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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This quick Fun Fold design makes the most of your double-sides Designer Paper!

April 8, 2022
Have you ever made a card that surprised you with how easy it was and amazed you with it's simple beauty? This beautiful card did that for me:

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I chose the Symbols of Fortune suite which includes the Crane of Fortune stamp set and the Symbols of Fortune specialty DSP that is on sale right now at 50% off!

Other products include the Hippo & Friend dies (retired now), the Layering Circles dies and the 1/4" white seam binding ribbon.

Here are the simple measurements:
- Black card base 5 1/2" X 5 1/4" scored at 1" on the 5 1/4" side
- DSP 3/4" X 5 1/4" strip & 4" X 5 1/4" for the front flap
- White inside is 4" X 5 1/4"
See how it shows off the other side of your Designer Paper? I love it! Think how many pretty cards you could make with this layout and use up your designer paper too!

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See the Symbols of Fortune suite here; it will retire when the list comes out at the end of May.

Here's another version with the new Hues of Happiness designer paper and the Happiness Abounds stamp set.

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My card base is Granny Apple Green and the greeting is stamped twice; once on the Label Me Lovely punched piece and again on a strip of Melon Mambo CS.

This paper is so gorgeous I decided to feature it for one of my Card kits to go this month. See the PDF tutorial option here. This fun fold card is included in the tutorial!

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New Product Sneak Peak; the incredible Sun Prints suite!

April 7, 2022

Today I'm sharing a pretty card made with two new In Colors, a new stamp & die bundle, embossing folder, ribbon and Designer Paper! Whew!

The new In Color I used here is called Orchid Oasis. The greeting and one fern image are stamped with another new In Color called Starry Night. They coordinate beautifully!

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This card is a sketch my Flowerbug's Team is currently creating with. We have bi-monthly challenges of sketches or color combos with prize patrol. I thought this sketch would work well with some of our brand new product.

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The Nature's Prints stamp set comes with beautiful ferns, leaves, a flower, an ink splat and gorgeous mixed font greetings. It will be super popular! In fact I may feature the Sun Prints Designer Paper in a card kit to go in May; I love it so much!

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It's hard to see the fern background on the White layer here. I sponged a bit of Orchid Oasis ink onto the textured fern CS. I wrapped the new 1/8" Orchid Oasis metallic trim around it and added a bow on the right; just like the sketch above. The white embellishments are the Classic Matte dots in the current Jan-June mini catalog.

You can see a peak of the pretty Sun Prints Designer Paper in the background. It is filled with botanical prints in Navy, Pacific Point, Starry Sky & Gray Granite. I'll share more projects featuring this suite next week.

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Get the exclusive Calming Camellia stamp set in this card kit to go!

April 6, 2022
The Calming Camellia stamp set was one of my favorite choices during our latest Sale-a-Bration. The projects turn out amazingly beautiful with the incredibly detailed distinktive images in the stamp set.

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This kit includes a new Calming Camellia stamp set, clear rhinestones & the 8 card pre-cut kit to go which includes multiple fancy fold cards. The cost for it all is $30 plus shipping. Opt in soon; I have a limited supply of these kits available.

If you already own the stamp set you can choose the pre-cut kit only or the PDF tutorial. Links below.

The PDF tutorial is sent via email immediately after payment. The actual stamp set & kit is shipped at the end of April.

I can combine shipping with other kits. See them below.
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Here's a recent comment from a satisfied customer: I just received my kit loved the way you packaged it together I have bought other kits and yours is one of the better ones. The PDF is simple to understand for me and I so appreciate the time it took you to do all this. Many thanks.

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