Sunshine & Summer Adventures with Pretty Little Studio

There’s something about bright sunshine, cheerful colors, and adorable woodland friends that instantly makes you smile! Today's card celebrates everything we love about summer while showcasing the beautiful You Are My Sunshine Collection from Pretty Little Studio.

This fresh yellow and blue color combination is everything we love about cardmaking. The sunny yellow accents paired with soft aqua and sky blue papers create a light, happy palette that perfectly captures the feeling of warm summer days. It's a classic seasonal pairing that is both vibrant and refreshing.

I love building scenes with patterned paper, and the cloud paper from the collection adds so much subtle detail to the background. The soft cloud patterns create the perfect summer sky without overwhelming the focal point, allowing each layer to shine while adding wonderful depth and texture to the design.

This layered scene creates a playful outdoor adventure that feels perfect for sending happy summer greetings.

Across the top of the card, the bold "summertime" Sunshine word die cut makes a wonderful statement. The crisp white lettering against the bright yellow strip immediately draws your eye and sets the tone for the entire design. It's a simple detail that adds both contrast and a modern graphic element.

One of my favorite finishing touches is the charming summer tag tied with soft aqua ribbon. The sentiment, "it's always summer somewhere," adds just the right touch of whimsy while coordinating beautifully with the collection. Combined with the layered papers and die cuts, it gives the card extra dimension and a fun, finished look.



Whether you're creating birthday cards, thinking-of-you cards, or simply sending a little sunshine through the mail, the You Are My Sunshine Collection makes designing summer cards effortless. The bright papers, coordinating die cuts, and cheerful sentiments mix and match beautifully, making it easy to create layered scenes full of personality.

Summer is the perfect season to play with colorful papers, sweet embellishments, and cheerful themes, and this collection brings them all together in one delightful project. I hope this card inspires you to pull out your favorite Pretty Little Studio supplies and create a little sunshine of your own!

Happy crafting! MaryJo