Summer on the Page: Quick Ideas For A Sunny Spread 🌞

I love adding a little vibe to my planner or journal spreads — it’s not only fun and relaxing, but it makes flipping through them later so much more satisfying. ✨ You know that feeling when you randomly open your planner and a page just radiates a mood? That.

We just had a staycation (yay!), and it was sunny… and so hot… 🥵☀️ Which got me thinking: what can I add to my spread to really capture the feeling of that week?

Let’s look at a few easy ways to bring summer to your pages — without needing a ton of time or supplies!

🎨 Summer Color Combos

Color is one of the quickest ways to set the tone of a spread. I’m not gonna go into full color theory mode 😄, but here are a few of my favorite combos that instantly bring those bright, summery vibes to life:

🍉 Watermelon: hot pink, dark green, and a very light yellowish green
🌊 Ocean: beige, warm light blue, and deep teal or dark blue
🌞 Sunny Days: sky blue, warm yellow, and deep green

These combos are inspired by my beloved Tombow Dual Brush Pens 🎨 (Canadian shopping option here), but you can recreate the vibe with anything you have — highlighters, markers, pencils, or even washi tape!

🖼️ Stickers & Other Embellishments

Once you’ve picked your color scheme, it’s time to dig into your stash! ✨ Flip through your sticker books, washi rolls, and ephemera bits to find pieces that match your summer vibe. 🍉🌊🌞

Don’t know your summer stationery vibe yet? Take this fun quiz to find out! ☀️🖊️

✏️ Doodles & Junk Journaling Touches

Now it’s time to make the spread yours — add a few doodles or personal mementos! Easy summer icons like popsicles, seashells, sunglasses, or palm trees instantly brighten any spread. 🌴✍️

And don’t forget about real-life keepsakes:
🎟️ Ticket stubs
🍬 (Clean!) candy wrappers
🧻 Pretty napkin corners
📰 Torn flyers or programs

Need help with summer doodle ideas? I’ve got you covered with this step-by-step guide! 🖍️

💭 Final Thoughts

See how easy it can be? It doesn’t have to be fancy — just a color palette, a few embellishments, and a doodle (or memory) or two can bring your week to life. ✨ Your spread is yours, and can be as quick or as detailed as you want it to be.

Want to share your creation? Tag me — I’d love to see your sunny pages! ☀️📓

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