July Ideas

Happy July, Scrappers! July is naturally full of fun and fireworks, so let that be the inspiration on your layouts this month!

Colors:

• Red, white and blue, of course!


• Any combo of the above.


• Go Americana.


• Add spots of gold and silver with this month’s colors.


• Be brave, go with a rainbow effect – all colors in!

Shapes:

• Time to bring back out the star. No better month for it!


• Lots of circles – love those fireworks, the best!


• Flourishes or swirls – but instead of the traditional, go with the spray this month!

Photo ops:

• Kids all decked in red, white and blue.


• Will you watch fireworks or try to shoot them? Watch for tips on photographing fireworks at the site!


• Scrap your 4th of July plans and traditions.


• Summer fun is in full effect. If you’re in the warm climate this month, outside photos are a must!


• All stars! Summer sports!

Scrap topics:

• Go with independence. Have shots of kids or family doing things independently? Go with solo photos orsolo subjects.


• Be patriotic. Scrap something about your country.


• Are you summer or winter in July? Scrap the opposite!


• Christmas in July is always fun. Start your cards!


• Don’t forget your pets! After all, dog days were named after them!


• Summer school? Make it fun!


• All Stars! Scrap your athlete!


• July’s birthstone is Ruby – use lots of red rhinestones this month.


• July’s flower is the larkspur or water lily. Try the lily shape: not quite a circle, not quite a heart.


• Or combine the two!


• Horoscopes Cancer and Leo. More animals!

Whatever you pull out to commemorate July, do it with a sense of patriotism, family and a smile. :) Happy July!

Transparently Yours, Lindsey