Hey, hey Sweet Shoppers! It feels like we were just here, but another week has flown by and I’m so happy to be back in your inbox with a brand new weekend of treats! The designers have been busy as ever, and I think you’re going to love the mix of gorgeous new goodies making a debut tonight. Plus, since it’s the first Saturday of the month, we have a big batch of NEW CU hitting the shoppe for our designer friends too! I had so much fun peeking at the new release thread behind the scenes this week, and I’m excited to get things rolling with your first look at…

As always, our newest goodies are 25% off through Tuesday at Noon ET, so it’s a great time to pick up a new treat or two for your stash. There is such a fun variety hitting the shoppe tonight, from magical collections for your adventures down the yellow brick road to bright designs that celebrate the better days ahead. We even have a classic breakfast-themed kit with a funny, tongue in cheek twist that I think will give you a laugh. Whether you’re looking for something whimsical or just want some new templates to make scrapbooking quick and easy, there is lots to explore this weekend!

That is not the only reason to stop by the shoppe, because we also have a brand new Featured Designer freebie for you from the incomparable Traci Reed. Traci has been a part of our sweet family for as long as I can remember, and she is truly one of my dearest friends.

I have always been moved by her creative spirit, and I find her ambition and drive so inspiring. She is so deeply invested in helping you document your memories and tell your stories in whatever way is most meaningful to you, which I just adore. I know her Featured Designer freebie is going to be the perfect addition to your scrapbook stash! Be sure to check out the links below to learn more about Traci and to grab Story Foundations: Out and About FREE when you spend $10 in the shoppe this weekend!

Traci’s Featured Designer freebie is absolutely dreamy, and I LOVE that it coordinates with this month’s addition to her Story Foundations series, Brighter Days. The color palette is incredible, and it looks so good in action, as you’ll see in this week’s eye candy from our talented Babes. Take a peek at what they whipped up to inspire you heading into the weekend…

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layout by SugarBabe Heather

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layout by SugarBabe Cherry

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layout by SugarBabe Amie

I think most of the layouts above use this week’s incredible new templates from Em, Cindy, Cheryl, and Amber, and the Babes really made them shine! Even better, a few of them were created with this month’s Connect and Create challenges in mind, so playing along is as easy as can be.

Not only are you in control of the combinations you make and the stories you want to tell, but our designers are making it a snap to put this month’s creative constraints into action! Pop over to our community forums, jump into the fun, and start earning your Sweet Rewards now.

On that note, I’m off for the weekend, but I’ll be back in your inbox on Tuesday with our latest round of sweet steals! Another batch of our designers’ picks will be a whopping 50% off, so set your alarms, watch your inbox and meet me here to grab those sweet savings.

Until next, keep making those sweet memories, have a Happy Easter and scrap MORE!