Making Christmas Bright

Christmas Stamp-a-Stack: Making Christmas Bright

~ Karen Young

I know that Christmas Day was a few days ago, but I’m sharing my final Christmas Stamp-a-Stack project with you.

As this project uses the Making Christmas Bright Stamp Set from the Annual Catalogue, there is no chance of it retiring next week.

Making Christmas Bright. Handmade by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

A combination of Shaded Spruce, Lovely Lipstick, Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla and Gold Foil are used for this project.

The pretty star edged circle is stamped onto the cardstock, and 3 light bulbs and bases are punched using the matching Christmas Bulb Builder Punch.

These are then assembled using Glue Dots – a lot less fiddly, time-consuming and messy than wet glue!

Making Christmas Bright. Handmade by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

For the sentiment, the Tailored Tag Punch is used once to cut out the main words, and again to create the layer behind.

A strip of the fabulous Ribbon is stuck behind before everything is then assembled.

Making Christmas Bright. Handmade by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Which of the four Christmas Stamp-a-Stack projects is your favourite?

Why not join us for a class in 2020. Head to my Class Timetable for more details.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs


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Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Stamp SetChristmas Bulb Builder PunchTailored Tag PunchLovely Lipstick A4 CardstockLovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' PadShaded Spruce A4 CardstockCrushed Curry Classic Stampin' PadVery Vanilla A4 CardstockVery Vanilla A4 Thick CardstockGold Foil SheetsShaded Spruce/Gold 3/8" (1 cm) Striped RibbonSnail AdhesiveStampin' DimensionalsMini Glue Dots

Final Card & Cuppa of 2018 – Christmas Wreath

~ Karen Young

Last week’s Card & Cuppa was the final class project of 2018. It was the third of our special Christmas Cards too.

This stunning wreath was made using the fabulous Sprig Punch.

Christmas Wreath using Sprig Punch from Stampin' Up! Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Garden Green and Real Red with the Making Christmas Bright Stamp Set make the centre sentiment, while Garden Green and Old Olive create the wreath.

Every attendee had a choice of which colour Foil Sheet they used for their background layer. This colour was also the colour of the additional leaves in the wreath. They also chose from a selection of base card colours too.

Christmas Wreath using Sprig Punch from Stampin' Up! Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

A tip for this wreath is to scrunch the leaves first to add extra depth.

Crumb Cake Ribbon in a ‘bunny ears’ style bow then adds that extra Christmas feel, and finally Pearls to complete the look.

Christmas Wreath using Sprig Punch from Stampin' Up! Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I hope you’ve enjoyed this year’s Card & Cuppa projects. There are more to come in 2019 and classes begin again w/c 7th January. Make sure you book your place by 18:00 the day before.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Stamp SetSprig PunchGarden Green Classic Stampin' PadGarden Green A4 CardstockReal Red Classic Stampin' PadReal Red A4 CardstockOld Olive A4 CardstockVery Vanilla A4 CardstockChampagne Foil SheetsPearl Basic JewelsCrumb Cake 3/8" Classic Weave RibbonLayering Circle Framelits DiesStitched Shapes Framelits DiesDetailed Trio PunchSnail AdhesiveStampin' DimensionalsMultipurpose Liquid GlueMini Glue Dots

Last Week’s Card & Cuppa – Snowman Card

~ Karen Young

At last week’s Card & Cuppa class, the attendees all made this pop-up snowman card. The theme was a Christmas card suitable for children.

Card & Cuppa Snowman Card. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The Balmy Blue base card is a zig-zag with the snowman popping out the fold in the back piece.

Using the Making Christmas Bright Stamp Set, we stamped a piece for writing a message and this was layered onto piece of Silver Metallic Card.

Stamping in Kraft ink on the snowman panel using another stamp from Making Christmas Bright and one from the Waterfront Stamp Set gives a snowy backdrop.

Every piece of the snowman is created using 9 pieces folded and stuck together to create the pop-up effect.

The trickiest part was the carrot nose that is slotted through one of the circles before it is stuck to the other 8 pieces.

Card & Cuppa Snowman Card. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Once all of the sections are created, it’s time to add the snowman to the centre fold of the card. The addition of a piece of Poppy Parade Striped Ribbon between the body and head makes a cute feature.

Card & Cuppa Snowman Card. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Eyes and buttons are then added to finish the snowman. Some of the attendees also used Wink of Stella to add some Christmas sparkle to their stars and snow.

Card & Cuppa Snowman Card. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I’ve just realised that I didn’t take a picture of the front of the card! As the focus is the inside of the card, the front was really simple. It was made to look like a parcel, using two strips of DSP left over from making the envelope.

Our Card & Cuppa classes start again in 2019. Check out my timetable for more details.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Stamp SetWaterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set2-1/4" (5.7 cm) Circle Punch1-3/4" (4.4 cm) Circle Punch1/2" (1.3 cm) Circle Punch1-1/2" (3.8 cm) Circle PunchDetailed Trio PunchCookie Cutter Builder PunchBalmy Blue A4 CardstockWhisper White A4 CardstockBasic Black A4 CardstockPumpkin Pie A4 CardstockSilver Foil SheetsGray Granite Classic Stampin' PadUninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White RefillPoppy Parade 1/4" (6.4 mm) Mini Striped RibbonClear Wink Of Stella Glitter BrushSnail AdhesiveMultipurpose Liquid GlueMini Glue Dots

Christmas Card Boot Camp 2018

~ Karen Young

It’s happening! Christmas Card Boot Camp 2018 is now OPEN for bookings.

The project below is an example of one of the cards you’ll be making during the day.

Making Christmas Bright project for Christmas Card Boot Camp. Designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The Making Christmas Bright Stamp Set and co-ordinating Punch used to create the above project are from the new Autumn/Winter Catalogue.

Making Christmas Bright project for Christmas Card Boot Camp. Designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Three strings of fairy lights are added to the project with the three main bulbs then stamped and punched. Each small fairy light is finally coloured using Watercolor Pencils.

Making Christmas Bright project for Christmas Card Boot Camp. Designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The day will run in a similar way to last year:
– The 3 hour morning session will see attendees making 24 Christmas Cards (6 each of 4 different designs – including the one above).

– The 3 hour afternoon session will see attendees making 4 special Christmas Cards, including one suitable for children. These cards are a bit more intricate and take a bit more time to make.

This year we have a new venue for Christmas Card Boot Camp, one of our regular Card & Cuppa cafes. They will be providing a fabulous Christmas Afternoon Tea between the classes and can cater for various food allergies too.

You can book for the morning session followed by the afternoon tea, the afternoon tea followed by the afternoon session, or the whole day with the afternoon tea between the classes.

Places are limited, so make sure you book your place. We have a couple of additional dates on hold if there is sufficient demand.

Head to this link for full details of the day and book your place.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

To order any of the supplies used, click on the images below to go to my online store. Remember to use the Hostess Code if you are placing an order.

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Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer BundleWhisper White A4 CardstockOld Olive A4 CardstockReal Red A4 CardstockGray Granite Classic Stampin' PadDaffodil Delight Classic Stampin' PadWatercolor PencilsSnail AdhesiveMini Glue Dots