Marci created a festive patriotic layout by layering 2-inch patterned paper strips, each matted with white cardstock for added contrast and definition. She embellished the page with fireworks, stars, a fussy-cut flag, and a bold red striped sticker to create a striking vertical focal point. A dimensional grill embellishment, journaling card, and popped-up star stickers complete the design with fun texture and patriotic charm. The layered embellishments help guide the eye across the page while adding depth and movement. The finished layout beautifully captures the excitement and celebration of a memorable summer gathering.

Marci used the June sketch as the foundation for this patriotic layout featuring July’s main kit. The flag patterned paper creates a bold background, while a strip of red striped paper, twine, and a punched white cardstock border add layers and texture. She double-layered her photos and clustered stickers and word accents beside each one, popping some up with foam adhesive for extra dimension. To complete the page, Marci added a “July 4, 2026” title from her personal stash, a raised bow sticker below the title, and popped-up banner stickers with a word sticker in the top left corner for a festive finishing touch.

Leslie says she was especially drawn to this month’s collection in light of our nation’s 250 th birthday celebration. The mix of the red, white, and blue patterns in this kit is fiercely patriotic, and this fun fold depicts the boom, pop, and sparkle of the fireworks. She cut the card base from navy blue cardstock in her stash, along with layering panels from several prints in the collection. She added elements cut from journaling cards to embellish the front panels. She cut the back panels from white cardstock in her stash and embellished them with stickers from the sticker sheet.

Leslie enjoyed creating with the patriotic red, white, and blue patterns in this month’s collection, drawing inspiration from the nation’s milestone celebration. She designed a swing easel fun fold card using coordinating patterned papers, white glitter paper, and dark red cardstock from her stash. She decorated the card with sentiment and image stickers from the collection, adding a popped-up sentiment strip along the bottom that doubles as the easel stopper. A side view highlights the unique interactive construction, while the inside provides plenty of space for a handwritten message. Best of all, the card folds flat, making it easy to mail while still delivering a fun surprise when opened.

Leslie loved the patriotic spirit of this month’s collection, with its classic red, white, and blue patterned papers, and felt it was the perfect way to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. She created a fun tri-fold card with a round aperture on the front flap, allowing the flag on the inside panel to peek through. Using papers and stickers from the kit, she finished the front with layered frames and a sentiment for a polished look. Inside, she added a flag sticker with a hand-cut, inked flagpole, along with another sentiment and a few light blue gemstones for subtle sparkle. She completed the design with a decorative border and scattered star stickers, creating a festive card that opens to reveal a fun interactive surprise.

Leslie was inspired by the patriotic red, white, and blue papers and stickers in this month’s kit to create a charming book fold card with a pocket. Using both sides of a double-sided patterned paper, she crafted an interactive design that comes together with just a few supplies. She layered red and white cardstock behind the focal panel and embellished it with an image, a sentiment, and star stickers from the collection. A gingham bow adds a sweet finishing touch to the pocket, while the pull-out card is decorated with coordinating stickers, leaving plenty of space inside for a heartfelt message.

Leslie felt that the nation’s 250th birthday celebration called for a festive shaker card filled with red, white, and blue star sequins. She created a full-front shaker using leftover cellophane packaging, which provides a flatter finish than traditional acetate. A trimmed journaling card, patterned paper strip, and coordinating stickers from the kit come together to create the cheerful shaker front. She finished the back with another paper strip, star stickers, a banner, and a sentiment, making the card just as special on the reverse. The result is a fun, interactive design that perfectly captures the spirit of the celebration.