With summer in full swing, many people are taking the opportunity to leave home and head somewhere fun to be together and make memories. Chances are you take hundreds, if not thousands(!), of pictures to remember the fun times. What to do with all those photos? Never fear, our team will show you this week how to scrap your vacation photos as well as share some fun vacation-themed cards and projects. Up first is a layout and card by Mandy Koeppen:
FOR THIS GIRL SUMMER MEANS 3 THINGS by Mandy Koeppen
Supplies: Malibu Paper (35722) - Shoreline, Solana Paper (35738) - Shoreline, Sand Dollar (85585) - Bits, Flamingo (42249) - Remarks Books, Sandpiper (42247) - Remarks, Boardwalk Black (53360) - Thickers, Pelican (42248) - Remarks, Dimensional Dots (61709) - This to That, Dot Glue Runner (61713) - This to That
ENJOY by Mandy Koeppen
Supplies: Wanderlust Paper (35548) - Amy Tangerine, Cardstock Shapes (77288) - Bits, Medium Jewel Brads (85565) - Elements, Dimensional Dots (61709) - This to That, Dot Glue Runner (61713) - This to That
The Shoreline collection is PERFECT for scrapping your vacation photos. Want a chance to win the entire line?
Leave a comment on this post by Friday August 3rd 2012 letting us know a favorite vacation you've been on or would like to go on and we'll randomly select one winner and let them be known in this Friday's post. Happy travels!
WHat a creative card! Ingenious! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Lillian Child | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 07:01 AM
I must say that last year our little road trip up to DC was a blast I actually still have to scrapbook it EEK I did have a little journal where I documented and put pictures of our trip but I need to give it some justice! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Ellie A. | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 07:34 AM
I love Mexico and especially the Mayan Riveria. I would live there if I could. Now I can't wait till my boys are old enough to take them there, oh think of the scrapbook pages from that trip. : )
Posted by: Dianna DeCaluwe | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 07:44 AM
I agree holidays are all about taking pretty pics to scrap! Great projects - I love this line!
Posted by: Mel J | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 07:45 AM
Three years ago, my sister and I went to a resort in Mexico for a few days on the beach. We had a great time there, soaking up the sun, but the bonding lasts to this day! Plus, it's my favorite scrapbook I've ever created.
Posted by: Tabitha M. | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 07:46 AM
My trip to Ireland last year was a life long dream. Would love to go again.
Posted by: marianne-g | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 07:47 AM
i love the vacay card! how cute!
I would love to go to USA!! there are so many fun things to do, great places to see and most of all.. lots of SCRAPPY goodness!!
Posted by: Angel | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 07:52 AM
I would love to take a road trip to Yellowstone National Park to go camping and hiking and then travel to the Grand Canyon.
Posted by: Robin Buchholz | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 07:53 AM
I just got back from an amazing vacation to New England (New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Massachusetts)!
Posted by: Emily | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 07:57 AM
My favorite vacation would be anywhere a cruise will take us. Such an easy way to travel and see so many different places.
Posted by: Bethany Becker | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 08:01 AM
My favorite vacation was one spent with my boyfriend at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios. We had so much fun beng silly and enjoying all the park had to offer. Disney World is truly the happiest place on Earth!
Posted by: Nicolle | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 08:12 AM
My last vacation was to San Diego and it was AWESOME!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 08:14 AM
My husband and I hit our 10 year anniversary this November and have been looking at cruises. I would love to take a Mediterranean cruise!
Posted by: Mollie | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 08:27 AM
What an awesome card!! Also love the layout. We went on a CA vacation several years ago. First Disneyland then Coronado Beach. What a great time we all had!! Shoreline would be perfect to scrap this trip!!
Posted by: Lisa C. | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 08:35 AM
We went to Sweden in 2003, it was do much fun! We plan to take our daughters in several years and take the train up past the arctic circle. Love this collection! Would be perfect for our trip in a couple weeks!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 08:39 AM
Our fave is always going home to hawaii where the living is easy and aliha spirit looms everywhere.
Posted by: Connie Tacazon | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 08:47 AM
My dream vacation is a cruise around the world but I didn't have enough money for that. Our last vacation to new york and miami with a little bahamas cruise was very perfect!
Posted by: Alexandra Boehnke | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 08:52 AM
Both fabulous projects! Love the titlework on your layout!!
Haven't been on any big vacations here but my daughter and I do have an annual trip to the cottage with friends that is an amazing time!! Something about the cottage that just makes you relax and recharge!! The Shoreline collection would be perfect for scrapping about it! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Tracey | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:02 AM
We were supposed to go on vacation this year to Indiana and Ohio but my daughter's marching band director switched band camp to our vacation week. We are totally bummed. On the bright side, I get a week to do a lot of scrapbooking.
Posted by: Shari Klyn | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:05 AM
my favorites were Maui and Hawaii...dreaming of going back :)
Posted by: tammy K | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:07 AM
My favorite vacations were this year's trip to the Western Caribbean (thanks mom and dad) and a trip we took previously with our kids to Disneyworld.
Posted by: Brenda | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:13 AM
I love Chile!. I went in 2007 and 2008...and I would like to return every year!!!
Thanks for the chance!
Charo
Posted by: Charo | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:15 AM
We spent 18 months in the DC area and used the opportunity to take a 3 week trip up the coast to Maine and back with our kids. Once in a lifetime experience and absolutely fun and beautiful places along the way.
Posted by: Lisa P | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:15 AM
My favorite vacation was when my husband and I went to Alaska! It was a blast. We are now gearing up to take a 2 week road trip cross country before we move to Hawaii. I think this will be our next big vacation! 3 years in paradise! I will take it! :)
Posted by: Cherie Goyer | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:17 AM
Last year my husband and I made a last minute trip to Alaska - it was awesome!
Posted by: Cristina | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:39 AM
One day I like to travel to Ibiza! Why? Because of the name of this spanish island!
Posted by: Maja | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:46 AM
I would love to take my girls to Disneyworld! We plan on going next summer and I can't wait!
Posted by: Brenna | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:55 AM
I would love to go to Alaska for a vacation someday!
Posted by: Michele D | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:57 AM
Although I LOVE a relaxing island, my favorite vaycay to date was canyoneering in Zion's slot canyons...meaning I dangled from a rope and conquered MANY of my fears!
Posted by: Sheryl Coe | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:59 AM
My favorite vacation is this past April-my husband, daughter and I took a trip to Disneyland and just had a nice, relaxing time! It was also the first time she smiled at a character for a photo :)
Posted by: Abby Huffer | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:13 AM
My favourite has got to be the trip my sister won to New York City! Best trip ever! Would love to travel to other big cities in America! Love the Shoreline collection!
Posted by: Dawn Cheshire | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:20 AM
I am going on my dream vacation in September to Italy and I can not wait!
Posted by: Janet | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:22 AM
I LOVE that gorgeous card and your cute LO!!! We're planning a family trip to take our son to Disneyland!!! I LOVED going to Disneyland as a kid!!! Thanks for the chance to win such a wonderful prize!!
Posted by: Ashley Starkey | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:22 AM
I love the layout & that card is fantastic. My favorite vacation was when we went to Yellowstone Natl. Park.
Posted by: Tona | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:24 AM
I'd love to travel around Europe one day!
Posted by: Melissa H. | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Our recent cruise through Alaska was wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!! We spent 2 weeks enjoying the animals and scenery.
Posted by: sharon gullikson | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:25 AM
I would like to go to Europe--not sure which countries yet. Well, to be honest, I'd LIKE to visit all of them.
Posted by: B. Poteraj | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:26 AM
I have loved all of my trips to Hawaii. I work 3 jobs, so it is nice to just relax in a beautiful setting.
Posted by: Natasha G.P. | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Love the Shoreline collection! Our next family vacation will be LegoLand...we can't wait!
Posted by: Melanie C | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Any time we visit NYC the four of us just LOVE it!! What a great city.
Posted by: Theresa | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:39 AM
This summer we escaped to little hotel called Montiboli in the village of Villa Joyosa in Spain and it was perfect! Shoreline is perfect to scrap this kind of beachdestinations...
Posted by: Kroppone | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:43 AM
I love holidays and I Love scrapping them even more when I get home!!! My favorite holiday so far was when my family, parents and brother all went to Disney Florida for my mum's 60th birthday - she is SUCH a kid at heart!!! Loving this shoreline collection :-) x
Posted by: Kerys | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Favorite vacation is always Hawaii, especially last year when we went with my brother and sister and their families!
Posted by: Kirsten J | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:59 AM
My husband and myself rode our Harley motorcycle for 3000 miles, went to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer Park, all over that area. Great time!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Been lots of really cool places, but one of the next ones that I'd like to visit is the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Posted by: KellyO | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:04 AM
My favorite vacation was a month-long, 11-country tour of Europe in 2010. It was amazing! I can't wait to use Shoreline for my Greece pictures!
Posted by: Heather V | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:23 AM
It's been a long time since we have been on an actual vacation.......but we live so near the Smokey Mtns that anytime we go up there and get away even for a few hours it's like a vacation :) My best trip recently was to the lake where we spent all day and then went off the beaten path and looked and some places not a lotta people know about....finished the day off with a picnic and had a blast!!
Posted by: tina phillips | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Favorite place was Siesta Key with the family a few years ago! Want to go back!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:35 AM
This summer I went to Italy with my family and boyfriend - without a doubt an amazing holiday :)My next dream is to go to Berlin this summer.
Posted by: Maria Krumbaek | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:36 AM
I was lucky enough to get to tag along with my hubby to Hungary last year when he went for work. I did have to spend my first three days in a little tiny farming town, but we did take an extra two days to spend in Budapest. It was a once in a lifetime kind of trip.
Posted by: Ashly | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:56 AM
My favourite spot is London and i´m going there this fall with my three daughters and it will be fab!! So much fun and shopping, YAY:-)
Posted by: Marja Seidemo | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:57 AM
I'd love to go to London and Paris with my husband to see some heavy-duty history and the fabulous museums and art!
Posted by: jengd | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:59 AM
I love to go on cruises. It's a great way to visit many places while staying in the same room (cabin)!
Posted by: Julie Mitchell | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 12:11 PM
I love heading up for a relaxing beach vacation in Maine!
Posted by: Jingle | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 12:13 PM
We just got back from a family road trip that was tons of fun but now I would love a vacation from my vacation and Martha'a Vinyard would be fabulous:)
Posted by: Jamie Greene | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Best vacation ever- 10 days in London followed by a jaunt across Ireland... literally the entire country. It was amazing!!!
Posted by: Jess Leggett | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 12:23 PM
I would love to go to Scotland. Traipsing along hiking path and wandering through old castles. Priceless. Thanks.
Posted by: Beneta | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 12:23 PM
We got back from a week-long vacation to San Diego on July 1. Fabulous weather, fun stuff to do in the area! (And Shoreline would be perfect to scrap our beachy photos!) thanks for the chance to win. :)
Posted by: Cynthia B. | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 12:27 PM
My favorite vacation was a family trip (12 of us) to the Cayman Islands for 2 weeks. We swam, snorkled, parasailed went fishing & conch diving as well as festivals and had lots of family fun.
Posted by: Dorina D | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 12:32 PM
My East Coast Cruise from NY to Quebec where I got a chance to see where my grandmother was born along with all the wonderful US history in the ports we stopped at
Posted by: DeeDee LD | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 12:35 PM
My most recent fave vacation was going on a cruise to the Bahamas!
Posted by: Lynda | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 12:36 PM
My favorite vacation is when I go to Seattle to see my daughter. I love it there and we have such a great time.
Posted by: mary s. - aka Big Mamma | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 12:38 PM
I have been on some great holidays but would still love to visit Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal...Then I can cross that off my bucket list!!!
Posted by: Kailash | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 12:47 PM
My favorite vacation was a trip to Disney and Harry Potter World before my Dad left to serve in Iraq. Now that he is back we are leaving for the beach in less than a week!
Posted by: Casey | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 01:16 PM
When I was 15 my mother took me backpacking through Europe. That says alot about my mother - how many moms would do that? And how many 15 year-olds would like to go with their mother? We had an awfull and awesome trip in so many ways that we both slap our knees laughing still today 20 years later... :D
Posted by: Niina | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 01:20 PM
I would just love to go to Europe!
Posted by: Jen Rzasa | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 01:36 PM
A few years ago we took a family vacation. My son was turning 21 and wanted to go to Vegas! So him, his sister (25) and us went to Vegas for a couple of days then rented a car and headed to the grand Canyon. our last stop was Phoenix where DD lives. It can such fun traveling with adult children!!
Posted by: Jean A Marmo | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 01:40 PM
I would love to visit Disneyland this summer. They have just opened Carsland and updated their new entrance. So wish I could see all of the changes! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Tiffany M | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 01:42 PM
I want to use this collection to make mini albums with memories of beach, hiking, camping and boardwalk with my friends and her girls who are visiting the US from Taiwan for gifts. Hope we all remember these fun moments.
Posted by: Valerie.H | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 01:59 PM
I lived in Vancouver for a long time and I would love to go back with my hubby and two boys to show them how beautiful it is over on that side of Canada !!! Beautiful layout and card,love the title work !!! and I would love to play with the Shoreline collection !!!!
Posted by: Marielle | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 01:59 PM
No vacation for us this year - but I would love to rent a cottage on the beach in Maine for a month. I've never been there, but it sounds like total relaxation to me!
Posted by: julie e | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 02:14 PM
We have had lots of mini vacations this year going to the beach in our travel trailer. But we have booked a cruise for next February. The boys are going to be so excited. It will be our first cruise. Can't wait!!
Posted by: Michelle StClair | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 02:28 PM
My favorite vacation was from childhood when we would spend weeks on Fire Island, NY in a beach house we rented! So fun!
Carol B
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Posted by: Carol B | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 02:29 PM
I would love to go on vacation to Cancun Mexico & to Las Vegas! I haven't ventured outside of Canada and when I get the chance I'm definitely going to those two places first!
Posted by: Nikki R | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 02:31 PM
I've wanted to go to Hawaii for a while now, but I don't travel very often. However, my daughter just mentioned wanting to go to Hawaii out of the blue (she's 6)- we've never spoken about it before or anything- so I think it may be a sign to figure it out and get ourselves there sometime soon! Time to take a risk and have a great adventure!
Posted by: chel | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 02:34 PM
OHHH! Super fun projects shared today-esp. that enjoy card! I have enjoyed going on many vacations since I've been married (5 years ago). We go on a honeymoon every year--this year is the Bahamas! I hope next year we can go to Egypt!! THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Sav O'G | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 02:36 PM
Anywhere with a beach is good for entertaining the boys forever.
Posted by: tammy g | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 03:01 PM
favorite vacation was a vacation with my extended family. fun to watch all the cousins hang out together and bond.
Posted by: serena | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 03:16 PM
I will love to go to Italy for vacations with my family in a near future. My grandmas family was from there and I always want to go and visit.
Posted by: Andrea Garland | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 03:21 PM
my favorite vacation was to Costa Rica with my immediate family a few years ago- totally unplugged and relaxing!
Posted by: Gayle P | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 03:36 PM
our fave vacation was when my hubby and I went to Australia and New Zealand together with NO kids!!! its was amazing!!! I'd love to go to Fiji someday!!!
Posted by: Wendi R | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 03:51 PM
Love that card! I traveled to Europe my Freshman year of college (a week in Italy and a week in Paris). It was the most amazing time, and I would love to share it with my husband and daughter.
Posted by: Kristen | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 04:45 PM
Love Paris!
Posted by: bettie | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 05:19 PM
I'd love to win Shoreline to scrap photos about our vaction at a beautiful lake in Quebec, Canada last year and the ones I plan to take next week!
Posted by: Jeannine H. | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 05:30 PM
Hoping to snag a week at the beach at the end of August!
Posted by: KathleenB | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 05:31 PM
Any trip that involves a National Park is a vacation for me!
Posted by: Brenda B | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 06:14 PM
A road trip across the country was one of the best vacations my husband and I have been on...so many amazing memories!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 06:23 PM
My favorite vacation was the last family vacation we took in 1999. We drove out West, with no agenda, stopping along the way when we found something interesting. Lots of fun!
Posted by: Whitney P | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 06:48 PM
We just had a reverse vacation where everybody came out to visit us and I got To play the tourist locally.
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 07:12 PM
My favorite vacation is the trips to Italy we've taken
Posted by: Jenn | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 07:23 PM
My all time favorite vacation was when we spent a week in San Diego with my DH and 3 kids! It was so nice to just lay around on the beach and not be racing around at an amusement park, and spending some real, uninterupted quality time with our kids!
Posted by: Charlotte O. | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 07:40 PM
I would love to go back to Hawaii. It was certainly one of the best vacations I've ever been on.
Posted by: Shanita K. | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 08:00 PM
My favorite vacation was our land and sea cruise through Alaska three years ago.
Posted by: Melinda Wilson | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 08:04 PM
I would love to go to Japan Disneyland together with my husband and son or maybe at Camotes Island at Bohol, Philippines - great beach!.
Posted by: luanne | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 08:05 PM
My favorite vacation I've been on is probably our sunny and relaxing week in Cabo, Mexico...lots of lounging around beaches and pools and morning yoga at the resort fitness center!
Posted by: Rachael | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 08:15 PM
My all time dream vacation would take place in Japan!!!
Posted by: Candice Elliott | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:26 PM
One of my favorite vacations is a yearly trip to Seattle. My friend, Tammy, is a great hostess :) She always plans a bunch of fun stuff and we find something new in & around the city to do. I love it!
Posted by: Monica Blain | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:15 PM
I'd love to go somewhere tropical with crystal clear water and pretty white beaches!
Posted by: Shirley K. | Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:23 PM
My favourite vacation would be Bali! I love the beach and warm weather! Also looking forward to a vacation to Fiji
Posted by: Kristy B | Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 12:59 AM
My favorite vacation would be Alaska and Japan. Have been wanting to go there for years. For now, I'll be looking forward to visiting Vancouver, Seattle and Portland next week.
Posted by: Jeannie L | Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 01:49 AM