Hey, hey Sweet Shoppers! Can you believe the last week of July is here, and that August is nearly upon us? There is so much going on here at the sweetest spot in town, so I have a ton to tell you guys about tonight! In addition to a heap of new goodies I know you’re going to love, there’s a brand new Featured Designer freebie to show off, the final week of our Weekend Getaway challenge event to wrap up, and a teaser for next month’s fabulous flashback challenge too!

I’m excited to give you all the details, so let’s get right to it with your first look at…

Our newest goodies are all about helping you tell your favorite summer stories! Whether it’s slow, sunny days by the lake, the wild imagination of a wonderland tea party, or the can’t-sit-still excitement of a family road trip, there’s something NEW to spark your creativity. Whatever kind of memories you’re scrapping, we’ve got you covered! And if you’re a template lover, you’re in for a treat because we’ve also added a ton of inspiring new templates to the shoppe tonight, and I just know you’re going to love them! Everything’s 25% OFF through Tuesday at Noon ET, plus we’ve got a brand new Featured Designer freebie to make your shopping spree even sweeter. Check out the details…

One of the things I love most about Ru’s designs is how effortlessly she blends artistry with emotion, and her latest Featured Designer freebie is no exception. Created to celebrate life’s little joys, Life: Make it Count is a beautiful reminder to slow down and savor the simple, everyday moments that mean the most. It’s soft, soulful, and totally perfect for documenting anything from quiet mornings and cozy routines to spontaneous snapshots and the beautifully ordinary parts of your day as you can see in these gorgeous pages from our Babes…

layout by SugarBabe Cherry

layout by SugarBabe Heather

layout by SugarBabe Kim E

The best part is this gorgeous kit from Studio Basic is absolutely FREE when you spend just $10 in the shoppe between now and August 8th. It’ll be automatically added to your order once it qualifies, so go ahead and treat yourself! Ru has also created a coordinating bundle of bonus goodies that are available for sale too, so if you love pocket cards, bonus papers, fabulous word art, and more, be sure to check it out. Whether you’re scrapping life’s big stories or its tiniest details, this collection is sure to become one of your new favorites.

Like they always do, our talented Babes have created a heap of gorgeous layouts with this week’s new releases. Before I send you off for the weekend, here’s some eye candy from the team to get you in the memory making mood…

layout by SugarBabe Krista L

layout by SugarBabe Charlene

layout by SugarBabe Jacinda

layout by Em of The Nifty Pixel

layout by SugarBabe Amie

layout by SugarBabe Ally

layout by SugarBabe Rebecca

layout by SugarBabe Kim B

layout by Kelly of Connection Keeping

layout by Tracey of Clever Monkey Graphics

Before I call it quits for the night, I want to let you know that the final week of challenges for our Summer Scrap-A-Thon: Weekend Getaway have been posted! We think these last 5 destinations are a great way to end the month, and hope you’ve had a blast playing along with us in July! There is one last $50 prize on the line, and you can earn July’s Sweet Rewards by completing challenges up until Friday, August 1st at midnight. What are you waiting for? Jump into the fun now…

Speaking of fabulous prizes… do you want to win your ultimate Sweet Shoppe wishlist or earn a spot on our iconic team of SugarBabes? The 2025 Summer Scrap-A-Thon is just heating up, so be sure to pop into the forums on August 1st. We’re bringing back one of the most popular challenge events in Sweet Shoppe history, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Can you remember what it was? Check out the teaser below, and maybe it will jog your memory.

With that, I’m off for a couple of days, but I’ll be here in your inbox on Tuesday to put our latest batch of Sweet Steals in focus.

Until then sweet friends, keep making memories and scrap MORE!