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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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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 474: State And Nickname

Create a page using the shape of your state (or favorite country) and the nickname of that state. This page makes a great chapter starter or even the cover of the family album.

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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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Video Tidbit: Circle Tuck

This Video Tidbit introduces a fun and simple way to create a dynamic circular layout using photos and papers. With a few smart cuts and layered elements, scrapbook pages gain depth and personality in just a few steps.

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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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Tool Tip: Stamp Tool

The Stamp tool lets you add decorative details to your pages, ranging from subtle to sensational in seconds. This tip explores the basics of this powerful software feature.

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Bright Idea 471: Tucked Tag

Learn how to design a creative tag with a second tag tucked inside and accented with playful embellishments.

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Start2Finish: Med Trip Itinerary

This Start2Finish video tutorial showcases how I created an opening double-page spread for my 2019 Mediterranean trip travel. The techniques shown offer a fun and flexible way to set the stage for your memories.

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Bright Idea 470: String of Beads

Create a beautifully crafted "String of Beads" design, featuring various shapes and effects that create a visually appealing and intricate pattern.

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