Sunny Days!
Hey there, crafty friends! It is Ali from @funadventureswithali, and I’m absolutely basking in these bright, sunny vibes from the latest collection!
As soon as I saw these cheerful colors and playful patterns, I knew I had to create a sun-themed layout. And what better photo to use than one from my trip to Palm Springs—where the sun shines almost every day of the year (seriously, 353 days!).
I started by cutting a blue circle from the Simple Stories cardstock kit—just a half-inch bigger than my sun design—to give it a bold backdrop. I layered the yellow sun paper on top and added hand-stitched detail around the edges for a cozy, textured touch. To give it that pop, I used foam tape underneath. Love the dimension!
For the sun’s rays, I used a triangle metal die cut and dove into the 6x8 paper pad to create twenty-five unique rays. Since the sun was popped with foam tape, it was easy to tuck those rays’ underneath. I curled the tips for some playful movement and sprinkled them glossy enamel dots for that perfect sunbeam sparkle.
Next up: the clouds! I fussy cut those cuties from the 12x12 paper, popped them up around my matted photo, and gave them a little personality with glitter enamel dot accents.
I finished off the layout by lifting the journaling stickers with foam strips and giving those adorable sunglasses a bit of extra flair. For the title, “Sunny Days,” I used a foam sticker and added glossy enamel dots for extra shine. It seriously glows—just like the real thing!
Here is to chasing sunshine and capturing every radiant moment!
Keep Shining!
Ali
PRODUCTS USED
Sunny Days Foam Stickers
Sunny Days Cardstock Stickers
Sunny Days Glitter Enamel Dots
Sunny Days Decorative Brads
Sunny Days 6x8 Pad
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