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The 7th project in my Countdown to Christmas 2021 series is this card from my recent ‘Crack Your Christmas Cards’ class.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #7. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

At the class there were 16 cards to make, 4 each of 4 different designs. This is the first project.

It’s similar to this poinsettia project I shared a few weeks ago. I love reusing designs, it’s such a quick and easy way of making something new.

All of the projects from the class use the Penguin Place Bundle (Penguin Place Stamp Set & Penguin Builder Punch from the Mini Catalogue.

In the Class Kit, the attendees also received some Glittered Organdy Ribbon and Holiday Rhinestones, as well as all the cardstock they needed.

My colour combination is Night of Navy, Coastal Cabana and Basic White, plus Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie for the penguin.

To begin, the background is randomly stamped, using the snowflakes and star images from the set.

Then, lengths of the ribbon are added to look like a present.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #7. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The penguin is stamped and punched out using the Bundle, plus a hat and scarf are fussy cut.

Two shapes are cut using the Essential Tag Punch. These are offset and the penguin is then adhered on top.

This section is raised up using Dimensionals.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #7. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, a few coordinating Holiday Rhinestones are added to the project.

Keep an eye out for the other projects from this class.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project. Don’t forget to pop back for the next in my Countdown to Christmas 2021 series.

Join me at one of my online classes. Head to my Class Timetable for full details.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Here is another project from my Abstract/Shapes Papercrafting Class. This uses the new Essential Tag Punch from the Mini Catalogue.

When I saw a similar project on page 61 of the new Mini Catalogue, I knew I had to make a version.

I chose the Forever Greenery DSP and cut out 6 shapes, 2 each from 3 different pieces from the pack. By rotating the paper 180 degrees for the second shape, I was able to have two orientations of the images.

Using one of the colours from the DSP, Pretty Peacock as my main colour, it ensures everything co-ordinates.

My shapes are too large for the layer they are stuck onto, so I have cut the edges off to make them fit.

Rather than add a sentiment, I chose to add a die cut shape instead. The shape is a leaf cut from the Forever Flourishing Dies and attached to a punched circle. These are stuck with Dimensionals over a piece of the reversible Pretty Peacock Ribbon.

It makes this a great card for any occasion.

I can’t wait to make more of these using other DSP packs.

If you’d like to join me for a future craft class, head to my Class Timetable for full details.

Happy crafting

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