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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Did you want a Little Ladybug stamp set? Now you can get one; FREE!

April 7, 2020

The cute Little Ladybug stamp set from the Sale-a-Bration promotion was very popular; everyone wanted it! It was free with a $300 order but that was difficult for many people to achieve.

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If you've been wishing and hoping for this set now you can get one; from me! I have 10 of them and the first 10 people to order over $100 online using this host code will get one. 49HFZ6G3 **I have 1 left as of April 10th.

**I suggest you consider getting any of the new Ornate Garden products OR get the retiring 2018-20 In Colors before they retire later this month. Everything goes fast once the retired list comes out!

Besides getting a free stamp set you'll also get a pre-cut cards kit and written tutorial! Here's one of the cards in the kit; it's a cute, interactive waterfall card.

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Here's how it looks when you pull the ribbon; you get to see every ladybug. The card opens up also with more fun inside!

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Everything is cut out and ready for you to stamp using your very own brand-new Little Ladybug stamp set!

The kits will go out mid-late April; as soon as the reserved sets are spoken for. If you're wondering if there's any left just send me an email at lagreff60@gmail.com to check.

Click here to order. Be sure to use this host code when you order online: 49HFZ6G3

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Spring Retreat; get it in a bag ‘to go’!

April 6, 2020

Due to the current pandemic our Spring Retreat has been changed to a kit to go. Sadly I won't get to pamper my gals at the event but everyone can stamp safely in the comfort of your own home. I have a bunch of fabulous projects, gifts and surprises planned for the kits to go!

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Cost is $45 and includes the following:
– $20 in Stampin' Up! products (including the Well Dressed Designer paper) and 20 projects!!
– a pre-cut cards and gifts class with 12 projects (including 8 fun fold cards!) with envelopes
– a Birthday cards class with 8 cards with envelopes
– printed tutorials for both classes!
– cute surprises and yummy treats

*Pre-pay by tomorrow, April 7th to get a free, super cute bonus project!

Registration is closed for this event.

*Projects will not be stamped but will need mostly greetings; we'll do the rest for you!
*Opt for pick up or add $12 for shipping directly to you.

Ssh, here's a sneak peak of one of the classes:

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Two April ordering specials to choose from:

All online orders in April will receive my tutorial of the month; with 16 cards

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I have 8 spots left as of today.

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Ornate Garden; simply done

April 3, 2020

Today I have another card featuring the new Ornate Garden products; the new early release from the upcoming 2020 Annual Catalog. You can see all of it here.

For this card I chose to use the Ornate Border dies for the pretty edge. The greeting is from the Ornate Thanks set and the embossed daisy is from the Ornate Style stamp set.

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You might see a little halo around the right daisy…. I first stamped it in Terracotta Tile, but it didn't show up well enough. So I tried to stamp again to heat emboss it in White. I was off a bit but I'm okay with it anyway. The stitched oval is a die from the Stitched Shapes dies.

I made a bunch of these for a swap last month; it's a pretty easy card with just a few special 'extras'.

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Two April ordering specials:

All online orders in April will receive my tutorial of the month; with 16 cards

featuring the Ornate Garden products seen here.

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Orders between $55 and $99 will receive a free Simple Shammy!

Use this host code for April: MMM4SXSB

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Join my $1000 party!

The first 10 people in April to order over $100 using this exclusive party host code 49HFZ6G3 will get a free Little Ladybug cards class that includes the stamp set and a 4 cards pre-cut kit!



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