Showing posts with tag "Inspiration: Backgrounds".

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Tool Tip: Filter - Water Drop

The Water drop tool under the Filters ribbon in Artisan can add subtle changes to your paper creating a sense of movement. This would be fun to apply to a paper on a page with water as the theme, like the beach or lake or maybe even a cruise.

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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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Tool Tip: Filter - Ocean Waves

Apply this filter to some of your elements and watch the fun begin. Easy way to change up the look of your papers.

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Bright Idea 326: Hearts Background

Use a heart shape to create a cute background. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any other page you want to show love.

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Bright Idea 319: Shifted Papers

Create an easy and elegant background for your favorite photos using the straight cutter and shadows to create depth.

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Tool Tip: Metallic Color Wash

Use the Color Wash functionality to change content that has a gradient lighting effect (e.g. shiny/aluminum) to a bright metallic color.

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Challenge 189: Blend It

This challenge features creating a quick and easy background using two papers and the blend cutter. Add a single mat layer or multiple mat layers to the main photo for some extra depth. Finish off the page with journaling and embellishments for a beautiful layout.

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Artisan Tip: The Dark Side

Learn how to create effective contrasts when working with photos on dark backgrounds.

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Bright Idea 286: Charcoal Sketch

Using a photo for the background create the perfect backdrop to your page. Add the "Show Edges" filter to that photo background and you have an instant artistic charcoal sketch.

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Artisan Tip: Mixing Pattern Papers

Using pattern papers on a layout, when done well, your eye moves easily from one pattern to another, creating a good flow. This tip will help you mix patterns that create a visually pleasing design.

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Bright Idea 275 Photos, Shapes and Strips

This cool technique gives an illusion of a pop out background design. The Grid Cutter and Inside Shadow come together for the perfect illusion to showcase your favorite patterned papers without them overwhelming your page.

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