There’s something comforting about sitting down at the craft table with soft colors, textured paper, and a beautiful stamp set. This week, I featured the Peaceful Garden Suite from Stampin’ Up!, and let me tell you—this collection is an instant classic. With serene doves, heartfelt sentiments, and rich greenery, it’s perfect for sympathy cards, thinking-of-you notes, and even Christmas greetings. Let me walk you through the three cards we created during my Sunday Live!
Card 1: With Deepest Sympathy
Sometimes simple says it best. For this first design, I layered three narrow strips of Designer Series Paper in light, medium, and dark shades, giving the card soft dimension. A “With Deepest Sympathy” sentiment, tucked neatly between the strips, carries the message with quiet elegance.
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Tip: When tearing your paper strips, vary the edges slightly for natural texture.
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Detail: I blended Balmy Blue ink on a scrap of white before die-cutting tiny sprigs, adding a soft pop of color. A linen thread bow and a few embellishments completed the look.
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Card 2: Heartfelt Prayers
For the second card, I wanted to keep things clean yet eye-catching. Using Cloud Cover cardstock as the base, I added a slim strip of Secret Sea Glimmer Paper for just the right amount of sparkle. A square of DSP provided a soft backdrop, while the sentiment “Heartfelt Prayers” took center stage on crisp Basic White.
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Tip: Keep your layers aligned using your grid paper—it makes stamping and adhering a breeze.
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Detail: The finishing touch was a sprinkle of Hues of Blue embellishments in Cloud Cover, adding both shine and balance.
Card 3: Peace on Earth
The final card embraced all the richness of the suite. I embossed a Misty Moonlight panel with the Peaceful Greenery 3D embossing folder and popped it up with dimensionals. A dove die-cut, framed sentiment, and a tiny sprig tied with linen thread brought everything together.
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Tip: Lightly blend Balmy Blue ink onto your sentiment label before stamping—it helps the dove stand out beautifully.
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Detail: A little glue dot trick let me anchor the bow neatly under the sprig—sometimes it’s those small details that make the biggest difference.
Why I Love the Peaceful Garden Suite
This suite has something for every occasion. From sympathy to friendship, to Christmas, it’s versatile, elegant, and a joy to craft with. If you already own it, I hope these projects inspire you to pull it out again. If not, keep it on your wish list—it’s one you’ll turn to again and again.
I hope these cards inspire you to carve out a little peaceful crafting time this week. Which one is your favorite—Sympathy, Prayers, or Peace? Leave me a comment, save this post for later, or head to my shop to grab the Peaceful Garden Suite for your own collection. Until next time, happy stamping!
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