Just Dreamin' Stamps: Relaxing Waterside

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Father’s Day Theme Blog Hop

Welcome to the Team Stamp It Groups Father's Day Theme Blog Hop!

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"There's something about a lighthouse standing steady against a glowing sunset sky that just feels like Dad — strong, constant, always a guiding light."

I am so excited to share this Father's Day card with you today. When I pulled out the Sunset Coast dies and that gorgeous Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper, I knew exactly what I wanted to create: a dramatic, moody seascape that would make any dad feel truly celebrated.

This card was inspired by a card made by Michelle Quinno.

The background on this card uses the Double Vision Technique with Scenic Coast DSP, and honestly, it's one of my favorite paper-crafting tricks for creating incredible depth and visual interest. By slicing the paper into strips and reassembling them with slight offsets, you get this gorgeous dimensional effect that looks incredibly complex but is surprisingly easy to achieve. The sunset tones in this particular DSP — those warm ambers, corals, and purples bleeding into deep navy waves — are absolutely breathtaking to work with.

The star of this card is the die-cut lighthouse from the Sunset Coast dies, cut from Night of Navy cardstock. That deep, rich navy is so striking against the warm sunset hues in the paper — it really creates that silhouette-at-dusk feeling. The outer circle frame comes from the Spotlight on Nature dies, with its beautiful stitched detail that adds such elegant texture to the layered focal point.

The "Happy Father's Day" sentiment is from the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set — perfectly suited for this coastal scene. I stamped it in Versa Mark ink onto a Night of Navy banner that had been cut out using the Three Banner Punch, then clear heat embossed it for that polished, professional finish. The embossing adds such a beautiful raised texture that catches the light beautifully.

To finish everything off, I scattered a few Timid Tiger Sunset Sparkle Sequins across the card. Those warm golden tones echo the amber and coral hues in the DSP and add just the right amount of sparkle without overwhelming the design.

I hope you enjoyed my card for today!

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Thank you so much for hopping along today — I hope this card gives you a little inspiration for the dads in your life. There's nothing quite like a handmade card to show someone they're treasured. Make sure to click along to the next stop on the hop, and as always, happy stamping!

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Product List

Scenic Coast 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

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Sunset Coast Dies

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Spotlight On Nature Dies

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Three Banner Punch

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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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Sunset Sparkle Sequins

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Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

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Versamark Pad

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Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

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Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

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Foam Adhesive Strips

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Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack

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Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Friday, May 15, 2026

A Sweet Escape for Dad!

Sometimes a card just takes you somewhere. This Father's Day design does exactly that — a lazy summer afternoon, the kind of small-town ice cream shop Dad always seemed to know about, and that feeling that the day is entirely yours. That's the mood the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper brings every single time.

This card is built on a base of Waterside Retreat DSP, its weathered wood-plank pattern giving the whole design that relaxed, coastal-retreat quality. A top panel of the same DSP sits centered on the card, backed with layers of Misty Moonlight and Gray Granite cardstock — the navy depth of Misty Moonlight frames the watercolor scene beautifully while the Gray Granite adds just the right amount of grounding warmth underneath.

The centerpiece is a gorgeous watercolor vignette from the DSP itself: a charming ice cream shop facade, complete with a striped awning, hanging sign, and terracotta planters spilling with greenery. The loose, sun-drenched brushwork feels effortless and nostalgic — like a page torn from a summer sketchbook.

Tucked into the lower-right corner, the sentiment label reads Happy Father's Day in a bold, classic hand. It's stamped from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set in Misty Moonlight ink, giving it a soft navy tone that ties back to the mat layers perfectly. The label is backed by a coordinating panel cut from the Waterside Retreat DSP, adding another layer of cohesion to the design.

The finishing touch? A scatter of Pool Party Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots — three little pops of color that add dimension and a playful, handcrafted feel without competing with the illustration. They're understated but they do so much work, drawing the eye around the card and softening the geometry of all those layered panels.

This is the kind of card a dad will actually keep. It's thoughtful, beautifully composed, and tells a story before a single word is read.

Have you crafted with the Waterside Retreat collection yet? I'd love to see what you've made — drop a photo in the comments below, or tag me on social. Happy crafting!