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Vacation Mode | You Are My Sunshine

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:50:31 GMT

I just cannot believe we are approaching the end of June already! Fortunately, I was given a super fun sketch challenge inspired by a Caryn Kidwell layout, and I used it to document one of my dog's favorite parts of summer.

Here is the sketch based on Caryn's layout. You can tell how much I loved it by how little I changed it up!

The You Are My Sunshine collection brought all of the happy summer vibes for me again. I started by cutting most of my top and bottom papers from the Catch Some Rays 12x12 paper. To add a few additional colors, I also created some ray shapes from the 6x9 Sunshine Accent pack . I wanted tons of dimension, so I glued my rays down in the middle only. Then I bent up both of the sides as you can see from this side view.

To cover up the parts of my rays that overlapped and didn't look the greatest, I cut two accents from the 12x12 Pinwheels paper. I think I've used some of these fussy cut pinwheels on every project I've made with this collection! �� Since the shirt I was wearing was orange, I decided to move my photo up to the top set of rays with the warmer colors. I also got way more satisfaction that I should have for being able to tuck my photo under the center pinwheel to cover up the blank space at the top of the picture.

Around my photo, I included several embellishments including the bird and label tab from the Lemonade Mix die cuts , the butterfly from the Butterfly Wings die cuts , and a couple of banners from the June Bug flag cut aparts . I also tucked in my journaling next to my photo using one of the journaling tags from the center of the Frisbee Frames . I love how no opportunity to bring more value is ever wasted in the Pretty Little Studio collections!

My title is layered on top of the bottom group of rays, and it came straight from the Just Peachy Word Titles pack . Since I'm a teacher, a good portion of June and July means I'm in Vacation Mode - at least for this year since I've chosen not to take an additional job this summer!

I absolutely could not resist the perfect chance to use that adorable stamp shaped puppy from the Lemonade Mix die cuts pack ! I also added the lemons border from the Snowcone Borders pack , and the flower came from the Fruit Salad die cuts pack . For my final touch, my favorite stitches stickers finished the rays off perfectly. I love how they bring in some more small black accents to go along with my handsome Maxwell's fur. Here's the complete layout one more time.

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today! I hope you give this sketch challenge a try. If you do, please post your take on the Pretty Little Studio Fans Facebook page so we can enjoy it. I wish you all happy creating! �� Wendy

June planner using Love is Kind collection

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:07 GMT

Hello Pretty Little Studio friends! It's Monique here today, sharing another week in my planner. This time I decided to use the beautiful Love is Kind collection. All Pretty Little Studio collections are perfect to use in planners as there are so many stickers, die-cuts etc to use! Makes it hard to choose! Here's what I made:

Here are a few close-ups:

The sticker of the bicycle is from a very old collection, but as I love it so much I've been hoarding it. I decided it was time to use it.

I adore all the die-cut scallops in this collection and used many of them, both the smaller and the larger ones.

I also adore all the see-through stickers, like the "keeping cool" sticker in the photo above. Sometimes I stick them on top of a photo or like now, on the paper.

The banner stickers are so cute! This one is just perfect to add to the Father's Day photos!

Loving the little birdie die-cut! I had so much fun creating this week in my planner and I really love the result. I hope I've inspired you to use Pretty Little Studio collections for your planner too.

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog and please don't forget to check out this very versatile and beautiful collection in the Pretty Little Studio shop!

Here's a list of Pretty Little Studio products I used:

Love is Kind collection :

Paper Pack | Love is Kind (main) 6x9

Die-Cuts | Story of Us Words , Lovely Mix , Just for You Flowers , Side by Side Scallops , Friends Forever Word Titles , Frames Friendship ,

Cut-Apart | You & Me Word Flags

Stickers | Sewn with Love (clear) , Be Mine Banners

New Paragraph

Summer Smiles

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:29 GMT

Morning, y'all! It's Jinny here today with a playful page, inspired by the You Are My Sunshine and Good Vibrations collections. The heat has set in, over the past couple of weeks, in my neck of the woods; so, because we're cooped up indoors, we decided to get back to our homeschool books and take our break at a more weather-convenient time. Needless to say, I've had my plate full lately; so, let's just dive right in. Shall we? Enjoy!

I started this page by adding a puddle of teal watercolor to the 12x12 watercolor paper, base page. I then rubbed Tattered Rose Distress Ink, through a hash stencil and over the puddle, before splattering everything with teal, red, yellow, green, and pink watercolors, as well as Gold Color Shine and Pure Black and Titanium White acrylic paints. Once everything was dry, I anchored a 4"x12" strip of the Never Better 12x12 print, down the left edge of my prepped page, with black-threaded, straight, machine stitching. From left to right, the bits of the Play It Cool 12x12 ...

Happiness 12x12 , and Think Positive 12x12 prints framing my photos, which were matted with white cardstock, were anchored with more of that same black-threaded, straight, machine stitching before being topped with the photos themselves...

and crowned with a collection of Fresh Bloom Stems Floral and Fruit Salad Die Cuts , popped up with foam tape and combined with a "PERFECT" Keep Going Die-Cut pendant, as well as a Sunkissed: Smell the Flowers Die-Cut bee.

Another collection of blooms, hailing from a combination of Apple Blossom Floral Die Cuts and further embellished with Fruit Salad Die-Cut cherries and Sunkissed: Smell the Flowers Floral Die-Cut bees, all popped up with foam tape, ground my photos.

A Hello Happy Cut-Apart "awesome", popped up with foam tape, tops the whole cluster...

while an Out of the Blue Tag Die-Cut , laced with white string, tied in a bow; Good Vibrations 12x12 Cut-Apart label for journaling...

Picture Day Frame Die Cut ; and Hello Journaling 3x4 Pocket Card , with its center removed, anchor it.

A Geoffrey 6" Vintage Die Cut , popped up with foam tape and topped with an Apple Blossom Floral Die-Cut butterfly, flanks that same cluster's left side.

A "SUMMER smiles" Just Peachy Word Title , popped up with more foam tape, as well as a "sunshine" Lemonade Mix Die-Cut , "LOVE YOU SO MUCH" Everyday Life Word Sticker , and scattered trio of Wildflowers: Honey Bee Clear Stickers , completes the look.

Thank you ever so much for humbling us with a visit, Pretty Little Studio friends! Be blessed!

Joyful | Comfort & Joy

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:34 GMT

Hi Friends! Today I have a layout using the Comfort & Joy collection. I love the soft beauty of this collection and felt it would be a perfect backdrop for the photos I wanted to document today. The photos printed a bit dark and I wanted a light, soft look for my layout to make the photos stand out. I used some mixed media on a plain white cardstock and then layered torn strips of four papers from the 8x8 paper pack, which is no longer available but the 6x9 paper pack is and it is on sale! I used diecut embellishments from Joyful Mix , Cozy Night Scallops , Evergreen Trees . I also used the I heart Joy heart stickers as a sweet little finishing touch. The cork stickers I used were from the Beautiful Day collection that is no longer in stock.

Here are a few close-ups of my layout.

Thank you so much for joining me today. You can see my process video on YouTube (ScrapRona).

Introducing our Guest Designer for June and July, Ashley Wiles

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:26 GMT

Happy summer, Pretty Little Studio friends! As guest designer for June and July, I am excited to share with you a page created using the inspiring and versatile “Sunkissed” collection, highlighting our daughters' shared adventure traveling to Iowa for the Hinterland Music Festival last August.

To begin, I distressed the edges of the Paper Plates 12x12 sheet from the single-sided paper pack and adhered it to a coordinating piece of 12x12 cardstock. I then added a whimsical title created with the Cricut (using black glitter paper) along the top, waiting to adhere until I was certain of the spacing and placement of all the layering pieces I envisioned using. (My process is like this…I tend to move elements around…a lot.)

Next, I selected the Puddle 12x12 sheet from the ledger pack, tore the top and bottom, distressed both the left and right sides, added coordinating ink to the edges for just a bit of dimension, and then placed it as the second layer. I selected one additional 12x12 sheet, Humidity , from the ledger pack, cut it to 5x7, distressed the edges and layered it as the third. Knowing I had chosen 2 photos to use, I wanted to highlight one, so I selected a sweet frame from the Sun-Filled Frames die-cut collection and used that to offset the 2 photos.

TO NOTE: One of the incredible benefits of the products from Pretty Little Studio is the ease of aging/altering…whether that be through tearing, scraping, inking, whatever your preferred method…it is truly wonderful to work with!

From there, I added clusters of embellishments to balance the design – using banners, tags, flowers and tabs. Finally, I finished the layout by adding journaling strips to capture memorable details of their summer bucket list adventure.

Although I’m inherently organized, my creative process is anything but…one might use the word “chaos” to describe the current state of my desk! If I can leave you with this thought…embrace the messiness of creating…the process of design is therapeutic and cathartic…keep filling your soul with this goodness!

You Are My Sunshine

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:45:34 GMT

Hello all my Pretty Little Studio Friends! Misty @Mommyofkidz here today sharing my layout featuring the Sunkissed Collection with a few tie bits of You Are My Sunshine tossed in for good measure. Ha!
I started with a sheet of the Ledger paper, which is my absolute FAVORITE "go-to" for the base of most all of my layouts. I love this collection so much...I decided to go all out and use lots of ephemera on this layout to create a border around my main photos. You will see elements from the Be Colorful Brackets , the Sunshine Mix , the Up in the Clouds , and more! I also used some Sunkissed Flair which I LOVE so much!
To "tie" it all together to create a unified border, I added lots of black Nuvo drops. I feel like the drops kept the border going so there was not too much ephemera, and not too much of a break in the design at the same time. All of my journaling is hidden on pull out cards behind the photos.
This layout is a scrap lift of this layout by Designer Caryn Adams Kidwell...which you can find over on the Facebook Fans page . We would love you to join us in our monthly challenges!

Chasing Summer

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:15:01 GMT

Hi Pretty Little Studio friends, it's Kim and I'm back today with a layout using the bright and happy You Are My Sunshine collection.

I started with white cardstock and added a lot of splatters on my page. I pulled out all my scraps from the Sunshine Accent 6x9 Paper Pack and started layering them. Next, I backed my photo with leftover scraps and added a few labels around my photo from the Lazy Day Labels Diecuts . My title is from the Just Peachy Word Titles .

I had fun embellishing this page. I cut the adorable balloons out of the Slice of Watermelon 12x12 Paper and popped them up on foam tape. I used flowers, bees and butterflies from the Fresh Blooms Stems Diecuts and the Fruit Salad Diecuts . For the finishing touch, I used a few of my favorite Sunny Stitches Clear Stickers .

Thanks for joining me and have a lovely day! Kim

Happy Birthday | You Are My Sunshine Collection

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:09:49 GMT

Sunshine, Flowers & Happy Birthday Wishes!

There’s something about bright summer colors and playful patterns that instantly makes me smile, and today’s card is bursting with both! I reached for the Pretty Little Studio You Are My Sunshine Collection to create this cheerful birthday card that comes together quickly while still making a big impact.

The design starts with the beautiful Nectar paper, which features a colorful patchwork of happy patterns. The vibrant orange, yellow, green, and blue squares create a playful backdrop that feels like sunshine-filled summer days. I love how the mix of polka dots and whimsical prints adds energy and movement without overwhelming the design.

To keep this card simple and easy to recreate, I used the patterned paper as the foundation and let the embellishments do the work. A large Happy Birthday sentiment becomes the focal point of the left side of the card, while a cluster of Pretty Little Studio die-cut flowers takes center stage on the right. The bright blooms add dimension, color, and a fun garden-inspired feel that perfectly complements the cheerful summer palette.

I layered several flowers together and tucked in a few leaves and butterflies to create a lively arrangement. A couple of sparkling gems add just the right amount of shine and help draw attention to the floral cluster. The flowers become the star of the card, creating a beautiful focal point without requiring complicated techniques.

One of my favorite things about the You Are My Sunshine Collection is how effortlessly the pieces work together. The sunny colors, playful patterns, and charming die cuts make it easy to create cards that feel polished and joyful in just a few steps.

If you're looking for a quick and easy cardmaking idea, try starting with a bold patterned paper like Nectar, add a sentiment, and finish with a cluster of die-cut flowers. It's a simple formula that creates a card full of personality, color, and happy summer vibes.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope this bright and cheerful birthday card inspires you to pull out your favorite Pretty Little Studio supplies and create something sunny and fun. ☀️��

Happy crafting! Mary Jo

Fun in the Sun

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:00:04 GMT

Hi Friends! Is it HOT where you are? We really had summer show up in a big way this week! I had 3 of my grandkids on Tuesday and we beat the heat with some water balloons and the slip n slide! I didn't even get the hose hooked in to the slide and they were already running and sliding so we just held the hose on it and went for it! I printed these photos right out and pulled out the amazing You are my Sunshine collection!

I am really loving multi-photo layouts right now so I went with 6! My background paper is City Life . I flipped it on it's side so I could have the fun border detail on the top. I then added a four inch strip of Sprinkler to the bottom. I used a scrap of Pick up Sticks and a fussy cut banner where the two pieced connected. I used a large scrap of Out of the Blue to go behind my block of photos.

My title was several pieces from the Just Peachy Word Titles and Berry Sweet Words I love them stacked to create this fun cluster title. I used a cut apart from Sandcastle for the word "Loving" and the Sunshine Mini ABC's to create the word this under Loving. I popped up some of the title pieces with 1mm foam tape and some with fun foam. I added a pink frame from the Frisbee Frames diecut pack under the title pieces for a little extra pop!

On the right side of my photo block I used two Out of the Blue Tags and added the cute swimsuit from Berry Sweet Words . I added a few flowers and bugs from the Fresh Blooms stickers . I finished up with some sweet little hearts from the Something Sweet words clear stickers .

Thank you so much for joining me today. You can see my process video on YouTube (ScrapRona).

Sweet Friendship

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:08 GMT

Hello Pretty Little Studio friends! It's Monique here today, sharing my latest layout created with the beautiful "Love is Kind" collection. For this layout I used three square photos of my sweet Cocker Spaniel.

Here's what I made:

I used white cardstock for the background and placed the vertical row of three photos on the left side. Next I selected two pieces of patterned paper that I placed under the photos and a strip of scallops that I placed on the left side of the photos:

Next I selected two journaling cards and a title for the right side of the photos as well as a few more die-cuts.

Here are a few close-up photos:

One of my favorite die-cuts in this collection is this little colorful banner:

I also love this die-cut frame with the heart shaped hole in it as well as the little ticket:

On the journaling cards I wrote my dog's favorites. I decided my layout was a little too white and cut off narrow strips of paper from all four sides and placed the layout on a sheet of dark blue cardstock. Then I stitched the sides and over some of the embellishments and sprinkled lots of little silver and blue paint drops over my layout. And that's it! I was done! I hope you like it.

Thank you so much for stopping by our blog and please don't forget to check out this very versatile and beautiful collection in the Pretty Little Studio shop!

Here's a list of Pretty Little Studio products I used:

Love is Kind collection :

Paper Pack | Love is Kind (main) 12x12 single sided

Die-Cuts | Friends Forever Word Titles , Lovely Mix , Forget Me Not , Be Mine Banners , Side by Side Scallops , Die-Cuts Frames Friendship

Journaling | Kindness 3x4

Just Add Water

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:30:06 GMT

Good morning everyone! Kat here and I am excited to share my newest layout with you. Even though my daughter is still in school for another week and a half, we have begun to transition to summertime activities, including a lot of bike rides and soaking up the sun. I used the You Are My Sunshine collection to document a recent bike ride to a nearby lake:

Thanks for stopping by!

Sunset Is My Favorite Color | Sunkissed collection

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:00:31 GMT

There’s something truly magical about a sunset—the way the sky shifts through warm hues, the peaceful stillness, and the feeling of a perfect day winding down. That beautiful inspiration was at the heart of this scrapbook layout I created using the gorgeous Sunkissed collection by Pretty Little Studio.

For this design, I wanted to really lean into the vibrant, happy energy of the collection. The radiating sunburst pattern became the foundation of the page, I created a shaker pocket filled with sequins using the Sunburst transparency machine stitched straight onto the background patterned paper. This sunburst effect not only draws the eye straight to the photos, but also perfectly echoes the theme of a glowing sunset.

At the center of the layout, I featured a series of small landscape photos capturing a serene lakeside sunset. The photos are arranged horizontally to tell a gentle, flowing story of the changing light across the water. To ground the photos and make them stand out, I layered them on a scalloped border and subtle embellishments that add texture while keeping the focus on the imagery.

The title, “Sunset is my Favorite Color,” sits prominently across the design. I love how the bold black lettering contrasts with the bright background while the handwritten-style subtitle softens the look and adds a personal touch.

This layout is all about capturing a feeling—the warmth, calm, and beauty of a perfect sunset moment. The bold design combined with soft, playful embellishments like the clouds and stars I added, create a balance that feels both energetic and peaceful.

If you’re working with the Sunkissed collection, don’t be afraid to go bold with color, mix patterns, and play with movement in your design. Let the papers guide you—they’re perfect for telling bright, joyful stories like this one.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this layout inspires you to document your own favorite moments under the sun.

Joy/ June Scraplift/ You are my Sunshine

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:09:08 GMT

Hello, Pretty Little Studio friends! I'm so excited to share my latest layout with you, created with the You Are My Sunshine collection. My inspiration for this project was the June Scraplift layout created by Caryn Kidwell.

I love the grid design of Caryn's layout and the sentiments: sunny and happiness. This led me to create a layout about some of my favorite activities: reading and scrapbooking. If I'm not relaxing in my recliner or on the deck reading my latest novel, you can find me surrounded by my scrapbook products in my craft room.

To create my layout, I chose 2 recent photos and began with the Under the Sun patterned paper from the You Are My Sunshine collection. Next, I fussy-cut a journaling block, the large butterfly, and lemonade images from the Journaling Cards in the You Are My Sunshine collection. I added a Rainbow Cut-Apart to the upper left of the layout to balance out that lovely large butterfly in the bottom right. To continue those lovely rainbow colors, I adhered paper strips from the Sunshine Mixed 6x9 Paper Pack beside each photo. The final touches include die-cuts from the Butterfly Wings and Light-Hearted packs. The die-cuts Joy and Be Creative from the Sunkissed collection seemed perfect for this layout. I adhered several of the elements on dimensional foam and some with my tape runner.

What makes you happy today? I'd love to see your latest layout about some of your favorite things or your take on this month's challenges. Be sure to share your latest Pretty Little Studio projects in our Facebook group.

Together TN Layout

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:17:37 GMT

You & Me & Baby Makes 3!

Hello and Happy Sunday Friends!
Misty @Mommyofkidz here with you today sharing a new layout in my traveler's notebook. It is only like my 8th or 10th layout...I am still very new at creating these, but I am enjoying them! Are you as surprised as I am!!?? LOL
For this one, I used primarily the Comfort & Joy Collection pulling from the pinks and reds. I omitted anything that could only be used for Christmas. I only collected all of the items that I could that would translate to a topic OTHER than Christmas. I truly LOVE when a holiday collection can be versatile and can still be used throughout the year. That is how all of the Holiday collections are from Pretty Little Studio!

Anyway, today I wanted to create a feminine layout to announce the upcoming arrival of my son's baby girl!!! I can't even express the joy and excitement that is inside me, but I am sure that it will only intensify as the due date gets closer!
I did use the Bingo Challenge from the FB Fans Page...so I made certain to include my chosen elements. I chose the line diagonally from the bottom left to the top right. HEART, SCALLOPED BORDER, FREE, FUSSY CUT, SOMETHING YELLOW.

You can still play along with al the June Challenges! Just head on over to the Pretty Little Studio FB Fans page and check them out!!

Sister Love

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:59:50 GMT

Make a Splash

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:40:44 GMT

Hi Pretty Little Studio friends, it's Kim and I'm back today with a layout using the fabulous Love Is Kind collection. I went with the gorgeous blues and yellows in the collection on this page of my granddaughters playing outside.

I started with white cardstock and then, used the I Love You 12x12 Paper to back my photo and tore it for the top and bottom of my page. I layered scraps behind my photo using papers from the Love Is Kind Main 6x9 Paper Pack . I used some frames from the Diecut Frames Friendship and I pulled my title from the Berry Sweet Words Diecuts .

I started embellishing my page by adding some labels from the Lovely Label Stickers and words flags from the You & Me Word Flags Cut-Aparts . I thought the bees and little bugs were so cute, so I added them around my page. I used both the Forget Me Not Diecuts and the Forget Me Not Stickers . I finished by adding a few hearts from the In My Heart Stickers . Thanks for joining me and have a lovely day! Kim

Sizzling Memories

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:15:01 GMT

Hey, y'all! It's Jinny here today with a page inspired by our You Are My Sunshine Collection. With everyone going different directions this summer, let's just get right to it. Shall we?

I started this page by adding lots of distressed, 1" wide, 6x9 Accent Paper Pack and Sunshine 8x8 Paper Pack prints, of varying lengths, to the edges of a 12x12 textured, white cardstock, base page, layering a few strips as I went, and then anchoring them all with a black-threaded, straight, machine-stitch frame 5/8" in from the outside edge.

I then matted my photos with white cardstock and adhered them in a grid design in the center of my frame. A Fruit Salad Die-Cut sun crowns my first photo...

and a "FRIENDS" Love Is Kind: Always There Words Cut-Apart , anchored, at its left end, with an orange button, laced with black, embroidery floss, grounds it.

A "sizzling MEMORIES" Just Peachy Word Titles Die Cut , popped up with foam tape and topped with a simple "FIELD TRIP" phrase, using Hey Summer: Heat Wave Alpha Stickers, as well as "A day in May" Wildflowers: White Spring Words Sticker and "adventures" Love Is Kind: Best Friend Clear Word Sticker , creates my title.

I hand-cut the layered flame from Stampin' Up, textured Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight cardstocks; inked their edges with Tea Dye and Antique Linen Distress Inks for depth; anchored each layer with color-coordinating machine-stitching; and topped the result with an Alex Vintage Die Cut, popped up with foam tape.

A couple of Out of the Blue Die-Cut Tags , laced with white string, tied in bows, fill in a little empty space within my grid and create movement throughout my design.

My third and final photo was topped with an "add WATER" Just Peachy Word Titles Die Cut , popped up with foam tape and backed with a Lemonade Mix Die-Cut tab, to house my handwritten date. A couple more orange buttons, laced with black embroidery floss, make a trio and complete the look.

Thanks so much for visiting, Pretty Little Studio friends! I hope you're all having an extra fabulous summer!

Birthday Wishes | Candy Cane Collection

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:37:14 GMT

Sip, Celebrate & Create a Colorful Summer Birthday Card

Nothing says summer quite like a refreshing fruity drink, bright colors, and a reason to celebrate! Today's birthday card combines all of those happy elements into one fun-filled design featuring the Pretty Little Studio Candy Cane Collection in a fresh and unexpected way.

This cheerful card proves that holiday collections aren't just for the holidays. The playful patterns and vibrant colors found in the Candy Cane papers are perfect for creating bold and colorful projects all year long, especially summer birthday cards!

The focal point of this design is a cute aqua drink cup overflowing with tropical-inspired details. A striped straw, colorful party hat, juicy orange slice, watermelon wedge, and bright foliage create a festive arrangement that instantly brings summer party vibes. The curved "Celebrate" sentiment draws your eye to the top of the card, while the "Birthday Wishes" greeting finishes the design perfectly.

One of my favorite elements is the background. The colorful polka dots scattered across the soft blue panel add movement and energy while allowing the dimensional embellishments to shine. Layering the bright patterned Candy Cane papers around the edges creates a playful frame that ties all the colors together beautifully.

This card is a great example of how fun, bold color combinations can make a birthday card feel extra special. The mix of aqua, pink, lime green, orange, yellow, and red creates a joyful palette that feels fresh, modern, and full of celebration.

Why I Love This Design:

Bright and cheerful summer-inspired color palette

Creative use of Pretty Little Studio's Candy Cane papers beyond holiday projects

Fun dimensional layers that add texture and interest

Perfect for summer birthdays, celebrations, and happy occasions

Bold, colorful design that instantly makes you smile

If you're looking to add a little extra sunshine to your cardmaking, pull out your favorite Pretty Little Studio Candy Cane papers and experiment with unexpected seasonal themes. Their vibrant patterns and playful colors are perfect for creating eye-catching birthday cards that are full of personality.

Happy crafting!

BINGO challenge | Go Bananas -

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:36 GMT

Hi Friends! Today I have a brand new challenge for June in the Facebook Group? It is a BINGO challenge. You create a layout using Pretty Little Studio products with this BINGO board. For my layout I chose the far right column "something yellow, sticker, sun, at least two patterned papers and cloud".

I used the You are my Sunshine collection and those prompts to create this layout! I had so any photos I really kept it simple. My strip across the top of the layout Sunny Days covered yellow, sun, cloud and one of my patterned papers. For the other one, I used a strip of Jump Rope along the bottom of the layout. My title was from the Just Peachy Word Titles . (I absolutely saved this title just for this layout!)

To embellish I used a ticket from the 6x9 Sunshine Accent pack . And, stickers from Chasing Summer words, Keeping Cool Words , Under the Stars , and Snowcone Scalloped Borders. I also used two borders from the Snowcone Borders Diecut pack and a few punched stars from the packaging of the 12 x 12 papers.

Thank you so much for joining me today. You can see my process video on YouTube (ScrapRona).

June Sketch Challenge | Rain or Shine

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:04 GMT

Hey there, friends!

I'm really excited to share my layout for the sketch challenge using the beautiful Love is Kind collection.

Here's this month's sketch!

I began by following the sketch closely, using the Happiness Pattern Paper as a fantastic starting point due to its appealing patchwork design. I fussy-cut several pieces and incorporated additional cuts from the 6 x 6 paper pack to form a beautiful frame around the layout. To enhance the overall look, I finished by adding machine stitching along all edges, giving the project a polished, cohesive feel.

I selected several pieces from the 6x6 paper pack to create beautiful layers behind the photo. At the bottom of the photo, I added a " Be Mine" banner , and on the left side, I placed a couple of hearts from the " Cut-Aparts Share the Love " set.

To enhance my project, I chose a die-cut from Story of Our Words for my title. I also added some stamping for extra charm before adhering it in place. Finally, I finished the project with a few hearts, butterflies, and paint splatters.

I'm thrilled with how this turned out! We would love for you to join in on the fun! Please share your creations using this sketch in our Facebook Fan Group . I can't wait to see what you come up with! I truly appreciate you taking the time to stop by. Until we meet again, take care, and happy scrapping!

Yvette xoxo

Shine Bright

Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:02 GMT

Hey, ya'll! It's Jinny here today with a page inspired by the You Are My Sunshine Collection (Although, there are a few kisses of the Sunkissed Collection , as well as a few older collections, mixed about.) and, once again, my love of baseball. Enjoy!

I started this page by adding a yellow, watercolor puddle, just left of vertical center, across my 12x12 watercolor paper, base page. I then splattered it with yellow, blue, and red watercolors and Pure Black and Titanium White acrylic paints, before matting my photos with white cardstock and framing each of them, from left to right, with 6x9 Accent Paper Pack prints (the first two), a 6x9 Sunshine Paper Pack print, and XOXO: 6x9 You & Me 3, all anchored with black threaded, straight, machine stitching. A hand-cut, from a Sunshine 3x4 Pocket Card , sun was tucked under the top combined edges of the first two photos...

while the second photo alone was further dressed up with a Lemonade Mix Die-Cut tab, filled in with a "keep shining" White Berry Sweet Word Sticker .

The third photo was backed with both an Out of the Blue Die-Cut tag, laced with white string, tied in a bow, and a snippet of white cheesecloth for texture.

All of my photos were then anchored with a "CHASING Summer" Sunkissed: Iced Tea Words Die Cut ...

wrapped around a Play Ball Vintage Die Cut ...

as well as a "shine BRIGHT" Berry Sweet Words Die-Cut title, topped with Fruit Salad Die-Cut lemons. All of these grounding elements were popped up with foam tape to give them that depth and dimension y'all know I love so much and, in turn, anchored with my handwritten journaling.

A scattering of a combination of Under the Stars Die Cuts , Sunkissed: Shooting Stars Die Cuts , Hello Heather: Aloha Die Cuts (Many of these combinations of die cuts were popped up with more foam tape.), and Document Life: Star Stickers...

as well as a trio of word phrases, including "it's summer ya'll and "happiness" White Berry Sweet Word Stickers and a "Sunshine is my favorite accessory." Sunny Day Quote Sticker , complete the look.

Thank you so much for paying us a visit, Pretty Little Studio friends! I can't wait to see what y'all have got cooking in your scrap rooms this summer!

Adventures Together

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:44:06 GMT

Hello and Happy Wednesday! Misty @Mommyofkidz here with you today sharing my newest layout! This one is a bit deceiving...it looks very patriotic, right?? Well, it is created using primarily the Christmas Cheer and Tis The Season collection! I do still have plenty of these collections left in my stash, and what better way to use it up, right??

I decided to dig deep and pull out a photo that is over 25 years old...and finally put it to a page in my album. This photo doesn't just pull on my heart strings. It tugs so hard that the tears start flowing if I let them...which is why it has taken me so long to finally scrapbook it.
This is a photo of my nephew and niece sitting in the wagon with my oldest son.This was a common site at my house for many years...the three of them playing together, then taking Popsicle break...then going right back to their mischief. Of course more cousins were added over the years, but these three were inseparable.

While much of what I have used is no longer available, there is still plenty of both Christmas Collections left in the Pretty Little Studio Shop and guess what...they are on sale!!

Also, I used bits from the Love is Kind Collection, but only a little. I used the Story of Us die cut Words in a few spots.

Oh! I almost forgot!! I did use the May Sketch as inspiration for creating this layout! You can still play along with our May and iNSD challenges...just head on over to the FaceBook Fans page for all the details! I hope you play along and Stay Crafty My Friends!!

You & Me - INSD Scraplift Challenge inspiration

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:00:32 GMT

Hi Friends! Have you enjoyed the InterNational Scrapbook Day challenges over on the Pretty Little Studio Fans Facebook Group? There are so many fabulous entries in the challenges and there is still plenty of time to play along to win some amazing prizes!

For my layout today I am playing along with my challenge to scraplift a layout found in one of the albums in the group. I am scraplifting Helen Ding. Here is her beautiful layout.

I was inspired by Helen's triangles, the background patterned paper and her whimsical embellishing!

I am also using the Love is Kind collection. My background is also Lifetime Ledger . Since I was using so many photos from this event, I altered the design a bit from Helen's to work with my photos. My triangles are cut from Little Moments , Love is Kind , Laughter and Cherry on Top . I stitched around two sides of each of my triangles (DMC 761). I placed my triangles all pointing in to the photos. I added embellishments from die cut packs: Forget me not , In my Heart , Lovely Mix , Be Mine Banners and Tags . My title is from the Forever Friends Word Titles . I also used Frosting Mini ABC's to add emphesis to my song lyrics. (It was the song my grandson was singing to his mom at his Valentine Party!) My daughter may add her journaling in the lower right section. Can I let you in on a secret? After I finished I think I like Helen's layout design better than mine, however, I love that this told my story and even though it feels a bit chaotic, that kind of goes right along with a Pre-K school party LOL!

Thank you so much for joining me today. You can see my process video on YouTube (ScrapRona).

My Hero

Mon, 25 May 2026 10:01:10 GMT

Happy Memorial Day Pretty Little Studio friends,

it's Kim and I'm back today with another layout. I used a mix of Candy Cane and You Are My Sunshine collections on my page. I thought because of the holiday, it was a perfect time to scrap this photo of my fifth child, Logan. This picture is from opening day and he was excited for the season to get underway. He plays for our local Special Olympics team and the amount of joy on the field is priceless.

I thought because of the holiday, it was a perfect time to scrap this photo of my fifth child, Logan. This picture is from opening day and he was excited for the season to get underway. He plays for our local Special Olympics team and the amount of joy on the field is priceless.

I started by adding various shades of blue splatters to my page and then, I cut out a star. I used packaging from Candy Cane lane for my star and I did have to piece it together. I backed my photo with scraps and for my title I used alphas from my stash.

To embellish this page, I started by pulling out red and blue labels to ground my clusters. I used labels from the Lazy Days Labels Diecuts and the Fruit Cake 6x12 Labels Punch-Outs . I added smaller stars from Under the stars Die-Cuts and a few Make A Wish Stickers . To finish, I added a few of the tiny Heartfelt Stickers and thread around my stars.

Thanks for joining me and have a great day! Kim

Reading Journal

Sun, 24 May 2026 19:54:38 GMT

Hello Creative Friends,

I hope your doing we'll.Today I show the my new spread in my reading journal, last month I was super busy so did not read a lot, but the reading collect ion is just perfect with som many cute elements that this spread came together very nicely

Do you keep a special journal?

Love Suzanne

Beautiful Layered Layout

Sat, 23 May 2026 19:28:00 GMT

A Mixed-Media Take on the May Sketch Challenge featuring the Sunkissed and Wildflowers collections.

Hello, Pretty Little Studio friends! I'm excited to be on the new blog today, sharing my mixed-media take on the May sketch challenge. I took inspiration from this sketch, based on a layout by creative team member Misty Foresman, and created my inky, layered project.

When I saw the sketch, I knew I wanted to capture the layers behind the photo and around the perimeter of the layout.

I started with paper (Road Trip) from the Sunkissed collection, featuring many mixed-media elements, as my background. One of my favorite color combinations lately is purple and yellow. I think it's perfect for Spring. I added yellow ink to the top-left and bottom-right of the page. I then used the same yellow ink to stencil hearts over and beyond the original ink. I chose a second patterned paper (Grape Jam) from the Sunkissed collection with designs in various shades of purple. I cut each pattern on this paper into separate pieces. The last patterned paper (Fragrance) was from the Wildflowers collection and was a great dictionary print. I cut this paper in half and used the left side with the purple and yellow design. This was cut into several pieces, and the edges were torn. I did add some extra purple and yellow ink. Next, I layered the pieces into a design I liked and adhered the middle of each piece with dimensional foam of various thicknesses. This allows me to tuck embellishments under the edges.

Now, the fun begins! In addition to the patterned paper pieces, I tucked in a few tags, border scallops, banner pieces, and various die cuts from the Wildflowers collection. I only glued one edge of each to add to the dimension. I die-cut flowers from a piece of the patterned paper and rounded the petals for some lovely accents. I also added some purple inked hearts in various places on the background and patterned papers.

What do you think? Are you ready to give mixed-media a try? Want to share your take on the May sketch? We would love to see what you create with Pretty Little Studio products.

Happy Creating!

Keely Lowe

Sunkissed Planner Spread

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Hello Pretty Little Studio friends!

It's Monique here today, sharing another planner spread. This time I decided to use the beautiful Sunkissed collection. Yes, I'm still working on my 2025 (!) Happy Planner and loved using this collection for one of the weeks in June.

Here's what I made:

There are so many awesome sticker sheets his collection, all just perfect to use for planners! Here's a photo of the left page:

I just adore all the bright colors in this collection!

Here's a photo of the right page:

And here are a few close-ups of all the stickers, die-cuts and papers I used:

Loving the large words!

Isn't the little duck cute? Perfect for a rainy day photo, I thought.

I'm a huge fan of these see-through stickers. They look great if you stick them on photos:

Also loving those text tabs:

I had so much fun creating this spread. It came together so easily and I really love the result. I hope I've inspired you to use Pretty Little Studio collections for your planner too.

Thank you so much for stopping by our blog and please don't forget to check out this very versatile and beautiful collection in the Pretty Little Studio shop !

Here's a list of Pretty Little Studio products I used:

Sunkissed collection :

Paper Pack | Sunkissed (accent) 6x9

Die-Cuts | Smell the Flowers , Chirping Weather , Sunshine Mix , Ducks in a Row , Spring Memories Words , Happy Blossoms

Cut-Apart | Enjoy The Sun Word Flags

Stickers | Scent of Spring Scallops , Daisies , Tile ABC (tangerine) , Taste of Summer Word (Rainbow)

Hello Beautiful! 12x12 Scraplift

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:09:41 GMT

Hello Friends! Misty @Mommyofkidz here with you today sharing my first layout on the new blog!
I am so in love with how this layout came together!

I used a few pieces from several of the collections, and they all came together to create this soft layout. I have GingerSnap & Wildflowers, however, are the main two contributors to the gorgeous greens you see in this page. This was a scrap lift of my original layout from last year...
Head over to the Face Book Fans Page to see al the details and play along with all the fun challenges!
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Keep Smiling

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:30:02 GMT

Long time, no see, y'all! It's Jinny here today with a page inspired by the onset of baseball season and my longtime love of the game. It came about as the result of the combined efforts of the You Are My Sunshine , Sunkissed , Wildflowers , Love Is Kind , and even our newest, Candy Cane collections, as well as a sweet, little package of Play Ball Vintage Die Cuts . Enjoy!

I started this page by smudging Stormy Night and Aquamarine Glimmer Mists, strategically, across the Wildflowers: 12x12 Ledger #1 base page. I then splattered it with those same shades of Glimmer Mist, as well as Pure Black and Titanium White acrylic paints. Once everything was dry, I began anchoring my strips of paper, vertically, with black-threaded, straight, machine stitching. From left to right, those prints came from the following collections: Sunkissed: 6x6 Accent Paper Pack (first two), hand-cut from the Candy Cane: 12x12 Fruitcake print, Candy Cane: 12x12 Candy Dots , 8x8 Gold Foil Countdown, 8x8 Black Dots, hand-cut from a You Are My Sunshine: 6x6 Sunshine Accent Paper Pack print, and You Are My Sunshine: 6x9 Accent Paper Pack . I then threw a number of ribbons and trimmings from my stash into the mix to create a scrumptious array of textures, before topping the whole lot with my photo, which I simply matted with white cardstock.

My photo itself was sandwiched between a trio of Play Ball Vintage Die Cuts , one of which was framed with a You Are My Sunshine: Frisbee Frames Die Cut , and all of which were popped up with foam tape...

and a You Are My Sunshine: Lemonade Mix Die-Cut tab, filled in with the handwritten date and topped with a couple of July Freebie Cut-Apart phrases, as well as my handwritten journaling.

A Sunkissed: Sunshine Mix Die-Cut ticket stub, laced with white string, tied in a bow, was tucked under the top edge of my photo.

I then anchored a couple of additional prints, including that same older 8x8 Black Dots print from above, as well as a punched strip of a You Are My Sunshine: 6x9 Sunshine Accent Paper Pack print, with more black-threaded, straight, machine stitching. A Love Is Kind: Lovely Mix Die Cut tab was tucked under their right side; filled in with a couple of Love Is Kind: Best Friend Clear Word Stickers ; and embellished with a Love Is Kind: Lovely Mix Die-Cut stamp.

A Sunkissed: Iced Tea Words Die-Cut "Keep Smiling" title, You Are My Sunshine: Lemonade Mix Die-Cut ticket stub, Play Ball Vintage Die-Cut glove, and Hello Heather: Aloha Die-Cut "yes" round out the cluster...

while a quartet of Wildflowers: Honey Bee Clear Stickers , scattered throughout the design...

and trio of You Are My Sunshine: Lemonade Mix Die-Cut hearts, popped up with foam tape, complete the look.

Thanks so much for humbling us with a visit, Pretty Little Studio friends! Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Summer Smiles - INSD Scraplift Challenge

Tue, 19 May 2026 02:33:16 GMT

For my layout today I am playing along with my challenge to scraplift a layout found in one of the albums in the group. I am scraplifting Jessica Mikels. Here is her beautiful layout.

I was inspired by Jessica's layered scalloped borders, her sweet banner and her overall layout design.

I am using the You are My Sunshine collection. My background is City Life . In order to keep to Jessica's design I used the paper upside down. I really hated covering the cute houses, but I wanted to add these layered elements. I used some scraps from this collection from previous layouts for some of my layering pieces. I fussy cut the cloud scalloped border from a sheet of the 6x9 accent paper pack . The rest of the borders came from snowcone borders . My banner was made from the june bug flags cut aparts . My title is from the just peach word titles . I finished up with some extra diecuts from lemondade mix, apple blossom florals, and lazy days labels . The sequins I used were from older collections and are no longer available.

Thank you so much for joining me today. You can see my process video on YouTube (ScrapRona).

Moments Together

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:57 GMT

Hello Pretty Little Studio friends!

It's Monique here today, sharing my latest layout created with the beautiful "Love is Kind" collection. For this layout I used photos from last month's King's Day which is widely celebrated in our country: almost everyone wears something with the royal orange color and the streets in the city center are filled with music, market stalls with 2nd hand articles and food. The tradition I like most is eating an orange tompouce, a special pastry for King's Day.

Here's what I made:

I used white cardstock for the background and placed seven rows of scalloped borders on the lower half of the sheet. I fussy cut these borders from the patterned paper called " Fruitylicious ". Next I placed two photos on top and decorated the scalloped borders with lots of die-cuts and stickers.

Here are a few close-up photos:

Above the photo on the left I adhered a tab and a cute little bow (I love bows!!) and a tiny word sticker:

Next I wrote a few lines of journaling, stamped the date, stitched around all four sides of my layout and over some of the embellishments and sprinkled lots of little paint drops over my layout in three different colors. And that's it! I was done! Hope you like it.

Thank you so much for stopping by our blog and please don't forget to check out this very versatile and beautiful collection in the Pretty Little Studio shop !

Here's a list of Pretty Little Studio products I used:

Love is Kind collection :

Paper Pack | Love is Kind (main) 12x12 single sided

Die-Cuts | Friends Forever Word Titles , Lovely Mix , Forget Me Not ,

Stickers | You & Me Word (white)

Thank You Tag

Mon, 18 May 2026 02:49:17 GMT

Quick and easy tags!

When you’re short on time but still want to be creative, tags are the perfect small project to jump in to. They don’t require a lot of supplies, can be made with leftover scraps of patterned paper and embellishments, and are easy to complete in just a few minutes.

Creating tags is also a wonderful way to boost creativity without the pressure of designing a full scrapbook layout or card. You can experiment with layering, color combinations, die cuts, ribbon, stamps, and sentiments on a much smaller scale. Because they’re fast to make, it’s easy to try new techniques and styles while still feeling productive and inspired.

The Pretty Little Studio Sunkissed Collection is especially perfect for tag making because the bright colors, cheerful florals, and playful embellishments create beautiful tags quickly and effortlessly. You can mix patterns, layer sentiments, and add fun details to create unique tags for any occasion in no time at all.

Happy crafting! Mary Jo

Sister Love

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:50:12 GMT

Hello to all of my fellow PLS creators!

Today I'm sharing my latest layout created with the Love is Kind collection.

I was blessed to spend some time with both of my daughters on Mother's Day this year, and I was able to grab this beautiful photo of them. There is such a fabulous International Scrapbook Day sketch challenge in the Pretty Little Studio Fans Facebook group, and I knew that sketch would be the perfect showcase for this picture!

I started with the super fun striped Best Friends 12x12 paper as a border, and I used my Love is Kind 6x9 paper pack to start building up the layers.

I had the best time stacking all of these colorful patterns up! I love to outline my papers by running a black Sharpie marker along the edges just to make them pop a little more off the background. It creates a little extra depth.

For the title block, I used the heart border from the Side-by-Side Scallops die cuts for the base of it, and the Friends Forever Word Titles had the "Sister Love" title. A patchwork heart from the Share the Love cut aparts looked just right tucked underneath. Some scattered flowers from the Forget Me Not pack and butterflies from the Two of a Kind pack added to the spring vibes, and I adore the gorgeous yellow cross-hatch tag from the Love is Kind tags !

In the sketch, there is a fun cluster in the top, left corner, so I layered up a label from the Growing Up cut-aparts and a half-bracket from the Be Mine pack . A Pretty Little Studio layout just wouldn't be complete for me without using some of the Sewn With Love stitches stickers too.

The Timeless Tape Pieces had a wonderful light blue piece that was a great landing place for a few of the phrase stickers in this line on the You & Me word stickers sheet. After some final stamping, this colorful and happy layout was finished!

There are still some fantastic prizes up for grabs until the end of May in the PLS Fans Facebook group and lots of fun challenges to spark inspiration, so I encourage you to join us there and check them all out!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/PLSfans

I wish you all happy creating!! �� Wendy

Let's Eat Cake

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Let's Eat Cake! And celebrate!

Birthday cards are so special and so easy to create. You are sure to brighten someone's day!

Today’s card highlights the beautiful Love Is Kind collection from Pretty Little Studio, proving once again that this collection is perfect for bright and happy occasions!

This design comes together easily thanks to the Side by Side Scallops, which create a fun layered background full of movement and interest. By mixing and matching the different patterned papers, you get that cheerful, patchwork effect without a lot of complicated steps. It’s a great technique if you want something eye-catching but still quick to assemble.

At the top of the card, the Be Mine Banner adds a festive, celebratory feel. The mix of florals, soft pastels, and pops of bold color draws your eye in and sets the tone for the rest of the design. It’s a simple embellishment that makes a big impact and works beautifully for birthdays.

The sentiment strips are layered across the scallops to break up the patterns and add a playful message. Keeping the sentiments on clean white strips helps them stand out while still letting all those gorgeous papers shine. A small cupcake embellishment finishes the card perfectly, adding just the right touch of sweetness.

What makes this card especially great is how easy it is to recreate. With a few embellishments and simple layering, you can put together a handmade birthday card in no time. It’s perfect for batch-making or for those moments when you need a last-minute card that still feels thoughtful and unique.

A reminder that you don’t need complicated techniques to create something beautiful, just amazing products, a little creativity, and a love for sharing something made from the heart.

Happy crafting! Mary Jo

Dynamic Duo

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:49:33 GMT

Hi Pretty Little Studio friends, it's Kim and I'm back today with a layout using a mix of the Love Is Kind and You Are My Sunshine collections. Following my repeated shapes challenge in the PLS Facebook group, I used squares on this page of my granddaughters.

I started with white cardstock and pulled some dies from my stash. I used the Love Is Kind 6x9 Paper Pack , the Busy Bee 12x12 Paper and the Watch the Clouds 12x12 Paper for my squares. I cut various shapes from the different patterns and then, backed my photo with scraps from one of the papers. I also layered a few frames from the Frisbee Frames Diecuts . My title words phrases are from the Friends Forever Word Titles Diecuts .

To embellish my page, I started by adding large hearts from the Cloudy Hearts Cut-Aparts to my two large squares. Next, I added a few words from the Splish Splash Words Clear Stickers and the Lemonade Mix Diecuts . To finish, I added a few flowers from the Fresh Blooms Stems Diecuts and the Forget Me Not Stickers .

Thanks for joining me and have a lovely day. Kim

Fun in the Sun

Mon, 11 May 2026 20:10:08 GMT

Good morning everyone!

Kat here and excited to share my newest layout. I'm getting really excited for summertime, so I wanted to scrap a memory from last summer. I pulled out the You Are My Sunshine collection and scrapped a photo of my daughter at the beach.

Here's what I whipped up:

Thanks for stopping by!

You Color My World

Sat, 09 May 2026 20:19:10 GMT

Hello all of my Pretty Little Studio Friends!
Misty @Mommyofkidz here today sharing my Project and Challenge from iNSD weekend!!
My Challenge was to use a color/mood board as inspiration for your project of any type.

I started out doing a double page 12x12 layout using the Die cut Rainbow from the Wildflowers Collection . I was also using the 12x12 page "Color Palette" ...which I ended up trimming the rainbow out of in order to maount the whole think on my wall!

I mounted both rainbows onto a 12x24 peice of black cardstock and trimmed that down. I loved how it looked already! Next, I began adding my photos, clouds, ribbons, flowers and finally the title that I cut with my Cricut. It came together so easily!

The flowers are an assortment from several different collections. A few of the blooms are from the Smell the Flowers pack in the Sunkissed Collection. Most of them, however, are from the Garden Blooms Pack in the Wildflowers Collection .
All of the ribbon was from my scrap ribbon stash. I loved that I had some that perfectly matched the colors!

Once it was all put together and humg on my wall in my scraproom, I was so flippin happy! It brightened up my room SOOOO MUCH! Honestly though, All things Pretty Little Studio make photos look prettier! LOL

NOW...It is YOUR TURN!
Use the mood board below and create something beautiful!
Head over to the Pretty Little Studio Facebook Fans Page for the rules and due date..but go quickly! There are only a couple of weeks left to get something entered for the AMAZING prize pack!!

Thanis for stopping by...We can't wait to see what beautiful thing you create!

Better Together

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:15:23 GMT

Hi there! Lisa here today to share a quick layout I created with the Love is Kind collection. Quick because the background paper here does all the work for me! I simply sized my photos to square, fit them in the frames added a journaling card or two, some embellishments and this layout was done.

Next time you’re wanting a quick layout, grab a pack of these awesome papers that do all the hard work for you!!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Candy Cane Season's Greetings Card

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:29:53 GMT

I hope you're having a great day! Today I'm sharing a beautiful holiday card made with the Pretty Little Studio Candy Cane Collection!

This card starts with a patterned paper background that I topped with a floral arrangement. To create a focal point I layered light grid pattern paper over a piece of darker dotted paper. To help with placement I lay all the images on a piece of clear plastic the size of the card base.

To help with placement I lay all the images on a piece of clear plastic the size of the card base. This helps me decide what to put where before committing and adhering everything in place. Some of the images are adhered with adhesive foam tape, like the big red flower so I could tuck other elements underneath.

Some holiday elements are mixed in with the florals - a candy cane, string of beads and an ornament.

The finishing touch is always a sprinkle of gems for some sparkle and shine! I hope you're smiling!

Bloom Where You are Planted

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:18:12 GMT

Hello, Pretty Little Studio friends! I'm happy to be on the blog today sharing my take on the May Scraplift Challenge. I chose to create my layout with the Sunkissed collection.

Isn't this inspiration layout adorable? I love the paper strips and faux stitching. I chose to use those design elements on my layout.

I started by cutting paper strips from the Sunkissed collection and arranging them on my white cardstock.

I love the bright colors and Spring patterns in the Sunkissed collection.

I wanted to showcase two photos from a baby shower I had recently for my son and daughter-in-law. We are awaiting the arrival of Baby Boy #3. They have created such a beautiful marriage and family. The title, "Bloom Where You Are Planted", was just perfect. I used Pretty Little Studio Sticker Stitches over several paper strips.

To complete my layout, I added stencilled hearts, journaling and several diecuts. I love the little duckie floating in with an umbrella. I imagine that is baby boy #3 and his 2 little brothers are the duckies at the bottom running to meet him.

Thanks for visiting the blog today. What special memories have you photographed lately? We would love to see what you create.

❤️Keely

Make a Splash

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:30:31 GMT

Hi Creative Friends,

Are you dreaming of summer days filled with sunshine, water play, and carefree laughter? Tarrah back with you today and the layout I am sharing captures all of that happy energy perfectly. Using the Sunkissed and Bohemian Dream collections from Pretty Little Studio , I documented a fun-filled outdoor moment that was truly all about making a splash and enjoying the day.

The bright, playful color palette instantly sets a sunny mood. Layers of pinks, yellows, teals, and aquas come together beautifully, echoing the warmth of summer and the cool relief of water play. I love how the patterned papers from both collections mix effortlessly—bold polka dots, subtle textures, and soft grids add interest without overwhelming the photo.

To draw attention to the photo, I built a layered frame using a mix of papers, tabs, and ephemera. This helps anchor the layout while still allowing plenty of white space for the design to breathe. The Sunkissed pieces bring that fresh, summery vibe with phrases like “sunny” and “make a splash,” while Bohemian Dream adds a touch of whimsy with dreamy colors, arrows, and layered details.

The title, “splash the day away,” became the perfect focal point. Combining bold typography with hand-drawn elements and arrows helps lead the eye around the page and adds movement—just like the water-filled fun in the photo. Little details like bows, scalloped borders, and labels finish off the layout and give it a playful, handcrafted feel.

This page was such a joy to create and really shows how well the Sunkissed and Bohemian Dream collections work together. If you’re documenting summer memories, outdoor adventures, or those simple sunny moments, these collections are a perfect match.

Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a look—I hope this layout inspires you to capture and celebrate your own splash-worthy days!

Happy creating!

Tarrah x

Let's Go

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:31 GMT

Hello Pretty Little Studio fans! It's Monique here today, sharing a layout created with the colorful Sunkissed collection.

For this layout I chose three smaller photos of our vacation in Sicily, Italy, last year. My husband wanted to see the vulcano Edna and so we climbed the stairs of this very old church and indeed! in the far distance we spotted the Edna! Here's the layout I made:

For this layout I chose the sheet " Puddle " for my background. I adore this paper with all the scribbeling and the pink paint. I cut off a thin strip of paper of all four sides and proceeded to distress the edges of the paper. I placed the sheet on a pink/purple colored cardstock and machinestitched all around it. Next I placed the three photos on top and embellished with lots of die-cuts.

Loving all the pinks in this collection!

I machine stitched over many of the die-cuts and added a few more pink paint drops.

I love this collection so much! All those bright colors are so me!

Thank you so much for stopping by our blog and please don't forget to check out the Sunkissed collection in the Pretty Little Studio store !

Here's a list of Pretty Little Studio products I used:

Sunkissed collection

Paper | Sunkissed Ledger 12x12

Die-Cuts | Smell the flowers , Iced Tea Words , Sunbeam Labels , Love Blooms , Chirping Weather

Cut Aparts | June Word

Punch Outs | In the Clouds 6 x 12

Snips, Snails & Puppy Dog Tails

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:39:21 GMT

Hello to all of my fellow creators! Today I'm sharing my latest layout created using my absolute favorite Pretty Little Studio collection of all time - You Are My Sunshine !

My dad celebrated his 80th birthday this weekend, and my aunt shared some photos of him I'd never seen before. When I saw this picture I knew it needed a layout to showcase it ASAP. Look at what a cutie he was! I started out with the 12x12 Fly A Kite paper for my background. I love how it captures so much of what I knew my title would be with the carefree elements like the cupcakes and kites and the pawprints to go with the "puppy dog tails."

Since I knew I wanted to use this nursery rhyme as a very long title, the Out of the Blue mini ABC stickers were the perfect fit! I added journaling using a Brighter Days cut apart label . I've always loved hearing my dad's stories of how children made their own fun and adventures when he was growing up.

Underneath my photo, I used a Tim Holtz layered sunbeam stencil with Distress Oxides. The colors that went perfectly with this collection were tumbled glass, mustard seed, and crackling campfire. I added more of these colors through a mini diamond stencil scattered around the rest of the page.

Per my usual obsession with adding touches of black to my layouts, I also drew some sunbeam lines with a black sharpie and went over them again with an Elle's Studio stitches stamp. I pulled papers from the Sunshine Accent 6x6 pack to layer under my photo too. Stars seemed to be the perfect accent for a fun boy page, so I included several die cuts from the Under the Stars pack.

A festive banner begged to be added to the top of the page, and these flags from the Cool Aid Pennants cut aparts fit the the bill perfectly. Since the cut aparts are only $1 apiece, I usually buy several of each one. There's a load of bang for your (literal) buck there!

For my final touches, I scattered lots of star stamps and hole punches from one of the navy blue papers to tie my title and everything else together. I know this background is a little chaotic, but so is little boy energy, right?! ��

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today! If you don't have the You Are My Sunshine collection yet, it's totally worth the investment. It always gets my creativity flowing!

I wish you happy creating!! Wendy ��

So Many Books So Little Time

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:52:57 GMT

Hello, friends!! Today I am sharing a layout that I created that is a bit different for me! Do you like to stay in your normal style or stretch your creativity and try new things? I think scraplifting different layouts is the perfect way for me to keep things fresh and try something I might not otherwise try!

I do really like how this turned out and I had lots of fun creating it. I used the Well Read collection. My background paper is Take Note . I actually used the double sided from this pack . I am happy I had that pack because I used lots of the freebie cut-outs on the packaging for this layout! The stripe paper was also from that pack but also comes individually in single sided. Besides the freebie cut-outs I also used die cut embellishments from Book Worm , Card Catalog , Page Turner , On my Shelf and the Bibliophile cut-aparts . The rectangles were cut from the 6x9 or 8x8 paper pack because the scale of the patterns are a bit smaller than the 12 x 12 pack.

Thank you so much for joining me! You can see the layout I scraplifted today and see my process video here or on YouTube (ScrapRona).

Splish Splash

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:42:50 GMT

Oh these beautiful spring days have me thinking all things outside!

For today's layout I did something I haven't done in a little while, I made my background with some mixed media! I played along with a YouTube hop called Mix it up Monday. (more information on that in my process video)

I used the gorgeous You are My Sunshine collection! The vellum that I used for the background (and which inspired the mixed media colors) is from the vellum pack . My title came from the Just Peachy word titles . I used several florals from the Fresh Blooms and Fruit Salad die cut packs. I finished up with some sweet little stickers from the Fresh Blooms sticker sheet.

Thank you so much for joining me today. You can see my process video on YouTube (ScrapRona).

Me!

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:38:59 GMT

Hey Crafty Friends!

I’m absolutely loving the Love Is Kind Collection right now! ��
Today’s layout features a photo of me going to the Alo Store for the very first time . Yes, I know I could have just ordered online, but honestly, I really enjoy seeing things in person . There’s just something about shopping and experiencing it for yourself that makes it more fun! A big thank you to my husband for taking me all the way to Baltimore so I could finally go.

For this layout, I started with a 12x12 sheet from the collection and cut it down to 8.5x11 .

Next, I took a strip from one of the patterned papers and trimmed it down to fit my design. I also used the packaging cover to matte my photo , which is one of my favorite ways to get even more use out of my supplies. I added some banner stickers to the left corner of the photo and used pop dots to give everything a little extra dimension .

Then, I added sticker strips to the top and bottom of the page to help frame everything in. I also cut out two squares from the packaging and placed them to the right of the photo . I distressed the edges with my scissors to give them a little more texture and character.

To add even more detail, I included a scallop strip and a die cut triangle , then finished that area off with a staple for a fun layered look. I also added pop dots to the “fun” word die cut so it would stand out a little more.

I cut out one of the tag die cuts and popped that up as well, then added a sweet little die cut butterfly .

Lastly, I created a journaling spot using a smaller prompt layered on top of a larger one. I finished it off with a scallop strip , a torn paper strip , and another staple for extra texture.

And the “Me” title ? Those are stickers from Dollar Tree — such a fun and affordable finishing touch!

I really love how this layout came together. It’s soft, layered, dimensional, and full of sweet little details that make me happy.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Happy Crafting!

Love is Kind

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:03:44 GMT

Hello friends,

I hope you're doing well.

Today I have made a layout in my scrapbooking 10 on 10 album, I (usually) take 10 photo's on the 10th of every month and I document them.

i have been doing this project for the last 5 years and love to see the little details of thing that change and stay the same.

I have used the love is kind collection, I love the colors and they really make me long for spring.

Are you doing a project that you really love and just keep getting back to?

Love Suzane

Slice of Summer

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:54:24 GMT

Sketch Challenge
Good morning, friends! Today, I'm sharing a double travel notebook spread I created using the You are My Sunshine Collection and a sketch for inspiration!

Here is the image of the sketch I used for inspiration. I love the big circle with a few embellishments around the circle. Since this is a summer spread, I only used a few flowers, but I just love my take on this sketch!

I cut the circle from the Sunshine Mixed 6x9 patterned paper pack and then cut it in half to spread it across the two spreads. I cut another layout of the circle to add dimension by layering them on the circle with foam squares.

I cut the sun and flowers from patterned paper to use as embellishments on the layout. Also, I cut the "slice of summer" Word Title in half to spread the title across the two pages.

To complete the layout, I added a few butterflies and enamel dots. What do you think of this month's sketch? Isn't it fun!? Thank you so much for visiting today.

Nicole

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Thanks for stopping by today.