Get set for good times and fun in the sun with #SUMMER, a new collection from American Crafts! Bright hues of cherry red, ocean blue, and sunshine yellow bring to life images of bicycles, ice cream cones, cameras, and popsicles. Enjoy the season and catch a wave with #SUMMER!
This collection boasts 12 double-sided patterned papers, three sheets of Thickers, a versatile sticker book, and trendy self-adhesive cork shapes. Add some color to your projects with die cut acrylic shapes, photo overlays, and pinwheels. Completing the collection is a set of clothespins in a colorful assortment of various designs.
Spring is in the air, but we're already wishing it were summer, so let's show off this new line! Elizabeth Gardner (Blog: Elizabeth Gardner | Instagram: @myscrappylife | Pinterest: @elizgardner) has a couple of awesome projects to start off #SUMMER week!
Supplies: Cardstock (71249) - 12x12V Tropical Value Pack, 6x6 Paper Pad (366984) - #Summer, #Adventure Pinwheels (366970) - Delights, #Sodapop Cork Stickers (366965) - Remarks, #Sunscreen Die Cut Cardstock (366971) - Bits, #Icecream Die Cut Shapes (366968) - Bits, #Smile Pockets With Inserts (366973) - Bits, #Sunshine Sticker Book (366963) - Remarks, #Shades Photo Overlays (366969) - Bits
How to: Flick a bit of black ink around the cardstock and allow to dry. Fussy cut shapes from the 6x6 #roadtrip patterned paper and adhere them across the page. Peel plastic lining off of the #Summertime frame, place photo and frame. Adhere journaling pocket. Punch a border strip and adhere to the top of the frame and pocket, leaving space to layer in the sunglass element. Place die cuts and adhere. Now add in the stickers, cork elements, and pinwheel accent. Write in journaling and hashtag words. Place title. Fussy cut one more hexagon and use it as a template to trace that shape around the page, then doodle in a border. Finally, sew down the title and the two areas with arrow stickers.
Supplies: Cardstock (71259) - 12x12 White Value Pack, #Roadtrip (366948) - #Summer, #Adventure Pinwheels (366970) - Delights, #Icecream Die Cut Shapes (366968) - Bits, #Sunshine Sticker Book (366963) - Remarks, #Carefree Clothespins (366972) - Whittles, Foam Tabs (61710) - This To That
How to: Fussy cut hexagons from the #roadtrip patterned paper and adhere them with a small amount of space between each other around the card. Keep the like colors together. Splatter black ink and allow to dry. Now begin to layer the elements. Start by sticking the title sticker onto the pinwheel accent, now layer the popsicle at an angle on the bottom left and finish with the sunglasses peeking out towards the bottom. Lastly, add the two clothespins by clipping them to the sunglass die cut. Now use foam tabs to adhere the layered elements to the card.
Want a chance to win the #SUMMER collection? Leave a comment on this post and tell us if you have any summer plans already and we'll randomly pick a winner on Friday!
Our daughter is getting married in June. We are all going to The Outer Banks in NC for a lovely beach wedding.
Catherine
PS, forgot to mention how cute this new collection is. Love the thickers.
Posted by: Catherine Aguilera | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 05:34 AM
love the fun and colourful collection...remind me of popsicle ice-cream! Summer is all year long in my country and I don't really plan anything. Normally, all outings are an ad-hoc things.
Posted by: Heaney | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 05:37 AM
This is such a bright and fun line! We plan on lots of camping, swimming, and relaxing this summer! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Amanda J | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 05:40 AM
Such a fun, cheery collection, love it!!! We don't have any plans for summer yet but am just excited that my son will be home from college. We tend to go on many short trips so looking forward to that:-)
Posted by: Kailash Naidoo | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 05:44 AM
What a great summer collection! So far I have plans to see Elton John for my birthday and then to Ohio to see the in-laws and catch a few MLB games and the amusement park for the kids!
Posted by: Wendy F | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 05:45 AM
Love the colors! We are doing a staycation this year. Yay!
Posted by: Dawn Ritchie | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 05:48 AM
Great sunny colors! I don't have plans for this summer yet...
Posted by: theCook | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:01 AM
This collection makes me anxious for summer to get here!!! Love the happy colours and patterns!! No set plans for the summer yet but tentatively have a trip to the cottage with friends and a trip to Ottawa with the family. Just need to flesh the plans out!!
Posted by: Tracey | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:04 AM
This is our make up Summer from last year as our youngest was born at 27 wks & spent our days going to the NICU. My 3 other kids were BEYOND awesome & didn't complain one bit over not having a Summer they just wanted their baby sister to be able to come home. This weekend actually we started to work on our Summer Bucket lists! So far it has game to the Mets, the Beach, Brooklyn Bridge, pool & Ice Cream parlors WE CAN NOT WAIT for our adventures of 6 to get started!!!
Posted by: Ellie Augustin | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:12 AM
yes, I'm already planning my vacation, because I can not wait to go to the beach with my little girl of 6 months!
Posted by: Letizia | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:15 AM
Loving this! This summer we are going to hit the beach with the kids and take boat trips!
Posted by: SaraK | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:17 AM
Our summer plan is to chill out and enjoy our pool :)
Posted by: ShellyJ | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:20 AM
Sun, pool, playing outside and remodeling our house!
Posted by: Chelsea Schroeder | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:36 AM
wow, so.much.cuteness!! our summer plans are to stay cool. we live in florida so it's already hot! we spent time in our portable pool and at my inlaws pool.
Posted by: Evamscott05 | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:38 AM
fabulous as always! Summer plans are to visit Italy, can't wait!!!
Posted by: Lindsey | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:40 AM
Lovely collection.
First - crafting during IV Greater SUMMER workshops crafted in Wrocław.
Second visit Wrocław.
Third - relaxing in our new home.
Posted by: Iza N-P. | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:44 AM
We are going on our annual camping trip this summer. Love the new collection!
Posted by: Adela | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:48 AM
I just plan on spending as much time with the family as possible, working in the gardens and enjoying life!!!
Posted by: Heather Thompson | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:49 AM
Beautiful! Love the colors! We have tons of summer plans - family reunion in Tahoe, Cub Scout Camp, all sorts of classes for my son (golf, swim lessons, art), birthdays, and a bunch of other things.
Posted by: Cindy deRosier | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:49 AM
Fabulous collection. Plans for the summer: beach, mountains, music festvals...just having fun for three months.
Posted by: Ninch | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:49 AM
Yes, I do! The hexagon pattern is one of the best I've seen for summer.
Posted by: Stokely | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:50 AM
No summer plans yet! We may have to do a "stay-cation"!
This new collection is so much fun. I was immediately drawn to the multi-colored hexagon paper!
Posted by: Lu L. | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:59 AM
No summer plans here except relaxing at home.
Posted by: LouAnn V | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 07:02 AM
Relaxing by the pool and trying to avoid the Arizona heat.
Posted by: marianne-g | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 07:13 AM
Summer plans are to get some work down around the house. We have some major painting to be done!
Posted by: Maddie | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 07:26 AM
So fun and colorful...love this new summer collection! So far the only plan we have is a trip down to the Oregon Coast. But I know there will be lots of park days, bike rides, and swimming too!
Posted by: Kerry A | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 07:26 AM
My favorite summer plan is a Justin Timberlake concert in July! Can't wait! :)
Posted by: Natalie Winterstein | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 07:41 AM
A week at the beach, can't wait.
Posted by: Flo | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 07:42 AM
Oh yes please, I could do with some summer brights and thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Debbiesiddle | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 07:43 AM
Such a fun and bright collection! We did Disney earlier this year, so we'll be sticking close to home this summer, still lots of fun to be had though!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 07:59 AM
We have a work conference in San Francisco that we are combining into a "little" vacation! Love this fun, bright collection! TFS!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 08:08 AM
We have a few day trips planned already.
The kids are just ready to be outta school!
Posted by: {vicki} | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 08:11 AM
Great collection! I just got back from 3 days at the beach, so I can't complain about not having summer plans. But spending weekends by the pool is not that bad ;-)
Posted by: Patchi | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 08:12 AM
This looks like such a fun collection!
My summer plans are to make two out of state trips to visit family. There will be a beach involved in one of those trips ;)
Posted by: Tona | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 09:15 AM
This summer collection is definitely one of the best I have seen this year. It is going on my wish list. We are planning a trip to Chicago to see the granddaughters and a trip to Universal Studios with the grandsons to see Harry Potter. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 09:23 AM
We are spending as much time as we possibly can at the pool this summer!
Posted by: Mandee | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 09:46 AM
My plans are to go to some music festivals!
Posted by: Kayla F. | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 10:11 AM
We are planning a road trip down the 101 this summer, can't wait. I love the bright colors in this collection perfect for summer :)
Posted by: Fleur Smith | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 10:22 AM
Fabulous lay-out and great summer products! Thanks for the chance to win!
This summer I want to spend more time with my boyfriend and we're leaving on a nice trip to Copenhagen.
Posted by: Romy | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 10:23 AM
I love the pin wheels and the bright colors.
Posted by: Karrie L | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 10:27 AM
Love this fun and colourful collection!!!!.
My plans are to go to some concerts!!!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Charo
Posted by: charo | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 10:29 AM
My summer plans are to work, work a little and then work some more :) six days a week may sound much, but it's at two different workplaces so I don't think I'll be bored. I've also planned to do some scrapbooking (very important). Love the summer-collection!
Posted by: lovisa | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 10:29 AM
Fabulous collection, so fun and colorful. I can not wait to go to the beach with my boys. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Glorimar | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 10:43 AM
I love the bright colors of this collection! My kids and I will be spending our summer with my parents on Edisto Island in South Carolina!
Posted by: Keathe s | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 10:58 AM
Beautiful collection! The only plans we have right now is to visit my family in NJ during July 4 week.
Posted by: Laura T. | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:25 AM
We just got a pool, so no $ to spend on vacations. ;) We plan to relax at home, invite friends over, and have a stay-cation all summer!
LOVE to scrap with summery colors - so fun! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Cynthia B. | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:39 AM
Every summer we go down to Las Vegas for Fourth of July, and I'm totally looking forward to it this year!
Posted by: Kathy Murray | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:41 AM
So far we have our hotel booked for a one week Disneyland stay. We will go to the beach sometime and we always go to our local water park at least twice a summer!!! Cute collection.
Posted by: Melissamorrelli | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:50 AM
Love the fun colors! My daughter is graduating in three weeks. We will be traveling to sunny San Diego and Hawaii to celebrate this summer.
Posted by: Angi Barrs | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:57 AM
Love this new line - so bright and summery!! My plans are a big family reunion in the middle of July!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 12:12 PM
We are heading to the Indy 500 for Memorial Day weekend, that's as planned as I've got at the moment, but we are pretty excited about that! :)
Posted by: Jingle | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 12:52 PM
We were given season passes to a local theme park that has both rides and animals. We plan to do many short days anytime I can get a day off work.
Posted by: Lisa Geraty | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 01:07 PM
Great collection! Awesome papers, bits, and those pinwheels! Summer for us will be going to the pool and I'm trying to start a little garden with herbs, tomatoes and cucumbers. Thanks for a chance to win. Michelle t
Posted by: michelle t | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 01:08 PM
This collection is awesome. We're planning on taking our granddaughter to Disneyland...her first time. Looking forward to seeing it through her eyes.
Posted by: SandraA | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 01:20 PM
No big summer plans. :( Small summer plans are lots of swimming and going to the movies every Wednesday for a matinee! Thanks for the chance to win some of your awesome goodness!
Posted by: Debbie Piercey | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 01:23 PM
OMG, it's sooo cool :D I just love it!
I don't have any specific plans. I just want to scrapbook more, relax, discover some new yummy recipes :)
Posted by: mru | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 01:45 PM
I love this bright, fun collection. It's perfect for scrapping our summer trip to Disneyland!!
Posted by: Lisa C. | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 02:53 PM
I'm looking forward to going to the beach!
Posted by: Jen R | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 03:10 PM
I plan to travel several destinations with my. Grandsons.
Posted by: Donna Broussard | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 03:17 PM
How awesome! I love the bright colors! They would be perfect for all of our trips planned this summer:
1. Lima, Peru and Macchu Picchu
2. My cousin's farm
3. North Carolina for a scrappy weekend!
Posted by: Amanda Hillard (Knoxville, TN) | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 03:22 PM
No big plans. Just helping my daughter move and enjoying fresh tomatoes.
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 04:17 PM
Currently making plans for the 5 weeks I will have off work. The kiddos camps are scheduled and hopefully we will get a vacation in, too.
This collection is so,fun! Love colors which are perfect for summer.
Posted by: Nita K. | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 05:12 PM
weddings! lots of weddings, bridal showers, bachelorette parties this summer.
Posted by: youngmi | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 05:20 PM
Camping trips and a week in Idaho with good friends on the 4th. Can't wait!
Posted by: debbie | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 05:40 PM
We will finally get to take out our boat... It's been broken for five years now...so we haven't been out, but that changes now. Woot, woot.
Posted by: nicole | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 05:46 PM
We are planning to visit with our daughter who is studying this summer and i also hope to have some stay at home time so i can get in a lot of scrapbooking!
Posted by: Jeannine H | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 05:48 PM
Sadly, we are waving goodbye to Summer here in Australia, but that means I already have lots of Summer photos to scrap! :)
Posted by: Sue Plumb | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 05:56 PM
I don't have summer vacation plans but I do have plans to get my son set for college!
Posted by: Lynda | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:33 PM
What a fabulous line! SO much color! This would be great for scrapping our summer trips to the beach and our old neighborhood!
Posted by: jengd | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 06:42 PM
Wow, this collection is amazing! I love the bright colors and patterns. We have 3 camping trips planned for the summer and I'm looking forward to them!
Posted by: Robin B. | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 07:28 PM
Our family just moved and we are expecting Baby #2 in June, so our summer will be spent close to our new home, getting to know our city and our newest family member!!
Posted by: Amanda S | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 07:30 PM
Summer is all about movies, relaxing, camp, and maybe an adventure or two!
Posted by: chel | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 07:33 PM
I wish I did. Just lots of work!
Posted by: Mandy s. | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 08:02 PM
We are planning a few road trips this summer. We will probably take a real vacation when it is cooler in the Fall.
Posted by: Brenda Lubrant | Monday, May 12, 2014 at 08:50 PM
I don't have any plans yet, but we will probably go on a last minute trip to somewhere where we can relax on the beach!
Posted by: Kathleen | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 01:22 AM
Going yo Portland, Seattle, Colorado, and Cancun!
Posted by: Laura Speidel | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 02:16 AM
So bright and cheerful :). No doubt, our summer will be filled with visits to the beach!
Posted by: Tanya W | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 02:20 AM
#SUMMER is so bright and cheery, perfect for fun times :)
No major plans for summer at our house, just to make the most of the balmy evenings to go down and watch the sun set across the bay to the sound of the waves lapping on the beach - YES, it is as wonderful as it sounds!!!
FABULOUS layout & card Elizabeth - LOVE your hexagons, pinwheels and arrows!!!
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 02:56 AM
I'm going to have a scrappy summer in our summer house.
This fabulous line would be great for scrapping!
Posted by: Agnieszka Anna | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 04:33 AM
At the moment, I do not have any summer plans.
Posted by: PrinzessinN | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 05:30 AM
love these papers!!!! marta
Posted by: marta - sakehanska | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 06:33 AM
This is fabulous collection and so perfect for Summer holidays!! My in-laws are visiting us this summer, so we are planning to visit many places including some beaches. :-)
Posted by: Kanan Pandya | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 08:54 AM
This summer collection is fab! So vibrant and fun! Loving the patterns
Posted by: Stacie d | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 08:58 AM
Not yet. I wonder to go to USA, plannig a travel to NY!!
thanks for the giveaway
Posted by: Elena | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 09:50 AM
Love the collection! The colors make me happy! My hubby and I decided we are taking it easy this summer...no plans, no commitments for the kids, just a laid back summer:o)
Posted by: Mollie | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 10:29 AM
Love the colors and icons in this collection. While I do work at a school, summer is actually our busiest time in the office. No vacation for me!
Posted by: Gina M | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 10:29 AM
Love this collection!
Our summer plan is a road trip from Vancouver Island to Winnipeg, Manitoba! With 3 kids in the car!
Posted by: NinaN | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 11:35 AM
I love the bright colors in this collection! We plan to spend as much time outside as we can...if it ever gets warm!!!
Posted by: Jennifer Wymore | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 12:47 PM
I love the bright colors of this collection. We are planning a river trip this summer. Very Excited.
Posted by: Marian | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 01:23 PM
Relaxation and beach time!.
Posted by: michelle | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 02:08 PM
The kids have pretty full schedules for summer - daily band and golf practices. Haven't got much else penciled in yet!
Love this collection - thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Theresa | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 02:12 PM
#AWESOME COLLECTION! This is always my favourite round of new releases 'cause the colours are always incredible!! And this collection does NOT disappoint! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Nicole McNamara | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 07:57 PM
Just an extended camping weekend with the family.
Posted by: Carmen | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 08:02 PM
No summer plans yet. Thinking about planning something though! This collection is so cute!
Posted by: Bethany Becker | Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 08:22 PM
Love this collection. The colors are so summery!! Summer plans include school right now. Hoping for some weekend getaways too.
Posted by: A. Jones | Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 07:09 AM
I plan to relax and be outdoors as much as possible this summer! Thanks for a chance to win this cute stuff!
Posted by: Jen S | Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 08:03 AM
I plan to spend time with my family outdoor as many time as possible! We love Summer! We plan to go camping on weekends!
Posted by: Helen Gullett | Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 08:37 AM
We will be taking a FUN trip to South Dakota to Visit Mt. Rushmore!! I can't wait!! HANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! YIPPEE!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett =) | Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 09:41 AM
What a fun happy collection! Sadly no travel plans this summer, we usually travel but we decided to save for next year's overseas trip, so it is the backyard and local activities for us this time...
Posted by: Beatrice Lawson | Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 11:30 AM
yup, definetly got plans. Made them 9 months ago - on july 1 I'm having my third baby. So, staying at home, nursing, cuddling and perhaps maybe some crafting or lounging on the patio are on my summer bucket list :D Love the summer line, such happy colors!
Posted by: Niina | Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 12:12 PM