Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Modern Oval Punch

November 24, 2025November 23, 2025 ~ Karen Young

Last week’s Card & Cuppa project used one punch and three shades of the same colour to create this Birthday card.

My colour combination was Granny Apple Green, Old Olive and Lemon Lime Twist, three colours next to each other on the Color Coach Colour Wheel.

These were paired with Basic White.

Three shapes were cut from each colour using the Modern Oval Punch.

All, apart from one, were given a touch of extra colour using Blending Brushes and Old Olive Ink before being stuck onto the Basic White piece.

Any overhanging pieces were cut to size.

A sentiment from the Simply Said Stamp Set was stamped onto the shape that hadn’t been coloured with the Blending Brush.

Using the Black & White & Gold Baker’s Twine from the Online Exclusives range, a swoosh was added behind the sentiment.

This whole piece was then stuck to the project using Dimensionals.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Terrific Toadstools Stamp Set & Punch

September 15, 2025September 11, 2025 ~ Karen Young

At last week’s Card & Cuppa class, I chose to create a monochromatic-style project.

I like creating designs that are in shades of the same colour, in this case, blue.

My colour combination was Azure Afternoon, Blueberry Bushel, Misty Moonlight and Night of Navy. These colours are next to each other on the Colour Coach, a great tool available from Stampin’ Up!

First, the background was given a touch of colour using a Blending Brush and Azure Afternoon ink. This was in the area behind where the toadstools would sit.

Next, the toadstools and stalks from the Terrific Toadstools Stamp Set were stamped onto a separate piece. They were then cut out using a combination of fussy cutting and the Terrific Toadstools Builder Punch.

A sentiment from the Blooming Phrases Stamp Set, from the Online Exclusives range was then stamped onto a long strip.

This was stuck to an Azure Afternoon strip across the project.

The toadstools were all assembled and the three larger ones were stuck to the project using a Dimensional at the head end and glue at the base. Glue Dots were then used to attach the smaller two.

Finally, three Iridescent Pearls were coloured in a Stampin’ Blend and stuck to the project.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Of Art & Texture in Pinks and Purples

December 2, 2024December 1, 2024 ~ Karen Young

Last week’s Card & Cuppa was the final one before we start making Christmas cards.

I chose a colour scheme and design that was far from festive!

My colour combination was picked from the new Color Coach, part of the Online Exclusives range. It uses analogous colours, colours that are next to each other on the colour wheel.

The colours were Melon Mambo, Berry Burst, Fresh Freesia and Bubble Bath. I also added the In Color of Pretty in Pink along with Very Vanilla.

Using the Of Art & Texture Stamp Set, also from the Online Exclusives range, the various images were stamped in the colours.

A Blending Brush and Pretty in Pink ink were then used to add some additional colour around the edges for a slightly grungey feel.

Coordinating Baker’s Twine in Very Vanilla from the Essentials Combo Pack was used across the project with a frayed knot at the join.

The Heartfelt Hexagon Stamp Set and Punch provided the outline for the sentiment, with the Simply Said Stamp Set providing the words. This sentiment piece was raised up on Dimensionals.

Finally, Melon Mambo Glossy Dots were added for a touch of bling.