Showing posts with tag "Level: Beginner".

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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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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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Video Tidbit: Transparent Shaped Text

Learn and practice a quick way to fill your transparent shapes with text that extends to the edges of your outline. Then, have fun creating accents for your layouts.

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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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Bright Idea 469: Triangle Trees

Quick and Easy "Trees" to match any layout. Great for Christmas, camping, hiking, or walking in the park!

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Pixie Power Minute: Edgy Title Ribbons

Looking for a fun way to dress up your titles? In this quick video, we’ll show you how to use text shapes, rectangles, and texture filters to create custom ribbon-style title blocks. It’s an easy technique that adds color, texture, and a polished look to your pages—perfect for making your titles stand out in style!

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Bright Idea 467: Defined Lines Quick Page

This clever design concept uses the Grid Cutter and bold strokes to create crisp, defined sections that beautifully highlight your favorite patterned papers. By combining clean, structured lines with pops of color and texture, the Defined Lines Quick Page turns your layout into a striking showcase—perfect for mixing and matching patterns while keeping your page balanced and visually engaging. It’s a quick, easy way to let your papers shine without overwhelming your photos.

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Challenge 78: Page Mat

This quick and easy technique will show you how to add an embossed look to paper, giving it a rich, textured feel.

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Video Tidbit: Timeless Tones Photo Border

Welcome to Timeless Tones Photo Border! In this quick video tidbit, you’ll learn how to create a stunning monochromatic border with contrasting title using your own photograph and a contrasting color wash. It’s an easy technique that adds subtle elegance and visual harmony to any layout!

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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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Bright Idea 463: Captured Memories

Enjoy the memories of a special event in your life using a full-page bleed photo and the straight cutter to create a square grouping of four additional images.

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