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Scrapbooking Theme – Art

Think about the art that moves you. Is it the breathtaking grandeur of a cathedral’s stained glass, the raw emotion of a street art mural, or the simple joy in your child’s crayon drawing? Art, in all its forms, isn’t just something to admire. It’s a powerful narrative, a snapshot

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Straightening photos in Affinity using the Crop tool on a tilted landscape photo

Straightening photos in Affinity

Although some cameras can warn you when a photo is taken at an angle, let’s be honest: we often ignore that feature or shoot too quickly to rely on it. The result is a great photo that isn’t quite straight. Fortunately, straightening a photo in Affinity is quick and easy.

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Split image showing before and after applying Edge Preserving Smooth in PaintShop Pro, demonstrating softer skin while keeping sharp details

Edge Preserving Smooth in PSP

Have you ever tried to soften a photo, only to end up with something that looks like you’re seeing it through frosted glass? That’s because most “smooth” or “blur” commands don’t know the difference between textures and edges — they just blur everything. PaintShop Pro’s Edge Preserving Smooth command takes

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How to Add Text on a Path in Affinity

Most graphic program allow you to add text on a project and they also let you place that text other than in a traditional straight line. Using paths gives you more flexibility in how you can display title, messages, and other text elements. Let’s look at the basics of adding

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Featured image showing scrapbook pages and a calendar background with the title “Scrapbooking Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep.

Scrapbooking Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep

Every January, we’re tempted to set big creative goals: scrap every week, finish all our albums, catch up on years of photos. And by February… life happens. This year, instead of setting goals based on output, try resolutions based on habits, curiosity, and small actions. These are easier to follow

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Scrapbooking Theme – Climate

Isn’t it amazing how a specific type of weather can instantly transport you back in time? One whiff of rain on hot pavement and suddenly you’re ten years old again, running for cover during a summer storm. Climate is the ultimate storyteller; it sets the stage for every adventure we

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Leopard leaping off a log with part of its body popping out of a photo frame, illustrating the Out-of-Bounds effect created in Affinity

How to Create the Out-of-Bounds Effect in Affinity Photo

The Out-of-Bounds effect is a fun way to make part of your photo “extend” outside a frame, creating the illusion that your subject is popping out of the page. Although the steps are similar in many graphics programs, Affinity Photo offers a flexible workflow using masks and adjustment layers. Here

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Quick pages and Templates; what is the difference?

When working on scrapbook projects, you might want to speed up the process by using quick pages or templates. But what exactly are they? Are they simply the same thing under different names? Although both can save you time, they are actually very different tools. The one you choose will

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Scrapbooking Theme – Home Decor

There’s something magical about turning your home into a place that feels like a warm hug after a long day. From soft throw pillows on the sofa to flickering candles on the mantel, the little things play a huge role in creating an inviting atmosphere. Home decor isn’t about impressing

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