Rustic Birthday Card with the Peaceful Pier Stamp Set

Today’s card is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors! I paired the Peaceful Pier stamp set with the Simply Said stamp set for a nature-inspired birthday greeting. The buffalo check pattern and textured panel give this card a rugged, woodsy vibe that’s ideal for masculine cards or anyone who enjoys a cozy cabin feel.

The base of the card is Basic Black, layered with the warm, earthy plaid from the Weekend Adventures DSP. On the right side, I added a panel of Cajun Craze cardstock embossed with a textured birch look for extra depth.

The focal point features stamped trees from the Peaceful Pier set colored with Old Olive blends, layered on a white circle die cut. I added the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Simply Said set on a narrow strip of Crumb Cake cardstock. A couple of beige embellishments finish off the design.

When working with bold patterns like plaid, balance them with neutral or textured elements so your focal image doesn’t get lost. Here, the embossed panel helps break up the pattern while adding interest.

The full supply list for this card can be found further down on this blog post. You can also see the video link and the class information below!

PEACEFUL PIER CLASS TO GO:

This week’s featured set is the Peaceful Pier stamp set and you can watch this week’s class on YouTube on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5p CDT (or catch the replay).

When you spend at least $50 in my online store (before tax and shipping and after any rewards) from August 16 – 22, 2025, I will send you this week’s Class to Go packet for FREE! The packets will include 4 Card Kits (1 of each design). Packets will ship on August 26.

SUPPLIES USED ON THIS PROJECT:

Love this look? Grab the Peaceful Pier and Simply Said stamp sets today and start creating your own rustic, nature-inspired cards!

Peaceful Pier Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Spotlight On Nature Dies

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Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Weekend Adventures 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Birch Wood 3 D Embossing Folder

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Neutral Matte Dots

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Take Your Pick

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Stampin' Seal

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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