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The Lakeside Retreat April Paper Pumpkin Kit is such a peaceful, nature‑inspired kit. The watercolor artwork, soft colors, and outdoorsy themes make it perfect for masculine cards. I love kits like this. Masculine cards aren’t always the easiest for me, and this one takes all the pressure off. For today’s post, I’m sharing the three cards I made exactly as designed.
Happy Father’s Day Card
This card captures that perfect boardwalk‑to‑the‑beach moment, and it’s my favorite of all three cards. I love the colors, the soft sky, and the birds make it feel calm and uplifting. It’s a great card for Father’s Day.
Happy Birthday Card
This card features a peaceful coastal scene complete with a bright bicycle and soft watercolor sky. It’s such a refreshing design and makes a perfect birthday greeting for anyone who loves the outdoors.
Thanks Dad Card
This lakeside cabin design is full of cozy, rustic charm. The paddles, fishing gear, and trees make it perfect for outdoorsy dads or anyone who loves time at the lake.
All three cards look so nice together. Each one unique, yet perfectly tied into the lakeside theme. I always struggle a bit with masculine cards, and this kit makes it so easy.
If you loved this kit as much as I did, the Lakeside Retreat Refill Kit is currently available to active Paper Pumpkin subscribers. It includes all the consumable pieces so you can recreate these cards again or craft your own alternatives. Please note the Refill does not include stamps or ink spot.
The Garden Poetry Suite is one of Stampin’ Up!’s newest Online Exclusives featuring soft watercolor florals and airy layers. The pretty colors, gentle florals, and little garden touches that make you want to sit down and create something beautiful. Today I’m sharing a few of Stampin’ Up!’s sample projects, they show off this suite’s charm beautifully and are sure to spark ideas for your next crafty moment.
Stampin’ Up! created some truly lovely samples for this suite, and I couldn’t resist sharing them with you today. Each one shows off a different side of the Garden Poetry Suite – soft watercolor layers, delicate florals, and those sweet little garden touches that make this suite feel so peaceful.
What I love most about Garden Poetry is how easy it is to create something soft and beautiful without overthinking it — the suite does so much of the work for you.
Aren’t these samples wonderful? I love how they capture that soft, watercolor charm. I’m so glad you popped in to take a peek with me. If something caught your eye, you’ll find the Garden Poetry products featured below.
Starting today, Stampin’ Up! is offering 2x rewards on all purchases!
For three days only — April 15–17 — you can earn DOUBLE the Stampin’ Rewards on your order. That means more creative goodies, and more reasons to treat yourself to the items on your wish list. Whether you’ve been eyeing new stamp sets, fresh ink colors, or tools for your craft room, this is the perfect time to shop. Every dollar goes a little further, and those rewards add up fast.
All the Details
Double Stampin’ Rewards on all qualifying orders placed April 15–17
Applies to every product, except existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions
Rewards kick in once your order reaches $20
Make sure you’re opted in to Stampin’ Rewards before checking out
Today I’m sharing a soft, elegant Best Wishes card I created with the gorgeous Layers of Beauty Bundle. This bundle is one of my favorites because of the way the stamps, dies, and layering stencils work together. They create beautiful, dimensional florals with just a bit of blending. If this bundle has been on your radar, now’s the time to grab it — it’s currently on the Last Chance List, which means it won’t be around much longer.
For this card, I wanted the flowers to have a bright spring feel, so I reached for the retiring 2024–2026 In Colors. Using Blending Brushes gave the flowers a soft, watercolor‑style shading I love. Each stencil layer adds depth and detail, which makes these flowers so pretty.
Once the blending was finished, I cut out the flowers with the coordinating dies. I die‑cut part of the floral cluster a second time and popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals to give the bouquet a little extra pop. To let the flowers be the focus, I kept the background simple with a black layer on a Petunia Pop Two Tone Cardstock card base. I love how the contrast makes the florals really stand out. I finished the card with the “Best Wishes” sentiment, which works beautifully for birthdays, weddings, showers, or any moment that calls for a heartfelt greeting. Then added a few Iridescent Pearls.
This card came together quickly — that’s the magic of the Layers of Beauty Bundle. I hope it inspires you to pull out your inks and create something beautiful today.
Best Wishes Card Measurements:
Petunia Pop Cardstock Card Base: 4-1/4″ x 11″, score on the long side at 5-1/2″
The April kit is all about celebrating the wonderful men in your life with calming, nature‑inspired card designs. Think peaceful lakeside views, earthy tones, and a masculine feel that’s easy to love. Last call—subscribe or reactivate by the 10th to have this calming lakeside kit delivered to you!
Lakside RetreatKit Contents:
Makes 9 cards: 3 each of three designs
Exclusive Lakeside Retreat photopolymer stamp set-designed with masculine sentiments
Includes precut pieces for quick assembly
Features enamel pebble embellishments for added texture and charm
Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin’ Spot – one of the NEW In Colors debuting in the May–August Catalog!!
Don’t wait—there’s only one day left to subscribe and get the Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit even coordinates with the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection coming in May, giving you extra creative possibilities. Click the button below to make sure your subscription is active.
If you want a little extra fun with your Paper Pumpkin kits, the Wonderful Scenes Dies are a great add‑on. They cut out cute pieces like a signpost, fireworks, butterflies, flowers, and even the word Wonderful. They’re made to coordinate with three upcoming kits—Lakeside Retreat, Sparkling Celebrations, and Bikes & Blooms—and you can mix them with your other Stampin’ Up! supplies too.
5 dies – Largest die: 2-1/4″ x 3″ (5.7 x 7.6 cm)
Note: You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. Available while supplies last.
Pre-Paid Subscriptions Also Available
Stampin’Up! also offers Prepaid 3 month, 6 month or 12 month Subscriptions which allow you to pay ahead or give as a gift. Just click the image below for the prepaid subscription of your choice.
