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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Origami card fold with Flowers for Every Season with video

July 21, 2020

Here's another card I made on FB live last week using the pretty Flowers for Every Season designer paper. It's an origami fold that creates a perfect place for your stamped image in the center.

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It starts out with a 4 1/4" piece of designer series paper and you place it on a score board on the diagonal so the points are at 3" on the top and the left. You can do this with a paper cutter too. See here or watch the video below:

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Then you score at 1" and 1 1/2". Rotate it and do this on all sides. Fold as shown.

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The stamped White layer inside is 2 7/8" square.

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Below is the video for this card and another pretty one made with the Fancy Phrases stamp set.

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Beautiful Fancy Phrases cards with video!

July 20, 2020
I made this pretty card on Facebook Live last week. It's cased from Marelle Taylor. It's close to a Black & White with a pop of color; a real favorite of mine.

It features the lovely Fancy Phrases stamp set. If you like flowers and like to color you'll love it!

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The scalloped die on the side is from the Painted Poppies dies. The punches are the Label Me Fancy & Timeless Label. They layer wonderfully!

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Other products: Everyday Label punch to achieve the notched corners, Blends markers in Magenta Madness, Just Jade, Daffodil Delight and the Polka Dot Tulle ribbon.

Measurements:
- White card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", front panel is 3" X 4" plus scraps for punch & die-cuts
- Black is 3" X 4 5/8"
I also made a pretty Origami fold card with the Flowers for Every Season paper pack.. Here's a link to the video on Facebook or click below to watch.

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Just a few days left both kits to go!!

July 17, 2020
There is just a few days left to get the striking Artistry Blooms cards kit to go! They are gorgeous!

Here are two of the fun fold cards included among the 5 different designs.

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I used the Happiest of Birthdays stamp set on most of the cards in the kit.

There are so many colors in the Artistry Blooms DSP and they're perfect for all styles of stampers.

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I created 5 cards and made two of each for a total of 10 eye catching cards including two unique fun-fold designs. Here's how my kits to go work:
- Opt in to get yours by July 20th here.
- Choose to add on the optional stamp set (click here) that I used.
- I will order the products, prep the kits and mail them out to you via Priority mail at the end of July.
- You'll receive the pdf tutorial via email.
The kit includes $20 in Stampin' Up! products:
- 1/2 pkg. of Artistry Blooms designer paper (6" X 12")
- 1/2" pkg Rainbow Glimmer paper (two pieces at 6" X 12")
- 1 pkg. Artistry Blooms adhesive backed sequins
- a share of White Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon
- The 10 pre-cut card pieces including die-cuts and punched pieces
- a pdf tutorial with photos, directions, measurements & supplies list
With tax & shipping you're getting the pre-cut kit for just $4.00!

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- Click here to order the pdf tutorial only
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The second kit option available in July is the Four Seasons Floral kit. This is a 12 cards kit (2 full size and 10 note cards) with envelopes plus product.

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It includes the Four Seasons Floral stamp set, two ink spots and a share of clear rhinestones.

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All you need to complete the kit is adhesive, a clear block and optional sponges. No need to cut or prep anything either! It's all done for you.

I'll send you the tutorial with photos and directions.

This kit is perfect for stamping on vacation, with the kids or for yourself!
- click here to get the Four Seasons Floral card kit; a quick & easy cards kit.
- *If you want both July kits, email me at lagreff60@gmail.com for a combined shipping price.
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