Summer - Right as Rain

Queen and Company | Summer Lovin’ Kit

Hello! Today, I am sharing summer-themed shaker cards created with the Queen & Company Summer’ Lovin kit. This is my first-time using Queen & Company products and doing so has been a delight! The kit includes a sentiment stamp set, dies to create five focal items (I used four of the five), patterned and solid paper, enamel dots, foam for the shaker pieces, and toppings.

In addition to the Summer’ Lovin kit, I used Foundation die sets – 3, 14, 19 – to create the paper layers and to cut my sentiments. Each of the sets include a variety of dies to up your cardmaking game.

You can watch this video on their YouTube channel to see how to assemble the pieces. The video was created for a National Scrapbook Day Summer online class that used a card kit created exclusively for the event. Nevertheless, the instructions are pertinent to the kit I used.

Flip Flops: Summer’ Lovin kit, Foundation 19 (scallop edge, sentiment banner), Foundation 3 (mat for flip flops), Epoxy Dots included in the kit, Epoxy Flowers

Grill: Summer’ Lovin kit, Foundation 19 (dark red and gingham check mats), Foundation 3 (sentiment banner), Tiny Trio Epoxy Bundle

Bike: Summer’ Lovin kit, Foundation 3 (circle to cut sentiment, floral mat), Foundation 14 (navy frame border), Foundation 19 (grass), Epoxy Flowers

Hot Air Balloon: Summer’ Lovin kit, Foundation 14 (patterned paper banner), Foundation 3 (sentiment banner), Epoxy Dots included in the kit, Epoxy Stars Bundle

As well as the aforementioned YouTube channel, Queen & Company has a Facebook page and an active (private) Facebook Fan Group for inspiration.

Summer Vibes Handmade Card Roundup

Hello! As the days lengthen and the grow warmer here in the Pacific Northwest, it’s time for sandy toes, starlit camping adventures, and patriotic celebrations under fireworks! Join me on a journey through a curated collection of summer-themed cards from my blog archive for seasonal inspiration. From colored stamped images, clean and simple designs, and layers of die cuts, these summer-themed cards encompass a spectrum of styles.

Throughout this post, I’ll be using cards from my blog archive as examples. Click on the card image to be taken to the original post.

Scenes of camping under the stars and road trips through the mountains evoke a sense of adventure that is associated with the carefree spirit of summer. Capture the nostalgia of summertime memories or the anticipation of an exciting journeys ahead on a summer-themed card.

Beach scenes evoke a sense of relaxation. Sandy shores, rolling waves, and colorful beach umbrellas capture the essence of carefree days.

Sailboats on the open sea inspire dreams of discovery.

Dive into a tropical paradise with a colorful school of fish paired with a punny sentiment.

A welcoming front door and porch, decorated for the Fourth of July and depicting a dog dozing on a chair, captures the tranquility of summer.

Featuring die-cut letters and adorned with a bright-colored bike, this simple yet striking design captures the feel of sunny days and carefree adventures.

Summer-themed cards are perfect for a multitude of occasions, from birthdays to thank-yous, and everything in between. I hope this roundup sparks your imagination to create your own summer-themed cards.

Coastal Charm with Lawn Fawn

Hello! One of the things I love most about crafting cards is the ability to construct scenes that invite me to step right in. Embrace the coastal vibes on this Lawn Fawn beach-themed card.

- To create the background, cut Chamomile cardstock with the largest die in the 5 x 7 Matting Basics set. Add cloud texture with the Stitched Cloud Backdrop – Landscape die. Note: given the size of the card, only a landscape-sized backdrop would work.
- Cut Lawn Fawn Kraft cardstock with dies in the Stitched Hillside Borders. Cut ocean wave with die in the Ocean Wave Borders set from Teal Topaz cardstock, and again with the largest die in the 5 x 7 Matting Basics set. Assemble sand dunes and cut with the largest die in the 5 x 7 Matting Basics set. Add wave and sand dunes to the cloud background; add assembly to a 5 x 7 card base.
- Cut house from a variety of cardstock colors with the Build-A-House Beach Add-On and Build-A-House die sets. Assemble.
- Cut palms with dies in the Tropical Backdrop set. Assemble.
- Cut seagull with die in the Scalloped Treat Box Beach House Add-On set. Lawn Fawn adds a lot of wonderful dies to their scene building sets; I have reached for this seagull on a number of occasions.
- Cut crab with die in the Palm Trees set.
- Cut clouds with the Simple Puffy Cloud Frames.
- Cut sentiment with dies in the Speech Bubbles set. Glue to cloud.
- Add clouds, house, palm trees, seagull, and crab to the scene using dot adhesive and foam adhesive for dimension.

Looking for more inspiration? I used similar products on an A2-size card HERE.

Lawn Fawn | Seaside Escape

Hello! I am delighted to share a seaside-themed card featuring the recently released Lawn Fawn Build-A-House – Beach Add-On die set. Picture a charming Robin’s Egg Blue beach house, adorned with pristine white trim and delicate coral accents. The card reflects the charm of the coastal lifestyle.

With the Build-A-House and Build-A-House – Beach Add-On sets, I cut the house pieces. Although I had envisioned a tropical setting, the colors of the assembled house suggested something more subtle. You can see a tropical beach house scene HERE.
Next, I stamped the Car Critters Road Trip Add-On sentiment “Adventure Awaits” on Kraft cardstock, cutting the stamped panel with a die in the Stitched Hillside Borders set. I cut additional dunes using a different die in the same set and a die in the Simple Stitched Hillside Borders set. I cut the wave from darker teal cardstock using a die in the Ocean Wave Borders set.
To embellish, using the Scalloped Treat Box Beach House Add-On set, I cut the seagull from white and light gray cardstock. I colored the beak and legs with a Copic marker (Y38). With the Simple Puffy Cloud Frames I cut two clouds to embellish the scene.

Summertime Gnomes: Celebrating the 4th of July

Hello! I am sharing a 4th of July card that features two whimsical gnomes, dressed in patriotic colors, and an array of sparkling stars adding a touch of magic. The gnomes were originally part of a Spellbinders die set released during the Christmas season. By repurposing the gnomes, I showcase their ability to bring joy and celebration to any occasion, be it Christmas or the 4th of July! Scroll for information on the Spellbinders Star Spangled Savings Event.

This charming 4th of July card is the perfect way to spread joy and celebrate the spirit of independence. Whether the recipient is a grandparent, a grandchild, a close friend, or a fellow crafting enthusiast, this card will surely bring a smile to their faces.

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