Earlier this week, I created an easel card using the Cheers & Sips Stamp Set and the Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper. It featured a bright and fruity mocktail design.  As I was putting it together, I thought...this would make a great invitation.  

Not to a party.

Not to anything fancy.

Just a reason to gather.

And that’s exactly what we did.

That evening, we invited a few friends over for a simple porch supper. Nothing complicated—just sandwiches, fresh fruit, and homemade mocktails (inspired by the colors and flavors from the paper, of course!). After we ate, we lingered around the fire pit, swapping stories and catching up. No big production. Just warmth, laughter, and in community.

Here’s the thing:
We often wait for “perfect timing” to connect with others.
We think it has to be elaborate and impressive.
But community is built in the ordinary.
A sandwich supper. A drink with a cherry on top. Lawn chairs around the fire pit.

So today, I want to encourage you to extend an invitation ...maybe not on card stock, but from the heart. You don’t need decorations or even a clean house. Just a little food, a few friendly faces, and a willingness to share time together.

You can view the card that was our inspiration HERE.
And if you'd like to recreate the look, the Cheers & Sips stamp set and Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper is available in my online store.

 May your summer be full of sweet moments like this one.