Just Dreamin' Stamps: Waterside Retreat Father's Day Card #3

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Waterside Retreat Father's Day Card #3

Father's Day always gives me an excuse to reach for my most rugged, outdoorsy supplies — and this year, the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper absolutely stole the show. That gorgeous plaid background paired with a watercolor lakeside scene? It practically makes the card for you.

The plaid from the Waterside Retreat DSP went on top as the main background, and I pulled a coordinating panel of the lake and cabin scene to mat in Mossy Meadow and layer over center.

The fun part — and honestly the part that took the most patience — was the fussy cutting. I carefully cut the life vest and the crossed oars directly from the Waterside Retreat DSP, following every edge. The DSP has such rich illustrated detail that those elements look almost three-dimensional once they're popped up with dimensionals over the scene. The vest sits on the right, the oars lean casually on the left, and a little spotted trout peeks up from the water between them.

Fussy cutting tip

Use small, sharp detail scissors and a paper piercer to get into tight corners on the oar handles. Take your time — the more cleanly you cut, the more realistic the layered effect will look.

The sentiment — "Happy Father's Day" — from the Relaxing Waterside stamp is stamped in Mossy Meadow ink on white, then matted on Mossy Meadow cardstock for a clean, framed finish in the lower right corner. It keeps the eye moving through the whole scene before landing on the greeting.

This card comes together quickly once you've done the fussy cutting, and it has that handmade wow factor that dads who love fishing, boating, or cabin life are going to absolutely love. Simple layers, rich texture, and all that gorgeous paper doing the heavy lifting.

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