February 2026 1-2-3+ Sketch and Layout

I am so happy to be creating and sharing my 1-2-3+ Sketches and Layouts with you again!

This month's free 1-2-3+ plus sketch uses just one piece of double sided designer paper, two base pages of your choice and is made with three cuts to create a quick two-page layout. Then if you want to level up your layout, you have the option of following the +Cutting Guide using one additional piece of paper or cardstock to yield photo mats and other decorative borders and shapes! Both versions are easy and versatile, and you can determine which one you create depending on your time, energy level and stash that you are working with!

I'm using the Your Own Way collection from Creative Memories for all my 2026 1-2-3+ layouts. For this layout I also used Songbird Blue Cardstock for the base pages along with the Tropical Flowers Chain Border Maker Cartridge, Blue and Orange Floral Essential Embellishments, and White Alphabet Embellishments customized with Potter's Clay Memento Ink to coordinate with the papers. Watch the video tutorial below to see how easily this scrapbook layout came together!

Want to create this layout?
Download the free February 1-2-3+ Sketch handout here! You can also find this sketch along with lots of other free scrapbooking resources in my Free Resource Library.

And once you've created your own February 1-2-3+ layout, I would love to see what you make! Share your finished layout in our private 1-2-3 Scrapbook with Noreen Layout Sharing Facebook Group. It's always amazing to see how many completely different layouts can come from the very same sketch and cutting guide!

If you enjoy the 1-2-3+ sketches, you can also go back and explore the earlier 2026 layouts, and then check back on or after the second Wednesday of each month for a new 1-2-3+ Sketch and Layout.

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Happy Scrapbooking!