Summer - Right as Rain

Memory Box | Sweet Summer Card

Hello! Today I am sharing a sweet summer thank you card created with Memory Box die sets, which features an adorable mouse beside a watering can overflowing with colorful flowers. Cheerful summer colors keep the focus on the scene, while a die-cut “thank you” sentiment adds the perfect finishing touch for a heartfelt handmade greeting.

As I mentioned in this post, it’s been a while since I’ve used Memory Box dies, and I was again reminded how much I enjoy their die sets.

- Create an A2-size card base from patterned paper cut with a stitched rectangle die.
- Cut the watering can, mouse, floral items and greenery from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble and add to the card base.

Additional Memory Box/Poppystamps dies: Simple Thank You (sentiment), Groovy Flower (stems)

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Elizabeth Craft | Aloha Mouse

Hello! I’m sharing a fun 5″ x 7″ card featuring products from Elizabeth Craft Designs that leans all the way into tropical playfulness. I recently posted a round-up of tropical- and beach-themed cards HERE.

The scene showcases the adorable Little Mouse character, who has been transformed into a cheerful hula girl using the Aloha Accessories. With a grass skirt, the mouse feels right at home in a mini-island getaway on the card front.

The background sets the stage with a relaxed ocean scene. Ocean waves were created with the Lawn Fawn Ocean Waves Borders, and the sandy beach grounds the design. An inked palm tree and other items add to the tropical setting.

The sentiment was stamped and cut with a cloud die (a now-retired Memory Box set). Stamping on the cloud allows the scene to remain the star of the card.

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Spellbinders | Summer Camp Skunk

Hello! Today I’m sharing another scene card created with the Spellbinders Summer Camp Collection. This playful 5 x 7 design features an adorable skunk dressed for a day at the lake, complete with a swimsuit and surrounded by all the details that make summer camping so memorable. A hammock is tucked between two trees, signs point toward the cabins and lake, and landscape edges were used to create grass hill and soft clouds. You can see a similar card created with the collection HERE.

- Create a 5″ x 7″ base.
- Use the Landscape Edges to cut the hill and clouds. Add the cloud to the base, insert cardstock for lake, and add the hill.
- Cut the skunk with the Trailside Trio set. Assemble using the provided guide.
- Cut the swimsuit with the Splash Days set. Assemble using the provided guide.
- Cut the trees, hammock, and signpost with the Trails End set. Assemble using the provided guide.
- Add assembled items to the prepared scene.

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Summer Camp Collection Products: Splash Days, Trails End, Trailside Trio

Spellbinders | Summer Camp Fox

Hello! This summer-themed card features a fox dressed for water sports, next to a framed stenciled outdoor scene, both layered on a dry-embossed star background. The frame could be used to add a photo of a child camper, turning this water-sports fox card into a personalized summer keepsake. One of the highlights of the Spellbinders Summer Camp Collection is the ability to create different scenes, from hiking and campfire adventures to canoeing and water activities. You can see other cards with the collection HERE and HERE.

- With the Wishing Stars folder, dry-emboss an A2-size cardstock panel. Attach to the card base.
- Cut a frame with the Memory Frames die. Stamp the Summertime Sentiments onto the frame. Stencil the Lakeside Memories scene. Trim to fit behind the Memory Frames frame and attach. Add assembly to the card base.
- Cut the fox, his outfit, and the fishing pole with dies in the Trailside Trio and Splash Days sets. Assemble as needed. Add assembly to the card.

Spellbinders | Happy Summer Raccoon

Hello! My second card created with the Spellbinders Summer Camp Collection is a 5 x 7 design featuring a landscape built with layered dies and a playful signpost sentiment. This adorable raccoon is dressed for a summer hike, complete with a backpack and s’mores for the campfire ahead. The “Happy Summer” greeting adds to the cheerful outdoor theme. You can see my first card created with this collection HERE.

- Create a 5″ x 7″ base from Breeze cardstock.
- Use the Landscape Edges to cut the hill and clouds. Add to the prepared base.
- Cut the raccoon with the Trailside Trio set. Assemble using the provided guide.
- Create the hiking accessories with the Camp Days set. Assemble using the provided guide.
- Create the trees and signpost with the Trails End set. Assemble using the provided guide.
- Add assembled items to the prepared scene.