It’s time for a guest call: I am now accepting applications for guests to join my creative team in the months of March, April and May. If you are interested, please send an e-mail with the following information to nicole@sugarplumpaperie.com: – Your name & username – Your favorite layout made with my designs – A … Read more →

My husband had the day off from work yesterday for President’s Day. They didn’t give him Veteran’s Day off, but apparently President’s Day is very important. Go figure. Anyway, we were gone all day yesterday and now I’m going to be having one of those weeks were I just never know what day it is. … Read more →

So… indulge me a moment while I get long-winded with a little introduction here. I love blogging. I really do! I’m one of “those” people. But I hate blogging here. Ugh—I’ve made it such a chore! This blog has been a virtual newsletter from the beginning because I felt like if anyone wanted to read … Read more →

This week has been such a busy week, I was only able to stop to make one little thing for the Heart Art collection. But I hope it’s something that you’ll find interesting and a great addition to your art journaling stash. This unique alphabet was created from scans of a real page of a … Read more →

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you are enjoying your day so far. I’m excited to have plans for a hot date with my wonderful husband this evening. As the parents of four kiddos, I’m sure you can imagine that we don’t get out as much as we’d like. So, even though our plans for tonight … Read more →

Right now in the Bargain Bites section of the shop, you will find two packs of Sugarplum goodies on sale for 40% off! First, there is the The Sun Will Come Out kit: Here are two a layouts from Susanne using this collection: And here’s one from our February Guest, Monica: You will also find … Read more →

Happy Monday! This week we have our guest, Kate, bringing us inspiration with her pretty page! Here’s what she has to say about it: I have been making a lot of clean & simple layouts lately; not quite minimalist, but not with tons of things on the page, either. I love this picture of my … Read more →

Happy Sweet Shoppe Saturday! And we have a very SPECIAL Saturday in store for you this week… first of all, we have a MEGA freebie for you: And here is what my part looks like: Just visit my Facebook Fan Page to jump on the train. You will be guided through the whole train by … Read more →

Happy Monday! Are you ready for a little creative pick-me-up this morning? Creative Team Member, Bexy is here today to inspire you with her pretty page: Bexy says: One of my very favorite things about Nicole’s designs are her papers. I know I’m not alone in this. She has a gift with things, am I … Read more →

Hello! And Happy February to you! This month the Sweet Shoppe turns SEVEN and we are celebrating in a big way: Fun! And check out what you can get FREE with any $10, $15 or $20 purchase in the store this week: So many goodies! Okay, now on to this week’s new releases! This week … Read more →

Happy Thursday! This week we are moving Sweet Shoppe Saturday to a Friday as we get ready to celebrate SSD’s birthday! So, I’m here a day early to show you what I have in store for you this weekend! First up, I have a sneak peek at a Pair that Mari and I are bringing … Read more →

Okay… so I confess. I haven’t actually made a Valentine’s Day kit in years! Like… probably THREE years or more. If you’ve read my blog for awhile now, you’ll be familiar with my general aversion to themes. LOL! So, I asked my creative team girls to share with you today their ideas for using different … Read more →

I have a soft and sweet new Heart Art collection in the shop today! I love how this one turned out… Heart Art : Krafty Girl: Heart Art : Softly Spoken: Heart Art : Be New: And here are some AMAZING pages from the girls on my creative team. They really mixed it up and … Read more →

Time for a sneak peek at this week’s new releases—along with a chance for you to win them! Here’s a look at the Heart Art that’s coming this week: Would you like a chance to win these new goodies? Then leave me a comment here on the blog by Friday, January 25th before 11:59 PM … Read more →

This month you’ll find the Every Day of the Year : Collection in the Bargain Bites section of the shop. That means for a limited time you can save 40% off this already discounted bundle: This bundle includes: 33 pattered and plain papers; 58 elements; 8 notecards with word art pieces; 10 alphabets; and 160 … Read more →