Put your Straight Cutter to work and turn a simple rectangle into an eye-catching border! In this challenge, you’ll arrange the cut-up pieces into decorative clusters, then “secure” them to your page with a stitch embellishment or stroke. Split the clusters across a single page or use them to tie together a two-page spread.
Add dimension and visual interest to your pages with a Diagonal Striped Background! In this Video Tidbit, learn how to combine the Rectangle Cutter, shapes, and shadows to create a unique, layered design. Discover how simple diagonal strips, subtle textures, and strategic shadows can transform an ordinary background into an eye-catching feature that adds depth and movement without distracting from your photos.
Build a bold, layered border, then make your title shine front and centre.
Do you want to add a little magic to your designs? In this video, I’ll show you how to create a stunning, whimsical bokeh border that will completely transform your pages. Let’s dive in!
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.
Create a decorative title that really stands out by combining one oversized focal word with a subtitle on a string of beads.
Create a scrapbook layout that tells the story behind the dates. This Bright Idea shows you how to combine a calendar with Polaroid-style photos to create a meaningful chapter opener for a month, a vacation, or any collection of memories.
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.
Design a Clean & Classic linear chapter starter page that highlights key photos and leaves space for the story.
Design a rugged wire-grid embellishment that adds an industrial, inner-city edge to your page.
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.
Learn how to turn ordinary text into a stunning design feature by creating a custom mask that blends your title seamlessly with your photo. In this Pixie Power Minute, you'll discover how to make your words become part of the image itself, adding depth, impact, and a professional touch to your scrapbook pages.
In this Pixie Power Minute, learn how to create Polaroid-style photo frames with custom captions to add names, dates, locations, and special memories right alongside your photos. Perfect for adding a nostalgic touch to your scrapbook pages.
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.
We tend to think of photos in their most common aspect ratios - portrait and landscape. This Bright Idea takes you outside that box by using a single geometric shape to create a fun way to display your photos and text on your page.
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!
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.
The Half-Moon Title is a simple, high-impact technique that turns your wording into a curved design element. Pair bold, individually placed letters with a finer secondary line of text that’s positioned along the shape for a clean, finished frame.