With summer in full swing and temperatues piping hot, the beach is one of the best places to be! This week our talented team will show you how to use your beach-themed photos and share some cards to send to your beach-loving friends. We've also got amazing projects by our guest designer,a great home decor canvas tutorial to brighten up any space, and a giveaway! We can't wait! Melissa Mann and Allison Waken kick off Beach Week with a pair of layouts:
PARADISE by Melissa Mann
Supplies: White (71081) Card Stock, Goldfish (71072) - Card Stock, Picket Fences (36017) - Mayberry, Sweet Splash (36023) - Mayberry, Miss Betty (36020) - Mayberry, Front Porch (36016) - Mayberry, Summer Breeze (36013) - Mayberry, Key Lime (36021) - Mayberry, Mapleton Drive (36022) - Mayberry, Premier Ribbon, Pie (85667) - Mayberry, Accent & Phrase Stickers (42400) - Remarks, Trinket (42392) - Thickers, Fox (53414) - Thickers
BEACH TIME by Melissa Mann
Supplies: Treasure (35948) - Yes Please, Currently (35924) - Yes Please, Wishbone (35969) - Lucky Charm, Noteworthy (42367) - Remakrs, Wish (53457) - Thickers, Wish (53456) - Thickers, Flamingo (42249) - Remarks, Sandpiper (42247) - Remarks, Surfboard (85584) - Delights, Cherry Cola (42397) - Remarks
HELLO BEACH DAY by Allison Waken
Supplies: White (71273) - Cardstock, Inspire (63069) - Embroidery Stencil Kit, Accent & Phrase Stickers (42394) - Lucky Charm, Sugar (42362) - Remarks, Trinket (42391) - Thickers, Silver (71511) - POW, Natural (35948) - Corrugated Cardstock, Perfect Paper (35932) - Yes, Please, Starlight Paper (35981) - Lucky Charm, Cute Chloe Paper (35905) - My Girl, Commit Paper (35929) - Yes, Please
AZ BEACH by Allison Waken
Supplies: White (71273) - Cardstock, Hello Burlap (53461) - Thickers, Kitten Black (53448) - Thickers, Daybook (35957) - Yes, Please, Noteworthy (42367) - Remarks, Natural (35948) - Corrugated Cardstock, Consistant Paper (35971) - Yes, Please, Wishbone Paper (35969) - Lucky Charm, Sweet Tea (42398) - Remarks, Discover (42366) - Remarks, Adhesive Badges (85624) - Flair, Phrase Stamp (59177) - Lucky Charm
We're giving away a bundle of goodies from The Pier collection by Crate Paper (perfect for scrapping your beach-themed photos!) to one lucky winner:
Leave a comment on this post by Friday July 26th 2013 and let us know what/where your favorite beach is and we'll announce the winner that morning. Good luck!
my favorite beach is called Grand Bend in Ontario Canada - it is an hour away from home and a great place to go in the summer!
Posted by: Avril Tanner | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 05:25 AM
So lovely beachy projects. My favorite beach is Piteå Havsbad, in the north of Sweden.
Posted by: Anna Ekman | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 05:33 AM
I've been to a lot of beaches in my life so it's really hard to choose. The most beautiful beach I've been to was on an Island in Malaysia that i can't remember the name of. But i have to say that my favorite is the beach in a place called Runsten on Öland in Sweden!
Posted by: Fiona Kwan | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 05:35 AM
I'm a girl from Ipanema, so I'm biased toward the beaches in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Posted by: Patchi | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 05:37 AM
My favorite beach is Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 05:39 AM
Amazing layouts! My favorite beach would have to be Destin, Flordia. Really, any Florida beach is amazing! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Amy Coose | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 05:42 AM
wow these layouts are amazing.. Perfect theme.. I need some Maui beach time..
Posted by: Annette Allen | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 05:47 AM
My favorite beach is probably a place along the Cozumel border in Mexico. Simply Beautiful!
Posted by: Angela A | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 05:55 AM
I miss my favourite beach! I live in the U.S but am from Australia and we have some of the best beaches in the world, I miss the white sands and blue waters of the beaches along the far north Queensland coast, pristine and amazing!
Posted by: Lindsey | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 05:59 AM
My fave beach is in Tuscuny, Italy, it's literally miles long and wide and clean and there is a nice bar for lunch or coffee there. I hope to go there again next summer.
Posted by: Anastasia | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:01 AM
This is a tricky one I live in Michigan so I'm surrounded by the great lakes! There are plenty of places to here to enjoy a good swim!
Posted by: Kayla F. | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:07 AM
my favorite beach is manhattan beach, ca. the long boardwalk for running, roller blading. the wide beach for volleyball. and of course the waves for surfing. HEAVEN.
Posted by: simplypearl | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:08 AM
My favorite beach is Costa del Sol Málaga Spain!
Posted by: Teresa | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:17 AM
My favorite beach is Playa Larga in Tarragona, Spain!
Thanks for the chance!
Charo
Posted by: Charo | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:24 AM
My favorite beach is Crystal Beach in Bolivar, Texas. My family had a beach house there before Hurricane Ike, so I spent a lot of childhood summers on that beach.
Posted by: Emily | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:24 AM
The beaches along 30A on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida are amazingly beautiful. The sugar white sand and the emerald water make these beaches my favorites!
Posted by: karen | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:26 AM
My favorite beach is just down the street- Marco Island beach! I vacationed here as a kid and it was a dream realized to be able to move here as an adult.
Posted by: chel micheline | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:29 AM
The beaches in Hawaii are the most beautiful I have seen. The beach on Coronado CA is closer to home though!
Posted by: Gina M | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:29 AM
We take beach vacations every year, but our favorite is Sapphire Beach in St. Thomas. Wonderful views, friendly people, and some of the best Mahi Mahi.
Posted by: Keianna | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:31 AM
I love the beaches in Florida!! Another favorite was Cavendish in PEI...beautiful!!
Posted by: Theresa | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:40 AM
Living in Michigan there are probably thousands of beaches to choose from but I keep going back to one special one, Grand Haven State Park in Grand Haven Michigan.
Posted by: Gayle Churches | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:43 AM
Living in Az now I haven't been to the beach in awhile but I used to love the beaches in Calif. when the kids were young.
Posted by: marianne-g | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:46 AM
The Outer Banks in North Carolina has the most beautiful beach! I love that you can see the Cape Hateras lighthouse in the background!
Posted by: Liz | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:52 AM
My favorite beach is in South Haven, Michigan!
Posted by: Heather V | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:55 AM
Any beach is the best beach, but I will have to go with the beaches in St John.
Posted by: Lisa S. | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 06:56 AM
I'm from Alabama, so I would like to say that the Gulf Coast has my favorite beaches. However, my husband and I went to Maui on our honeymoon and their beaches cannot be beat! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Emily | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:05 AM
This is a tough one. I'm not a huge beach fan, but I loved the gorgeous beaches on Prince Edward Island with the sand dunes as well as a stop in Cozumel when we were on a cruise. The water was just so clear!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:09 AM
My fave beach is on the Dutch wadden-island Texel!
Posted by: MirjamC | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:17 AM
My favorite beach is in Marion, Mass.
Posted by: Jamie Greene | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:23 AM
Thanks for the chance! My fav beach is Orange Beach Florida.
Posted by: scrappyrae | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:23 AM
My favorite beach growing up was in Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa but now the closest beach to me which we love is in Warren Dune State Park in Michigan!!
Posted by: Kailash | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:26 AM
My favorite beach is Indian Rocks Beach, Florida. Are familt has a timeshare there and that is were we all hang out togething. Swimming in the Gulf and looking for sharks teeth and when possible you can find Sand dollars and Starfish.
Posted by: Natalie Hichberg | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:31 AM
Love the beach layouts here! I love the pier collection!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:31 AM
Well, this is tricky because I live near Chicago. But, the beaches on Lake Michigan are nearby. I love Glencoe Beach...it's beautiful and it's also where they filmed Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Renee Z | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:32 AM
wooowwwwww.
O live in Florianópolis, just 32 beaches i have a lot of time to take pictures from the sea..
Tks for the chance to win
Posted by: Denise | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:37 AM
the beach in cancun where my husband proposed ^_^
Posted by: youngmi | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:37 AM
I live in near the mountains, so the only beaches in town are man made. So my favorite beach to travel to is Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver. My kids play in the ocean while my husband plays beach volleyball - it's a beautiful place!
Posted by: Megan L. | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:41 AM
My most favorite beach is on Slaughter House Bay in northern Maui. I dream of going back quite often.
Posted by: Jena Baker | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:44 AM
The beaches around the island of Capri, Italy are gorgeous, I hope to visit there again one day!
Posted by: AndreaJ in VA | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:46 AM
SO hard to choose just one beach...but I gotta go with my home state on this one: Hunting Island State Park, Beaufort, SC! It's a photographer's paradise! =D
Posted by: Cynthia | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 07:46 AM
Cool pages, girls!
My favourite beach is Zandvoort aan Zee in the Netherlands! :) Love that beach!
Posted by: Maja | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:00 AM
What a great giveaway!! I love "The Pier"! My favourite beach (or rather beaches) are in Spain, on the Costa Brava :)
Posted by: Kathleen | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:07 AM
I always love making projects with a beachy theme! These pages are amazing too! The Pier is such a wonderful collection.
My favourite beach must be Miami Beach, although I have never been there yet ;)
Posted by: Romy | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:14 AM
My favorite beach is Walnut Beach in Ashtabula, Ohio. I grew up there and still like to go back for my beach time. Its a hidden gem.
Posted by: julie e | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:21 AM
My favorite beach is in Gulf Shores,Ala. I grew up there and it was an awesome sight to see my children faces when they show the beautiful white sand for the first time.
Posted by: Terria | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:33 AM
This is by far my most fav collection. Love the Pier.
Posted by: Valerie.H | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:36 AM
I love to visit Honeymoon Island (Florida). It's the first beach I drove to an hour away by myself as a big girl many years ago and it is dear to my heart! Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful collection!
Posted by: Denise Luscan | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:37 AM
The beaches of Puerto Aventuras, Akumal and Tulum in Riviera Maya, Quintanaroo, Mexico. Can't wait for our next trip in January.
Posted by: rebecca | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:37 AM
My favourite beach is at a country park on the Wirral in the UK. Really secluded and peaceful. There is a house down there that I'd love to live in.
Posted by: Dawn Cheshire | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:41 AM
Myrtle Beach!
Posted by: Melissa | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:43 AM
Our favorite beach is Euaiki island in the middle of the Pacific ocean. Perfect sand a very few people.
Posted by: Louise | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:43 AM
Ko'Olina on Oahu would be our family's favorite beach! I love the theme this week!!
Posted by: Stacie D | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:44 AM
The only beach I've been
to, was in Costa Rica, so
I don't really have a
favorite, so sorry for me!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:46 AM
My favorite beach is any beach with the sun, sand and surf! I don't live near a beach so I would take any getaway to one :)
Posted by: Lisa P | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:48 AM
I admit I haven't seen many beaches beside the ones where I live, but of those on the shores of Lake Michigan, the beaches in Ludington, MI are my favorites.
Posted by: Kris W | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 08:52 AM
Great LOs! I was born and raised in New Jersey so the Jersey shore and boardwalks are my favorite!
Posted by: Jess | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 09:00 AM
I love these beautiful beach layouts!! My favorite beach is Turks & Caicos! I was fortunate to vacation there once. Thanks for the giveaway. I love The Pier collection!
Posted by: jackie c. | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 09:02 AM
My favorite beach is Clearwater Beach in Tampa... the sand is like silk!
Thanks for this giveaway. :)
Posted by: Nicolle | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 09:08 AM
My favorite beach is Carter's Beach in Queen's County, Nova Scotia. Between the white sand and the turquoise toned water you'd think you were in the Caribbean, but when your toes touch the northern Atlantic waters you get a reality check. I love to go there whenever I go up to that part of Canada.
Posted by: Cindy | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 09:14 AM
Growing up my fav was a beach on the Mississippi, Princeton beach (I thought it was the best) Now that I am more traveled my fav would have to be Bondi Beach in AUS...I learned to surf there!
Posted by: Chelsea | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 09:15 AM
My favorite beach is Myrtle Beach, SC. We used to go there every summer with my parents and grandparents growing up.
Posted by: hanna | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 09:22 AM
Were headed to the beach next week. These projects are great inspo for photos, and I adore The Pier.
Posted by: carly | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 09:33 AM
Oops forgot to say my favorite beach is Hilton Head Island in South Carolina.
Posted by: carly | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 09:33 AM
The Jersey Shore handsdown. Nothing beats the boardwalk :)
Posted by: Ellen S | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 09:39 AM
My favorite beach is Seal Beach - we went to visit my aunt in Long Beach a couple years ago and had a great time there! :)
Posted by: Natalie Winterstein | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 09:48 AM
My favorite beach is the one I can get to!! In Wisconsin, it's the riverbank at my parents' house, the lake up north, or Lake Michigan on vacation. :) I would love some of the Pier! It's literally been sold out everywhere I go!
Posted by: Betsy G | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 09:52 AM
Carolina Beach in NC,
Posted by: Toni From | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 09:53 AM
My favorite beach is where I live in Cape May, NJ. I have been on that beach since I was 6 months old and still love it as much now as when I was a kid! Makes me happy to live in such a beautiful place!!!!!
Posted by: Kim | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 09:53 AM
Daytona Beach, FL. I live within 45 minutes of it so we try to go once every week for my beach fix.
Posted by: Michelle Young | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 10:02 AM
Love, love going to the beach so this collection would be perfect! I adore those vintage photo slides.
Posted by: Maridette | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 10:05 AM
What fabulous beach pages!
I haven't been to too many beaches so I'll have to go with the North shore beach on Oahu near Waimea Bay
Posted by: Ange | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 10:07 AM
ohhhh I LOVE LOVE the beach.. esp Morro Bay at the rock in Cali.... one of my faves ever
Posted by: Wendi R | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 10:07 AM
I am spoiled. I'm a Florida native, rare, I know. My favorite beaches are definitely on the gulf, Naples and Ft. Myers. Also, Labadee, Hatti from a cruise we went on.
Posted by: Megan Hedin-Jones | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 10:24 AM
I've only ever been to a couple beaches in Florida and they have been gorgeous!! Nothing like the beach. We have scheduled a trip this fall to Myrtle Beach and this collection would be awesome to document that!
Posted by: Amanda Cooper | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 10:29 AM
What a great collecton. My favorite beach is Point No Point in Hansville, WA It alsways has lots of beach glass for me to collect :)
Posted by: Tona | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Living in Long Island,NY we have plenty of beaches but our favorite is Long Beach. Although the Storm (Sandy)did some serious damage last October and right now the boardwalk is still in repair the beach is still there and the fun neighborhood and stores are open and there is nothing like walking about and having the amazing breeze w/the ocean sweetness hit you to make smile and know why you love Summer and the beach an all the memories.
Posted by: Ellie A. | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Really awesome layouts ladies! :) It's not original, but my favorite beach is Waikiki beach in Hawaii (but I haven't had the pleasure of exploring what else is out there). I keep telling my husband we need to visit other tropical destinations, but Hawaii feels like home to him with his Japanese heritage. ;)
Posted by: Mendi Yoshikawa | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 10:48 AM
my favorite beach is the one right in front of our camp house, it's perfect! thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: laurie lariviere | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 10:59 AM
Crandon Park in Key Biscayne FL.
Posted by: Diana | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM
North Myrtle Beach is my most memorable - we introduced our daughter to the ocean there! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Bobbie Brock | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Growing up I loved going to the Dunes (in Indiana) with my mom. We would swim until the sun would start to go down and then sit on the beach eating dinner and watching the sunset! It was perfect!
Posted by: Jill T. | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11:04 AM
It's Summer!! So, lately I go beach every weekend, but Lanikai beach on Oahu, Hawaii is my favorite one!
Posted by: Eri S. | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Wow! What great inspiration! I lived in Italy for a while and the beaches there are lovely, one of my favorites is near Gaeta.
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Carol B | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11:08 AM
Put me on a beach anywhere in Maui and im good! :)
Posted by: stephanie hines | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11:08 AM
My favorite beach is any beach with sand, water, sunsets and the sound of crashing waves!!! The beach is my all time favorite spot. Fortunately I am a 5th Generation Southern California Girl! I am very lucky to have the beach so close to me! I love everything about summer, and the hotter the better! Thanks for the opportunity to add some enjoyment to the season! Love your site!
Jean
Posted by: Lyttmab | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11:08 AM
My favorite beach is on Maui...only been there once, but can't wait to go again!
Posted by: Wendy Orme | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11:21 AM
I love all the beach layouts!! My favorite beach was in Maui many years ago. I'd love to go back one day. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Lisa C. | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11:31 AM
My favorite beach is in Holland. In my childhood I went there every summer with my grandparents. Perfect memories.
Posted by: Julia Schüler | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11:35 AM
Our Favorite beach is Makapu'u Beach in Hawaii. Last time we went, we had beautiful warm aqua blue water with white sand so spongey you sank to your knees and the whole beach to ourselves for 3 hours!! Heaven on earth!!
Posted by: Nancy Hyland | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 11:58 AM
oh my SUPER inspiring today ladies!!
Posted by: Diana Waite | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 12:02 PM
The only beach we really spend time at is in Santa Cruz...just got back too. And because it also has the Boardwalk the ferris wheel paper would work well with my photos.
Posted by: tammy g | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 12:42 PM
My favorite beach is at the fort in Key West, Fl. I've been there twice & love it. :)
Posted by: Katie Smith | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Zuma beach in Malibu is my favorite place. I love any beach though. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Melissa Rusk | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Am I allowed to mention that I've never been on a beach? Like, a real beach. I've been at the side of lakes and around ponds behind houses or while camping, but never at a beach... :(
Maybe one day! :)
Posted by: Kerry | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM
My fav beach is Corpus Christi beach in Texas it is actually the only beach I have ever been to but omg do I love it hugs Cindy
Posted by: Cynthia Vasquez | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM
great works! i love to watch holdays photo from the beach, but i prefer to rest in the mountains :)
Posted by: truskawkaM | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 01:24 PM
I love this collection - my Favourite beach is omapere beach in northland New Zealand !!!
Posted by: Sarah Groen | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 01:30 PM
My favorite beach is the one with blue clear water--unlike the one closest to me that I grew up going to, whcih is Galveston beach.
Posted by: Angela Himes | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 01:36 PM
Those layouts ate beautiful and so is the Pier collection! It's hard to choose just one beach, I'm from Michigan and we have a lot of them! But, I think the beaches along Lake Michigan are the prettiest.
Posted by: Robin B. | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 01:38 PM
My favorite beach is the one where I had my family with me - Cannon Beach in Oregon!!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | Monday, July 22, 2013 at 01:44 PM