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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Bird Ballad Laser Cut cards

April 27, 2020
Have you seen this amazing set of laser-cut cards in a specialty tin?! It's on page 168 of the annual catalog and is on sale right now at almost $4 off. It's retiring now so if you like laser-cut detailed cards you might want to order it now! See them here.

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I love the fact that you don't need much to finish these cards; they're quick yet gorgeous! I used the Inspiring Iris stamp set and a simple layout on each. I wanted the pretty details of the laser cut cards to show through.

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This pretty Inspiring Iris stamp set is returning in the new catalog in June!

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Measurements:
- Lily Impressions Designer paper behind is 4" X 5 1/2"
- Ovals 3 1/4" X 2 3/8"
- Card stock strips 1"
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The pretty tin includes 12 laser-cut 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" Very Vanilla card bases and 12 Very Vanilla envelopes.

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Three fast & easy Free as a Bird cards

April 24, 2020

We made these three cards on Zoom and Facebook Live last night. Each Thursday evening at 8 pm CT I hold a Stamp with Me session. In 30 minutes we've all made 3 pretty cards together!

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I post the measurements ahead of time so they can prep and be ready. They can substitute any of the card stock, stamps etc to create their version of my card designs. It's so fun to see what everyone makes!

The pretty Bird Ballad designer paper is retiring and is discounted. See it here.

Supplies:
Free as a Bird stamp set
Black, Daffodil & Pool Party inks
Blends markers – Pool Party, Light Old Olive, Light Calypso Coral, Sponges, pearls

Measurements:
Pool Party card – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4"
DSP – left is 2 1/2" X 5 1/4", inside right is 1 1/2" X 5 1/4", White is 2 3/8" X 5 1/4"
Black is 2 5/8" square. The White is 2 1/2" square
*I used the Small Bloom punch for the stamped flowers

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Petal Pink card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
DSP is 2 1/2 X 5 1/2", Black is 2 3/4" X 5 1/2"
White strip 3/4" X 4", Magnolia Memories dies for flower

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So Saffron card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
DSP – one piece at 3 3/4" X 4" cut into 1 1/4" strips
Black 4" X 4 1/8"
Black Stitched so Sweetly die-cut, White Label me Fancy punch, Olive ribbon

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Darling Label Punch Box; just $6.95! That’s over 80% off!

April 23, 2020

I can't get over the wonderful deals they have on the retiring list. Did you know the Darling Label Punch box is just $6.75? That's down from $45 in the catalog! It's just one of the amazing deals going on now. It will not last long!!!

See it here or on page 94 of your annual catalog. It has a 6 piece stamp set, a clear block, two ink spots and a punch; all nestled in a beautiful tin box! Oh my gosh! What a crafty deal!

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I used it on these cards below along with a pack of last year's Brights Designer Paper. Use any paper and you've got a quick set of cards; many of them easy fun folds and gift cards!

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The tutorial for these cards can be found here for just $10.

There are more deals like this; scroll through the list here where you can see the products well. Click on each to get the description and item number.

If you're local, I am placing an order tonight. Let me know what you'd like to get.

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