O.k. – mission accomplished? Did this card do what it was supposed to? I sure hope you have a BIG SMILE on your face when you see this!

What a GREAT stamp set! The "Happy Day" Stamp Set is definitely one to be on your "A List" for the new catalog! WHY? Simple – It is soooo versatile and you can create soooo many different types of cards switching our the colors into the "mood" you are trying to capture! I see LOTS of great cards in the future with this one!

When I look at stamp sets to purchase…I look at naturally if the "wow" factor is there right when I see it…but then I also look at it and think about how many different ways I could use it for not only my personal card making but also how I can inspire you to use it! This stamp set would be a huge life saver for sooo many different cards…I highly would recommend it

Less is best!

When you see a BIG focal word on the center of the card…it sets the tone and it needs very little "fru-fru"…let the message move you…let the message set the tone!

Do you remember last month I did the snail card? I received so many emails and comments on how simple and fun it was! The stamp set of Zoo Babies Stamp Set is no other way to say it but…ADORABLE! I see lots of trios in this set for simple and quick cards that will make you smile! I used the little tucan bird riding a bike in an earlier post this week…so fun!

I know you already realize this…but I will say it again! The Stamp-a-ma-jig is the lifesaver in making this a super quick and easy card! There are 2 other things that make it a cinch! The ruler (I drew a line at 1/4" and then another one in the middle) so I could get my placement of the alligators "spot on" and then the other life saver is the sanding block that I "scuffed" up the alligator stamp with the sanding block to make the ink really soak in and give me a super clean and crisp image! Always does the trick…

On my next order…I without a shadow of doubt, I need to order a ton more "Candy Dots" These are amazing!!! I love…love them and thy make a added touch so fast and effective! I thought I would be using them with the brads…but I can easily see that I will use them more for putting touches "here and there" They are also super easy to pick up ( not nearly has hard as the pearls etc….)

The quick and simple touch of the ribbon in the corner just added a bit of bling! The 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon is perfect for this touch and I love the ease in using it! Again, a simple knot with a glue dot does this quick and simple touch!

Does this envelope look familiar? Make sure you check yesterday's post on the Envelope Lining 101…just a simple touch that is a daily habit of mine…but in keeping with this fun theme – I thought…this little gator needs to make the mailman smile too!!! The Brights Designer Series Paper is so bold and fun!

Again, the stamp-a-ma-jig to the rescue! If someone took this little tool from me, I would be one unhappy stamper! I use it ALL OF THE TIME! Try decorating the outside of your envelope…you'll love it and you will also get lots of smiles!

I hope that you have enjoyed this "Happy Day" post and I hope that you have a happy day yourself! I sure plan to – we have friends visiting so I know it will be a special day and then off to help my son get his apartment in order!!! ( you know….Mom's like to add little touches here and there!!!)

Until tomorrow….don't forget those great "Dad's" – it is their special day tomorrow!