Hey, hey Sweet Shoppers! I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to get excited for Christmas! Have you started your holiday shopping yet? I spent a little time out and about this week, and it’s been so fun seeing the stores fill up with the latest gifts for the season.

While we aren’t quite ready to turn the page on fall just yet, this week’s new releases definitely have some holiday magic in the mix. And if you love Christmas kits, there’s plenty more coming your way as we move through the final weeks of the year!

In addition to our newest goodies, the SugarBabes have put together some gorgeous pages that we hope will spark an idea or two for your weekend scrapping. Plus, I have a brand new Featured Designer freebie to show off! There’s lots to chat about this weekend, so grab a cuppa, get comfy, and let’s dive into…

As you can see, there’s tons of fun waiting for you in the shoppe this week! Alongside the festive holiday releases from Studio Flergs and DSI, we’ve also got some wonderful new goodies from Kelly and Traci that are perfect for capturing special moments spent with family and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday next week. Wendy has a darling new addition to her ever-growing gnomie series, and this time around she’s taking us on a little Highland adventure. Plus, if you’ve been missing the Out and About series from Ru and Grace, Ru has decided to bring her half of those collabs back as perfectly portioned minis! You’ll also find fresh templates designed to make getting those photos off your camera roll and into your scrapbooks easy as can be!

As always, all of our newest releases will be 25% off through Tuesday at Noon ET, so there’s no shortage of reasons to treat yourself to something new. And speaking of treats, it’s time to unveil our latest Featured Designer!

This time around, we’re welcoming Designed by Soco to the spotlight! If you’re not familiar with Soco’s designs yet, I think you’re going to love getting to know her work. Her clean, graphic-inspired style blends cozy illustrations, eye-catching word art, and fun little touches of dimension that add just the right amount of personality to a page. Her latest kit, Close to the Heart, is especially sweet, with a beautiful autumn palette and everything you need to celebrate love, family, and all the little things that make a place feel like home.

Click the links below to get to know Soco a little better and grab Close to the Heart FREE with your $10 purchase between now and the 27th…

I really love the versatility of this collection and how easily it lends itself to all kinds of pages. Whether you’re scrapping the people who mean the most to you, everyday moments at home, or those special memories you want to hold onto, Close to the Heart has so many thoughtful details to work with. The Babes have done a wonderful job showing off all the possibilities, so let’s take a peek at a trio of beauties from the girls…

layout by SugarBabe Evelyn

layout by SugarBabe Suzanne

layout by SugarBabe Charlene

Of course, the Babes didn’t stop there! They’ve also been busy scrapping with the rest of tonight’s new releases, and I couldn’t wrap things up without sharing a few more of their latest layouts. Take a peek at what the team has been up to…

layout by SugarBabe Mary M

layout by SugarBabe Sarah

layout by SugarBabe Heather

layout by SugarBabe Amie

layout by SugarBabe Ally

layout by SugarBabe Cherry

layout by SugarBabe Krista L

layout by Raquel Barros

layout by SugarBabe Jacinda

layout by SugarBabe Eve

layout by Em Stafrace

That’s going to do it for me tonight! I hope you find a few new goodies to add to your stash and get a little time to yourself this weekend to relax, play, and make something you love.

I’ll be back on Tuesday with another round of Sweet Steals featuring some of the best prices you’ll find on our products. I suspect you won’t want to miss the next round of the designers’ picks, so meet me back here for our mid-week lunch date.

In the meantime, have a wonderful weekend filled with sweet memories and scrap MORE!