I created my first page of 2026 using my Tell Your Story Templates, and I truly had so much fun with them. I love how my pages turned out, and it felt really good to start the year documenting in a way that feels both simple and meaningful.
After using these templates for the first time, I’ve already noticed a couple of things I want to do a little differently going forward. First, I want to be more mindful about the photos I take. Since I’m aiming for a magazine-style feel with these pages, I need to be a bit more intentional when I’m behind the camera. I tend to snap photos quickly without thinking much about angles or lighting, so that’s something I’m planning to practice and improve this year.
The second thing I’m going to do is let go of the pressure to use a full digital scrapbook kit. For this layout, I simply recolored the papers and elements in the templates, and I loved how clean and cohesive everything felt. I may still add a bit of word art here and there, but I’m giving myself permission to skip all the extras. I can always use those on other albums and projects, but for these pages, simplicity is exactly what I want.
Starting 2026 with these pages reminded me that documenting doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful or meaningful. By focusing on intentional photos and embracing a simpler approach, I can spend less time overthinking and more time actually telling my story. I’m excited to see how these pages evolve throughout the year and to continue finding joy in the process of documenting everyday life.
