🌴 Create a Summer Bucket List Printable in Canva

Design a joyful checklist of sunshine-filled memories to make this season your most creative yet!

Summer is all about savoring the moments: backyard picnics, spontaneous road trips, sticky popsicle hands, and golden sunsets. Whether you’re crafting for yourself, your family, or your shop, creating a Summer Bucket List Printable in Canva is a fun and meaningful project that helps capture it all.

And the best part? You can design it from scratch—even if you’re new to Canva. Let’s walk through it together!

🎨 Step 1: Choose Your Canvas Size

Open Canva and click “Create a Design.”Select:

• 8.5 x 11 in for a standard printable

• Or A4 for international sizing

You’ll start with a blank page—your digital sunshine canvas! 🌞

✍️ Step 2: Add a Fun Title

Use the Text tool to add a playful heading like:

• “My 2025 Summer Bucket List”

• “Things I Want to Do This Summer”

• “Sweet Sunshine Adventures”

☀️ Tip: Use a bold, fun font (try “Genty” or “Fredoka”) and add a slight curve or shadow for a more dynamic look.

📝 Step 3: Create Your Bucket List Layout

Now let’s make space for the list itself! You can:

• Use bulleted text with 10–20 lines

• Create check boxes with squares or icons

• Or use numbered sections with cute graphics beside each

🎉 Bonus Idea: Add lines with space to write a memory or date next to each one—it turns your list into a keepsake!

🌼 Step 4: Decorate with Summer Vibes

Head to Elements and search:

• “sun,” “lemon,” “pool float,” “ice cream,” “flip flop,” or “popsicle”

• Add doodles, stickers, or flat icons to frame your list

• Use pastel or sunset-inspired colors (coral, mint, yellow, peach)

✨ Try placing a sun in the corner, fruit slices on the border, or a watercolor background for extra flair.

📥 Step 5: Download and Print

Once your design feels complete:

• Click Share → Download

• Choose PDF – Print for best quality

• Print on regular or premium paper—or save as a PNG to share digitally!

You can also export as a template link if you want to share it with others so they can customize their own.

💛 Bucket List Idea Starters

Not sure what to put on your list? Try these ideas:

• Watch the sunset barefoot

• Eat watermelon outside

• Visit a new park or trail

• Try a DIY popsicle recipe

• Host a picnic with no phones

• Make a scrapbook of the season

• Have a “no screen” day

• Stargaze + name 3 constellations

• Write a summer poem

• Dance to your favorite playlist in the kitchen

🌞 Encourage your audience to make it their own with personal twists!

💌 Want My Free Editable Canva Template?

I’ve created a free editable Summer Bucket List Template in Canva just for you! 🎁Use it as-is or customize with your favorite fonts, colors, and ideas.

📥 Click here to download it now! You’ll also be signed up for my email list with weekly Canva tips, printables, and exclusive freebies!

🛍️ Shop Summer Printables & Canva Templates

Looking for more summer fun? Check out my shop for:

• Printable planner pages

• Journaling kits

• Summer-themed Canva templates

• Scrapbook paper and clipart

🛒 Browse the collection now →

💬 Final Thoughts

Creating a Summer Bucket List isn’t just about fun tasks—it’s about intention, connection, and capturing the tiny moments that make the season shine. ✨

Whether you design it for your planner, your kids, your shop, or yourself, I hope it brings joy and creative spark to your summer.

And if you make one, tag me @areaoftreasures—I’d love to see your list and celebrate your sunshine-filled goals!