Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Incredible Like You

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Last week’s Card & Cuppa class again used a new Stamp Set called Incredible Like You from the Spring/Summer Catalogue.

I made the project in both Very Vanilla and Whisper White as I couldn’t decide which one I preferred. The attendees had a choice of which one to make.

Incredible Like You from Stampin' Up! Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs
Incredible Like You from Stampin' Up! Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Merry Merlot, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive make a lovely combination with both the vanilla and white.

The leaves are a mixture of first and second generation stamping. As the flower is Two-Step Stampin’, the darker, more detailed layer is stamped straight away in Melon Mambo, with the lighter layer stamped off first. This allows you to use the same colour.

Incredible Like You from Stampin' Up! Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The sentiment from Varied Vases provides the finishing touch. Which version do you prefer?

There is a matching kit to go with this Stamp Set. Purchasing both, along with the required Stampin’ Pads and adhesive would qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item. Make sure you don’t miss out.

Incredible Like You from Stampin' Up! Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Join us at a future Card & Cuppa session by booking your place by 18:00 the day before.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs


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Incredible Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set2" (5.1 cm) Circle PunchMerry Merlot Classic Stampin' PadMerry Merlot A4 CardstockMelon Mambo Classic Stampin' PadPear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' PadOld Olive Classic Stampin' PadVery Vanilla A4 CardstockVery Vanilla A4 Thick CardstockWhisper White A4 CardstockWhisper White A4 Thick CardstockSnail AdhesiveStampin' Dimensionals

Lots of Leaves

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In the excitement of the new Spring/Summer Catalogue and SAB, I realised I haven’t shared a few projects with you.

Here is the first one and it has lots of leaves.

Lots of Leaves. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

This is the Birthday Card I made for my Mum back in November. Using the Nature’s Twine Pack for my colour inspiration, it’s then combined with the Colorful Seasons Stamp Set and co-ordinating Thinlits.

The leaves have been either stamped, inked with Sponge Daubers on the edges, or both.

Lots of Leaves. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Each leaf and branch has been layered with lots of Dimensionals o add depth. As the card was hand delivered, I built it a lot higher that I would for a posted project.

Happy Birthday Gorgeous and the Stitched Shapes Framelits create the sentiment feature. I then looped the Nature’s Twine to the back of it to add another layer of texture.

Lots of Leaves. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Once the flowers had been added, the finishing touch was a small Pearl in the centre of each one.

I get my inspiration from all sorts of different places and this time it was the colour combination. Where do you get your ideas from?

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp SetSeasonal Layers Thinlits DiesHappy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Stamp SetStitched Shapes Framelits DiesNature's TwineMint Macaron Classic Stampin' PadMint Macaron A4 CardstockBlackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' PadBlackberry Bliss A4 CardstockCrumb Cake A4 CardstockGrapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' PadVery Vanilla A4 CardstockPearl Basic JewelsSponge DaubersSnail AdhesiveStampin' Dimensionals

Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Butterfly Gala

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At last week’s Card & Cuppa classes we said ‘hello’ to the new Butterfly Gala Bundle.

Butterfly Gala Bundle Card & Cuppa Project. Designed and taught by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

This Bundle is a fabulous Stamp Set with 18 images and sentiments, along with a co-ordinating Punch. Don’t forget that bundles are 10% off buying the products at full price. Plus, there’s Sale-A-Bration on at the moment too, where you can receive FREE products for every £45 spent.

I’ve taken my inspiration from the front cover of the Spring/Summer Catalogue. Using the Happy Birthday Gorgeous Stamp Set for the background stamping and sentiment, I’ve added my own twist.

Butterfly Gala Bundle Card & Cuppa Project. Designed and taught by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Grapefruit Grove and Pineapple Punch combine to create this pretty scene.

Have you spotted the beautiful new Whisper White Flax Ribbon too? I’m looking forward to colouring this with Stampin’ Blends to create lots of different looks.

Butterfly Gala Bundle Card & Cuppa Project. Designed and taught by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Join us for next week’s Card & Cuppa sessions by booking your place by 18:00 the day before.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs


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Butterfly Gala Photopolymer BundleWhisper White 5/8" (1.6 cm) Flax RibbonBalmy Blue Classic Stampin' PadBalmy Blue A4 CardstockNight Of Navy Classic Stampin' PadNight Of Navy A4 CardstockGrapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' PadGrapefruit Grove A4 CardstockPineapple Punch Classic Stampin' PadPineapple Punch A4 CardstockWhisper White A4 CardstockStarburst PunchBanner Triple PunchSnail AdhesiveStampin' DimensionalsMini Stampin' DimensionalsTear & Tape Adhesive

Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Bloom by Bloom

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Last week saw the first Card & Cuppa classes of 2019. As there is a new Spring/Summer Catalogue, along with SAB, I chose to use a new Stamp Set called Bloom by Bloom.

This is a fabulous Stamp Set from the new Happiness Blooms Suite. It has a co-ordinating Bitty Blooms Punch Pack, DSP, Embossing Folder, Embellishments, Memories & More cards, cards & envelopes and Calypso Coral Satin Ribbon too.

For this project, I chose 4 of the images to create a pretty background. Calypso Coral, along with In Color Blueberry Bushel and Call Me Clover were my colour choices.

Bloom by Bloom from Stampin' Up! Card & Cuppa project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

When using a Photopolymer Stamp Set like this, make sure you use a Stampin’ Pierce Mat underneath. This ensures a crisp image.

The individual flowers are punched using the fabulous pack of punches. These are going to be so useful for those projects where you’d like a little accent.

Bloom by Bloom from Stampin' Up! Card & Cuppa project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I’m in the process of finalising my full class timetable for this year. Why not join us for Card & Cuppa at one of my regular venues? Book your place by 18:00 the day before.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs


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Bloom By Bloom Photopolymer BundleCalypso Coral 3/8" (1 cm) Satin RibbonCalypso Coral Classic Stampin' PadCalypso Coral A4 CardstockBlueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' PadBlueberry Bushel A4 CardstockCall Me Clover Stampin' PadCall Me Clover A4 CardstockVery Vanilla A4 Cardstock3/4" (1.9 cm) Circle Punch1" (2.5 cm) Circle PunchStampin' Pierce MatSnail AdhesiveMini Stampin' Dimensionals

Final Card & Cuppa of 2018 – Christmas Wreath

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Last week’s Card & Cuppa was the final class project of 2018. It was the third of our special Christmas Cards too.

This stunning wreath was made using the fabulous Sprig Punch.

Christmas Wreath using Sprig Punch from Stampin' Up! Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Garden Green and Real Red with the Making Christmas Bright Stamp Set make the centre sentiment, while Garden Green and Old Olive create the wreath.

Every attendee had a choice of which colour Foil Sheet they used for their background layer. This colour was also the colour of the additional leaves in the wreath. They also chose from a selection of base card colours too.

Christmas Wreath using Sprig Punch from Stampin' Up! Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

A tip for this wreath is to scrunch the leaves first to add extra depth.

Crumb Cake Ribbon in a ‘bunny ears’ style bow then adds that extra Christmas feel, and finally Pearls to complete the look.

Christmas Wreath using Sprig Punch from Stampin' Up! Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I hope you’ve enjoyed this year’s Card & Cuppa projects. There are more to come in 2019 and classes begin again w/c 7th January. Make sure you book your place by 18:00 the day before.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Stamp SetSprig PunchGarden Green Classic Stampin' PadGarden Green A4 CardstockReal Red Classic Stampin' PadReal Red A4 CardstockOld Olive A4 CardstockVery Vanilla A4 CardstockChampagne Foil SheetsPearl Basic JewelsCrumb Cake 3/8" Classic Weave RibbonLayering Circle Framelits DiesStitched Shapes Framelits DiesDetailed Trio PunchSnail AdhesiveStampin' DimensionalsMultipurpose Liquid GlueMini Glue Dots

Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Snowman Card

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At last week’s Card & Cuppa class, the attendees all made this pop-up snowman card. The theme was a Christmas card suitable for children.

Card & Cuppa Snowman Card. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The Balmy Blue base card is a zig-zag with the snowman popping out the fold in the back piece.

Using the Making Christmas Bright Stamp Set, we stamped a piece for writing a message and this was layered onto piece of Silver Metallic Card.

Stamping in Kraft ink on the snowman panel using another stamp from Making Christmas Bright and one from the Waterfront Stamp Set gives a snowy backdrop.

Every piece of the snowman is created using 9 pieces folded and stuck together to create the pop-up effect.

The trickiest part was the carrot nose that is slotted through one of the circles before it is stuck to the other 8 pieces.

Card & Cuppa Snowman Card. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Once all of the sections are created, it’s time to add the snowman to the centre fold of the card. The addition of a piece of Poppy Parade Striped Ribbon between the body and head makes a cute feature.

Card & Cuppa Snowman Card. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Eyes and buttons are then added to finish the snowman. Some of the attendees also used Wink of Stella to add some Christmas sparkle to their stars and snow.

Card & Cuppa Snowman Card. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I’ve just realised that I didn’t take a picture of the front of the card! As the focus is the inside of the card, the front was really simple. It was made to look like a parcel, using two strips of DSP left over from making the envelope.

Our Card & Cuppa classes start again in 2019. Check out my timetable for more details.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Stamp SetWaterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set2-1/4" (5.7 cm) Circle Punch1-3/4" (4.4 cm) Circle Punch1/2" (1.3 cm) Circle Punch1-1/2" (3.8 cm) Circle PunchDetailed Trio PunchCookie Cutter Builder PunchBalmy Blue A4 CardstockWhisper White A4 CardstockBasic Black A4 CardstockPumpkin Pie A4 CardstockSilver Foil SheetsGray Granite Classic Stampin' PadUninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White RefillPoppy Parade 1/4" (6.4 mm) Mini Striped RibbonClear Wink Of Stella Glitter BrushSnail AdhesiveMultipurpose Liquid GlueMini Glue Dots

Tailored Tag Punch – Take Two!

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I would normally show you last week’s Card & Cuppa project on a Monday morning, but, I’ve already shared it with you. Last week the attendees made this special Christmas Card.

Instead, I’ll show you a version of another recent Card & Cuppa project. So, here’s Tailored Tag Punch – Take Two!

Tailored Tag Punch - Take Two. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I made one of these cards for both my Nephew and honourary Nephew who have both just turned 13 within days of each other.

Granny Apple Green and Basic Black make a fun and modern combination. A perfect mix for teenagers.

Tailored Tag Punch - Take Two. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Each one was a mirror image of the other, with green and black reversed. The only other tweak I made was to wrap the Baker’s Twine around the project a few times instead of a knot.

Tailored Tag Punch - Take Two. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I’m a great believer in not re-inventing the wheel. If you find a design that works, then re-use it. It saves effort and gives you more crafting time!

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Botanical Bliss

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As last week’s Card & Cuppa was the final one before we head into Christmas cards, I decided to use Botanical Bliss.

Botanical Bliss Card & Cuppa project. Designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I’ve not used this stamp set at class before but it has some useful sentiments in a fabulous font. It also has some lovely botanical images in flowers, leaves and a bird.

To create the project we stamped the flower image in Sahara Sand onto a circle cut using the 2″ Circle Punch. The image is stamped several times to create multiple images.

These are then coloured using the fabulous Watercolor Pencils. Instead of using a Blender Pen, we’ve used Wink of Stella to give a touch of sparkle. This then sits on a Pool Party layer from the Starburst Punch.

Pear Pizzazz is used to add various leaves to the background, with a mixture of first and second generation stamping. This creates more depth to the images.

Botanical Bliss Card & Cuppa project. Designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

After using the Triple Banner Punch to shape the end, one of the sentiments is then added to the project.

A strip of co-ordinating Shimmer Ribbon adds yet more sparkle.

The final touch of sparkle is from a Clear Faceted Gem sitting in the centre of the flower. Unfortunately, the camera hasn’t captured the amount of sparkle on the project. It’s a lot more shimmery in real life!

Botanical Bliss Card & Cuppa project. Designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

If you’d like to join us for one of our Christmas Card & Cuppa Classes during December, please book your place here.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Botanical Bliss Clear-Mount Stamp SetVery Vanilla A4 Cardstock2" (5.1 cm) Circle PunchStarburst PunchBanner Triple PunchPool Party Classic Stampin' PadPool Party A4 CardstockPear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' PadSahara Sand Classic Stampin' PadWatercolor PencilsClear Wink Of Stella Glitter BrushClear Faceted GemsPool Party 3/8" Shimmer RibbonSnail Adhesive

In Color 50th

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Today I’m going to share an In Color 50th Birthday Card I made for a lovely lady.

In Color 50th Birthday Card. Designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I decided to use Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist and Powder Pink from last year’s In Color Collection. This combinations works really well together, especially teamed teamed with Whisper White for a crisp and fresh look.

Oh So Eclectic is my Stamp Set of choice, along with the co-ordinating Eclectic Layers Thinlits Dies. For the sentiment I used the Happy Birthday Gorgeous Stamp Set and the Layering Circles Framelits.

In Color 50th Birthday Card. Designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Each flower is stamped and die cut, with a top layer also die cut. These are then stuck together.

As the Birthday was a 50th, additional accents just had to be in Gold, with Mini Sequin Trim and Faceted Gems.

The pieces are then all layered together to create depth.

In Color 50th Birthday Card. Designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

As the recipient lives in Cyprus, I was lucky that they were visiting family in the UK for their Birthday and was therefore able to send it to them. I’m happy to report they were very happy with their card.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Oh So Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp SetEclectic Layers Thinlits DiesHappy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Stamp SetLayering Circle Framelits DiesFresh Fig Classic Stampin' PadFresh Fig A4 CardstockPowder Pink Classic Stampin' PadPowder Pink A4 CardstockLemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' PadBlack Mini Sequin TrimWhisper White A4 CardstockGold Mini Sequin TrimGold Faceted GemsSnail AdhesiveStampin' Dimensionals

Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Tailored Tag Punch

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After the random nature of the previous week’s class, I chose the Tailored Tag Punch for this clean and precise project.

Tailored Tag Punch card. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

It’s similar to this project I’ve taught previously, but this one covers the whole card front.

The project uses 10 Tailored Tag Punch shapes – 5 in each colour, plus a sentiment. ‘Happy Birthday’ is from the Happy Birthday Gorgeous Stamp Set.

Coastal Cabana and Basic Gray are my main colours and are inspired by the new decor in one of my Card & Cuppa venues.

Tailored Tag Punch card. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

It’s then just a cast of sticking each shape onto the Whisper White layer leaving small gaps between them.

Any overhanging pieces can then be used to fill in the small gaps along the sides.

A length of Whisper White Baker’s Twine tied in a knot goes across the middle before attaching the sentiment with Dimensionals.

Tailored Tag Punch card. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I love this design as it can suit any occasion and is great for all ages. It’s also great as it uses minimal products. You could even use up your scraps to make a multi-coloured card. Or how about using the colours of a favourite sports team for a teenager?

Why not join us for our Christmas Card & Cuppa sessions during December. Book your place here.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Tailored Tag PunchHappy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Stamp SetWhisper White A4 CardstockBasic Gray A4 CardstockCoastal Cabana Classic Stampin' PadCoastal Cabana A4 CardstockSnail AdhesiveStampin' Dimensionals