If you love creating peaceful, scenic cards with Stampin’ Up! products, you’re going to enjoy today’s project. This handmade card features the Waterside Retreat Bundle paired with the Scenic Coast 6″ x 6″ DSP — a perfect combination for beach‑themed, masculine, retirement, or Father’s Day cards. The detailed images, relaxing Adirondack chair, and sunset-inspired focal point make this design both eye‑catching and incredibly easy to recreate. Whether you’re looking for Stampin’ Up! card ideas or a fresh layout to use again and again, this tutorial will walk you through everything you need to make this beautiful coastal card at home.

Why the Waterside Retreat Bundle Is Perfect for Scenic Cards

The Waterside Retreat Stamp & Die Bundle is one of those sets that does the heavy lifting for you. The images are detailed without being fussy, and the dies give you endless ways to build a scene.

A few standout features:

Versatile dies — The lighthouse is stunning, the sailboat is elegant, and the Adirondack chair is perfect for focal points.
Mix‑and‑match elements — You can separate the sailboat, layer the reeds, or build a shoreline in seconds.
Sentiments for every occasion — Birthdays, Father’s Day, new chapters, relaxing days… this set covers it all.
Pairs beautifully with Stylish Shapes — The stitched circles and banners add the perfect finishing touch.

Stamp Club Project: Adirondack Chair Sunset Card

This card combines the calming Adirondack chair image with a sunset-inspired circle cutout and the soft textures of the Scenic Coast DSP. The result is a peaceful, beachy design that works beautifully for:

Birthday cards
Retirement cards
Father’s Day cards
Encouragement or “relax” cards

The layout is incredibly adaptable — swap the DSP, change the focal image, or rotate the design and you’ll have endless variations.

Free PDF Tutorial

I’ve put together a step‑by‑step PDF with measurements, supplies, and instructions so you can recreate this card with confidence.

If you’d like to recreate this project, you’ll find the full supply list below. The Waterside Retreat Bundle and Scenic Coast DSP are must‑haves if you love peaceful, scenic cards.

Have questions or want to join my Stamp Club? I’d love to craft with you.

Happy stamping, Vicki