Doodlebug Design Inc Blog: SUMMER FUN - FAMILY VACAY LAYOUT

Hi crafty friends! Today I am sharing a bright and tropical scrapbook layout I created featuring the Summer Fun collection. This layout captures a sweet memory from our family vacation to Puerto Vallarta last year. It was one of those magical trips filled with laughter, zip lines, and sunshine- and this playful collection was perfect for documenting every colorful moment!

In the main photo, you can see the full 12x12 layout where I built layers of the vibrant pattern paper and whimsical die cuts to frame our family photo. I used the gorgeous leafy green Paradise Palms paper as the base and layered white cardstock with wavy stitched edges to add some interest. The photo is mounted on two sheets of pattern paper from the 6x8 Paper Pad. I wanted a smaller-scale pattern on this paper since my embellishments are a bit busy. The bottom strip features a festive row of some of my favorite icons that rest on a strip of Gull Friends and Beach Towel pattern papers and a bright, happy yellow scallop sticker strip from the This and That sticker sheet.

Let's get a closer few at some of the different parts of the page: At the top of the photo, I created a playful title using some layered die cuts from the Chit Chat. I love that the family word is on a tag - that way I can add some yummy Tangerine Doodle Twine that is wrapped around the left side of the photo. I love the tropical feel of the orange in this layout. The cute little green chameleon is from the Puffy Icons and adds a fun, unexpected little touch - I love how this collection features so many cute little critters! I also added a few small flower stickers that are also found on the Puffy Icons.

The journaling area of the layout is built on a pretty notebook-style die cut found in the Bits and Pieces that I tucked next to the photo. I kept my writing short and sweet, but made sure to capture the highlights: ziplining, jungle exploring, and soaking in the Mexican sun! A "best trip ever" speech bubble from the Chit Chat, and a colorful blue floral heart, also from the Chit Chat, emphasize just how special this vacation was. Notice the tiny Puffy Icon flowers here as well.

Along the bottom of the layout, I had a blast creating a tropical scene using layers of die cuts and stickers from the Odds and Ends, Icon Stickers, and Puffy Icon Stickers. This border gave me a chance to play with dimension and texture while telling the story of our beachy adventures.

Here are some close-ups of the border: On the left side of the layout, I created a fun scene featuring a pink flamingo circle die from the Chit Chat, a Sandcastle Icon sticker, and a Puffy Icon smiling starfish and small white flower! All backed with various leaves from the Bits and Pieces.

In the center of the cluster, I added a beautiful orange hibiscus flower from the Bits and Pieces with an orange Puffy Icon flower in the center. Don't forget to say hi to the sweet little crab waving hello! He is from the Icon Stickers.

On the right-hand side, I paired a pretty pink polka dot camera next to the cutest toucan dies from the Odds and Ends. The coconut drink is a sticker and love the tropical feel it gives to this side of the layout. I tucked a "Scenic Spot"geotag to the end to tie in the pretty orange color on this strip. All throughout the border you will see little tiny Puffy Icon flowers here and there along the strip.

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today! I hope this layout inspires you to pull out those sunny vacation photos and dive into the Summer Fun collection! Whether it's beach days, jungle hikes, or family laughter under the sun, this collection has everything you need to document your most treasured summer memories! Happy Crafting friends! See you next time!!