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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.

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: 

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

Sunshine, Flowers & Happy Birthday Wishes!

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!

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:

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:

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.

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.

You & Me & Baby Makes 3! 

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.

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?

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!

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".

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

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!

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!!

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.

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.

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

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

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:

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! .

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!

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 Jessica Mikels. Here is her beautiful layout.

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: