Scenic Coast retirement card with bold color and simple design
This Scenic Coast retirement card is one of those projects that looks detailed, but is actually very simple to put together since the designer paper really does most of the work here. All of these supplies will be available in the upcoming May-Aug. 2026 Catalog.
I used one of the sheets from the Scenic Coast 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, and the colors are just gorgeous. The sunset tones with a hint of iridescence make such a beautiful background.
I trimmed the paper down to 5-3/8″ x 4-1/8″ and layered it onto a Blueberry Bushel cardstock base. That deep blue really helps frame the scene and pull everything together.
Scenic Coast retirement card details that add dimension
To create the focal point I used the sailboat die from the Sunset Coast Bundle and cut it from Blueberry Bushel cardstock.
The window-style opening lets the background show through and gives the card some extra interest without adding complexity.
For the sentiment I used a lighter section of the designer paper I'd previously trimmed off and stamped “Happy Retirement” in Blueberry Bushel ink. I love when you can use your scraps like this and still get a perfectly coordinated look. I cut a banner on one end using one of the dies from Stylish Shapes.
Foam adhesive was used behind the sailboat layer to give it some lift and dimension.
This is a great example of how a strong piece of designer paper can carry the design while you keep the rest simple.
Here's an example of a way you can build your own scenic cards when you don't have designer paper that works.
Do you like letting your designer paper be the star, or do you prefer building more detailed layers on top?
