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Memory Lane Monday – KCB 10/5

I’ve been a HUGE fan of Kristin Cronin-Barrow’s products for YEARS! I even had a fan-girl moment and might’ve squealed when we became friends on Facebook lol! It’s true though, I’m a really big fan. I love her color palettes, her flowers & foliage, etc. I know many feel the same way, am I right? […]

Sunday Standouts – Bingo Challenges 10/4

I always look forward to this Sunday, when I can show off a smidgen of the spectacular layouts you all created for the Bingo Challenges. September brought out a lot of unique layouts that really tested your scrapping limits and stretched your creativity. They’re all so great! I loved wandering through the gallery and had […]

Sweet Shoppe Saturday 10/3

Hey, Hey Sweet Shoppers! Your favorite day of the week is here, and I have so much to tell you about tonight. In addition to our gorgeous new releases and brand new bargain bites, we’ll be sending two of our most-loved designers off in style as they choose to pursue new and exciting paths in […]

Featured Designer – Kristin Cronin-Barrow Needs Your Help!

It’s Kristin’s day to shine and she has a fun challenge for you! Before we get to that, we’re going to shine a spotlight on one of her most popular series, the Great Outdoors. This series of 6 (so far…) digital scrapbook bundles is filled with different ways we can view our great outdoors. Many […]

Thursday Treats – Adopt a Pet 10/1

Did you know that October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog” month? I think that can be safely expanded to all shelter pets. There really is nothing like the companionship of a dog, cat or other pet. I can tell you that a teenager does not run up to you when you get home from work […]

In the Works Wednesday – 9/30

It’s going to be another amazing weekend at the Sweet Shoppe! New items are being added all the time but I can show you a little peek of what is “in the works” right now:   How about a little inspiration from the SugarBabes?                       […]

Tuck It In Tuesday – 9/29

It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for more pocket pretties from the Sweet Shoppe Gallery! Let’s see what I found in there this week:                               Don’t you just love to see when your favorite designers scrap, too? And I’m still seeing […]

Memory Lane Monday – KCB 9/28

Did you fall in LOVE with Kristin’s FWP kit, Golden Hour? It’s currently free with every $10 purchase but that’s only for a limited time. EEK! Today, we’re taking a walk down Memory Lane and taking a look at one of her kits that’s currently in Bargain Bites. Growing Pains (the Bundle) is 40% off […]

Sunday Spotlight – Johnny Appleseed Day

My oldest is in 1st grade right now and every day this past week, her class has had some activity dealing with Johnny Appleseed. Friday they spent the whole day learning about apples, using them for math, patterns, graphs, art, & finished by making homemade apple cider! She had so much she had to tell […]

Sweet Shoppe Saturday 9/26

Happy Saturday Sweet Shoppers! Can you guys believe the end of September is just around the corner? I can’t, but I’m really looking forward to all of the fun end of year events that will be going on here at SSD over the next few months! The holidays are such a sweet time of year […]

Featured Designer FWP – Kristin Cronin-Barrow

Kristin Cronin-Barrow is our new Featured Designer this week!! Isn’t that exciting? I found Kristin’s products and they led me to SSD where I’ve been ever since. Customers always rave about her flowers and foliage, and her new FWP kit does not disappoint with those. Golden Hour is FREE with every $10 purchase from now […]

Thursday Treats – Bingo Help 9/24

How is your Bingo Card coming this month? You have about a week to get it completed and posted in the Challenge Thread so that you can earn your sweet rewards. I thought I might showcase a few products that could be used for this month’s Bingo Challenges:               […]

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