Summer Sunshine

Today I'm playing along at The Paper Funday Challenge where this time they're looking for a summer splash! I got this! LOL!

My card is made with the Summer Bucket Additions die set from Pretty Pink Posh. I decided to leave the bucket off and make a bold graphic design with bright solid cardstock!

I started with Shoreline Borders to create a watery foreground. Next I added the bright bold sunshine. The circle in the center is meant to be a lollipop for the bucket, but I like the color it adds to my sun.

A bold flamingo with double cut wings and a silly moving eye are waving hello. Some Tropical leaves are tucked behind.

I think this is total summer on paper and I hope you agree! Hugs to you!

Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Dies | Pretty Pink Posh Summer Bucket Additions, Shoreline Borders, Tropical Leaves, Large Summer Shadow

PPP = Pretty Pink Posh
SSS = Simon Says Stamp
SCB = Scrapbook Dot Com

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Shoreline Borders PPP | SSS | SCB

Summer Bucket Additions PPP | SSS | SCB

Tropical Leaves PPP | SSS | SCB

Large Summer Shadow PPP | SSS | SCB

Layle By Mail Season Pass 2.0 Summer Fall 2026

Today I’m sharing four cards made with the latest Layle By Mail Season Pass 2.0 for Summer/Fall. The paper pack includes (12) exclusive 12x12 double-sided papers (and the 12x12 cover sheet also has an additional pattern on the back side!). The papers are a high quality matt finish, and the pack now includes a full sheet of monthly cut-apart cards in 3x4 & 4x6 sizes.

The three months covered in this Season Pass are July through September. You’ll find summer vibes and cool treats for July including sweet lemonade, ice pops, and of course a splash of patriotic red white and blue! August celebrates time outdoors with butterflies and sunshine! August celebrates the beginning of fall when we’re spending a little more time indoors with woodland critters, apples, and cozy elements like stacks of books and tea time. The kit is designed to help you capture the season’s most meaningful moments with ease and style. My cards today focus on July and August Summer vibes!

Season Pass 2.0... a quarterly program/kit with exclusive products for memory keeping enthusiasts, including paper, die cuts, rub-ons, stickers & stamps. Perfect for traveler's notebooks, planners, journals, scrapbook pages, mini books, cards and more.

I like to use the 3x4” journaling cards to create focal points for my designs. They are usually a solid color which makes them perfect for layering over busy pattern papers. Some even have printed sentiments so all you need to do is add embellishments!

This time I made collage cards that combine lots of elements with the same theme of summer fun, or tea time, and a picnic scene. The die cut pack includes 84 different images to choose from so designs come together quick.

You’ll also find rub ons, a stamp set and wordstrip stickers that make creating even more fun! The kit has everything you need to make all of my cards. The only items I added are the card bases, solid cardstock matts, adhesives and gems from my stash.

These cards will be used to send smiles across the miles with Summer greetings and invites for a few get togethers for some outdoor fun!

Here's a photo of all four cards together so you can see the variety of things you can make.

I'm linking up to Love Those Pretty Papers challenge where it's always Anything goes with an optional "Coastal" this month! 

I'll be sharing four more later in the month so stay tuned!





All cards finished size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Made With Layle By Mail
Season Pass 2.0 for Summer/Fall Die Cuts, Rub Ons, Stamp Set & Wordstrip Stickers

My Creative Scrapbook July 2026 Main Kit

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you're having a great day! If you're looking for a great way to treat yourself I hope you consider trying a subscription to one of the My Creative Scrapbook monthly kits. They select the pattern papers and lots of coordinating supplies and deliver it straight to your front door so all you have to focus on is MAKING! Every month they have several kits to choose from.. their Main Kit, LE - Limited Edition, Creative Kit and Album Kit - so you can choose what's right for you!

This time I'm playing with the Main Kit that includes 12" papers and embellishments from Simple Stories Sweet Summertime Collection. You'll also find die cuts, stickers, and lots more! Everything is hand selected with care and perfectly coordinated to work together and shipped directly to your door!

This collection celebrates summer! You'll find sweet cool treats, and juicy fruits. Images take you from picnics to poolside and the beach.

The prints are rainbow bright plaids, stripes, gingham, flowers, butterflies, cherries and everything summer!

The first thing I do is go through the images in the kit. I turn stickers into die cuts by adding a bit of baby powder to the adhesive backs. That way I can take my time before adhering them in place. I separate images that go together. In this case it was a pile for camping, another for beach, cookout, and finally a shady house scene.

The first thing I do is go through the images in the kit. I turn stickers into die cuts by adding a bit of baby powder to the adhesive backs. That way I can take my time before adhering them in place. I separate images that go together. In this case it was a pile for beach, another for cool treats, picnic supplies, and finally a shady house scene.

Everything you see on my cards is included in the kit EXCEPT for the white cardstock card bases, solid cardstock cover matts, adhesives and enamel dots. Things that you already probably have in your stash right now.

There are lots of sentiments in die cuts and stickers. I even cut a few sentiments from the printed paper to add to the designs.

I invite you to join one of their monthly kit clubs and experience the possibilities that their coordinated kits offer. With plenty of innovative materials and ideas to jump start your imagination, preserving your memories and making cards will be effortless and enjoyable. You can see all of the different kits available this month here at My Creative Scrapbook.

I'm linking to Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge where the optional theme this time is COASTAL.




All cards finished size: 4.25 x 5.5"
My Creative Scrapbook July 2026 Main Kit
Simple Stories Sweet Summertime 12" Papers, Bits & Pieces, Cardstock Stickers Icons
Echo Park Have A Great Summer Chipboard Words & Phrases

Fun In The Sun

Today I'm playing at A Cut Above where they're celebrating their anniversary! I'm sure glad they're around because die cuts are my favorite and always will be and I'm so happy for a place to link to where I can share my makes and see what other folks are up to!

It's "Anything Goes" as long as you use a die cut and my card is ALL die cuts! Starting with the striped background made from different size Stitched Strips from Pretty Pink Posh.

I topped the strips with a great big sunshine that is from "Bucket Additions" . I like to repurpose dies so I left the bucket off. The circle in the middle of the sun is for a lollipop!

The sentiment "Fun In The Sun" says it all! I didn't want to cover up those colorful stripes so I cut the background die from vellum and added the letters in white. Quick tip here.. add some two sided adhesive to the back of your white cardstock before you cut and then just peel and stick the letters.

I hope you find some time to play! It's definitely cheaper than therapy and does your soul good to make others smile!

Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Dies | Pretty Pink Posh Fun In The Sun, Summer Bucket Additions, Stitched Strips

PPP = Pretty Pink Posh
SSS = Simon Says Stamp
SCB = Scrapbook Dot Com

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Summer Bucket Additions PPP | SSS | SCB

Fun In The Sun PPP | SSS | SCB

Stitched Strips PPP | SSS | SCB

Cheers!

Today I'm playing at A Cut Above where it's always Anything Goes! It's hot hot hot here and the with the Canadian wildfires smoking up the place, many of us are staying inside. I thought I'd do a sweet escape today because I need a pick me up!

My card starts with lots of goodies from Pretty Pink Posh. I started with the Summer Cocktails and then added a Hibiscus Flowers cut and some Tropical Leaves.

I wanted the background to be just as interesting as the foreground so I cut aqua blue with a Sunburst Pierced Plate and then added a yellow Checkered Pierced Plate tablecloth.

Summer Banner Greetings have lots of great sentiments to choose from as well as the shape of the banner you'd like to cut it with. I chose flat ends vs. the traditional flagged ends.

I don't know about you but I'm feeling refreshed already!

Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Pretty Pink Posh Summer Banner Greetings
Dies | Pretty Pink Posh Summer Cocktails, Hibiscus Flowers, Tropical Leaves, Sunburst Pierced Plate, Checkered Pierced Plate

PPP = Pretty Pink Posh
SSS = Simon Says Stamp
SCB = Scrapbook Dot Com

Affiliate links are used to REDIRECT you to the store site of your choice to view or purchase items.

Summer Banner PPP | SSS | SCB	Hibiscus Flowers PPP | SSS | SCB	Tropical Leaves PPP | SSS | SCB	Summer Cocktails PPP | SSS | SCB	Banner Greetings PPP | SSS | SCB
Sunburst Pierced Plate PPP | SSS | SCB	Checkered Pierced Plate PPP | SSS | SCB