The Bright Side - February Use It All Challenge with ScrapChat Designs

Use It All February: The Bright Side

I forgot to put my journaling on this layout — a topic for a whole different blog post, believe me. I often look back at older pages and wish I’d written down the little details that mattered in the moment.

For this page, I was truly focusing on the good.  My dog is a full grown Labrador.  Her tummy was touching the snow most places she walked.  We had almost 12 inches of snow, but we had groceries, heat, and nowhere we needed to be.  Sometimes that’s the win.

Now, let’s talk patterned papers. They can be a challenge — the print can feel a bit big, or bolder than you want, and it’s easy to worry they’ll compete with your photo.

For the sample, I used the February The Bright Side Use It All Challenge mini. Because I didn’t want the patterns to overwhelm my photo, I resized the papers very close to the size I needed. That makes the pattern feel more concentrated and less “busy,” so it supports the page instead of taking it over.

Give it a try soon! It’s a great way to use more of your hero papers — those bold, statement patterns that are gorgeous, but sometimes tricky to use as a full background.

Ready to join the challenge? Check out all the details and grab the free sampler here:

Use It All February at MyMemories: The Bright Side

Free Weekly kit by Featured Designer: ADB Designs

 

Let’s welcome ADB Designs as this week’s Featured Designer! About the Designer: ADB Designs My name is Diane and I design under the name ADB Designs. I started designing heritage and vintage styled kits because I could not find ones for my family history/genealogy albums. I quickly discovered that others liked my kits for their genealogy work too. Sometimes I depart from heritage and vintage styled kits and let my imagination soar. I do have pages to do with current family photos too! This week's Free With $20 Purchase is a love and romance kit called: A Heart To Love. I like coffee better than tea or soda pop. I love to read. I mostly read non-fiction (particularly history) but I do indulge in fiction occasionally. I read 1-2 hours every evening. I still work on my family history, devoting at least an hour a week to my research. Here Are Some Gifts From ADB Designs Some Upcoming Kits From ADB Designs To finish off we would love to share some of ADB Designs’ favorite layouts: Layout from Love You Bunches Layout from Just The Two Of Us Layout from A Wind Called Mariah Layout from Once Upon A Dream Spend $20 or more and receive this kit from ADB Designs for free! This week's free kit is A Heart To Love by ADB Designs. This kit will warm your heart. Perfect for loving photos, caring photos, and more! Normally priced at $9.99, the kit includes 20 papers and 108 embellishments. To make sure that you collect your free kit please follow these steps: Add $20 (must total $20 before sales tax) of any of our talented designers kits to your cart, but DO NOT add this kit to your cart! Once entered, the promo code will add it to the cart for you! Enter the promo code February2ADBD (code is case sensitive) in the promo code field on the checkout page. Code will add this kit to your cart and then you can proceed to checkout as usual. More from ADB Designs:

Connie Prince - Blog Series January 2026

 

 

#2026 February

#2026 February is a charming scrapbook collection that captures the warmth, love, and little celebrations of the month. Featuring a soft pastel palette of mint, yellow, pink, peach, and blue, this collection feels light, cozy, and full of heart. Adorable teddy bears, a box of chocolates, a teacup and cupcake on a pretty plate, a vase of blooming roses, and a playful groundhog bring February’s sweetest moments to life. Thoughtful phrases like “Date Night,” “Groundhog Day,” “Love Grows,” and “Valentine’s Day” make it perfect for documenting romance, traditions, and everyday joys. With plenty of delightful extras—flowers, greenery, ribbon, and coordinating ephemera—#2026 February makes it easy to create heartfelt pages that celebrate love, warmth, and memories all month long. 

#2026 February

Have a wonderful day!
Connie Prince

Use it All Inspiration by ScrapChat Designs

Use It All Inspiration

I absolutely love the mini Use It All kits — they make creating so quick and effortless. This page came together in under 30 minutes and features one of my favorite photos of my late daughter and myself. These little minis are perfect for capturing meaningful memories without overthinking the process.

There are still a few days left to join the January Use It All Challenge!

Check it out here

Free Weekly Kit by Featured Designer: Cutie Pie Scraps

 

Let’s welcome Cutie Pie Scraps as this week’s Featured Designer! We would love to share some of Arshia’s favorite layouts: Layout from Winter Crystal Layout from Memories of Magical Trip Layout from Set Your Goal Spend $20 or more and receive this kit from Cutie Pie Scraps for free! This week's free kit is Bowling Birthday Girl by Cutie Pie Scraps. This kit will give a embrace the fun that we all experience while bowling whether it is a birthday party or a day spent with friends! Normally priced at $4.99, the kit includes 15 papers and 132 embellishments. To make sure that you collect your free kit please follow these steps: Add $20 (must total $20 before sales tax) of any of our talented designers kits to your cart, but DO NOT add this kit to your cart! Once entered, the promo code will add it to the cart for you! Enter the promo code January26PMAK (code is case sensitive) in the promo code field on the checkout page. Code will add this kit to your cart and then you can proceed to checkout as usual. More from Cutie Pie Scraps: