thought, I wish I could combine these kits to access all the content together? This is where using categories comes in handy.

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Spa Party Blueprint Collection

Check out the all-new pixels2Pages™ Blueprint designs for the Spa Party crop! You get 2 double page spreads and four singles!

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Bright Idea 322: Layered Shape Reveal

Use a single shape type and the wand tool to create border layers. With the borders layered together you can tuck photos and embellishments between the layers.

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Blueprints: January 2023

This installment of pixels2Pages monthly membership Blueprints include nine unique Blueprint (BP) designs in 12x12 and 11x8.5 sizes. In addition, we are including our Double Page Spread BPs (DPS) as a Seamless Layflat (SLF) file. You will receive 21 individual Blueprints to use for easily creating layouts that preserve your memories.

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