Jewels

Polished Pink for an 18th Birthday

~ Karen Young

A young lady reached adulthood last week, so I created this Birthday Card for her.

Polished Pink for an 18th Birthday. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

My colour combination is Polished Pink, Basic Black and Basic White.

The background uses the Biggest Wish Stamp Set with the words randomly stamped.

These are then joined by several stars, cut using the Stitched Stars Dies.

An ’18’ cut from the Playful Alphabet Dies is then given a coat of Wink of Stella before being stuck to the central star.

Both of these sets of Dies are on the Last Chance list and stock is only available until 2nd May, while stocks last.

Polished Pink for an 18th Birthday. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Coordinating In Color Ribbon is looped and the central star sits on top using Dimensionals.

Finally, some In Color Jewels add some coordinating sparkle.

Polished Pink for an 18th Birthday. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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BIGGEST WISH PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)PLAYFUL ALPHABET DIESSTITCHED STARS DIESPOLISHED PINK A4 CARDSTOCKPOLISHED PINK CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADBASIC BLACK A4 CARDSTOCKBASIC WHITE A4 CARDSTOCKPOLISHED PINK 3/8" (1 CM) OPEN WEAVE RIBBONWINK OF STELLA CLEAR GLITTER BRUSH2021–2023 IN COLOR JEWELSMULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUESTAMPIN' DIMENSIONALSTEAR & TAPE ADHESIVE

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Making a Ribbon Swoosh

~ Karen Young

For this week’s Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques video, I’m sharing how to make a ribbon swoosh for your projects.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Making a Ribbon Swoosh. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG DesignsClick on the link below to watch my video on this subject

My colour combination is Flirty Flamingo and Very Vanilla, with two In Colors, Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent.

I’ve used the Forever Fern Stamp Set and coordinating Forever Flourishing Dies from the Annual Catalogue.

The background splats are stamped and the leaves are stamped and cut out using the Stamp Set and Dies.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Making a Ribbon Swoosh. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

A length of the Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon creates the swoosh.

Using the sentiment from the Stamp Set, this is cut out using the Double Oval Punch and attached with Dimensionals.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Making a Ribbon Swoosh. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, some In Color Jewels are dotted across the project.

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Happy crafting

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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FOREVER FERN CLING STAMP SET (EN)FOREVER FLOURISHING DIESDOUBLE OVAL PUNCHFLIRTY FLAMINGO A4 CARDSTOCKFLIRTY FLAMINGO CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADEVENING EVERGREEN A4 CARDSTOCKEVENING EVERGREEN CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADSOFT SUCCULENT CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADVERY VANILLA A4 CARDSTOCKEVENING EVERGREEN 3/8" (1 CM) OPEN WEAVE RIBBON2021–2023 IN COLOR JEWELSMULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUESTAMPIN' DIMENSIONALS

In Color Hand-Penned Petals

~ 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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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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HAND-PENNED PETALS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SETPRINCE & PRINCESS HOST PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SETLAYERING CIRCLES DIESSOFT SUCCULENT A4 CARDSTOCKSOFT SUCCULENT CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADPOLISHED PINK A4 CARDSTOCKPOLISHED PINK CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADRICH RAZZLEBERRY CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADBASIC GRAY CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADBASIC WHITE A4 CARDSTOCKWINK OF STELLA CLEAR GLITTER BRUSHPOLISHED PINK 3/8" (1 CM) OPEN WEAVE RIBBON2021–2023 IN COLOR JEWELSSTAMPIN' SEALTEAR & TAPE ADHESIVESTAMPIN' DIMENSIONALS

For National Black Cat Day

~ Karen Young

As today is National Black Cat Day, I couldn’t not share these cute kitties!National Black Cat Day. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG DesignsUsing a Basic Black, Mango Melody and Pumpkin Pie colour combination, I set about creating these fun felines.

First, the background is stamped tone-on-tone using the star image from the Penguin Place Stamp Set. These are then given some sparkle with some Wink of Stella.

Next, the top Basic Black layer has holes cut in it using the Picture This Dies. This is turned into a wall using the Brick & Mortar Embossing Folder. I have given it some extra depth using a White Ink Pad and a Sponge Dauber.

National Black Cat Day. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The new Halloween Punch from the July-December Mini Catalogue provides the cat faces. For the tails, these are cut using the Cat Punch and stuck behind the holes.

Each cat is then stuck to the back of a hole to allow it to peep through.

Using Dimensionals, the whole black piece, with the attached cats is then added.

A bow made from Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack is popped into one of the smaller holes.

National Black Cat Day. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, In Color Jewels make the cat eyes and some additional sparkle within the holes.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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HALLOWEEN PUNCHCAT PUNCHPENGUIN PLACE PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)PICTURE THIS DIESBRICK & MORTAR 3D EMBOSSING FOLDERBASIC BLACK A4 CARDSTOCKMANGO MELODY A4 CARDSTOCKMANGO MELODY CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADPUMPKIN PIE A4 CARDSTOCKUNINKED STAMPIN' PAD & WHISPER WHITE REFILLSPONGE DAUBERSBAKER'S TWINE ESSENTIALS PACK2021–2023 IN COLOR JEWELSSTAMPIN' SEALGLUE DOTSSTAMPIN' DIMENSIONALS

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Random Stamping

~ Karen Young

For this week’s Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques video, the topic is random stamping.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Random Stamping. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Click on the picture below to watch my video all about this technique.

Today’s project uses the Forever Fern Stamp Set Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent and Pear Pizzazz, with Very Vanilla.

Once the background is created, it’s just a matter of adding the relevant sentiment on top.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Random Stamping. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I chose to round the corners of my project using the Detailed Trio Punch.

This mirrors the layers for my sentiment that are cut using the Layering Circles Dies.

The sentiment then sits on top of a length of coordinating In Color Ribbon.

A few In Colour Jewels are added as a finishing touch.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Random Stamping. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

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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FOREVER FERN CLING STAMP SET (EN)LAYERING CIRCLES DIESDETAILED TRIO PUNCHSOFT SUCCULENT A4 CARDSTOCKSOFT SUCCULENT CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADEVENING EVERGREEN A4 CARDSTOCKEVENING EVERGREEN CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADPEAR PIZZAZZ CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADVERY VANILLA A4 CARDSTOCKEVENING EVERGREEN 3/8" (1 CM) OPEN WEAVE RIBBON2021–2023 IN COLOR JEWELSSTAMPIN' SEALSTAMPIN' SEAL+STAMPIN' DIMENSIONALS

Customer Thank You in Pale Papaya

~ Karen Young

These Pale Papaya projects were the thank you cards for those who shopped with me in August.

Customer Thank You in Pale Papaya. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Old Olive and Very Vanilla complete the colour combination.

Using the Art Gallery Stamp Set the flowers and leaves are stamped. These are then cut out using the Hippo & Friends Dies.

They are given a gentle touch of sparkle with some Wink of Stella.

The sentiment is then stamped in the top corner and a piece of In Color DSP sits at the bottom section of the project.

A strip of coordinating ribbon then hides the join of the DSP.

Customer Thank You in Pale Papaya. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, the die cut piece is raised up using Dimensionals, before In Color Jewels are dotted around for a finishing touch.

Customer Thank You in Pale Papaya. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

If you shop with me in September, you’ll also receive a handmade card from me. Also, if you shop at my Online Store and use the Online Shopping Club Code, you’ll receive a small thank you gift too.

Don’t forget that SAB ends tomorrow, so if you want to add FREE items to your shopping list, then make sure you place an order before time runs out.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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ART GALLERY PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SETHIPPO & FRIENDS DIESPALE PAPAYA A4 CARDSTOCKPALE PAPAYA CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADOLD OLIVE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADVERY VANILLA A4 CARDSTOCKVERY VANILLA A4 THICK CARDSTOCK2021–2023 IN COLOR 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPERPALE PAPAYA 3/8" (1 CM) OPEN WEAVE RIBBON2021–2023 IN COLOR JEWELSWINK OF STELLA CLEAR GLITTER BRUSHSTAMPIN' SEALSTAMPIN' SEAL+STAMPIN' DIMENSIONALS

Team Congratulations in Purple

~ 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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Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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HAND-PENNED PETALS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SETTAILOR MADE TAGS DIESFRESH FREESIA A4 CARDSTOCKFRESH FREESIA CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADGORGEOUS GRAPE A4 CARDSTOCKGORGEOUS GRAPE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADBASIC WHITE A4 CARDSTOCKGORGEOUS GRAPE 3/8"(1 CM) SHEER RIBBONWINK OF STELLA CLEAR GLITTER BRUSH2021–2023 IN COLOR JEWELSSTAMPIN' SEALSTAMPIN' DIMENSIONALS

Strong of Heart Stamp Set

~ Karen Young

Have you seen the Strong of Heart Stamp Set in the new July-December Catalogue? You may have flicked past it as it is at the  start on Page 5.

Strong of Heart. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I would encourage you to take another look. Not only is it pretty, it’s a Make a Difference Stamp Set. For every Strong of Heart Stamp Set purchased, Stampin’ Up! will donate £2.50 to support heart health.

This card is one I made for a friend who is going through a bit of a tough time.

My colour combination is Fresh Freesia, Gray Granite, Soft Succulent and Very Vanilla. Fresh Freesia seems to be appearing in a lot of my projects at the moment!

Strong of Heart. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Both of the heart images are stamped, the floral one in Gray Granite, with the brushstroke one in Fresh Freesia.

I’ve then taken some Stampin’ Blends and coloured the flowers.

The sentiment is stamped and has one edge shaped using the Banners Pick a Punch.

A touch of sparkle is added to the flowers using Wink of Stella.

Strong of Heart. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, some coordinating In Color Jewels are added.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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STRONG OF HEART CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)FRESH FREESIA A4 CARDSTOCKFRESH FREESIA CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADGRAY GRANITE A4 CARDSTOCKGRAY GRANITE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADVERY VANILLA A4 CARDSTOCKFRESH FREESIA STAMPIN' BLENDS COMBO PACKSOFT SUCCULENT STAMPIN' BLENDS COMBO PACK2021–2023 IN COLOR JEWELSWINK OF STELLA CLEAR GLITTER BRUSHSTAMPIN' SEALMINI STAMPIN' DIMENSIONALS

It’s Your Time to Shine

~ Karen Young

This very pink project is for a friend who is a big fan of the colour.

It's Your Time to Shine. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

They have had some good things happen to them recently, so I wanted to send them a positive card.

It uses the new In Color of Polished Pink, with Basic White.

I’ve based my project on the picture on Page 152 of the Annual Catalogue.

The background is a piece of the Expressions in Ink DSP. A cut out from the Picture This Dies provides the layer above.

Daisies from the Daisy Lane Stamp Set are stamped and then cut out using the Medium Daisy Punch.

These have some Wink of Stella put in the centres and are layered together, then placed over the cut outs.

Edges of the sentiment are shaped using the Banners Pick a Punch before it is attached using Mini Dimensionals.

It's Your Time to Shine. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG DesignsA bow made from coordinating In Color Ribbon is stuck beneath the sentiment with a Glue Dot.

Finally, a few In Color Jewels are dotted around the project for a finishing touch.

It's Your Time to Shine. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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DAISY LANE CLING STAMP SET (EN)MEDIUM DAISY PUNCHPICTURE THIS DIESEXPRESSIONS IN INK 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPERPOLISHED PINK A4 CARDSTOCKPOLISHED PINK CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADBASIC WHITE A4 CARDSTOCKBASIC WHITE A4 THICK CARDSTOCKPOLISHED PINK 3/8" (1 CM) OPEN WEAVE RIBBON2021–2023 IN COLOR JEWELSWINK OF STELLA CLEAR GLITTER BRUSHGLUE DOTSMINI STAMPIN' DIMENSIONALSMULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUETEAR & TAPE ADHESIVE

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Looking at both sides of your DSP

~ Karen Young

This week’s Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques isn’t a video, instead I’m sharing a tip about looking at both sides of your DSP.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Looking at both sides of your DSP. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

My project today uses the FREE SAB Penguin Playmates DSP. It’s available until the end of September while stocks last.

This paper coordinates with the new Penguin Place Bundle from the July-December Mini Catalogue.

The Penguin Place Stamp Set provides the sentiment for the card.

I’ve taken my colour combination from the DSP,  using Soft Sea Foam, Fresh Freesia and Basic White.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Looking at both sides of your DSP. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

If you look at the pack of DSP, each piece has pictures of Penguins, Polar Bears and Foxes in winter hats and scarves – perfect for those Christmas Cards.

You might be someone who really loves the images. But, you might be someone who flicks past as it isn’t something you like.

My top tip is to always look at the other side of the DSP.

This card uses the other side of the Penguin Playmates DSP and most of the pieces have a pattern suitable for everyday projects.

Looking at today’s project, you wouldn’t think it it had winter scenes on the other side!

I’ve made one of my stripe projects with strips of the DSP laying at an angle. Another thin strip of the DSP sits over the top where each piece was cut.

Over the top of this is a length of the Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon. This is topped with a Dior/flat bow.

Finally, some In Color Jewels in Fresh Freesia add a little touch of sparkle to complete the project.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Looking at both sides of your DSP. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

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

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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PENGUIN PLAYMATES 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPERPENGUIN PLACE PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)FRESH FREESIA A4 CARDSTOCKFRESH FREESIA CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADSOFT SEA FOAM A4 CARDSTOCKBASIC WHITE A4 CARDSTOCKWHISPER WHITE 1/4" (6.4 MM) CRINKLED SEAM BINDING RIBBON2021–2023 IN COLOR JEWELSMULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUETEAR & TAPE ADHESIVE