A fun way to add color to the Happy Place stamp with video tutorial

September 22, 2025

I shared how to add color to the large ‘Happy’ from the Happy Place stamp set on last week’s Live video. What do you think?

We made this cute card at my September card clubs. The colors include Lost Lagoon, Calypso Coral & White. You might wonder how I achieved the two-toned inking on the Happy image. I used inks – Lost Lagoon for the water and Calypso Coral for the sky. For this sample I used large ink pads. But for my Clubs we used smaller ink spots. It was a lot easier this way!

You might also wonder where I got the rectangle Perennial Postage die shape. I had to die-cut a larger rectangle twice to get this size. It was pretty easy and I share how in the video below.

We textured the Lost Lagoon layer with the Wave 3D embossing folder and the curvy leaf dies are from the Label Me Grateful dies seen here. I love them! The inside greeting is from the With You in Mind stamp set.

It’s an easy fold that shows off the inside of the card and the designer paper we added. This DSP is the Subtles 6″ designer paper which has some great patterns.

I really enjoyed playing with this fun stamp set. I’ll share another project from the video tomorrow. See the Happy Place set here.

I created a free project sheet for you with measurements, photos, directions and a supply list with links. Click on this link to print or download it.

Below is the video tutorial for this card and one more. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel while you’re there!

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Another way to use the Gorgeous Garden dies in a fun fold card with video tutorial

August 15, 2023
I shared this beautiful card on a recent video. I sure had fun with the colors on this card!

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It's a double-decker fun fold card. It might look hard but it sure isn't! All you need to add is a simple box between the middle layer and the inside back of the card. Watch the video here to see how it's done.

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Using our Blending Brushes I added the three colors (Tahitian Tide, Brilliant Blue & Gorgeous Grape) to a piece of White cardstock. I then used the Garden dies to die-cut it out. I adhered this to the back of the card base before adding the 'box' to create the double-decker fun fold card.

I created a second colorful die-cut so I could add extra details to the cards.

Supplies:
- Basic White & Brilliant Blue card stock
- Vellum Basics specialty paper seen here
- Inks – Brilliant Blue, Gorgeous Grape & Tahitian Tide
- Lasting Joy stamp set seen here
- Gorgeous Garden dies
- Basic 3D embossing folders seen here
- Stylish Shapes dies for the circles
- Scalloped Contours dies for the scalloped rectangle
- Blending Brushes
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Double-decker card measurements:
- White card 8 ½” X 5 ½” score at 2 1/8” & 4 ¼”, front textured layer is 1 7/8” X 5 ¼”,
- White for die-cut 4” X 5 ¼”, Scalloped die-cut 3 1/8” X 4 ½”
- Box is 3 ½” X 4” – score every ¾”
- Circle die-cuts – 2 3/4" white & 3" blue
Here are both cards shown in the video below.

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See the Gorgeous Garden dies here.

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I made these cards on a recent video seen here. Or click on the photo below to watch.

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Gorgeous Garden dies & Blending Brushes; wow!

August 14, 2023

Check out this beautiful card made with the Gorgeous Garden dies!

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I think it's stunning. Don't you love the pretty blending of the greens? I simply added one color to the finished die-cut. I cut it out from Lemon Lime Twist cardstock and added Pretty Peacock ink with a blending brush in a few areas. Easy!

I was surprised that the finished color (after adding Pretty Peacock to Lemon Lime Twist) was close to Shaded Spruce. Who knew?! So I added a 1/4" strip to the left edge of the card to bring in that color and also stamped the greetings in Shaded Spruce too.

Tip: Adding your colors in two or more ways to your project gives them a cohesive look. For example if I use green card stock I will add a layer of green or a stamped image. If you struggle with choosing color combinations stick with just two colors. Or better yet try a monochromatic card – add one color to a neutral like white, browns or black.

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I used the Lasting Joy set for my greetings. I really love this set with the mixed fonts; I find I use it often.

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I added a stitched circle to the left side to anchor the greeting. Both of these dies are from the Stylish Shapes dies; they're a must have! See them here.

Here are the Gorgeous Garden dies.

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I made these cards on a recent video seen here. Or click on the photo below to watch.

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More Earthen Textures card ideas

August 11, 2023

Here is another simple but pretty card I made on last week's Live video.

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It features the Earthen Textures stamp set & dies bundle. Unfortunately the dies are in low inventory so they may be unavailable soon. But they'll be back I'm sure. You can see them here.

I'm not quite ready for fall yet but I do love this color combination of Pecan Pie & Pretty Peacock. A little touch of gold adds some elegance with the Gold Distressed paper and Festive Pearls. I added more detail with a stitched edge with the Stitched with Whimsy dies. That notebook die-cut edge is from the Gorgeously Made dies seen here.

And here's a very simple version with a similar layout:

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I didn't even add any bling or embellishments to this one. I think it needs something… maybe gold pearls?

I stamped the vase in Pecan Pie on Basic White and die-cut it out. Then added another die-cut of the handles from our Gold Distressed paper. The greeting is heat embossed with White embossing powder on Pretty Peacock card stock.

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The nice thing about this layout is you can get 5 card fronts from one 8 1/2" X 11" paper when using my 5 at a time layouts. See them here on this post.

You can see more Earthen Textures cards on the video here. Don't forget to subscribe to either my FB page here to join in the Live's each Tuesday morning. Or follow me on YouTube here.

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