Summer is here, and so are the bright colors, joyful memories, and sun-soaked moments worth saving. Whether you’re crafting beach vacation pages, backyard BBQ layouts, or kids’ camp memories, choosing the right scrapbook paper is the key to making your projects pop. At 12×12 Cardstock Shop, we’re stocked with the best paper picks from top brands like Bazzill, Echo Park, Carta Bella, and American Crafts (AC) Cardstock — all perfect for your seasonal scrapbook ideas.
Let’s take a closer look at this summer’s freshest paper collections that can bring your creative vision to life.
Bazzill Cardstock: A Summer Staple
If there’s one name scrapbookers know and trust, it’s Bazzill. Known for its high-quality texture, weight, and wide variety of shades, Bazzill cardstock is a must-have for any summer scrapbook project.
The Bazzill Cardstock 12×12 size is ideal for layout bases, photo mats, journaling blocks, or layered die cuts. For summer themes, check out bright tones like “Banana Split,” “Caribbean Breeze,” or “Tangerine Blast” — they pair beautifully with pool party photos, tropical travel pages, or kids’ summer day memories.
Whether you prefer smooth finishes or textured classics like Bazzill Canvas, there’s a shade and surface to suit every summer idea.
Echo Park Paper: Vibrant Prints for Every Summer Scene
Echo Park Paper is known for its themed collections, bold graphics, and fun patterns — and their summer paper packs never disappoint.
This season, look for collections that include fruity patterns, beach umbrellas, flip-flops, sunshine graphics, and popsicle icons — all designed in playful color palettes that make your summer layouts come alive. Whether you’re scrapbooking a picnic at the park, a road trip across the states, or a lazy lake day, Echo Park’s themed pages provide the perfect backdrop.
Their double-sided patterned paper also gives you extra flexibility to mix and match within the same collection, helping you keep your pages coordinated and creative.
Carta Bella: A Touch of Texture with Classic Charm
If you love the feel of premium paper with a little more weight and texture, Carta Bella is a summer favourite. This brand is known for its luxurious cardstock and timeless designs — ideal for scrapbookers who love a vintage or retro look.
Carta Bella’s summer-themed lines often feature soft florals, retro swimsuits, vintage signage, and hand-lettered phrases — perfect for nostalgic layouts. Their textured 12×12 cardstock gives your projects an elevated, boutique-style finish.
Try mixing Carta Bella backgrounds with embellishments or cut-outs from other brands like Echo Park (which is Carta Bella’s sister brand), for a layered, dynamic scrapbook page that still feels cohesive.
AC Cardstock: The Everyday Essential
Every scrapbooker needs a stash of reliable solid cardstock, and AC Cardstock (from American Crafts) is the go-to for a reason. With smooth and textured options, this brand offers over 100 vibrant shades to match any mood, photo, or season.
This summer, choose sunny yellows, grassy greens, ocean blues, and soft pastels to create color-themed pages or to coordinate with patterned papers. AC Cardstock works great for cutting with die machines, layering behind photos, or even as your base page.
It’s acid-free and archival quality, which means your summer memories will stay bright and beautiful for years to come.
Mix, Match & Make It Yours
The beauty of shopping at 12×12 Cardstock Shop is the variety — and this summer, that variety is bigger than ever. Try pairing Bazzill Cardstock 12×12 sheets with Echo Park patterned papers for layered effects. Use Carta Bella’s textured backgrounds with AC Cardstock cutouts for a mix of texture and tone.
Here are a few summer scrapbook project ideas using these paper picks:
- Vacation Journal Pages – Use Carta Bella for journaling backgrounds and Bazzill for photo mats.
- Pool Day Layout – Try Echo Park Paper with AC Cardstock die cuts of beach balls and swimsuits.
- Fourth of July Collage – Mix red, white, and blue Bazzill cardstock with themed prints from Echo Park’s Americana collections.
- Summer Recipe Book – Create divider pages with bold Bazzill shades and decorate them using food-themed Echo Park stickers or cut-aparts.
Stock Up for the Season
Whether you’re a beginner building your paper collection or a seasoned scrapbooker looking for something fresh, 12×12 Cardstock Shop has everything you need for your summer scrapbook ideas.
With fast shipping, carefully curated stock, and all your favourite brands in one place, it’s never been easier to get inspired and start creating.
Visit the 12×12 cardstock shop today and find your favourite paper picks for summer.