Bow Builder Punch

Berry Burst and Basic Black Birthday

~ Karen Young

Here’s a Berry Burst and Basic Black Birthday card (bit of a tongue twister) I made for my Niece. March is a little busy for Birthdays in our family, so I make quite a lot at this time of year.

Birthday Card using DSP and SAB Party Pandas Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! Project designed by Karen Young at HIPPOFROG Designs

I’ve used various DSP to create the card. Strips of Petal Passion DSP for the bottom section and a piece of Colorful Theory DSP for the bow.

A thin strip of cardstock with some Washi Tape across the centre adds to the different layers.

The fun Happy Birthday sentiment from the SAB Party Pandas Set in co-ordinating Berry Burst makes this a bright and modern card.

It wouldn’t be a card for a teenage girl if it didn’t have some bling, so Rhinestones are the finishing touch.

Here’s a close up of some of the detail.

Birthday Card using DSP and SAB Party Pandas Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! Project designed by Karen Young at HIPPOFROG Designs

Don’t forget that Sale-a-Bration finishes today for another year.  Make sure you don’t miss out on getting your hands on the fabulous items that are available.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

To order any of the supplies used, click on the images below to go to my online store. Remember to use the Hostess Code if you are placing an order.

You can also join my team here.

Party Pandas Clear-Mount Stamp SetPetal Passion Designer Series PaperColor Theory Designer Series Paper StackBasics Pack 1 Washi TapeBerry Burst Classic Stampin' PadBerry Burst A4 CardstockBasic Black A4 CardstockWhisper White A4 CardstockRhinestone Basic JewelsMultipurpose Liquid GlueTear & Tape Adhesive

Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Little Angels

~ Karen Young

At last week’s Card & Cuppa we made our second of three Christmas Cards.

This time it was the turn of these little angels.

Bow Builder Punch Christmas Angels with HIPPOFROG Designs

Aren’t they cute?  There was a collective ‘oooooh’ when I revealed the project and everyone really enjoyed making them.

They use the Bow Builder Punch for the bodies and the 1″ Circle Punch for the face and halo.  Cookie Cutter Christmas Stamp Set provides the eyes.

The background of white stars uses a combination of Balloon Celebration and Labeler Alphabet Stamp Sets with Wink of Stella dotted on the top.  A Clear Faceted Gem on each little angel adds to the magical Christmas sparkle.

This week it’s our final Card & Cuppa sessions of the year.  Book your place by 18:00 the night before.

Also, don’t miss out on today’s fabulous FREE SHIPPING offer, available until 23:00 GMT tonight at my 24/7 online store.  Great for picking up those last minute Christmas crafting goodies.

The last date to place your orders for delivery in time for Christmas is 14th December so today’s offer is perfect timing.

Happy crafting

Karen Young - HIPPOFROG Designs

To order any of the supplies used, click on the images below to go to my online store. Remember to use the Hostess Code if you are placing an order.

You can also join my team here.

Bow Builder Punch1" (2.5 Cm) Circle PunchLabeler Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp SetBalloon Celebration Photopolymer Stamp SetCookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Stamp SetBlushing Bride A4 CardstockNight Of Navy A4 CardstockWhisper White A4 CardstockWhisper White Uninked Craft Stampin’ Pad & RefillBasic Gray Archival Stampin’ PadWhisper White A4 Thick CardstockSilver Foil SheetsClear Faceted GemsClear Wink Of Stella Glitter BrushSnail AdhesiveMini Glue DotsTear & Tape Adhesive

Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – One for the DSP Hoarders

~ Karen Young

Happy Monday!  I hope you’ve had a good weekend.

I’ve a question for you.  Who can’t bear to cut into their DSP and sits there stroking it instead?  Come on, own up!

Well, for all you DSP hoarders, last week’s Card & Cuppa project is perfect for you.

Blooms & Wishes Stampin' Up! UK

Isn’t it fun?  It uses the Blooms & Bliss DSP and the sentiment from the Blooms & Wishes Stamp Set.  This DSP is now no longer available, but you could use any DSP for this project.

By cutting the DSP into thin strips,  you can place the pieces in any pattern you like.  I used a herringbone pattern for this one, but you could let your creativity go wild!

Here’s another project using a slightly different pattern.

Blooms & Wishes Stampin' Up! UK

The bonus of using DSP in this way is that you can make loads of cards from a pack and show off all sides of the paper at once.  I used 6 strips measuring 6″ by 1.5cm, 3 each from two different pieces of DSP, so it’s really economical.  It also looks really effective and you can change the DSP, colours and sentiments to suit almost any ocassion, or use cardstock instead.  What’s not to love?

By taking a colour from the DSP, I added a sentiment, a strip of card and made a bow with the Bow Builder Punch for the finishing touch.

So, get out that Designer Series Paper and start cutting it into strips.

I’d love to see your creations.

To join us for a Card & Cuppa session, book your place by 18:00 the day before.

Happy crafting

Karen Young - HIPPOFROG Designs

To order any of the supplies used, click on the images below to go to my online store. Remember to use the Hostess Code if you are placing an order.

You can also join my team here.

Blooms & Wishes Photopolymer StampsBow Builder PunchWhisper White A4 CardstockRich Razzleberry A4 CardstockRich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' PadWhisper White A4 Thick CardstockSnail AdhesiveMini Glue Dots

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