Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Friendly Foliage Stamp Set

January 26, 2026January 25, 2026 ~ Karen Young

Last week’s Card & Cuppa Class was my first class of 2026.
It also marked the start of my 11th year of running Card & Cuppa Classes!

For this project, I used the new Friendly Foliage Stamp Set from the Online Exclusives range.

My colour combination for this design was Basic Beige, Peach Pie and Old Olive.

To begin, the main leaf image was stamped three times, once in the centre, and twice, second generation in the corners.

Next, using a Blending Brush and a Basic Beige Stampin’ Pad, a bit of extra colour was added.

A shape was cut out using the Labeled With Love Punch and a sentiment was added tone-on-tone. Leaves from the Stamp Set were also added around the edges. The more open leaf stem was coloured using a Blender Pen.

The sentiment is quite generic, so this makes a great any occasion card.

Finally, a length of Linen Thread was used to make a swoosh, before the sentiment was added using Dimensionals.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Banner Sayings

November 17, 2025November 16, 2025 ~ Karen Young

Last week’s Card & Cuppa project used a new Stamp Set & Punch Bundle from the Online Exclusives range.

This Banner Sayings Bundle is a great addition to your crafting stash!

To create this neutral project, I used a colour combination of Basic Beige, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon and Coastal Cabana.

First, the background was given a bit of extra tone on tone colour using a Blending Brush.

Next, the circles were cut out using a Circle Punch, also from the Online Exclusives range.

These circles were stamped using splats from the Beautiful Butterflies Stamp Set.

Using the Three Banner Punch from the Bundle, the various banner shapes are cut out. Some of these are stamped with the sentiments from the Banner Sayings Stamp Set.

Each of the circles and banners are then attached, except the main sentiment. Any overhanging pieces are cut away.

Finally, the main sentiment has a swoosh of Linen Thread added to the back, before the whole piece is attached using Mini Dimensionals.

This design would be great to create in festive colours and sentiments, for a quick and easy Christmas card.

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Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Blooming Phrases

November 3, 2025November 2, 2025 ~ Karen Young

Last week’s Card & Cuppa project used the Blooming Phrases Stamp Set from the Online Exclusives range.

This set has lots of small flower and leaf images, along with some fabulous sentiments.

For this project, I used Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo and Granny Apple Green. I paired these with Very Vanilla to create a more vintage feel.

With the ‘celebrate’ sentiment, the design is suitable for a wide range of occasions.

First, a section across the centre was masked off diagonally. Next, the images were stamped multiple times across the whole piece.

When the masking was removed, it left a blank space in the centre for the sentiment to be added.

Two lengths of Linen Thread were then attached to the top and bottom of the masked section.

Finally, some Antique Pearls were added to complete the project.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Etched Autumn

September 22, 2025September 12, 2025 ~ Karen Young

My Card & Cuppa attendees asked me for a card that would work for a Wedding Anniversary and sympathy for a bereavement. I knew right away which Stamp Set I was going to use.

When the September Online Exclusives released, the Etched Autumn Stamp Set jumped straight into my basket. I could see how versatile it would be.

For this project, I chose autumnal Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso, along with Basic Beige.

The image was stamped and then coloured using Watercolour Pencils. I wasn’t too precise with how I coloured, just putting patches of various green, red, yellow, orange and brown across the leaves. They were then all pulled together with a Blender Pen. The result is a lovely autumnal feel.

For the sentiment, I used the Choose Happy Stamp Set to make a Birthday Card, rather than an Anniversary or Sympathy card. This was stamped onto a shape cut out using a Circle Punch from the Online Exclusives range. It was then layered onto another punched circle, this time the new punch from the Annual Catalogue.

A length of Linen Thread creates a swoosh before the sentiment is added using Dimensionals.

I can definitely see me making many more projects with this Stamp Set.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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March 2025 Card Making Class – Project 2

March 14, 2025March 12, 2025 ~ Karen Young

The second of four projects from March’s Card Making Class was this pretty leaf ombre.

I chose Crushed Curry, Old Olive and Garden Green, along with Basic White for my colour combination.

First, the background ombre was created using Blending Brushes, starting with Crushed Curry.A gentle touch is needed for this part to avoid swirls and darker patches.

Next, a separate piece of cardstock was also coloured in readiness for the leaves to be cut out.

Both the leaves and sentiment pieces were cut out using the Changing Leaves Dies, part of the Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder product in the Online Exclusives range. These items are currently in the Last Chance Products range, so make sure you grab them before they are discontinued.

Extra green was added to the leaves with the Blending Brushes as needed, while the sentiment from the Simply Said Stamp Set is also stamped.

A length of Linen Thread is attached to the back of the sentiment, along with two of the leaves.

The other leaves are stuck directly onto the project with the sentiment piece raised up on Dimensionals.

Finally, some Antique Pearls from the Mini Catalogue are added for a touch of bling.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Autumn Ombre

November 6, 2023November 3, 2023 ~ Karen Young

At last week’s Card & Cuppa class, the attendees made this pretty autumn ombre Birthday card.

It’s a CASE of a project I’ve made previously, but I chose autumnal colours and also used different stamp sets.

The colours were Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry and Pumpkin Pie, with Old Olive for the stamping and card layer.

Using some offcuts of cardstock, the section to ombre was masked off. It was then coloured using Stampin’ Pads and Blending Brushes. As the name suggests, these helped to mix the colours together beautifully.

Once the masking was removed, the leaf from the Gorgeously Made Stamp Set was stamped on top.

An oval was cut out of the offcuts used for masking. It was coloured at the same time as the centre section. Then, a sentiment from the Medley Mix Stamp Set was added.

Next, three strands of Linen Thread were strung across the project. The sentiment then sits on top on Mini Dimensionals.

Finally, some Rustic Metallic Dots add a subtle touch of sparkle.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa – Delicate Daisies and FREE SAB Cards & Envelopes

August 1, 2022July 27, 2022 ~ Karen Young

For last week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa project, I created this project that used the FREE SAB Cards & Envelopes for the basecard.

The project takes inspiration from the design on Page 56 of the Annual Catalogue.

Rather than creating a basecard as I normally do, I chose to use the FREE SAB Cards & Envelopes instead. These basecards are pre-printed with a delicate leaf pattern and also come with matching envelopes.

Using the Brick & Mortar Embossing Folder for my background, this was cut down to size. It was then given some colour using a Sponge Dauber and Crumb Cake ink.

Blushing Bride Daisies cut using the Medium Daisy Punch were then created by again using a Sponge Dauber to add colour to the centres, and then gluing two together.

Lengths of the gorgeous Natural Finish Ribbon were stuck the wall piece before the daisies and leaves, cut using the Bough Punch in Mint Macaron and Crumb Cake were added.

A sentiment from the Art Gallery Stamp Set has Linen Thread looped behind and is then stuck to the project.

Finally, some of the new Festive Pearls from the July-December Mini Catalogue are added. These 3mm Pearls come in a pack of 200 with 50 each of Cherry Cobbler, Soft Succulent, Silver and Gold. Gold are the ones I chose to use on this project.

Don’t forget that you only have until the end of August to earn FREE SAB products (while stocks last).

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa – New Sending Dies

May 23, 2022May 20, 2022 ~ Karen Young

At last week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa Class, the project used the new Sending Dies from the Annual Catalogue. My project is inspired by page 27.

New Sending Dies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I chose Soft Sea Foam, Fresh Freesia and Blushing Bride as my colour combination, teamed with Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla.

New Sending Dies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The Stitched Greenery Die provides the background and has a piece cut out using the Stylish Shapes Dies, also new in the Annual Catalogue.

This sits on top of the Crumb Cake Circle. Leaves and flowers from the Sending Dies are layered behind the sentiment circle, along with a looped piece of Linen Thread. The Artistically Inked Stamp Set provides the sentiment.

There is a coordinating Stamp Set that goes with the Dies, so be sure to take a look at page 14 for details of the discounted bundle.

Finally, the smaller flowers are given a coat of Wink of Stella and stuck to the project using Glue Dots. Polished Dots then provide the flower centres.

New Sending Dies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa – Meadow Dies Meets Grid Paper

March 21, 2022March 16, 2022 ~ Karen Young

For last week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa project, the Meadow Dies came together with Grid Paper to create this pretty Birthday Card.

Meadow Dies Meets Grid Paper. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The soft colour palette of Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron and Very Vanilla, give this project a classy look.

By ripping and tearing a piece of Grid Paper to create a mask, the background piece was created using Blending Brushes and Ink. The Grid Paper mask was then used again to create the second colour. This is similar to the project on Page 26 of the Annual Catalogue.

Don’t forget that Grid Paper has lots of different uses. It also comes in two different sizes.

Meadow Dies Meets Grid Paper. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Blending Brushes are also used to give some colour to the flower, cut using the Meadow Dies.

A sentiment from the Artistically Inked Stamp Set is then positioned behind the stem with both the flower and sentiment raised up on Dimensionals.

Next, a bow made from Linen Thread is tied to the stem.

Finally, some Brushed Brass Butterflies from the Mini Catalogue provide an extra touch.

Meadow Dies Meets Grid Paper. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I love how the masked section looks a bit like rock strata. I have a friend who is a geologist, so I’m hoping I have the correct terminology!

Have you seen the fabulous offers for March. Check out a new set of products and some discounted items (including the Meadow Dies I’ve used on this project). Remember that some of these offers are only running through March.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa – Intricate Leaves with a Colour Twist

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 ~ Karen Young

For last week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa project, I revisited this previous design.

Last Week's Card & (Your) Cuppa - Intricate Leaves with a Colour Twist. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I was asked for an autumn project, and also a request for blues, so I combined the two!

This version of the cards is landscape.

My colour combination is Bermuda Bay, Night of Navy and Coastal Cabana, with Very Vanilla.

The Stitched Greenery Die creates the leafy background. This is given a hint of Bermuda Bay using Blending Brushes.

Last Week's Card & (Your) Cuppa - Intricate Leaves with a Colour Twist. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Next, leaves from the Intricate Leaves Dies from the July-December Mini Catalogue, plus some leaves from the Stitched Leaves Dies are cut out and stuck to the project.

A length of Linen Thread is also looped into a figure of 8 and stuck onto the leaves.

My sentiment is from the Artistically Inked Stamp Set. Some smaller leaves are attached to the back of it. This then creates a layered effect as it is raised up on Dimensionals.

Last Week's Card & (Your) Cuppa - Intricate Leaves with a Colour Twist. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs