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February Photo Challenge: Reflections

“We do not learn from experience,” said John Dewey, 20th century American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer. “We learn from reflecting on experience.” And isn’t that what we do as scrapbookers? We reflect on our experiences, and the experiences of our family, as we create our albums. Scrapbooking is all about combining photos, words, and […]

January Photo Challenge: Self Portrait

A new year means a fresh start, a new turn through the months of the calendar, and it’s the perfect opportunity to try something different. Scrapbooking is all about combining photos, words, and beautiful embellishments to create a lasting chronicle of our lives. So here at the Sweet Shoppe, we’re going to dedicate some time […]

Baker’s Dozen: December Photo Challenge

In the words of Charles Dickens, “Of all the months of the year there is not a month one half so welcome to the young, or so full of happy associations, as the last month of the year.” Welcome to the month of December, thirty-one days that will fly by with the speed of a […]

Baker’s Dozen: November Photo Challenge

Here at the Sweet Shoppe, we’re spending each month of 2024 with a Baker’s Dozen of photo prompts to ensure we’re being purposeful about recording this sweet life we live. So here are thirteen new prompts to inspire your photography in the coming month. A Little Inspiration… Here’s a few ideas from my camera to […]

Baker’s Dozen: October Photo Challenge

In the words of the inimitable Anne Shirley, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers!” The weather, the colors, the scents and the sounds – it all comes together to create a month filled with opportunity for me and my camera. Here at the Sweet Shoppe, we’re spending each month […]

Baker’s Dozen: September Photo Challenge

Welcome to the terribly transitional month of September, where we’ve bid farewell to the lazy days of summer but it’s not quite the crunchy-leaves-under-foot and cool nights of October. (Or the reverse in the southern hemisphere…) Where the kids are still tanned and freckled but they’re also back to school. It’s the start of a […]

Summer Scrap-A-Thon Shoutouts (Vol 8)

Hello sweet scrappers! Today is the final blog post highlighting our fantastic summer event! The past months have gone by far too quickly! I hope you’ve been able to admire your own gallery as it grew with each challenge you completed!! Let’s take a look at the last couple of challenges. I remember playing the […]

Summer Scrap-A-Thon Shoutouts (Vol 6)

Hello hello my friends!! Today wraps up the official Olympics in Paris and I have to admit, I am a little bummed. I so enjoyed watching the events and ceremonies! It’s awesome that the Summer Scrap-A-Thon continues on – there are still ten challenges to be revealed! Let’s take a look back at the last […]

Baker’s Dozen: August Photo Challenge

In the words of Finnish children’s writer & illustrator Tove Jansson, “August is the border between summer and autumn; it is the most beautiful month I know.” Welcome, my sweet scrappy friends, to the month of August! Perhaps you’re fitting in one final getaway before the summer ends. Maybe you’re getting ready to send your […]

Summer Scrap-A-Thon Shoutouts (vol. 2)

Hello again and welcome back to our Summer Scrap-A-Thon Shoutouts!! We’ve got another week of fun challenges under our belts and those beautiful layouts just keep coming! I love the different and creative ideas that are filling up the gallery!! Let’s hop right in! SugarBabe Cassie hosted a challenging CRAZY 8’s challenge that required everything […]

Long Term Projects: OLW Summer Games Inspiration

Well July is underway and that means the Summer Scrap-a-Thon here at Sweet Shoppe is hopping too. This year’s Summer Games theme ties in TONS of ways to interpret and use some of our favorite classic ‘games’ in challenges to help you get your pages done this summer. July 7th’s challenge is all about OLW […]

Baker’s Dozen: July Photo Challenge

“July, with its days of blue skies and time that seemingly stands still, holds a special place in my heart.”Daisaku Ikeda Welcome to the month of July! Whether your days are temperate and lovely or sweltering hot (like mine in Texas) there’s a whole host of things to celebrate this month… and that means plenty […]

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