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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Cute Hat treat box with template for winter, Christmas or baby!

November 10, 2021
Before I share an adorable box I want to give you a heads up on an upcoming Seasonal Sale Stampin' Up! is having.

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During the Seasonal Sale from November 16-18th, you can stock up and save 10% on cardstock, 15% on ink pads, and 20% on dies.
- The discount applies to products featured in the 2021–2022 Annual Catalog only. Products from the July–December 2021 Mini Catalog are not included.
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Check out this CUTE project I made on last week's Facebook Live. It's an adorable hat that doubles as a treat box. Besides Christmas this could be perfect for a child or a baby shower!

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The two hats are made with our Layering Circle dies and Whimsy & Wonder specialty DSP. I used the largest scalloped die and the largest smooth die in the set. To get the sides of the greeting strips I used the round end of a punch. *tip shared in the video here. They are 1/2" and 3/4" in width.

Below is the template for the box; please watch the video below to see how it's put together.

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These would be so fun to give treats in; who wouldn't be excited to receive this?!

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Click on the video below to see how this is done; and the box template is shared there as well!

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Lots of Whimsical Trees card ideas; with video!

November 9, 2021

I played with the Whimsical Trees bundle on last week's FB Live. You can watch the video here.

The Whimsy & Wonder specialty paper coordinates with it too. And it's back in stock too!

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I kept to the colors in the Whimsy & Wonder DSP for my card projects. Mostly Mossy Meadow, Mint Macaron & Polished Pink. I made the lower left card ahead of time and the right during the Live video. Look at the detail on these die-cuts! So many choices!

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Every tree and accent was die-cut using the Whimsy & Wonder DSP, Silver foil paper & Mint Macaron CS. The tag is from the Tags & More set of dies seen here. The embossing folder is called Wintry 3D and it comes in a pair seen here.

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I wanted to include some silver embossing for the ornaments card and used an entire panel of the pretty Specialty Paper on the card front. I pulled in Mint Macaron & Polished Pink from the DSP and coloring to coordinate. That's my favorite thing about Stampin' Up! – our color coordination. No more shopping for things that match!

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This card below is probably my favorite of the three. I die-cut a white tree from my card front (4 3/4" X 3 1/2") and sponged it with Polished Pink ink. Then I added a piece of designer paper behind the window and offset the sponged tree.

What a neat but quick Christmas card this would be!

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The 2021-23 In Color gems add a bit of bling to the popped up tree. The greeting is from the Frosted Gingerbread stamp set.

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A unique but easy fun fold card; join me Live tonight!

November 8, 2021
I do a Live video the 2nd & 4th Monday evenings focusing on using Designer Paper. Many of us hoard it so I'm hoping to inspire you to use it!

We're making these neat fun fold cards on FB live at 7:30 pm CT tonight. Go here to join me.

Or see it here afterwards.

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The right side is adhered down so only the left side of the card opens up. It's different yet fun and simple. You will need a paper trimmer to cut the card front.

I chose to use the Tidings of Christmas designer series paper in the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog. See it here or on page 133.

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- Tidings of Christmas bundle (annual catalog pg. 89 or seen here)
- Stitched so Sweetly dies
- Star-crossed embossing folder
- Holiday rhinestones
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Measurements
- Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" plus 1" X 4" strip for embossed layer. *To cut the front flap, cut at the 4 1/4" point to the score line.
- Cherry Cobbler card stock 4" square, plus 3/4" X 5" strip
- DSP 1 7/8" squares X 4 (can be 1 3/4" also)
- White inside layer 3 1/2" square
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