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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Hey Chuck Fancy Fold cards! Part 3

August 7, 2023

And today I'm sharing the last 2 projects featuring Hey Chuck. Annette is one of my talented Flowerbug's and she chose this bundle for her Artist of the Month projects.

This first project features the Masterfully Made designer paper seen here and it's also a fun fold…

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I love how she added a torn edge greeting; it fits perfectly with this designer paper that has a torn look to many sheets.

So here's a clue to her fun fold design:

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Do you recognize this fold? It's called a Pop & Twist fun fold card. It's not easy to learn; but super cool to give out! I do not have a video on this fold but you can do a search on YouTube and find many video tutorials.

Here's the open view:

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Isn't it cool? She added some soft blended background colors on each layer which makes a huge difference to the finished look. Isn't that designer paper perfect with this bundle?

If you like a challenge you should enjoy making one of these. I've made a few and honestly I don't plan to make any more! Ha!

Here's the Hey Chuck bundle she used. The dies are back now and available!

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Look at this hilarious rooster! And the perfect greeting for him…..

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Next is a fun fold card featuring the Earthen Elegance designer paper.

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She got this fun fold idea from Lisa Curcio. It has 4 pieces of Misty Moonlight card stock measuring 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" scored at 2 1/8". They're adhered together back to back like this:

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There are 8 pieces of designer paper on each card stock side; measuring 2" X 5 3/8". The pop-up designer paper on the front and back has a window cut out of it to reveal the rooster image inside; using the same die-cut. She used the Tailored Tags dies. This DSP measures 4 1/2" wide X 5". Score 1/2" from each side on the 4 1/2" edge.

Here's the back side:

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There's a folded strip of card stock under the White tag that pops it up when opened. I may share one of these cards on an upcoming video soon; it's quite intriguing!

I hope you enjoyed seeing all of her projects; she did an incredible job! If you want to see details on each one, click here for part 1 and here for part 2.

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Amazing WOW projects with Hey Chuck; Part 2

August 4, 2023
Each month one of my Flowerbug's Team is featured as an Artist of the Month. For July Annette chose the adorable Hey Chuck bundle seen here. I know you'll be amazed at her fabulous projects I'll be sharing.

First up today is a stunning framed sampler.

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Just look at her incredible scenes! I think the bit of blue behind each image sets them off incredibly.

Sampler details:
- She used Azure Afternoon ink and blending brushes to add a bit of blue behind her die-cut rooster scenes.
- The designer paper behind it all is the Masterfully Made designer series paper seen here.
- She colored the images with Blends markers and popped them up on the squares.
- Her 4 white squares measure 2 5/8", colored squares are 2 3/4" and the black are 2 7/8" squares
- The black frame is 9" in size; the glass opening is 7 1/2"
  
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Here's the Hey Chuck bundle she used. The dies are back now and available!

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Look at this hilarious rooster! And the perfect greeting for him…..

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She used the Dots & Spots die for her background and that strip of the Masterfully Made DSP is a perfect addition to this card and her color choices. The white on white theme makes the image pop!

The dimension she achieved by popping up the rooster and the greeting with Dimensionals makes such a difference to this card.

Details:
- Dots & Spots white layers are 5" X 3 3/4", Pumpkin Pie layer is 5 1/8" X 3 7/8"
- Stitched circle is from the Stylish Shapes dies
- DSP strip is 4" X 1"
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Next is a fun fold card featuring the Glorious Gingham designer paper.

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She got the idea from Karen Titus. The DSP is 6" square and you score and cut it to fold in on itself. Here's what it looks like when it's closed up:

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I'll be sharing how to make one of these cards very soon!

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Hey Chuck; Artist of the Month cards. Part 1

August 3, 2023
Each month one of my Flowerbug's Team is featured as an Artist of the Month. For July it was Annette and she chose the adorable Hey Chuck bundle seen here. You're in for a treat! I'll be sharing her incredible projects for the next few days.

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The card above shows that adorable rooster at it's best. She paired it with gingham accents in Glorious Gingham DSP and our Black & White gingham ribbon. She colored her rooster with Blends markers.

Here's the Hey Chuck bundle she used. The dies were unavailable for most of July; but they're back now and available!

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Next is a cute way to show the many rooster images in this stamp set. The Masterfully Made designer paper set the color theme and works perfectly here!!

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Measurements:
- Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2"
- DSP 4" X 4 1/4"
- White squares 1 1/4",
- Pumpkin Pie squares 1 3/8"
- Crushed Curry layer 1 5/8" X 4 5/8"
Next is a Double Decker fun fold card! Look at her blended background!!

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What a beautiful scene she created with her background blending and the stamps & dies in this bundle. The colors are Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly, Old Olive and Pool Party.

I shared how to make one of these Double-Decker cards on last week's FB Live. You can watch it here.

Here's a view from the top so you can see the pop-up box that supports the White middle layer.

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Measurements:
- Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4", textured front layer 1 7/8" X 5 1/5", layer under scene is 3" X 4", pop up box piece is 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" score every 3/4"
- White scene layer 2 3/4" X 3 3/4", inside white 3" X 4 1/2"
- DSP 4" X 5 1/4"
Stop in tomorrow for more Hey Chuck projects; you do not want to miss these!!

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