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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A fun fold card with the Hearts & Kisses bundle

January 20, 2021
The Hearts & Kisses is another fabulous 'distinktive' stamp set Stampin' Up! has created. Click here to see it.

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Look at this amazing stamped image! And it comes with a coordinating punch!

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Marilyn made this cute fun fold card for our last Flowerbug's Team swap.

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Details:
- She used the new Stitched with Whimsy dies seen here on the large Black layer.
- The white die-cut is from the Tasteful Labels dies
- See those cute Red hearts? They're called Resin Hearts and they're little bitty adhesive-backed gems you'll love! See them here.
- She squared off the Essential Tag punch by punching it twice!
Measurements:
- Black card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
- Real Red 3 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
- DSP 3" square
- Blushing Bride strip 3/4" X 4 1/4"
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Berries galore with the Berry Blessings & Sweet Strawberry fun fold cards!

January 19, 2021
This week I'm sharing a bunch or swaps from the latest Flowerbugs Team swaps. I love swapping with my Team! They are so talented and creative!

Look at these adorable fun fold cards with the Berries bundles. The dies are the Stitched So Sweetly dies.

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Karen created this fun fold card using the Sweet Strawberry bundle (seen here) which includes a stamp set and a strawberry punch plus the Berry Delightful Sale-a-Bration designer paper. This special paper is part of a bundle that's free with a $100 order (more on this below). It has raspberries, blueberries and strawberries plus picnic themed designs that remind you of aprons or tablecloths!

Measurements:
- Poppy Parade card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", 2 3/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
- White inside 4" X 5 1/4"
- Granny Apple Green 4 1/2" X 3 1/4"
- Designer paper 4 1/8" X 2 5/8" top scalloped die-cut, 2 1/2" X 4" vertical piece
You get both the Berry Blessings stamp set and the Berry Delightful designer paper FREE with a $100 order!

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Candace made the sweet card below using the Berry Blessings bundle seen here.

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She used the raspberry paper along with the same green plaid Karen did above. This card is a tri-fold design; measurements are below. She also used the Stitched So Sweetly dies like above.

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Measurements:
- Blackberry bliss 4 1/4" X 10 3/4" scored at 3" & 7"
- Berry Delightful DSP – front is 2 3/4" X 4", second layer is 3 1/2" X 4"
- White inside 3 3/4" X 4"
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Snail Mail & Pretty Perennials; a cute combo with video!

January 18, 2021
Here are the cards I created for Monday night's FB Live video. It was 'Stamp with Me' night which occurs on the 2nd & 4th Monday nights. Join me here!

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When I first saw the Snail Mail designer paper I fell in love! I had absolutely no idea it would be this cute. Have you found that to be true? You see things in a catalog and think they're okay or kind of nice. But then in real life you are amazed?! This is one of those papers!

This was inspired by a similar card I received in a swap from my friend Dawn Olchefske.

Here they are separately:

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My colors were chosen by the adorable Snail Mail DSP – Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Blushing Bride & Pool Party.

Measurements:
- Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
- main layer – stamped or textured 4" X 5 1/4"
- Designer Paper strips 1" X 4"
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