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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June updates; new catalog info and June specials!

June 7, 2020
I hope your weekend is going well! Sunday's are pretty relaxing around here. I work on blog posts for the week and also try to do some catch up work inside and out.

There are several things you need to know about June and the new Annual catalog so I thought I'd share.
- The new Annual Stampin' Up catalog PDF can be found here. The Beginner Brochure can be found here.
- All orders over $250 will receive an extra $25 in Stampin' Rewards! If you don't plan on spending that much, consider combining your order with a friend or two and splitting the Stampin' Rewards! You can also host an online catalog party! This Stampin' Rewards deal is good through June 30, 2020.
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- If your order is close to $100, I highly encourage you to consider the Starter Kit. During June, you get a free BUNDLE of your choice in your kit! See the 2020-2021 Bundles here. The Starter Kit is $99 and you get $125 in product of your choice, free shipping and the extra free bundle. So far four people have purchased it and joined my Flowerbug's Team; in less than a week! It's an awesome offer! Details on many of the benefits of buying the Starter Kit can be found here.
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- Print out your shopping list here and have fun making your wish list.
- The new Die Cut and Emboss Machines will NOT be available until later this year. I promise to bring you that info as soon as I have it!
- If you're having trouble with the different sandwiches for our variety of embossing folders here's a tip sheet for you.
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The following items are not yet available for purchase, although they are included in the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog:
- Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (item 149653)
- Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (item 150673)
- Base Plate & Die Plate Pack (item 149657)
- Specialty Plate (item 154711)
- Mini Base Plate & Mini Embossing Plates Pack (item 151003)
- Mini Cutting Plates (item 151004)
- Magnetic Cutting Plate (item 149656)
- Mini Magnetic Cutting Plate (item 151005)
- Impression Mats (item 149660)
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June Specials

The new catalog is here!!!

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Get my Lovely You pdf tutorial free with any online order in June

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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June Host code is 7H2FW9FG

Get a free pkg. of Elegant Faceted Gems from me if your order is over $55.

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Easy 8 Card Wonder template with Forever Fern in a kit to go!

June 5, 2020

I'm super excited about my newest One Sheet Wonder; I'm calling it the Easy 8 Card Wonder. I've been doing a bunch of quick card layouts on my Monday night FB live's and have loved the comments on how simple and easy the cards have been. People are actually making cards and building their stash AND sending them out too! I LOVE hearing this!

So I wanted to create a simple card plan using our beautiful stamped images as the main focus of the cards.

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The 8 Card Wonder features a template you print on neutral card stock and stamp on the other side. Then just cut on the printed lines and assemble your cards like shown. Here's the stamped 8 1/2" X 11" White card stock before I turned it over and cut on the printed lines.

The Forever Fern distinktive images in this stamp set are absolutely stunning!

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You can see part of the template under the cards here:

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For these cards I used Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive and Pretty Peacock ink and card stock.

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The pdf tutorial is now available here.

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Get my Lovely You pdf tutorial free with any online order in June

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Forever Fern card with video; quick & gorgeous!

June 4, 2020

Forever Fern is my absolute favorite stamp set in the new annual catalog so far. The images are beautifully detailed and Distinktive! That means that with one inking you get multiple hues of color on your stamped image. Look at the detail and natural shading! See it here.

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I chose to use Pretty Peacock, Gorgeous Grape and Old Olive here. That pretty die-cut is from the Tasteful Labels dies seen here.

If you want this stamp set you might wait to order it along with my newest 8 card wonder; it's included in the kit to go! Click here to order. Quantities are limited! More Details will be posted tomorrow!

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I hope you watch my quick video below to learn the tips to make a card like this.

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June Specials

The new catalog is here!!!

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Get my Lovely You pdf tutorial free with any online order in June

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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June Host code is 7H2FW9FG

Get a free pkg. of Elegant Faceted Gems from me if your order is over $55.

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