Happy Canada Day, friends!

We know you are celebrating today, and with this special holiday, summer has officially arrived! We’re celebrating all week long with Summer Fun Week! Be sure to check in here every day as we share summer-themed projects from our team, starting today with our Editor-in-Chief, Susan R. Opel! Let’s let Susan get the summer party started!

Hello, July! It’s hard to believe that we are already into the second half of the year and thick into summer. Time is flying, so let’s capture some memories and make pretty things!

Canadian friends, here’s hoping you are having a wonderful Canada Day! Here in the USA, we are gearing up for Independence Day later this week!

This week we are celebrating Summer Fun Week, and I’m kicking things off with this card that I created.

Supplies Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, Concord & 9th, Simon Says Stamp; Stamps: Lawn Fawn, Simon Says Stamp; Ink: Simon Says Stamp; Markers: Copic; Embossing Powder: Avery Elle; Gems: Honey Bee Stamps; Dies: Lawn Fawn, My Favorite Things, Simon Says Stamp, Sizzix; Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, Therm O Web

As a 15-year resident of Utah, summer makes me think of travel; this state has so many amazing National Parks. That fact made me excited for the Critters in the Desert stamp set from Lawn Fawn.

I wanted to start with an interesting and befitting color combination, so this color card that I found online was my starting point.

I enjoyed building my little scene and remembering trips I’ve taken to various Utah National Parks!

Happy July! I hope you have a summer filled with family fun and adventure!

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