There's something so comforting about the intricate textures of crochet and quilting, and today’s card trio is inspired by exactly that! Using the beautiful Love You patterned papers from Love From Lizi's March 2025 Release, I created a set of cozy and elegant retirement cards. These designs highlight the soft, homey feel of crochet work and quilting patterns, complete with wax seals and crochet yarn for added texture and charm.

 

 

 

 

Whether you're celebrating a friend's next chapter or simply love working with pretty patterns and mixed textures, these cards are sure to inspire.

 

Project Overview

Each of these retirement cards is built around the same simple but elegant design. By swapping out the patterned papers and wax seal colors, you can easily create a cohesive set with variety. The Love You 6x6 Specialty Paper Pack features delicate designs, some of which resemble hand-stitched quilts, and the addition of white crochet yarn brings out that cozy, handmade vibe. To top it off, I used the Spring Bloom Sealing Wax Stamper and some wax from the Ocean Sealing Wax Candles set (as well as wax beads from my own stash) to create beautiful, dimensional focal points.

 

Supplies

This is a list of supplies I used on my card project. Some of these products may include affiliate links that earn me a commission at no cost to you. Visual links to all products can be found on my blog: Stellar Crafts by Pam.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Die Cut the Frames and Panels

• • Start by die cutting a scalloped frame from white cardstock for each card.
  • Die cut stitched rectangles from coordinating colored cardstock to layer behind each design.

 

 

 

2. Trim the Patterned Papers

• • Cut your chosen patterned papers to 3.5” x 4.75”.
    

 

 

 

3. Add the Yarn Detail

• • Wrap white crochet yarn three times around the patterned paper panel, securing the ends on the back with adhesive.
    

 

   

 

 

4. Build the Layers

• • Attach the scallop frame to the patterned paper panel using foam strips for dimension.
  • Adhere the layered panel to the coordinating cardstock with foam tape.
  • Mount the entire panel onto a white top-folding A2 card base using tape runner adhesive.
    

 

      

 

 

5. Create and Add Wax Seals

• • Melt the teal wax (or other colors of your choice) from the Ocean Sealing Wax Candles set.
  • Stamp the wax using the Spring Blooms Wax Sealing Stamper and allow it to cool.
  • Once hardened, adhere the wax seal over the yarn where the strands cross each other.
    

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

6. Stamp and Attach the Sentiment

• • Stamp “Happy Retirement” in coordinating ink colors to match your design.
  • Die cut the sentiment using a sentiment strip die.
  • Use foam tape to attach the sentiment to the left side of the card front.

 

 

 

 

 

7. Embellish

• • Add a few white pearls to bring a touch of elegance and a polished finish to the final design.

 

 

Final Thoughts

I love how these retirement cards came together with such a cozy, handcrafted feel. The combination of quilt-inspired patterned papers, soft crochet yarn, and elegant wax seals creates a beautiful and thoughtful way to send off someone special into their next adventure.

 

 

      

 

 

If you're looking for a fun way to use your wax seal supplies on cards, this is such a simple layout that you can easily recreate and customize with different papers and sentiments.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Until next time, happy crafting!

 

Pam Watson

 

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