January 2023 Magic Of AddOns by Connie Prince

 

This month's Magic of AddOn Packs will focus on layouts using my #2023 February!  These monthly collections are packed with everything that you need for the current month's memory making adventures.  The February collection is full of love and cuteness!  From layouts celebrating the love of your life or maybe just a few of your favorite February things this collection will have you covered.

 

 

First up this adorable layout by Evelyn!  She captured this precious sweetheart perfectly and I just love how she's used the hedgehogs!  The Word Art pack gave her a sweet title option and take a look at that Messy Paper peeping out in the back. 

 

 

 

Don't be fooled by the pretty in pink of this month's first layout because this collection is also PERFECT for boys! Lisa created this precious layout of her grandson.  It looks fabulous with the Messy Paper background and the sweet Feeling Loved Word Art was a perfect touch. I also see pieces from the matching Mini Kit on this one!

 

Celebrate those romantic moments with the perfect photo of you and your significant other!  Lyn did such a pretty job with this layout, I love the photo of her and her husband.  The Messy Paper made an amazing base with the touches of ink and graffiti.  Her title from the Word Art pack seems custom made for this moment!

You could even do an all in one February layout!  This winter / Valentine's layout by Lynn is absolutely adorable.  Great snow photos and just look at those pretty Valentine's treats!  The heart paper from the Extra Paper pack offers a nice pop in the background.  The February title sums up the layouts content and I love the quote from the Mini Kit!

The next layout features the cutest kids and such a well composed page by Lori!  The Kit, Mini Kit, & Word Art are used to perfection!

Wishing you the very best February, have a wonderful month!

Until next time!

Connie Prince

Use-it-All Challenge: There's Still Time

 There's still time to join Karen Schulz Designs in the January Use-it-All Challenge! The rules are simple. Download the free mini-kit offered in the challenge, create a page using what is included in the mini, and upload it to the Challenge Forum!

Here are some examples of what others have done: 

By Linda

By Renee

By Glori

By Kay

By Kabra

The Mini- Kit offered in this month's challenge is the Life Captured Mini.

Save 40% on the Kit and Extras or maximize your savings with a 60% on the Entire Collection, thru January 31st.

It coordinates with my January Featured Collection: Life Captured.

I hope to see you in the Challenge!

Free Weekly Kit by Featured Designer: Sweet Pea Designs

 

We would love to welcome Sweet Pea Designs as this week's Featured Designer! How long have you been designing? As Sweet Pea Designs since 2011, before that I was designing with my sister under another name for about 2 years. Your favorite toy as a child was? My Grandmother gave me a Thumbelina Doll when I was very young (I know I'm dating myself!). I carried that doll around everywhere! I still have that doll to this day. Who is your hero? My Hero would be my Mom. We lost her in 2020. She had a very difficult life but she never complained. She always stayed positive, prayed hard and loved her family. Looking back the best part of growing up in our family was how Mom made everything special for us no matter what she was facing.  What makes you laugh the most? My Husband. He is the silliest and can make me laugh even on the hard days. What is your favorite season? Fall, up north with the beautiful vibrant colors of changing leaves. Here in Florida we never experience it :( To finish off we would love to share some of Sweet Pea Designs' favorite layouts:   Layout out from After Midnight Layout out from Merry and Bright Layout out from Pause and Reflect Layout out from Happy Birthday Layout out from Strawberry Fields How do you get even more bang for your buck? Spend $20 or more and receive this kit from Sweet Pea Designs for free! *Must use promo code at checkout to receive free kit.   This week's free kit is You Are My Lobster by Sweet Pea Designs.  This sweet kit is full of lobsters, love and cute elements to help highlight you and your true love!  Normally priced at $4.99, the kit includes 15 papers and 33 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 January23SPPF (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. This kit will be available for free with a $20 purchase from January 23-29, so make sure to get it before this offer expires! Other kits by Sweet Pea Designs:

Connie Prince's January 2023 Designer Tip

 

 

There is just something about really bold about a monochromatic layout!  Whether you choose to let bright colors lead the way or a more subtle approach!

My favorite is bright, bold colors contrasted against a darn background as displayed in this layout.

Monochromatic gray and white makes a statement like nothing else.  I love the thoughtful touches of this layout by Bernice!

 

 

A bold yellow background with amazing travel stamps and element really set the tone for this gorgeous layout by Lori!

 

 
Here is another gorgeous example by Lisa against a black background.  You can dress it up for any occasion!

 The bold colors yet keeping with a monochromatic feel really set the holiday tone for this sweet layout by Audrey.  Not to mention a puppy - you can't go wrong!

However you decide to channel the monochromatic vibe you are bound to end up with a striking layout that you will love!

Connie Prince

DYL: Believe Collection (retiring) with Diane, ADB Designs

Take a leap of faith and begin today by believing. Believe in yourself. And believe that there is a loving Source - a Sower of Dreams - just waiting to be asked to help you make your dreams come true. [Sarah Ban Breathnach]

I am retiring the Believe Digital Scrapbook Collection. The Collection is 65% off through January 19 & then it is gone to the vault. It is perfect for all kinds of everyday scrapping, from Mother's Day and Father's Day to confirmation or other religious events. The palette of soft blue, tan, brown and cream is versatile and works for images of all types.

Flowers, foliage, frames and a variety of ribbons and a beautiful butterfly are ready to decorate your pages AND with all the extras included in the Bundle you can create a series of lovely layouts quickly.

Scrapbooking Prompt(s) / Question 157

• Scrap about a special time when one of your dreams came true.
• Scrap about a dream you have now that is as yet unfulfilled.

IF this collection is not in your stash, grab it now before it is gone.

Delighted to be able to share one more time the lovely layouts from my Creative Team.

Happy Scrapping!
Diane

January MyMemories Blog Train

 

Time to ride the blog train...whoo whoo!

Join the designers at MyMemories on this month's blog train!

Here is the color palette used to create January's beautiful kits!

You will be directed to each designers store at the MyMemories site. If you have not already done so, you will need to sign up for an account (note: this is a one time sign up and no purchase is necessary).

There is a special link to each designers gift that must be obtained from each designer. That link will take you to their store and their gift.

The new process is:

1. Visit each designer’s blog or FB posting for their preview & special link

2. Click on the link provided you will then be taken to their MyMemories store

3. Place their gift in your shopping cart

4. Check out when you have all the gifts collected

*January's Blog Train ends January 31st*

Kathryn Estry

Designs by Lisa Minor

ADB Designs

Caroline B

Angel Wing Scraps

Aimee Harrison

Happy Scrap Arts

LouiseL

Lins Creations

FranB Designs

QueenBrat Digital Designs

NS Designs

Cutie Pie Scraps

LLL Creations

Scrapbookcrazy Creations

Elizabeth's Market Cross

Pat's Scrap

Connie Prince

Free Weekly Kit by Featured Designer: Lisa Rosa Designs

 

We would love to welcome Lisa Rosa Designs as this week's Featured Designer! If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Some salad. I love salads! Would you rather eat sweet or salty foods for the rest of your life? Salty, for sure. I do like sweets sometimes... but salty food is definitely my favorite. What is your favorite season? Winter! No doubt on this one... I don't feel good when it's too hot, and it's usually very hot here in Brazil... except during winter, when temperatures drop down to around 20ºC... much better. Are you a morning person or a night owl? Oh, a night owl. Although I can wake up early, I don't like it very much and I don't feel I'm as productive as at night. What would you do if you won the lottery? Quit my day job, grab my notebook, go to Portugal with my daughters and my cat to meet my sister, buy a motorhome and travel around Europe with them... sleeping in campgrounds, cheap hotels, trying all kinds of food, going to street markets, picnicking in parks... collecting inspiration here and there and designing along the way. To finish off we would love to share some of Lisa Rosa Designs' favorite layouts:   Layout out from Stay Cozy Layout out from Sow the Seed Layout out from Heading to the Farm Layout out from Early Bird Layout out from All My Love How do you get even more bang for your buck? Spend $20 or more and receive this kit from Lisa Rosa Designs for free! *Must use promo code at checkout to receive free kit.   This week's free kit is Winter Sparkle by Lisa Rosa Designs.  When winter arrives and the beautiful untouched snow or the frozen landscape make everything sparkly, Winter Sparkle will help you lay down all your chilly memories with a classy sparkly touch.  Normally priced at $6.99, the kit includes 18 papers and 55 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 January16LRDS (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. This kit will be available for free with a $20 purchase from January 16-22, so make sure to get it before this offer expires! Other kits by Lisa Rosa Designs: