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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Pixie Power Minute: Topsy-Turvy Triangles

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.

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Photo Tip: Shared Stories

Your scrapbook holds your memories - but what if it could hold everyone’s? From funny text messages and favorite snapshots to handwritten notes and old ticket stubs, the most meaningful pages are built with the voices of the people who lived the moment with you. Whether you're preserving a birthday, vacation, or milestone, collecting contributions from friends and family turns your pages into something more—a shared story, filled with warmth and connection.

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Blueprints: December 2025

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: November 2025

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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Workflow Tip: Chronological vs. Random

Struggling to decide how to organize your next album? This helpful tip breaks down two popular approaches, chronological and random, and explores the benefits of each. Whether you love a tidy timeline or prefer to scrap whatever sparks joy, this guide will help you find a workflow that fits your style and keeps your creativity flowing.

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Video Tidbit: Triple Banner Style

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!

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Bright Idea 466: Rip and Stack

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!

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PixieCon Blueprint Collection

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

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Blueprints: October 2025

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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Journaling Tip: Pets and Animals

Want to make your pet pages more meaningful? This journaling tip helps you move beyond the basics and capture the quirks, stories, and everyday moments that show your furry friend’s true personality.

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Blueprints: September 2025

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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Bright Idea 460: Strips and Stacks

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.

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Pixie Power Minute: Quartered Circle Magic

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!

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Start2Finish: Birdsongs and Boardwalks

In this Start2Finish video, I’ll show you how to create a nature-inspired layout built around a custom embroidery hoop made from common shapes. This simple but eye-catching technique became the foundation of my page, inspired by a peaceful winter walk at Clear Lake State Park. With soft textures, layered photo clusters, and earthy embellishments, this layout captures the calm beauty of birdsongs, boardwalks, and the joy of creative storytelling.

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Artisan Tip: Blend Mode: Overlay

This tip explores how the Overlay blend mode can transform photos and digital papers by enhancing contrast, mood, and color. Learn when to use it, how to apply it, and why sampling colors from your image leads to more natural, visually compelling results.

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Blueprints: August 2025

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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Bright Idea 454: Layered Circles & Cozy Stories

Bold shapes, cozy vibes, and a photo that takes center stage—this Bright Idea shows you how to layer circles, add curved journaling, and tell a winter story in style.

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Pixie Land Blueprint Collection

Check out the all-new pixels2Pages™ Blueprint designs for the Pixie Land crop! You get three double page spreads and two singles!

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Blueprints: July 2025

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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