Happy Friday, Sweet Shoppers! I hope your week’s been a good one and that you’ve carved out a little creative time for yourself. I’ve been playing along with the Summer Scrap-a-thon and have loved all the pages I’ve seen for all the Weekend Getaway prompts! This is the last weekend for the Getaways, but the Scrap-a-thon will continue next month too!

Get ready to get inspired, because we’ve got a brand new Featured Designer in the spotlight this week, none other than Rubia of Studio Basic Designs! Ru’s designs are an absolute dream if you love all things artsy, layered, and full of emotion. Her mixed media style is so unique – from the painty textures, rich colours, real-feel elements, and word art and themes that hit you right in the feels. I’m constantly blown away by how her kits manage to feel both beautifully messy and totally pulled together at the same time. If you love scrapping with heart and depth, her stuff makes it so easy.

This week’s Featured Designer freebie is no exception, and you’re going to want to snag it while you can! You’ll get her gorgeous kit, Life: Make it count absolutely FREE with your $10 purchase until the new releases go live on August 8th. This kit is all about savouring the moment and being mindful of making every bit of life count to the fullest. It’s a messy artistic blend with a modern flair, and that colour scheme is to swoon over. From quiet coffee mornings and heartfelt conversations to spontaneous giggles and beautiful chaos, it’s designed to help you celebrate everyday life in all its perfectly imperfect glory.

Now let’s get to know Ru a bit better with our visual questionnaire!

Before you go, check out what the SugarBabes and designers did with the amazing Featured Designer kit. As always they brought their A-Game and totally knocked it out of the park!

That’s it for today – check back next Friday when we’ll preview Ru’s Featured Designer Fan Sale. Until then, keep on scrapping!