Summer cards don’t have to be complicated to make a big impact. For this project, I kept the design clean and playful by arranging colorful popsicles in a circular pattern around the “Soak Up the Fun” sentiment from the Hero Arts June 2026 My Monthly Hero – Hello Summer Stamp & Cut collection.

Each popsicle was die cut from Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock, creating a bright rainbow palette without any ink blending on the die cuts themselves. To keep the focus on the colorful treats, I added a soft yellow ink-blended glow behind the sentiment, then finished the card with white gel pen highlights, clear embellishments, and a few tiny white splatters for a light, summery feel. The flip-flops and daisy accents help frame the design while keeping plenty of clean white space.

also carried the summer theme inside the card with a simple sun and daisy embellishments, giving the inside a finished look without adding bulk.

Supplies

• Hero Arts My Monthly Hero – June 2026 Hello Summer Stamp & Cut
• Hero Arts June 2026 Pool Party Die Set
• Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock
• White gel pen
• Yellow ink for soft background blending
• Clear embellishments
• Foam adhesive

Sometimes a handful of bright colors, a strong focal sentiment, and a little shine are all you need to create a cheerful summer card. ☀️🍦