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Welcome to Linda Ann Hinde's Tranquillity Cottage blog home page. As an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and retired teacher, I am dedicated to sharing my love of card making, scrapbooking, and planning with people who enjoy paper crafting. There will be times when I share my quilting and sewing projects, too. Don't be surprised if a picture of a favorite recipe shows up in the newsfeed since my interests are many.

My goal is to write about tips, techniques, and organizational ideas. I post a dozen card designs with free recipes on the blog each month, in addition to monthly planner suggestions, scrapbook sketches, kits, and helpful product links for select companies.

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Linda Ann

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Wisconsin, USA

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The Allure of Neutral Cards: Inspiration #8 in the Series

Father's Day in Timeless Plaid

Father's Day June 15, 2025

What type of card maker are you?

Proactive: Do you prefer to spend an entire day making cards for upcoming holidays? When you need a card, it is ready in a dated planner or card box. 

Diligent: When you need a card, all the cardstock is cut, sentiments are stamped on labels, and you can quickly assemble a card when needed. Your cards are always finished and delivered on time.

Procrastinator: There are five minutes to spare before the post office closes, and you are putting the stamp on the envelope. (We won't mention the lounging pants and slippers.)

Organizer: Are you between the well-prepared and last-minute card makers? Your supplies are ready to make the card in the morning and arrive at the post office two hours before it closes. 

Perfectionist: Another type who spends much time making cards but never mails or gives them to friends and family. There are many reasons why the card didn't get mailed: the post office was out of stamps that matched the address label, your order for color-coordinating envelopes didn't arrive, you are searching in the sentiment binder for the desired stamp saying, and the list goes on. 

Collector: We must acknowledge the collector. The maker who loves their cards so much they are gently tucked away in a container to admire. 

Did you decide on one characteristic, or were combinations that define you? 

In my opinion, it doesn't matter if there is a title as long as you relax and enjoy card making, scrapbooking, working on a planner, or any hobby of your choice. The outcome of reducing stress and enjoying being creative is an important goal to maintain good health! 

The "Allure of Neutral Cards: Inspiration #8" will help create a Father's Day card. My idea was Cased from a Sketch in a Stampin' Up! catalog, a perfect guide for neutral cards, and the sentiment can easily be changed to Happy Birthday, Get Well, or a stamped greeting of your choice. 

Read more about neutral cards in this post, and remember to click on the Google link for the free guide.

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Linda Ann

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Sketch for card #8

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Gone Fishing Bundle (English) [161542]	Gone Fishing Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161535]	Gone Fishing Dies [161541]
To The Point Label Punch [164568]	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121044]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]
Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164678]	Floral Delight 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164700]	Floral Delight Suite Collection (English) [164716]
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165]	Basic Gray Stampin' Ink Refill [149166]	Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds [162743]

The Allure of Neutral Cards

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Stamp-n-Storage Flash SALE April 21, 2025

Spring Flash Sales at Stamp-n-Storage Has Begun

Many of my favorite storage items are on sale! 

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Some posts contain Amazon affiliate or Stamp-n-Storage associate links, where I earn a small commission from qualified purchases. It is important to me that I only recommend quality products that I use and enjoy! I am also an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Quick Links to the April 21st Flash Sale Products:

Magnet Cards

Storage Pockets

Stamp Card

Acrylic Crate

Creative Crate

Creative Crate - Wide

Crate Dividers

Stamp-n-Die Bundle

Stamp Cases - 10 Pack

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Linda Ann

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How to Design Spring Cards that Celebrate Friendship

Friendship Brings Happiness

Step into a world of folk tales, garden pails, and fuzzy tails with the Storybook Moments Speciality Designer Series Paper. When I first saw this collection, I considered designing vintage-looking Easter cards. Once I started creating a card, I considered friendship as the theme and used the Winterly Tree Tops stamp that quotes, "A friend like you brings me happiness."

A few weeks ago, the Winterly Tree Tops stamp retired, so I looked through the 2025-2025 Annual Catalog, which is going live on May 6th, to see what stamps to substitute. Sweet Blooms has a stamp saying, you make me smile. That sentiment works perfectly. Another stamp choice is Celebrate or Thank you for everything from the Beautiful Motifs set. Sunshine Vibes allows the crafter to combine words. I like the saying, Hello Darling. Some of the Last Chance stamp sets are on sale if you want to save money. The list of sentiment ideas is long!

Are you still looking for Storybook Moments ideas? Follow my Pinterest link for the collection. Click HERE. The sweet bunny and gardening illustrations in this vintage storybook-style are ideal for spring-themed card making, scrapbooking, and paper crafting projects. 

Take care,

Linda Ann

Questions? Click on the navy button for additional blog information and quick resource inks.

Some posts contain Amazon affiliate or Stamp-n-Storage associate links, where I earn a small commission from qualified purchases. It is important to me that I only recommend quality products that I use and enjoy! I am also an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Thank you for shopping with my small business. 

Winterly Tree Tops Cling Stamp Set (English) [164184]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]
Storybook Moments 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English) [166617]	Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels [158987]	Basic Beige 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [163788]

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