Just Dreamin' Stamps: Country Woods

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Waterside Retreat Father's Day card #2

Masculine cards can sometimes feel like a challenge, but this design came together so naturally thanks to the beautiful textures and imagery in the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper.

The rich, weathered woodgrain background, from the Country Woods DSP, immediately sets the tone—rugged, outdoorsy, and perfect for a Father’s Day theme. It reminds me of an old dock or a well-loved fishing boat, adding just the right amount of character before you even start layering.

For the focal point, I used images from the Waterside Retreat DSP, creating a simple collage that tells a quiet story of time spent on the water. The fisherman scene brings warmth and contrast against the cool blue background, while still keeping that rustic feel. I love how this color choice gives the card a slightly vintage look.

To complement the main image, I added a few smaller elements—an anchor with rope detail and a vintage-style fish label. These layered pieces add interest without overwhelming the design, and they help reinforce that nautical, outdoors theme.

The sentiment, “Happy Father’s Day,” is stamped in Cajun Craze and kept clean and understated, allowing the imagery to remain the star of the card.

Don't forget the inside of the card. The sentiment from the Scalloped Blooms stamp set is stamped in Cajun Craze. The seagulls finish off the card, adding dimension and a light, whimsical touch. They’re the perfect little detail to make the design feel complete.

This is a great example of how combining strong patterned paper with simple stamping can create a meaningful, masculine card. It’s perfect for dads who love fishing, boating, or just being out on the water.

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Relaxing Waterside Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Scalloped Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Waterside Retreat 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Gray Granite 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

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Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad

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Bone Folder

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

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Stampin' Seal

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Paper Snips

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Paper Trimmer

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Monday, June 23, 2025

Trusty Tools Birthday

This card was made using the retired Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper (DSP) along with the Country Woods DSP.

I made this card for a friend who has a carpentry business. The Trusty Toolbox DSP is retired, however, I had a few pieces of it leftover and it worked perfectly for the theme I was thinking of for his birthday card.

The card starts with a Pecan Pie cardstock card base, followed by an Early Espresso cardstock panel.

Country Woods DSP was used for the top panel.

The pegboard was cut out using one of the Trusty Tools dies and Crumb Cake cardstock.

The tools were either cut out with the Trusty Tools dies or were fussy cut from the Trusty Toolbox DSP.

The screws were cut out using Silver Foil and the Trusty Tools dies.

The sentiment is from the Beautiful Butterflies stamp set and has been stamped in Early Espresso ink onto Crumb Cake cardstock.

For the inside of the card, an Early Espresso cardstock panel was adhered onto the card base, followed by a Basic Beige cardstock panel.

The paintbrush and level are from the Trusty Toolbox DSP and were fussy cut.

The sentiment is from the retired Sunny Sentiments stamp set and has been stamped in Early Espresso ink.

I hope you enjoyed my card for today!

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Trusty Tools Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Beautiful Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Sunny Sentiments Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Trusty Tools Dies

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Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163393]

Trusty Toolbox 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162978]

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Stampin' Seal

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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Bone Folder

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Paper Snips

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Paper Trimmer

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Country Birdhouse

This was a fun card to make using the Country Birdhouse stamp set along with the coordinating dies. The Country Birdhouse set is part of the Country Woods Suite and can be purchased separately or as a suite.

The card has a Pool Party cardstock card base, followed by a panel made from Country Woods Designer Series Paper (DSP). I love its weathered look.

The birdhouse and bird are from the Country Birdhouse stamp set and dies.

The birdhouse was cut out using Country Woods DSP, Basic White and Basic Gray cardstock. The birdhouse stand was cut out of Basic Black cardstock.

The flowers were stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored using Stampin' Blends.

The sentiment is from the Country Birdhouse stamp set and has been stamped in Pool Party ink onto Basic White cardstock.

Basic Gray and Smoky Slate Pearls were adhered randomly to the card front.

Here's a peek at the inside of the card.

The sentiment has been stamped in Pool Party ink and is from the Country Birdhouse stamp set.

I hope you enjoyed my card for today.

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