Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Hand-Penned Petals Two Ways

March 20, 2023March 19, 2023 ~ Karen Young

Last week’s Card & Cuppa project was this pretty floral design.

The stamping is from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set & Dies, with background leaves in Pear Pizzazz.

Basic Gray has been used to stamp the floral image and cut out using the coordinating Penned Flowers dies. This is coloured using Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pens.

Using Stamping’ Blends, the ribbon is coloured to coordinate the cardstock. This is then made into a swoosh.

A circle is then cut from the Stylish Shapes Dies in Daffodil Delight.

Pearls are also coloured with Stampin’ Blends and these are then added to finish the project.

I then made another card using the same items, just in a different orientation. They were used for Mothering Sunday cards.

These are shown below. Is the portrait or landscape version your favourite?

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set

December 27, 2022December 24, 2022 ~ Karen Young

My final Card & Cuppa project of the year was this red and green design.

I chose to use Poppy Parade and Granny Apple Green as the design could be used for a last-minute Christmas Card if needed, obviously with a different sentiment!

The flowers are from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set and stamped in Tuxedo Black.

They are then coloured using Stampin’ Blends in Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green and Daffodil Delight.

A sentiment from the Lovely & Lasting Stamp Set is cut out using the coordinating Lasting Label Punch.

This sits on Dimensionals over a swoosh of Metallic-Edge Cotton Ribbon.

Finally, some Festive Pearls, in silver to match the ribbon are added.

It’s a very quick and easy design to create and can be made in lots of different colours for many occasions.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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A Purple Thank You

September 24, 2022September 21, 2022 ~ Karen Young

This purple thank you is the card I recently sent to my August customers.

It uses Gorgeous Grape, the In Color Fresh Freesia, and Basic White.

Using the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set, the image is stamped in Gorgeous Grape.

I have then coloured the image in Fresh Freesia with Stampin’ Blends. The lighter blend for the flowers and the darker on for the leaves.

A sentiment, also from the Stamp Set is stamped onto a shape cut from the All That Dies. This sits on top of a swoosh of coordinating ribbon in the centre of the project.

Finally, some Iridescent Rhinestones add a touch of sparkle.

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An In Color Thank You Using Items Already on my Desk

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 ~ Karen Young

Do you have a pile of pre-cut items already on your craft desk? Me too!

For this project, I challenged myself to use them.

Using the In Colors of Soft Succulent and Polished Pink, with Very Vanilla, the project came together with items I had already cut or stamped.

The Stitched Greenery Die provides the background, again in Soft Succulent.

A flower from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set, with the outline stamped in Smoky Slate, provides the main image. This image is then coloured using second generation stamping in the project colours. It is then cut out with the coordinating Penned Flowers Dies.

The flower sits on a shape cut from the Decorative Circle Punch.

Using the Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set the sentiment is stamped onto shapes cut from the Tailor Made Tags Dies. These are offset and poke out from behind the shape.

The flower and Decorative Circle piece are raised up on Dimensionals to create some extra depth.

Finally, some coordinating In Color Opal Rounds complete the project.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa – Perfectly Penciled DSP

June 13, 2022June 9, 2022 ~ Karen Young

The new Perfectly Penciled DSP made an appearance at last week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa Class.

Perfectly Penciled DSP. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

This fabulous new DSP is black and white, so is great for colouring.

However, I chose to leave the Perfectly Penciled DSP as it comes and used Petal Pink accents to soften it.

Different pieces and sides of the DSP are cut and placed to create a background.

A length of the new Soft Polyester Ribbon is then added.

Perfectly Penciled DSP. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Next, a sentiment from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set is then stamped onto a cut out from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Another shape is cut in Basic Black and offset behind.

Finally, some of the new Solid Faceted Gems from the Annual Catalogue, also in Petal pink add some little extra touches of colour.

Perfectly Penciled DSP. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

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Team Anniversary Congratulations

March 23, 2022March 22, 2022 ~ Karen Young

One of my team members recently celebrated a Stampin’ Up! Anniversary, so naturally I sent them a card!

Team Anniversary Congratulations. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

They are a fan of purple, birds and sparkle, so I think this card covers most of that.

My colour combination is a favourite of Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape and Basic White.

Using the fabulous Artistically Inked Stamp Set, the background is created.

Team Anniversary Congratulations. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

A coordinating swoosh of Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon is then added. If you’re not sure how to create one of these swooshes, check out my Top Tips, Tricks and Techniques video that demonstrates the process.

Sprigs of leaves cut using the Bough Punch and layering circles from the Beautiful Shapes Dies then sit on top.

Iconic Dies provide the bird, that is given a coat of Wink of Stella to add some sparkle.

A sentiment from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set sits to the side.

Team Anniversary Congratulations. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, some Iridescent Rhinestones from the Mini Catalogue add a touch more sparkle.

Don’t forget to check out my Online Store later today to see the items that will be on the Last Chance list and retiring from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalogue.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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In Color Hand-Penned Petals

November 10, 2021November 9, 2021 ~ Karen Young

For this project, I’ve reached for the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set and combined them with this year’s In Colors.

In Color Hand-Penned Petals. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

My colour combination is Soft Succulent, Polished Pink and Rich Razzleberry. These are paired with Basic Gray and Basic White.

Leaves from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set are stamped across the background.

The flower outline images, also from the Stamp Set is stamped in Basic Gray. They are then filled in with the colours using the infil stamps. A spot of Wink of Stella is added to the centre of each flower.

In Color Hand-Penned Petals. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

This sits on circles cut from the Layering Circles Dies.

On top of this, a length of coordinating In Color Ribbon is added, with a sentiment from the Prince & Princess Host Stamp Set.

Finally, In Color Jewels, again in Polished Pink are dotted across the project.

In Color Hand-Penned Petals. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

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Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Spotlight Technique

September 9, 2021September 8, 2021 ~ Karen Young

For this week’s Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques video, I’m briefly explaining the Spotlight Technique.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Spotlight Technique. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs Click below to watch my video.

My project uses a colour combination of Daffodil Delight and Basic Black.

The fabulous FREE SAB Beautifully Penned DSP provides the images for the technique.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Spotlight Technique. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

My cut out shapes are circles using the Layering Circles Dies. You can use any shape you like.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Spotlight Technique. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The sentiment from the coordinating Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set is also layered onto Basic Black

Finally, a few of the Black Matte Dots are added.

Don’t forget that SAB is only running until the end of September. Items are available while stocks last.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques video. Pop back next week for the next one.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Team Congratulations in Purple

September 7, 2021September 3, 2021 ~ Karen Young

Another part of my job I love is congratulating members of my team when they reach milestones within their business. This card is for a recent promotion.

Team Congratulations in Purple. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

It uses Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape and Basic White, a favourite combination.

The Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set provides the images. These have a darker outline and paler inners.

Team Congratulations in Purple. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

A pair of tags cut using the Tailor Made Tags Dies provide the perfect place for the sentiment, also from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set.

Some Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon is looped through the holes.

Then, the tags are raised up on Dimensionals.

Wink of Stella is used in the centre of the flowers to add a little touch of sparkle.

Team Congratulations in Purple. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, some coordinating In Color Jewels are added for some extra bling.

I really like this design as it’s simple, yet stylish at the same time. It’s a great project to recreate in lots of different colours, and for any occasion.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Hand-Penned Customer Thank You Cards

July 30, 2021July 29, 2021 ~ Karen Young

My favourite time of the month as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is sending Thank You cards to those who shopped with me the month before.

Hand-Penned Customer Thank You Cards. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

This is my card for my June Customers.

It uses items from the Hand-Penned Suite, with the Hand-Penned DSP as the focus.

The fabulous DSP is on Special Offer until 2nd August. Make sure you grab yourself a pack or two before the offer ends.

For my colour combination, I picked Pale Papaya and Basic White from the DSP, with a Black sentiment. As there are a few colours in the DSP, I wanted to keep the colours I used to a minimum.

Hand-Penned Customer Thank You Cards. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Using the Penned Flowers Dies from the Suite, I scalloped the edge of the DSP.

The sentiment is from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set and I’ve stamped a few extra flowers around it.

This is cut out using the Label Me Fancy Punch.

Lengths of the coordinating In Color Ribbon are crossed behind it.

Hand-Penned Customer Thank You Cards. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, some Genial Gems, also from the Suite are dotted across the project.

If you shop with me in July, a card will be on the way to you during August. Don’t forget that if you use the Online Shopping Club Code, you will receive a little extra gift too.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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