Happy Friday Sweet Shoppers… Your favorite day of the week is here, and I’m so excited to be back in your inbox tonight! We have some gorgeous new goodies for you this weekend, including a brand new Featured Designer freebie and plenty of yummy new collections to capture your memories as the seasons change.

Over the past week, our talented team has been hard at work creating a lineup full of fall vibes, back-to-school fun, and even a little lazy daisy sweetness to carry you from the last golden days of summer into cozy autumn afternoons. Whether you’re documenting crisp mornings, school day adventures, or quiet moments of reflection, there’s something new in the shoppe for everyone this week. And for our designer friends, an extra special event is happening too, so keep reading for all the details! Before I get to that, take a peek at…

As you scroll through, you’ll see a great mix of new collections hitting the shoppe this weekend. I truly think you’ll find something perfect for capturing all the moments this season brings, and like always, we have some incredible and seriously inspiring new templates making their debut this week! Each of our template designers has such a unique style that really shines through, so no matter your scrap style, we’ve got you covered. Everything new is 25% off through Tuesday at Noon ET, so don’t wait… head to the shoppe now to treat yourself!

Designers, get ready… our latest CU Spectacular is here, and tons of new CU is hitting the shoppe this weekend! From flowers and frames to ribbons, buttons, and little bits you didn’t even know you needed, there’s so much to explore. And the best part? All CU in the shoppe, including our newest CU, is 50% off! Check out the details…

What you see above is just a taste of what the designers have been up to for this weekend’s event. From playful accents to versatile essentials, there’s a huge variety of fresh tools waiting to be discovered. It’s the perfect time to take a look at everything new hitting our CU shoppe tonight. Take a peek…

There’s lots to see and an amazing discount to take advantage of, and since we know how busy you get, we’re giving you extra time to browse and shop. All CU is 50% off through Tuesday, September 16th at Noon ET, and because our designers can add new products anytime, it’s always worth checking back to see if any fresh tools have snuck in since your last visit. Don’t miss it!

Speaking of sweet offers! Another one of our amazing designers is in the spotlight as our newest Featured Designer, and I am so in love with the kit she’s created for our next free with purchase offer! We’re so proud to have the beyond-talented Becca Bonneville back at SSD, and her totally adorable new kit, Best Day Ever, is FREE when you spend $10 in the shoppe over the next two weeks! Take a peek at the details…

Best Day Ever is filled with Becca’s one-of-a-kind whimsical illustrations and so many cute little touches that look amazing in action! She’s also included the cutest little “Sweet Shoppe” booth that is perfect if you’re a fan of the site! Be sure to check out Becca’s interview on the blog to get to know her a little better, and while you’re there you’ll be able to see plenty of gorgeous examples from our Babes showing off her darling kit too. Be sure to snag the coordinating pocket cards too if you love having those in your stash!

Our team does a phenomenal job making us look good every single day, and this week they knocked it out of the park with a heap of stunning layouts featuring our newest releases and Becca’s Featured Designer freebie. Here’s a dozen gorgeous layouts from the girls to inspire you heading into the weekend…

layout by SugarBabe Heather

layout by SugarBabe Charlene

layout by Erica Zane

layout by SugarBabe Sherly

layout by SugarBabe Krista L

layout by SugarBabe Eve

layout by Kelly of Connection Keeping

layout by SugarBabe Kim B

layout by SugarBabe Ally

layout by SugarBabe Amie

layout by SugarBabe Carrie

layout by Traci Reed

With that, I’m calling it a night, but I’ll be here on Tuesday with our next batch of sweet steals, and I am loving the theme we’ll be putting in the spotlight next! If you love this year’s spotlight sale as much as I do, set your alarms for Tuesday at Noon ET.

Until then, I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and as always, keep making those sweet memories and scrap MORE!