☀️ 10 Creative Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Summer with Canva
- Rea Weeks
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
Design your way into the sunshine!
The first day of summer is upon us—and that means it’s time for sunshine, fresh starts, and a whole lot of creative fun! Whether you're looking to make something beautiful for your business, blog, or just your own joy, Canva is the perfect tool to bring those summer vibes to life.
From seasonal freebies to beachy scrapbooking pages, this post will show you 10 creative ways to celebrate the first day of summer—using Canva! 🌴
Let’s make something sunny and special together.
🎨 1. Design a Summer Mood Board
Kick off the season with a custom Canva mood board filled with:
Beachy blues and sandy neutrals
Lemonade yellows and sunset corals
Your favorite quotes or summer bucket list ideas
💡 Tip: Use Canva’s grid frames to drag and drop photos, textures, and color blocks with ease.
📅 2. Create a Summer Content Calendar
Whether you're a blogger, seller, or content creator, planning your seasonal content helps everything flow better.
In Canva, design a monthly calendar layout where you can:
Plan Instagram posts
Schedule product launches
Map out blog ideas or email campaigns
✏️ 3. Make a “Hello Summer” Instagram Post
Celebrate the season with a fun “Hello Summer” social graphic!
Try:
Bright tropical backgrounds
Cute summer doodles (popsicles, pineapples, sandals)
A simple phrase like “Here comes the sun” or “Let the adventures begin”
📲 Canva’s Instagram Post (1080x1080) format is perfect for quick, engaging shares.
💌 4. Send a Summer Newsletter Header
Brighten your subscribers’ inboxes with a Canva-designed email banner or section header.
Ideas include:
“June Freebies Inside!”
“Hot Summer Picks”
“New in the Shop – Summer Edition”
✨ Pro Tip: Use wave shapes, sun rays, and fruit illustrations for instant summer flair!💌 4. Send a Summer Newsletter Header
Brighten your subscribers’ inboxes with a Canva-designed email banner or section header.
Ideas include:
“June Freebies Inside!”
“Hot Summer Picks”
“New in the Shop – Summer Edition”
✨ Pro Tip: Use wave shapes, sun rays, and fruit illustrations for instant summer flair!
🖨️ 5. Design Printable Summer Stickers
One of my favorite things to do in Canva is create printable sticker sheets for journaling, snail mail, or planner spreads.
Use summer-themed:
Clipart (sunshine, florals, flip flops)
Quotes (“Stay cool,” “Soak up the sun”)
Doodles and decorative shapes
🎁 These make great freebies or digital downloads for your shop!
🖼️ 6. Create a Seasonal Etsy Shop Banner
Give your storefront a refresh with a summer-themed shop banner or product mockups.
In Canva, you can:
Add soft gradients or vibrant tropical patterns
Highlight seasonal items
Match your banner and social icons for a cohesive vibe
📸 7. Build a “Summer Memories” Digital Scrapbook Page
Celebrate day one of summer by setting up a scrapbook template you can fill all season long!
Include:
Polaroid-style photo spots
Journal prompts (“Best summer moment,” “What made me smile today”)
Sun-kissed color palettes
📥 Download it or print it to add to your journal or scrapbook binder!
💻 8. Make a Desktop Wallpaper
Personalize your workspace with a Canva-designed desktop background!
Include:
Your favorite verse or quote
A monthly calendar
Visual reminders of your summer goals or intentions
🌺 Use Canva’s 1920x1080 px template and decorate it with florals, soft watercolors, or beach textures.
🧁 9. Design a Summer Recipe Card
Design a cute Canva template for your favorite summer treat—like lemonade, fruit salad, or a s’mores dip!
Ideas:
Add a frame for a photo
Use playful fonts or vintage recipe card styles
Print and gift to friends or include in your digital shop
🍓 Summer recipes + pretty design = instant joy.
🛒 10. Host a Summer-Themed Freebie or Sale
Celebrate by offering a “First Day of Summer” freebie or flash sale—and design a quick promo in Canva!
Use:
Canva’s coupon templates
Story graphics
Sale announcement posts
A themed thank-you card to go with orders
🌞 Use phrases like “Sweet Summer Freebie,” “Sunshine Sale,” or “Hot Deal Days!”
💌 Want More Seasonal Canva Inspiration?
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🛍️ Shop Summer Canva Templates & Printables
Don’t have time to create from scratch? I’ve got you covered!
Visit my Etsy shop for:
Canva summer IG templates
Printable sticker sheets
Journal pages
Seasonal bundles for creators
🌞 Final Thoughts
The first day of summer is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a reason to pause, play, and create something joyful. Whether you make a mood board, start a scrapbook page, or send a sunny newsletter, I hope this list sparks your imagination.
So grab your iced coffee, open up Canva, and let the summer creativity begin!
And if you design something today, tag me @areaoftreasures—I’d love to cheer you on and share your work!
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