📱 Tutorial: Designing Instagram Story Templates for June

Fresh, seasonal templates to elevate your IG game this month!

If you’re looking for a way to show up more consistently on Instagram—without spending hours reinventing your content every week—Instagram Story templates are your best friend.

They’re quick to create, easy to reuse, and perfect for building brand recognition. And when you give them a fresh seasonal twist (hello, June!) they feel even more timely and engaging.

In this post, I’ll walk you through how to design your own Instagram Story templates for June using Canva—plus give you some ready-to-use ideas to get started fast.

🌞 Why Use Story Templates?

Instagram Stories are a great place to:

• Showcase your products or printables

• Connect more casually with your audience

• Share behind-the-scenes or daily updates

• Promote sales or freebies

But designing them on the fly? That can be time-consuming. With a few reusable templates, you’ll be able to plug in your content quickly while keeping everything on-brand and cohesive.

🧠 Before You Start: Choose Your June Theme

Your template design should reflect both your brand and the season. Some fun June-inspired themes include:

• Sun-kissed pastels

• Citrus tones (peach, lemon, tangerine)

• Beachy vibes

• Florals + sunshine graphics

• Light & airy minimalism

✨ Tip: Pick 2-3 brand colors and 1-2 fonts to stay consistent.

🛠️ Step-by-Step: How to Design a Story Template in Canva

Step 1: Open a New Story Project

• Go to Canva and click “Instagram Story” (1080x1920 px).

• Choose a blank canvas or start with a template.

Step 2: Add Your Brand Elements

• Insert your logo or IG handle (@yourname)

• Set up brand colors and fonts using the “Styles” panel

Step 3: Create a Placeholder Layout

Design a basic structure that you can reuse. Here are some ideas:

• Question box template – “What’s your favorite summer tradition?”

• This or That poll – (Beach 🏖 or Mountains 🏔)

• Weekly Feature – (Customer photo, Etsy product, journal prompt)

• New Drop Alert – space for product image + short caption

• June Quote Template – rotating motivational or faith-based quotes

Use frames for image placeholders and text boxes where your content will go.

Step 4: Decorate with Seasonal Elements

Add simple design accents to give it a June feel:

• Flowers, sun, watermelons, sunglasses

• Hand-drawn elements, waves, or pastel gradients

• Search “June,” “Summer,” or “Floral” in Canva Elements

Step 5: Save as a Template

Once your design is complete:

• Click Share > Template Link if you're sharing or selling it

• Or download the slides as PNGs for personal use

💡 5 Instagram Story Template Ideas for June

Here are five ready-to-go content ideas to use in your June templates:

1. “Hello June!” Cover Slide✦ Add your goals, affirmations, or new launches

2. “Behind the Scenes” Template✦ Use a frame to drop in your work process or product packaging

3. “June Favorites” Poll✦ Let followers vote on products, paper packs, or summer themes

4. “Flash Sale Alert” Template✦ Bold text area with a countdown sticker space

5. “Verse of the Week” Template✦ Faith-based design with space for your favorite scripture

📥 Want to Grab a Free June Template Pack?

🎁 I’ve created a free 5-template Instagram Story bundle you can edit in Canva—featuring soft summer tones, floral details, and easy-to-use layouts.

👉 Click here to download the FREE June IG Story Template Pack

Perfect for Etsy sellers, lifestyle creators, or anyone wanting to keep their Stories fresh and on-brand all month long!

✨ Final Thoughts

Designing Instagram Story templates doesn’t have to be complicated—and it can actually be a really fun part of your monthly content prep! Once you build a few go-to layouts, you’ll find it so much easier to show up, stay consistent, and connect with your audience.

Let June be your chance to simplify and shine on social media!

💬 Ready to create your June Story templates?

Drop a comment if you want a custom Canva template or tag me when you use one of the freebies—I’d love to cheer you on!

And don’t forget to pin this post for later when you’re planning July content! 🌼

🛍️ Want Templates Ready to Use?

If you’re short on time or just want something beautiful that’s ready to go, check out my shop!I’ve created a bundle of Instagram Story templates designed just for June—featuring soft summer tones, playful prompts, and elegant floral accents.

🎁 Visit My Shop Here and Grab the June IG Story Bundle →

They’re editable in Canva, beginner-friendly, and perfect for creators, small biz owners, and digital product sellers who want to show up consistently without stressing about design.

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