Yesterday was the first day of summer and for some people, summer means going fishing! When I was a kid my grandpa took me to Lake Shabbona to fish with a bamboo pole. So in honor of PawPaw, I made a “Gone Fishin'” free summer printable that you can download at the end of the post. But that’s not all, I’m joining 10 other bloggers to bring you a variety of summer printables. You’ll find links to their projects at the end of this post.
A simple sign in a driftwood colored frame.
The fish print is in neutral colors so it can go with any decor.
I added a few coastal items to create a summery fishing vignette. PawPaw and I mostly caught Blue Gills at Lake Shabbona. I still can’t believe I used to put my own worm on the hook. I guess he taught me well.
Wooden fish and a starfish join a fishing buoy in front of old books in colors of the sea … blue and green.
I love the shades of blue and green that conjure images of the sea.
The wooden fish garland is a new acquisition. They join another wooden starfish and vintage books in a color reminiscent of sand.
Even if you don’t like to fish, you can still enjoy my free summer printable. I found the fish graphic at The Graphics Fairy and then simply added a background along with the text, Gone Fishin’ – Be Back at Dark Thirty.
My grandkids went fishing with their dad on Father’s Day and this is a photo he took.
My daughter had to work during the day but joined them later in the afternoon for other activities.
Download your free summer printable … Gone Fishin’
Be sure to visit the other bloggers below for their free printables!
Summer Pineapple Printable | Just Destiny
Summer Printable and Buffet Vignette | Shades of Blue Interiors
I love You in the Morning | Ella Claire
Farm Fresh Milk Vintage Printable | Finding Home
Anchor Printable | Making Home Base
I Hope You Dance | Thistlewood Farms
Summer Essentials Watercolor Art | jones design company
When Life Gives You Lemons | Eclectically Vintage
Time Worn Vintage Canning Books | TIDBITS
Gone Fishin’ | Town and Country Living
Swim in the Sea | A Burst of Beautiful
Rachel says
June 22, 2015 at 8:18 amCute printable Jennifer! My son loves the fishing aspect of summer too! We go to a friend’s farm/garden that has 1 little ponds and he grabs the branch fishing pole, some worms, and catches blue gills like crazy! The record is 39 in 5 minutes haha! Last time I told him catch and release because those blue gill have hardly any meat on them… basically unless a big bass bites, he has to throw it back now. But it sure is fun for kids! Such fun memories this printable evokes!
Maricaillou says
June 22, 2015 at 10:30 amThank you so much……..
Kris says
June 22, 2015 at 10:44 amThanks! My hubby and kids love to fish! Perfect!
lynn cockrell says
June 22, 2015 at 11:23 amI haven’ t been fishing forever, but I love it. I spent many a day fishing at my Granddaddy’s pond. It was always so peaceful and fun too! Love your printable. Thanks, Jennifer!
Chelsea says
June 22, 2015 at 5:29 pmSo cute and SO true for us. My husband has been fishing every evening or so for the last three weeks. He’s loving summer!
FrenchGardenHouse says
June 23, 2015 at 2:27 pmWhat a fun printable. It symbolizes Summer. Thank you, going to make this for my husband’s office, he will love it. Happy Summer!
Joanne Ryan says
April 1, 2018 at 5:16 amHi, just discovered this – wonderful and perfect for my dad thsi fathers day – could you tell e where the lovely frame was from please or where I might buysomething similar to complete this gft for him? Thanks Joanne