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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Introducing the new 2020-22 In Colors!

May 12, 2020

They're in my hands! The new In Colors that is. Look at these gorgeous new colors we'll all get to play with soon!

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I added a few of our current colors of card stock with each new color so you can compare them. The Misty Moonlight is like soft, worn denim.

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This one seems like a color we've never had before! It's a honey brown or rich, caramel color.

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The Magenta Madness is a pretty bright pink. If you've been around long enough it reminds me of the Pink Passion we used to have years ago.

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The Bumblebee is a golden version of Crushed Curry but a bit brighter.

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Just Jade is a pretty green and also seems different from anything I remember us having before. It's lovely!

Here's a sneak peak of 5 cards I made with LOTS of brand new products! Everything is new but the White card stock.

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How many new products can you spy here?

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We are going to absolutely LOVE these new colors! I cannot wait to play and create new, favorite combinations with our current line of colors.

Special offer! Each year at my Open House event in early June I offer my local gals a fabulous bundle of our new In Color products . This year I'll be offering it online to everyone (in the USA)! It's usually consists of the In Color ink pads, ink refills, assorted In Color card stock, In Color designer paper and embellishments (or ribbon). Then with that purchase they get the set of In color markers free! It's a great way to have it all and not worry about needing ink refills or markers later.

However Stampin' Up! is already running low on a few of these items so I may have to change it up this year. I'll know more the last week of May, which is when I'll open it up to everyone. The Covid-19 crisis is sure causing havoc with shipping and inventory; not just with SU but globally. But we make do with what we have right? And that will include a ton of new and excited products!

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A new template for 6 X 6″ Designer paper – makes 3 fast, cute cards!

May 11, 2020
I made these three pretty cards on Facebook Live on Monday. See it here!

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I created a new template for a 6 X 6" piece of designer paper. You'll cut on the lines and use the 8 pieces to make 3 cards. Cut and prep your projects ahead of time so you can stamp and create right along with me using the directions and easy template below.

Download this project sheet with the directions and template here. Download 6 X 6 Quick cards template

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The measurements for the layers are included in the project directions in the download above.

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Supplies:
- Stamps – Positive Thoughts stamp set and the Nature's Thoughts dies (butterflies).
- Ink – Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss
- Paper – Best Dressed designer paper, Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Purple Posy and Whisper White
- Other – Nature's Thoughts dies (butterflies), Stitched Shapes and Stitched So Sweetly dies, ribbons, dimensionals, sponges, pearls
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I hope you can join me each Monday at 7:30 pm, CDT here on my Facebook Page where you can stamp right along with me.

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Seriously the Best cards kit

May 9, 2020

The Seriously the Best cards kit is wonderful; you can get 16 cards done easily with this project kit! Create cards for you to use, or create the cards and package the completed cards in the designer box to give as a gift.

And the best part?? It's on sale right now; while supplies last. It's just $18 instead of $30!

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This is one of our semi-inclusive project kits. Everything you need comes in semi-inclusive kits except stamps, ink, and adhesive. These kits are great for gatherings like craft nights because you and your friends can each buy a kit and then share stamps, ink, and adhesive.

* Makes 16 cards: 4 each of 4 designs
* Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
* Includes 6" x 4-3/4" x 1-13/16" (15.2 x 12.1 x 4.6 cm) printed designer box
* Stamps, ink, and adhesive sold separately
* Recommended products to complete the kit: Seriously the Best Stamp Set, Pretty Peacock and Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ pads, SNAIL Adhesive, and Stampin’ Dimensionals

Product Colors: Balmy Blue, gold, Mango Melody, Mint Macaron, Pretty Peacock, Terracotta Tile

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They recommend using the Seriously the Best stamp set but you can substitute any set you'd like. I have sure loved using this stamp set though. I love the nice big greetings in the pretty font!

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