Summer - Right as Rain

Lawn Fawn | Summertime Adventure Card

Hello! Today I am sharing a summer-themed card that showcases the Lawn Fawn Woodland Critter Huggers die set. Featuring a charming fox holding a refreshing glass of lemonade, paired with the sentiment “Adventure Awaits,” this card spreads cheer and anticipation for summer escapades. The Woodland Critter Huggers set was released in 2018. I recently purchased it because I have always thought it was cute, and Lawn Fawn released the Summer Add-On last year. (There is also a Winter Add-On, released in 2018, that is on my list to buy.)

- Cut patterned paper with the A2-size die in the Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables set and add to card base.
- Cut fox with the Woodland Critter Huggers set and summer accessories with dies in the Summer Add-On set; assemble as required.
- Stamp Car Critters Road Trip Add-On sentiment and cut with a banner die.
- Add assembled fox and sentiment banner to card base.

Lawn Fawn | Refreshing Summer Card

Hello! Today, I am sharing a summer-themed card created with a combination of Lawn Fawn products. More than half a year ago, I wrote about the hot beverage theme–coffee, tea, and cocoa (hot chocolate)–on handmade cards. In that post, I noted that I had never created a card featuring a cold beverage. I couldn’t resist the Lawn Fawn Build-A-Drink die set.

I approached the design of this card differently than I usually do. I first constructed the Build-A-Drink lemonade before deciding on the background and sentiment. However, I did have the patterned paper (from my stash) as a starting point for the colors I chose.

Lawn Fawn | Berry Sweet Card

Hello! Today, I’m excited to share a berry-themed card that I’ve crafted using a variety of Lawn Fawn supplies. Over the years, I’ve collected an array of Lawn Fawn products, and it’s always a joy to see how seamlessly they work together to bring a scene to life.

- Cover an A2-size card base with paper in the Doodlebug Gingham-Linen Rainbow Petite Prints pad.
- Cut Waterfall cardstock with the 5″ x 3 3/4″ die in the Small Stitched Rectangles set and cut with the Stitched Cloud Backdrop die. I frequently reach for this set to create card backgrounds. I discuss using cover plate dies for card backgrounds HERE.
- To create the green hill, cut SU Call Me Clover cardstock (2018-2020 In Color) with a die in the Simple Stitched Hillside Border set and the 5″ x 3 3/4″ die in the Small Stitched Rectangles set. Add to sky and add assembly to card base.
- Stamp the Berry Special images with Versafine on Arches Cold Press watercolor paper and heat set. Color the image with watercoloring mediums of choice (I used Zig and Tombow markers). Check out my “Resources for Watercoloring Stamped Images” HERE. Once dry, cut images with coordinating dies.

Strawberries (Zig 22, 412, 413); Mouse Overalls (Tombow 528); Mice (Zig 72, Tombow 772); Sign (Tombow 992, Zig 68); Bee and flower center (Zig 52); Connoisseur White Taklon Short Round Brushes sizes 2 and 4

- Stamp sentiment and cut with banner die.
- Cut white clouds with dies in the Spring Showers set.
- Add items to card with dot and foam adhesive.

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.