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July Photo Challenge: Burst Photography

Happy July, everyone! It’s hard to believe that the year is already half over. Hopefully you’re spending your summer living at a slower speed, enjoying time in the sun surrounded by family and friends. It’s seasons like this one that remind me of a quote by Karl Lagerfeld: “What I like about photographs is that […]

Sweet Steals 7/1

Merry Christmas friends!! What I mean is Merry Christmas in July!! Why wait for December to embrace the holiday spirit? This week, we’re bringing the magic of Christmas in July with festive finds that make celebrating easier than ever. Whether you’re making up for missed holidays or getting a head start on the next season, […]

Sunday Stunner 6/29

Hello, dear friends! Today’s stunning Sunday spotlight comes to us from our very own wonderfully creative Cheryl of Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs. Her layout isn’t just a scrapbook page—it’s a heartfelt window into her journey. Cheryl opens up about where she is in life and the winding paths she’s taken to become the radiant person she is […]

Sweet Shoppe Saturday 6/28

Happy Friday Sweet Shoppers! Another week has flown by, which means it’s time for a fresh batch of scrumptious treats in the shoppe, including an incredible new Featured Designer freebie from the one and only Cindy Schneider! Our designers have created some amazing products this week, and the Babes have truly outdone themselves with layouts […]

Featured Designer – Cindy Schneider

Happy Friday Sweet Shoppers! Today marks the first day without school for my kiddos, and man are they pumped – and tired! I think they’ll be sloths for a few days then tell me they’re bored – what else is new? But – at least there’s no more bag lunches to make for the next […]

One Template, Thirteen Ways with Designed by Soco

In the words of Edward De Bono, “Creativity involves breaking out of expected patterns in order to look at things in a different way.” Today’s blog post is all about the creativity of looking at things in a different way – because it’s time for “One Template, Many Ways!” In this monthly feature, we challenge […]

Sunday Stunner 6/21

Happy Sunday, friends! So glad you stopped by. Today’s spotlight shines on the wonderfully talented community member Lynnette—her gallery is a showcase of stunning Project Life pages, all crisp, clean, and beautifully detailed. This latest gem is no exception! Every photo she has scrapped captures those little moments that make up a big life.  Switching […]

Sweet Shoppe Saturday 6/21

Happy Friday Sweet Shoppers! The weekend is here, and that means it’s time to relax, enjoy some fun with friends and family, and check out the latest goodies from the sweetest spot in town. Our designers have been hard at work this week, and there are some really beautiful new releases hitting the shoppe tonight. […]

Featured Designer Fan Sale – Digital Scrapbook Ingredients

Happy Friday Sweet Shoppers! I hope you had a great week making memories and scrapping them. We’re nearing the end of the month and gearing up to our Summer Scrap-a-thon – are you ready for all the excitement?? Today I get to share a preview of The Featured Designer Fan sale for Digital Scrapbook Ingredients […]

Think Outside the Album: Snap-On Storage Cube Tags

If you love a well-organized space, raise your hand! Yup, count me in – I own a label-maker and I’m not afraid to use it! In the past decade, the popularity of shelving units known as cube organizers, cubbies, or locker cubes has grown to the point they can be found in many homes. I […]

Sweet Steals 6/17

Hello sweet shoppers! Welcome to our latest Sweet Steals! Previously, we took you on adventures with our “Going Places” theme—but this time, we’re bringing the vacation vibes closer to home with a cozy new twist: the staycation. That means all the fun of time off, without the packing lists or travel stress. A staycation is […]

Sunday Stunner 6/15

Happy Sunday sweet friends! Today’s Stunner comes from the talented Courtney (aka bestcee), who wowed us with her brilliantly relatable “Not Quite Right” layout. Her journaling captures the struggle we all know too well—the elusive perfect selfie. From shifting boats and cramped angles to that stubborn glare, Courtney powered through it all with a sense […]

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