The Summer I Turned Pretty Canva Templates for Instagram (+ How to Create The Summer I Turned Pretty Reels in Canva)

If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok, Instagram, or the beach lately, you’ve probably seen The Summer I Turned Pretty all over your feed. Whether you’re Team Conrad, Team Jellybean, or have no idea what those words mean (but still love a good aesthetic), this trend is everywhere — and your audience is talking about it.

So… we turned it into done-for-you Instagram content you can start posting today.

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Starting a New Instagram Account? Here’s what your first 9 posts should be

Starting a new Instagram account can feel… a little awkward.

You’re staring at a blank grid. You’ve got big ideas, a beautiful brand, and a lot to say — but what do you post first? And second? And third?

Whether you’re launching a brand-new business, rebranding an existing one, or just starting fresh with your Instagram content strategy, this post will walk you through your first 9 grid posts so your account looks intentional and welcoming from the start (not random or rushed).

✨ Bonus: You can post these all at once to set up your feed right away, or drip them out one by one if you want to ease into showing up.

Let’s make that blank grid feel exciting instead of stressful, shall we?

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