Create layouts with dramatic depth and visual impact by combining a vertical cutout focal element with a masked foreground effect. In this Video Tidbit, learn how to use a custom cutter in the image editor to isolate tall subjects like monuments, whales, sculptures, or other eye-catching elements while also incorporating movement and texture from the foreground into your page design.
In this Start2Finish, I am creating a page highlighting our family afternoon at the local theatre. It was our first time seeing Beauty and the Beast and we were all very excited. My page will highlight our before and after images. With the journaling and a the QR Code, my page will tell the story of our time together. Join me on my creative process of completing this page.
Take your quartered circles to the next level by rearranging them into a beautiful heart design. This technique shows how a simple shape can be transformed into a meaningful focal point - perfect for telling a story full of love, connection, and creativity.
In this video, you’ll learn how to make simple adjustments when using one embellishment as a blend layer on another. The focus is on trimming and resizing your embellishment before applying the blend effect—giving you a clean solution for those pesky elements that don’t quite fill the space the way you want.
Learn how to use an easy mask and an overlay to give your background a softer look.
For this Start2Finish, I’m creating a simple layout using a mask as the main focal point on the page. A mask can turn any page into a simple eye-catching page or a decorative work of art. This video will show you that it can be both!
There is a simple way to reset the top of your basic live shapes that does not involve Flattening or Outlining.
Build an easy fragmented-strip mask with a gentle fade, then use it to turn a photo into a beautiful backdrop for your headline.
Create a clean, modern chapter-starter page for your travel scrapbook in this “Start2Finish Discover Normandy” video.
Make a quick page with two easy techniques that can be used on any page.
Create a title that feels personal, playful, and full of meaning. In this Video Tidbit, you’ll learn how to design a license plate-inspired title, turning simple letters into a bold, story-forward focal point. A great technique for turning letters into a cohesive, eye-catching title that supports your photos without overwhelming them.
In this Video Tidbit, you’ll see how easy it is to turn your storytelling pages into a photo gift like a puzzle, tabletop panel, mouse pad and more. By starting with Blueprints, you can jump-start your design and create a fun, meaningful photo gift in no time. Piece by piece, your story comes together in a whole new way.
Add a fun and zesty title to your page. Use the Built-in shapes that come with Artisan 6 to create a lemon shape behind your title.
For this Start2Finish, I’m creating a layout called Eclipse - and this time, the design does the storytelling. We weren’t in the path of totality, and I didn’t have dramatic sky photos. Instead of wishing for more, I leaned into what I did have and let intentional design carry the experience. This layout is about using symbolism, typography, and journaling to turn limited photos into a powerful story.
Who doesn’t love a standout title? Let's get into a title tangle in this Pixie Power Minute, learn how to create overlapping title outlines, add playful dimension, and even drop photos right into your letters!
Use more than one mask to create a beautiful page as seen in this Start2Finish video.