Happy Sunday! Today I’m excited to share a card that highlights the Peaceful Garden Suite, a stunning collection that beautifully blends the peaceful spirit of the holidays with the timeless elegance of nature. While it’s perfect for creating heartfelt Christmas cards, tags, and scrapbook pages, what I love most about this suite is how effortlessly it transitions into projects for any occasion — even those moments when you want to send a comforting message of sympathy or peace.
For today’s card, I wanted to show that versatility. The background features the soft, serene pattern of doves from the Peaceful Garden Designer Paper — a symbol of peace and hope. The sentiment, “With Deepest Sympathy,” is stamped on a circle die cut using the Spotlight on Nature Dies, giving it a gentle focal point. I added delicate die cuts and a graceful dove from the suite, bringing a sense of calm and compassion to the design. To complete the look, I added some of the beautiful ribbon behind my sentiment.
🌿 Peaceful. Elegant. Timeless. That’s the heart of the Peaceful Garden Suite.
If you’re looking for a suite that brings both elegance and emotion to your cardmaking, the Peaceful Garden Suite is a perfect choice. Whether you’re creating for Christmas or crafting cards that comfort and uplift year-round, this collection helps you share your heart through handmade art. 💕 Click the links below to explore the full suite and bring a touch of peace to your next project.
Thank you for taking time out of your Sunday to join me today.
Welcome to a little peek into the joy-filled weekend we shared at our Fall Holiday Stamping Retreat! Last weekend was truly an escape into creativity, connection, and fun—a beautiful retreat filled with laughter, crafting, and the warmth of friendships both new and old. Picture yourself arriving at our charming English Tudor retreat home, welcomed at the door with open arms and a heartfelt greeting. We guide you to your room, where a specially crafted name tag awaits you, made just for you using the delicate Frozen Edges dies. If you take a look at page 50 in the catalog, you’ll spot where this inspiration came from. This was one of the bundles that played a starring role in one of our weekend stamping sessions, and it brought a touch of winter’s elegance to our retreat.
As you settle into your cozy room, you’ll notice a Welcome Gift waiting just for you, a little something special to start the weekend off right. And to aid in your crafting endeavors. It’s an adorable memento of our time together, a token of appreciation to carry home as a reminder of this getaway. This personal touch, just for you, is a cornerstone of what makes these retreats so memorable and meaningful.
As you move into the dining room, the warm glow of the space invites you further in. There, you’ll spot adorable gift boxes set at each place, a touch of holiday charm and creativity wrapped up just for you. The Book Treat Boxes, found on page 27 of the catalog, were assembled and lovingly decorated with the festive Sentimental Christmas Designer Paper. Each box was filled with small surprises, perfect for adding to the retreat’s joy and spirit… and a little inspiration to craft when they get home!
After settling in and enjoying a hearty dinner together, the excitement of our first stamping session begins. As everyone gathers, they’re met with a delightful surprise—a fun and festive Popcorn Bar filled with an assortment of sweet and salty treats! It’s the perfect way to add a little extra joy to the evening, letting everyone nibble as we dive into our creative projects and settle into the cozy atmosphere of the craft room. And speaking of adding … our guests always add to this table (it magically fills us with all sorts of special treats).
This retreat was even more special as I introduced Paper Pumpkin to our stamping session for the very first time. Attendees were thrilled to get hands-on experience with these kits, starting with a chance to capture photos of the original designs. I also shared some of my own alternative techniques and layouts, giving them a fresh perspective on how to get more out of their kits. Watching their excitement as they discovered new ways to craft unique cards was such a joy, and it was just one of the highlights of the retreat.
The energy in the room was contagious, and each participant left that evening feeling inspired and ready for more. These sessions are all about learning, sharing, and having fun, and I’m beyond grateful to create these experiences with such a wonderful group. If this sounds like the kind of weekend you’d love, I invite you to join us for our upcoming Spring Stamping Retreat from May 2nd through the 4th. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss—one full of warmth, laughter, and creativity, with friends old and new.
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Here is a comment I received from one of our guests today! Peggy K: Working on Christmas cards for our homebound church members. I got out my Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin kit and can get 19 beautiful alternate cards out of it plus the ones we made at retreat. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks for joining me, and I will be back to share more.
There’s nothing quite like the warmth and comfort of a perfect cup of coffee, and now you can bring that cozy vibe to your paper crafting projects with the delightful Latte Love Bundle. This bundle includes the charming Latte Love Stamp Set and the versatile Latte Love Dies, designed to help you spread love and gratitude through fun, coffee-themed imagery and heartfelt sentiments.
Today’s cards are were created by my friend, stampin’ sister and accountability buddy … Lisa Brown. We met on the Stampin’ Up! Incentive Trip to the Greek Isles. We stay connected, chat virtually and cheer each other on in our stamping businesses and support each other in our personal lives as well. We’ve been swapping cards with bundles that each other doesn’t have … so our card collections are more complete, and to share with our stampin’ friends! Man … I love this job!!
With the Latte Love Stamp Set, you can create delightful projects that brighten someone’s day. Make the mug design the centerpiece of your card front and fill it with beautifully stamped coffee or hot chocolate designs. The set also includes images of coffee beans, coffee drops, and spoons, which you can stamp repeatedly to create fun backgrounds or add as charming accents to your cards, perfect for all the coffee lovers in your life. The possibilities are endless, and you’ll adore the warm, inviting feel this set brings to your crafts. Simply choose your favorite color palette and coloring tools, and you’re ready to create!
But that’s not all—let’s make breakfast extra special with the Latte Love Dies! These dies include a French press, mug, spoon, and other breakfast accessories, perfect for adding intricate die cuts to your projects. Imagine creating a rich breakfast table scene, complete with a steaming cup of coffee and all the delightful details. Combine the outline and full beverage images for a complete look, and add extra touches like the cup or coffee bean designs to make your projects stand out. These die-cut elements can also be used as fun accents on card backgrounds, adding depth and layers to your creations.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! During our Bundle Sale, you can get the Latte Love Bundle with an additional 10% off the already discounted price. But hurry, there are only 4 days left to take advantage of this fantastic deal.
Embrace the cozy vibes and start creating with the Latte Love Bundle today! I know Lisa’s lovely cards are an inspiration.
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