Atelier includes a range of creative tools designed specifically for crafting. Some examples include: Move Tool – Move and position elements on the canvas. Resize Handles – Scale elements larger or smaller. Rotate Tool – Rotate images or layers. Crop Tool – Trim parts of an image or element. Text Tool – Add titles, sentiments and wording to your design. Layer Controls – Organise elements above or below each other. Each tool is designed to be simple and intuitive so you can focus on creating rather than learning complex software.

Yes. All images stored in the Collections Vault remain on your own computer. Atelier does not upload or store your files online. This means you always remain in full control of your craft collections.

Absolutely. Atelier has been designed specifically to be easy to use, even for people who have never used design software before. If you are comfortable with crafting, you will quickly feel at home using Atelier.

When installing Atelier you may see a blue Windows security screen that says “Windows protected your PC.” This happens because Atelier is a newly released application and Windows does not yet recognise the publisher. To continue installing: 1. Click More Info 2. Click Run Anyway This will allow the installer to continue normally. Atelier is safe to install and does not contain any harmful software.

The Collections Vault is where Atelier stores and organises your craft elements. To add new items: 1. Open your Collections Vault folder on your computer (C:\Users[Your Username]\Documents\Atelier by Pearlywinks\Collections Vault) 2. Create a new folder or copy your images into an existing collection 3. Restart Atelier or refresh the vault The new assets will automatically appear in the Collections Vault ready to use.

Designs created in Atelier can be exported in high-quality formats suitable for printing and sharing. Common export formats include: • PNG • JPG • PDF (for printable pages) These formats allow you to print your designs or use them in digital craft projects.

Yes. Atelier is an evolving creative platform and new tools, improvements and features will continue to be added. Updates help expand the creative possibilities available to users while keeping the software easy to use.

Getting started with Atelier is simple. Within a few minutes you can begin creating your own printable craft designs. 1. Open Atelier Launch the Atelier application from your computer. You will see the main workspace where you can begin creating a new design. 2. Browse the Collections Vault The Collections Vault contains your craft images, papers and design elements. You can browse through your collections and choose items you would like to use in your design. 3. Add Images to the Canvas Simply drag an image from the Collections Vault onto the canvas. The image will appear on its own layer and can be moved, resized or rotated as needed. 4. Arrange and Layer Elements You can build your design by layering images on top of each other. Use the editing tools to: • Move elements • Resize images • Rotate layers • Crop images • Adjust positioning This allows you to create detailed layered craft designs. 5. Add Text and Sentiments Use the Text Tool to add titles, sentiments or decorative wording to your project. Text can be styled and positioned anywhere on the canvas. 6. Export or Print Your Design Once your design is complete you can export it as a high-quality file or print it directly. Atelier supports export formats such as: • PNG • JPG • PDF These formats are ideal for printable craft projects. 7. Keep Creating Atelier is designed to encourage experimentation and creativity. Try different layouts, mix elements from different collections and explore new ways of building your craft designs. There are no limits to what you can create.

To remove items: 1. Open the Collections Vault folder on your computer (C:\Users[Your Username]\Documents\Atelier by Pearlywinks\Collections Vault) 2. Delete the image files or folders you no longer want 3. Restart or refresh Atelier Those items will no longer appear in the vault. Removing items from the vault does not affect designs you have already created.

Yes. Atelier includes a print feature that allows you to print your designs directly from the software. High-quality export settings ensure your projects look sharp and clear when printed.

Yes. Atelier is designed to run locally on your computer and does not require a constant internet connection to work. You only need internet access when downloading updates or additional content.

Yes. You can import your own images and craft elements into the Collections Vault and use them in your designs. Atelier works with common image formats such as PNG and JPG.

All images and assets used in the Collections Vault are stored on your computer in the following folder: C:\Users\[YOUR NAME}\Documents\Atelier by Pearlywinks\Collections Vault You can open this folder at any time to add, organise or remove collections. Each collection can be stored inside its own folder, allowing you to keep your craft assets neatly organised.

Yes. Inside the Collections Vault you can create folders to organise your assets however you like. Many users create folders for things such as: • Collections • Animals • Flowers • Frames • Background Papers • Sentiments Atelier will automatically display the images inside these folders in the Collections Vault.

Atelier works best with standard image formats such as: PNG – ideal for craft elements with transparent backgrounds JPG – useful for backgrounds and papers PNG files are particularly useful for layering decorative craft elements.

Yes, and it is highly recommended. Since your collections are stored in a folder on your computer, you can easily back them up by copying the Collections Vault folder to: • An external hard drive • A cloud storage service • Another computer Backing up your collections helps protect your craft assets.

If you have very large collections with many images, it may take a moment for the preview thumbnails to load. This is normal and helps ensure Atelier runs smoothly when working with large image libraries.