Are you longing for those 100 Days of Summer? Waiting for the heat of the sun on your face, a warm summer breeze or an afternoon barbeque? We think we have the perfect collection for capturing your favorite summer moments, but we want you to be the judge...
Layout by Greta Hammond
We don't think we could have come up with a better palette of red, white and blue that is great for celebrating summer and the many occasions that come up. Greta's design captures her family moment, while adding some of the softer papers from the collection.
We had to include our signature 5 Things Pocket all decked out in red, white and blue, but check out the gorgeous pattern on the pocket.
Layout by Greta Hammond
You didn't think for a moment that we would not celebrate our nation's birthday. Vintage Summer can be used for everyday moments and fun 4th of July photos like the ones in Greta's layout.
Check this out - Remember to leave a comment on the blog about your favorite summer activities and we might just send you a CHA goodie bag!
Now that you have a taste of all of our AMAZING spring and summer collections, we are going to need a few cycling team members to showcase our products. We took the liberty of inviting back a few of our favorite Cycling Team Members from 2012 to get us started with our Just Because collection (shipping soon). So please welcome back these tremendously talented designers.
But WAIT.. we need Cycling Team Members for our super cute Fern and Forest Girl and Boy collections, So starting now, we will be accepting applications for those two teams...
With each new collection we like to invite a few new designers (about 3-5 per collection) to come design for us. We ask Cycling Team members to commit to a month of designing after the collection is released. In return, we'll send you some free product and shamelessly promote you along with ourselves on our blog and facebook page. Read the details below:
1) Make at least one project with what we send you - a layout, some cards, a mini album, an altered item...whatever makes you happy!
2) Send us some pictures of it, and a little write-up or how-to of how you created it.
3) Post it on your blog, facebook page and any online galleries you belong to. We'll put it here on our blog too, of course!
That's it!
If you are interested, please send us three (3) samples of your best work (preferably with LYB products because that is what we like to look at most, however it's not a deal breaker if you send something else) to [email protected]. Also, if you have previously designed for a Cycling Team, please feel free to apply again! Please send us your application by Wednesday, January 23rd and we'll announce the NEW Fern and Forest Cycling Teams on Monday, January 28th. Please also include your contact information (address, phone and blog) in your email.
And then we'll ask you to hop on that Little Yellow Bicycle and pedal your heart out!
Have a wonderful weekend and if you are at CHA, please stop by our booth #2609.
I love the sights and sounds of summer...the crickets chirping, light breezes, and the sprinklers.....can't wait! cherry
Posted by: cherry | Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 12:10 AM
I love the heat, so anything that gets me outdoors. I also love food, so the perfect combo of both of these passions -BBQ's!
Sending in my application right away,
Crossing my fingers and toes!
Posted by: Bree Tetz | Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 10:11 PM
I love to sleep late in the summer!! Woot!
Posted by: Stephanie Eaken | Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 06:05 PM
My favorite activity in the summer is going to the pool! The kids are having a great time and I am catching up with mom friends, when I am not playing with the kids! Great memories!
Posted by: Penny Smith | Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 03:16 AM
Summer is my favorite time of the year. Love the sun on my skin, eating outside and sitting on the terras till late in the evening. The kids have fun on fishing and swimming.
Posted by: Mariska | Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 08:22 AM
Yay Renee! Gotta love my local gal. Love these two new lines. They are really fun and I'd love to play with either of them.
Posted by: Latrice | Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 12:49 AM
My favorite summer activity is playing with my kids outside. They are getting bigger now so i have big plans to let them join me in the garden this year (another favorite) and I can only imagine the pics I'll get!
Posted by: Cicily | Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 09:51 PM
I love summer! Gardening, family outings and relaxing at the lake.
The layout is wonderful!
Posted by: Kim B | Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 08:23 PM
I love going to the beach, listening to the waves crash and soaking in the warm sunshine. When that's not possible (I have 5 little ones), I really enjoy just taking a drive and smelling the fresh air. It's the little things :)
Posted by: Jessica G. | Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 07:15 PM
I am in love with that Vintage Summer collection, LOVE the red/white/blue. As for summer activities, I so love the longer hours of daylight. We try to hit the beach a few times but living on the coast, we really don't have to wait for summer for that.
Posted by: Linda Beeson | Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 05:21 PM
I just love this collection and can't wait to get my little scrappy hands on it! Our favorite summer activities are going on trips,going to the beach,and attending the big July 4th parade and celebration back in our hometown.
JamieH
Posted by: Jamie Hensley | Monday, January 14, 2013 at 12:21 PM
Wow, loving the colors in this line. Vintage summer is so fresh and fun!
Hugs from Brazil.
Cynthia
Posted by: Cynthia Llorens | Monday, January 14, 2013 at 09:52 AM
Lovely collection! I love working in the garden and swimming in the summer!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | Monday, January 14, 2013 at 08:58 AM
Lazy summer days, children off school, so late to bed and late to rise, having time to chill and relax with them, whether at the park, the beach or around home. Walking bare footed, enjoying ice creams that melt quickly, capturing the fun times ready to scrap later. Eating late off the BBQ and enjoying salads and summer fruits.
Posted by: Kathy Oates | Monday, January 14, 2013 at 05:14 AM
Great colors!! Love it, especially that navy blur star pp!!
Summer, I just love to be home, outside watching the kids in the pool and smelling the flowers in the garden from the shade of the porch!! We do love family trips to the lake or the beach...I just love the pace of summer!
Posted by: Jillc | Monday, January 14, 2013 at 12:18 AM
Wow, loving the colors in this line. Vintage summer is so fresh and fun!
Posted by: Gina Lideros | Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 02:28 AM
Love to go to the lake and hang out, grilling, reading and just listening to the silence! Bliss!
Posted by: Susan Kopp | Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 01:08 AM
The 4th of July is my favorite summer event. We have a annual bike parade in our neighborhood follow my a cookout with family and friends.
Posted by: Alison Bennett | Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 12:16 AM
My favorite summer activity is swimming with my kiddos. Congrats to the new team, what an awesome group!!!
Posted by: Christine Meyer | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11:46 PM
4h of July celebrations, my grand kids get to come stay with us, family get togethers!!
Posted by: Glyniss | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11:33 PM
My favorite summer activity would have to be our annual family water balloon fight :) Love this collection...can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Lara Strunk | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Vintage summer is beyond gorgeous. I love it!!!
Posted by: Carol Ann | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 09:46 PM
Swimming and hiking are what we love to do with a campfire and s'mores in the backyard to end the day.
Posted by: Kim Sanderson | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 09:40 PM
When I was a child, playing with my brothers and sisters outside all day, going inside only when mom made us come in to eat and then rushing outside again to play some more!!
Posted by: Pam | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 06:39 PM
Wonderful collection!!
I love lounging by our pool with a good book!
Posted by: Janet Zeppa | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 06:12 PM
I love this line! My favorite summer activity is swimming:)
Posted by: Jamie Greene | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 12:25 PM
I love the new lines! hiking in the GA mountains - definitely my fav :-)
Posted by: StefanieC | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 09:26 AM
horseback riding, gardening and birding with my husband - this set would be fabulous for all of that and more!
Posted by: Lee | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 07:33 AM
We can't wait to walk the trails and take tons of pictures of all our 6 kids playing on the rocks, running etc. We usually pack a lunch and let them play in the water. On the way home we grab an ice cream.
Posted by: sarina coffin | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 06:15 AM
We like to go camping and boating in the summer!! We usually spend Sundays out at the lake with my whole family and it is a tradition that has been going on since my dad was a kid!! Those are some of the best memories from my childhood and I'm glad we are able to make them with our kids!! :) THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! :)
Posted by: Larissaa Heskett | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 02:24 AM
Love summer baseball games,whether it's in person or sitting on the patio at home listening to the game on the radio while BBQ"ing. Family picnic and July 4th BBQ & parade
Posted by: Dorina D | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 11:59 PM
we are planning a trip over the 4th of July holiday and this woudl be perfect for all the pics I plan on taking. wonderful bright summer colors. thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Kim H | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 11:44 PM
My favorite summer activities include going to the beach, bike riding and camping.
Posted by: Robin Buchholz | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 09:42 PM
Love this summer collection. We like to swim in our pool and cook out. One of my sons was born on the 4th of July so we always have a party for that too.
Posted by: Sue D | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 08:23 PM
I love riding my bike on the beach in the summer! This collection is awesome....I love scrapping with primary colors and would love to create with this.
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 08:20 PM
I hope I win, love goodies in the mail!!!!
Posted by: Karrie L | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:44 PM
I love to read, to swim, relax, travel when possible, watching movies, etc.
Posted by: Lucy Martin del Camp | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:36 PM
I love bringing dinner up to my building's roof to enjoy with my neighbors. The kids play and we eat and drink. Creates good memories to scrap using this vintage summer collection.
Posted by: Sandra Y. | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:30 PM
I love to go fishing and mountain bike riding and motorboating on the Harley!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:29 PM
I love sitting on my patio watching my grandkids and dogs play! Also listening to my waterfall in my pond. I love Vintage Summer! Very fresh and patriotic yet versatile!
Posted by: Barbara MacAskill | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:11 PM
I love my kids being out of school and just being able to be with them on a daily basis.
Posted by: Kim M | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 05:41 PM
This is really stunning! I can't wait to use it to scrap my 4th of July layouts!
Posted by: Samantha T | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 04:47 PM
We are soccer fanatics and so on this incredibly snowy and stormy day I am missing the beautiful green fields.
Posted by: cathy caines | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 03:04 PM
Love this collection!
Summer for me is working in the flower garden, picking berries, and harvesting the veggies we've grown.
Posted by: Tona | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 02:33 PM
We love to swim! We live in a suburb of Phoenix, AZ, so the pool is a cool place to be! Love the new collections! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Debbie Piercey | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 02:17 PM
Luv Greta's layout today...beautiful! I enjoy hanging out and taking our dog for her daily walks, discovering new and re-discovering places around our city... and can't wait to get to eat those summer fruits like watermelon, nectarines and cherries! :)
Posted by: Sleigh | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 01:13 PM
My favorite summer activity is relaxing with a good book and cold drink on my deck. And maybe sneaking in a nap when nobody's looking. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kathy W | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 01:12 PM
This collection looks perfect for our town's huge 4th of July celebration! Can't wait!
Posted by: Katie H | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 12:49 PM
Oh my goodness, I love Vintage Summer and must have it! LYB this set of new collections is truly your best set yet. You've totally hit it out of the ballpark- the best in the industry by far- and I can't wait to get my hands on it all. So excited!
Congrats to the Just Because Cycling Team! What an amazing group of talent there! Looking forward to their creations.
Posted by: Kris Berc | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 12:41 PM
Love going to the beach in the summer.
Posted by: angela | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 12:38 PM
I have a two-year-old who was born extremely premature. Because of his lung disease, we go into "hibernation" from November through April/May to keep him safe from flu and RSV infections. So, what am I looking forward to for summertime? Just being able to go outside with Jacob, play, go to the park, swim at the pool, and enjoy watching him explore!
Posted by: Sara | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 12:31 PM
Our Grandchildren live in Wisconsin and we so look forward to them coming for several days alone in the summer!! This paper line will be perfect as they come in July and we plan as much as we can during that time. LYB is one of my Favorite Paper Lines!!!! You never disappoint me!!!!
Posted by: Pat O'Neill | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Vintage Summer is just amazing. I am so in love with this collection. Beautiful. I feel a lot of journaling coming into play with these designs.
Posted by: Cindi Reyes | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 12:23 PM
I love being able to get outside and work in my garden. Besides an avid scrapbooker, I am an avid gardener. I just so love to dig in the soil and plant new things. Thanks for sharing another fantastic new line!
Posted by: Janetta Zeimetz | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 11:46 AM
Summer for me is just about spending time with my kids while they are out of school. whether it is at the pool or a day trip to the mountains or just hanging out in our hammock on the back porch, summer ism y favorite time of year! This beautiful new collection sums up summer perfectly!
Posted by: Ashley Herrell | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 11:30 AM
I love everything about summer!! The 4th of July is my favorite holiday-no pressure, just being with family and friends, celebrating our country.
Posted by: Jennie Wheeler | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 11:26 AM
Reading outside, working in my flower beds, shopping for garden art, and taking walks are among my favorite summer activities.
Posted by: Sandy M | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:49 AM
Vintage Summer is the perfect name. It takes me back to the shore where I grew up!
Posted by: Julie {CalleLillyCafe} | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:48 AM
I love swimming with my grandkids in their pool, going to the park, going to Dorney Park (an amusement and water park), and working in my yard! Love Greta's pages here!
And a big welcome back to the former DTs!!
Posted by: Kathy P | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Wow! Love Suzanne's layout! This collection is so much fun!
Posted by: Anelsie Ramos | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Super cute, love it!!!
Posted by: KellyG | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:28 AM
Picking strawberries, going to the lake to look for beach glass, and sitting on the deck with a glass of wine . . . .these are a few of my favorite things.
Posted by: julie e | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Summer is my favorite time of year! The grandkids are not in school, there's time for family fun, and we all go to the beach together. I love this collection - can't wait to use it!
Posted by: Janet Newberry | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Another GREAT line! I really love the patriotic papers. My favorite summer activity is playing outside because you can do it for so much longer than in the winter. That and going to 7-11 for slurpees ;)
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Gorgeous colors. Favorite activity of summer is having people over to sit on the back deck overlooking our gorgeous backyard and just enjoy good company.
Posted by: Lisa P | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:01 AM
What a fun collection! I love watching my kids and nephews run through the sprinkler it is so much fun and I'm amazed at how long it can keep them entertained!
Posted by: Lisa L. ( Lisa's Creative Niche) | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM
I love the mix of colors! It works great for Canada Day too and it is perfect to celebrate all our trips to the US. Our favourite summer activity is travel and being by a beach, whether ocean or lake...
Posted by: Beatrice Lawson | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 09:49 AM
What a cute 4th of July layout! You are making me wish this snow outside my window was no longer here! Love the new Summer collection!
Posted by: Cindy | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 09:48 AM
Looks like a fantastic summer line! I just love hanging out at the ball park all summer. The more softball the better.
Posted by: Ange | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 09:38 AM
Heading to the lake with friends, some lazy pontoon and crazy wake boarding! Wish I had had this collection when I made a scrapbook of my dad's honor flight, the red, white and blues are perfect!
Posted by: jan m | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 09:23 AM
love this collection!!!!!!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 09:15 AM
Beautiful layouts showcasing the new collection and so love the colors.
Posted by: Luanne | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 08:53 AM
Vintage Summer looks amazing!!! Some of my favorite summer activities are simple, walking the dog and sitting on the beach with the warm sun shining on my face.
Posted by: Marcia Dehn-Nix | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 08:44 AM
Such beautiful fresh colors! Can't wait to see it in person!!
Posted by: Brooke D. | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 08:43 AM
Vintage Summer is GORGEOUSLY sweet! I love it! My favorite Summer activity to do are picnics and bbqs with friends and family! :)
Posted by: Nicole Doiron | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 08:30 AM
I love fourth of July celebrations. The orchestra here plays an outdoor concert with fireworks afterwards. It's a family tradition. Love this colorful new line. Perfect for summer and for boy pages.
Posted by: Izzy Anderson | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 08:12 AM
LOVE both of these lines!
Posted by: Donna Woods | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 07:45 AM
Love vintage summer. Nothing better than going to the beach in the summer!
Posted by: Cheryl Hutcherson | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 07:44 AM
I love to mow.
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 07:43 AM
I love sitting outside on my deck and reading in the summer.
Posted by: Celeste B. | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 07:33 AM
I like this one too !!!! My favorite summer activity is tubing on the Guadalupe river after my hubby gets home from work.
Posted by: Pam Sohan | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 07:30 AM
Love barbeques and days at the pool. And I love your new collections.
Posted by: Anazelia | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 07:17 AM
I long reading on my deck in the evenings. So peaceful and serene.
Posted by: Pam | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 07:13 AM
What I love best about summer are the long and warm evenings .. having our dinner in the garden and linger in the evening sun. Bliss!
LOVE this collection! Can't wait for it to hit the stores!
Posted by: Monique Liedtke | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 07:07 AM
We go to the lake and water ski, hike, swim, and laze about.
Posted by: Lisa Zolk | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:59 AM
In the summer I love playing in the backyard with my granddaughters - whether it's badminton, water play, or whatever, it just makes me happy. Love this new line!
Posted by: KathScraps | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:57 AM
Picking berries with DD, fishing, boating, playing in the sprinklers---Love it all!
Thanks!
Posted by: Laura G | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:49 AM
Those colors are absolutely wonderful in the Vintage Summer Collection;) Thanx 4 all the sneak peaks & giveaways! ~prhmangel(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Amanda Parham-Hall | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:47 AM
My favorite thing to do in the summer is sitting on the porch reading good books.
The layouts with these papers and embellishments are fantastic.
Posted by: Dorothy (Dakota Bear) | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:39 AM
i love the paper trimming at the top and bottom of the first layout! it seems that summer is starting in eastern north carolina where we are expecting the 70's for another 6 days! woo wee!
Posted by: rush | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:19 AM
Great colours in this collection!! Fantastic!!
Posted by: Tracey | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:14 AM
My favorite thing to do in the summer, and one I plan to do with friends this year, is visit the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the most peaceful place on earth.
Posted by: Suzze Tiernan | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:11 AM
One of my favorite thing to do for summer would be to get to eat all of those yummy watermelons ate the park. Kids having fun running around....
Posted by: Cindy yang | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:08 AM
I have been in love with
R,W & B for a long time,even decorating a couple rooms in my house in Americana. This collection has my name all over it...FABULOUS!
Camping with family and friends is my favorite summer activity.
Posted by: Carol Douglass | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 06:05 AM
Great projects Greta. My favorite summer activity is usually finding fun things to do with my grandchildren outdoors ... picking strawberries, finding a water park, going to local festival and other events. It's all in the time with the kids making the most of their summer.
Posted by: Debby | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 04:18 AM
Hanging out at the cottage with the kids - swimming, fishing and having campfires. Since they are 24 and 29 these times are even more precious!~
Wonderful collection!!
Posted by: Jean A Marmo | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 03:55 AM
I love "happenstance" gatherings with my siblings and spouses. We start with coffee at Starbucks ( our Friday morning usual get-together), then we go off and run errands and meet back at my older sister's house for lunch...hours later after sitting around talking, listening to oldies but goodies/dancing ( trying to remember old dances) we decide to order Chinese food for dinner, after which we play games !! So much fun!!!
Posted by: Rosann | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 02:28 AM
I love just hanging out on my deck and taking family walks. We live close to the mountains so that is always a bonus! I want to see more of this collection.
Posted by: Kendra Hum | Friday, January 11, 2013 at 02:01 AM