Summer layout

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Today, I’m excited to share a scrapbook layout that perfectly captures the bright, refreshing energy of summer. While I love detailed projects, sometimes a clean and simple layout is the best way to let your memories (and your supplies!) shine—plus, they are so much easier to store!

To bring this vibrant layout to life, I reached for some gorgeous products from Pinkfresh Studio. The combination of yellows, greens, and blues immediately screams summer!

 * Summer Elements: I focused on two classic summer motifs: lemons and sunflowers. I used the Lemons & Blueberries stamp set and the Sunflower Washi Tape stamp to create my colorful embellishments. After stamping the images, I colored them in bright yellows and crisp greens before taking on the task of fussy cutting them out—it’s always worth the effort for that custom look!

 * Color-Matched Die-Cuts: To ensure the background elements flowed with the sunny theme, I incorporated die-cuts from both the Spiral Circle Die and the Twist Pattern Die. Before adhering them, I took the extra step of inking the die-cut pieces with coordinating yellow and green inks to seamlessly blend them with the lemons and leaves. This trick adds subtle texture without competing with the photos.

The Power of Simple Design

My goal for this layout was to keep the focus clean while using multiple layers of die-cuts and stamped images.

 * Background Building: I layered the delicate die-cuts on the page, using their intricate patterns to frame the space for the photos and title.

 * Placement Magic: Sometimes, the best way to finalize a design is to step away! I came back to the project with fresh eyes and immediately found the perfect arrangement for the colored elements, allowing them to cluster beautifully around the focal points.

 * Finishing Touches: The title was created using an Alphabet stamp and die set, keeping the typography clean and complementing the geometric background. The overall look is one of effortless summer joy!

Challenges entered:

https://www.pinkfreshstudio.com/blogs/card-making-challenges/july-2025-challenge

https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/crafty-catz-challenge-699-anything-goes.html

https://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/challenge-232.html

https://creativeinspirationchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/07/creative-inspiration-challenges-28.html

https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/07/ellibelles-garden-party-no-5-anything.html

https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/07/ltscb-174-anything-goes-ltscb-173.html

https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2025/07/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

 https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/07/classic-design-challenge-07-2025-julaug.html

Thank you for stopping by and hope you all enjoyed the layout. 

Stay happy and keep crafting.