In this video, we will build a quick and easy page using a single shape, and a gradient fill on a clean and classic white background. We will use our photos to enhance the page with minimal decoration needed. This page design is adaptable to any album size or photos of landscape or portrait orientation.
Highlight the heart of your photo in a creative and meaningful way with Trace the Moment. This technique uses a custom cut to trace your focal point, transforming it into a shape that guides the viewer’s eye while adding text along the path. It’s a simple yet powerful way to combine design and storytelling - keeping your page clean, focused, and visually engaging.
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.
Running into issues when ungrouping elements? This tip will help you identify and resolve the most common causes.
Create visual impact by pairing a full-bleed photo with a coordinating collage of images. A shadowed title adds depth and dimension to the feature photo, while subtle edge shading guides the eye toward the center of the spread, allowing both the title and photos to take center stage. The result is a balanced design that highlights both the big picture and the memorable details.
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.
Add subtle dimension and visual movement to your layout with the Blend and Weave technique. By blending out small sections of narrow strips where they overlap a shape, you can create the illusion that the strips weave underneath the design and reappear on the other side. This simple technique adds depth while keeping your layout clean and graphic.
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!
Layering a shape on your grid cut rectangle will have you designing pages with a pop!
Aligning angled elements can be tricky, but with custom grid templates, you’ll always have a quick and reliable guide for consistent, polished layouts, no matter the angle.
A favorite things page isn’t about accomplishments - it’s about the tiny details that make this season of life feel like you. The candle you always light, the treat you keep stocked, the color you’re drawn to, the quiet rituals that shape your days. Add simple photos if you’d like - but let the journaling tell the real story. Years from now, this page will read like a time capsule of who you were and what you loved.
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.
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.
Love the look of layered pages but want them to feel calm, balanced, and intentional? Bright Idea 490, Organized Overlap, shows you how to create depth through overlapping elements while keeping everything clean and easy to follow.
This border design adds instant personality and movement to your pages. This technique turns a simple vertical border into a bold design feature by cutting your title directly into the edge and tilting each letter for playful visual interest. Perfect for highlighting locations, events, or themes, this border creates a strong focal point while still leaving plenty of room for photos and journaling. It’s a great way to add depth, direction, and a custom look—using just one vertical photo and a chunky font—while keeping your layout clean and intentional.
A quick, Clean, and Classic page that will help you focus on the details of any event happening in your life.
A quick and easy background for any layout. Set the theme with the colors and papers you choose. Making ribbons is super easy!
Create a simple, clean, and classic page using six photos and a Frame effect, also known as an Easy Mask.
This is a fun technique to create a semitransparent mat on both pictures and rectangles.