Lots of Green Greenery

July 10, 2021July 9, 2021 ~ Karen Young

With the arrival of new products, we often forget about the items we loved before the new ones came along.

Lots of Green Greenery. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs For today’s project, I’m sharing some love for the neglected Forever Fern Stamp Set, Forever Flourishing Dies and Greenery Embossing Folder.

They are, however, mixed with new In Colors of Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen, plus Very Vanilla.

First, I used a Sponge Dauber to add a very delicate touch of colour to the Very Vanilla piece. It’s barely visible, but it makes a very subtle difference.

Lots of Green Greenery. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Then, I stamped and die cut the various leaves. These were in a variety of first and second generation stamping. Be sure to check out my Top Tips video if you’re not sure what that means.

After I’d stuck the leaves down, I embossed a piece of Soft Succulent. This was stuck over the edges of the leaves, leaving a thin strip of Very Vanilla showing.

For the sentiment, the Many Messages Stamp Set and coordinating Messages Die were a perfect fit.

Lots of Green Greenery. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

It sits on a length of Evening Evergreen Chevron Weave Ribbon for a finishing touch.

I really love this project and think it would look great in a variety of different colours. Blues and purples spring to mind.

Don’t forget to spend time with your forgotten products!

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Postage Stamp and Textures In Good Taste

July 2, 2021July 1, 2021 ~ Karen Young

This masculine style project combines an Embossing Folder, some DSP and a Punch.

Postage Stamp and Textures In Good Taste. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Using Crumb Cake and Early Espresso, I chose to use Very Vanilla as I wanted a more grungey-type design. See my video on how I choose between Basic White and Very Vanilla.

The background is given texture using the Painted Textures 3D Embossing Folder. I’ve then added some extra colour using Crumb Cake and a Sponge Dauber.

Postage Stamp and Textures In Good Taste. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

In Good Taste DSP, currently on Special Offer, provides the shapes cut out using the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch.

These are layered down the centre of the embossed piece with a length of Faux Suede Trim across the project.

A sentiment from the Many Messages Stamp Set is stamped and again cut out with the punch. I chose to ink up the stamp with an Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker.

Postage Stamp and Textures In Good Taste. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, the sentiment is raised up on Dimensionals.

This project has only used a small piece of DSP, so you could make a LOT of cards from a pack of DSP using this design. Grab a pack of DSP while it is discounted, for even more value for money.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Rainbow Hearts with Pattern Party DSP

June 30, 2021June 29, 2021 ~ Karen Young

This rainbow of hearts project is all about the Pattern Party DSP.

Rainbow Hearts with Pattern Party DSP. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Pattern Party DSP can be earned for FREE as a Host Reward. Who doesn’t love FREE?

My colour combination is taken from the DSP, with Basic White for my basecard, sentiment and Baker’s Twine, and Crushed Curry and Granny Apple Green for my circles.

Rainbow Hearts with Pattern Party DSP. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

By using a Stampin Write Marker in Basic Gray, I was able to just ink up the part of the Many Messages Stamp Set I needed.

I love this ‘just wanted to say…’ message, it’s perfect for any occasion.

Both the sentiment and the circles are cut out using the Tasteful Labels Dies.

With the circles sat behind the lengths of Baker’s Twine from the Essentials Pack, the sentiment is then raised up using Mini Dimensionals.
Rainbow Hearts with Pattern Party DSP. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, a bow is tied around the twine to complete the project.

Don’t forget that the last day to grab any items from the January-June Mini Catalogue and Retiring List is today.

We have a very exciting new DSP sale starting tomorrow, check back later for full details.

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Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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

June 14, 2021June 9, 2021 ~ Karen Young

At a previous Card & (Your) Cuppa session, I was asked if we create an Anniversary Card.

Not wishing to disappoint, here is last week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa project.

Meadow Dies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

It uses the Meadow Dies, plus the Expressions In Ink Specialty DSP, both new items from the Annual Catalogue.

I chose Pale Papaya and Basic White for my colour combination, with Gold Fine Art Ribbon.

Meadow Dies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Each of the die cut pieces are layered to create a bouquet feel, with the front ones raised up at the top using Dimensionals.

For the sentiment, I have stamped the ‘Happy Anniversary’ from the Many Messages Stamp Set in Pale Papaya onto the label shape from the Meadow Dies. This lays across the Fine Art Ribbon.

The butterfly has a coat of Wink of Stella for some sparkle.

Meadow Dies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, a few Opal Rounds are stuck around the bouquet to give some extra bling.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Flowers of Friendship in Rich Razzleberry

May 26, 2021May 25, 2021 ~ Karen Young

Today, a new Annual Catalogue Bundle meets an old favourite colour combination.

Here are Flowers of Friendship in Rich Razzleberry, with Old Olive.

Flowers of Friendship in Rich Razzleberry. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The flowers from the Stamp Set are simply stamped on half of the background, masking along the centre to keep the top part free of stamping.

They are then quickly given some extra colour using a Blender Pen.

A strip of the Reversible Old Olive and Pretty Peacock Ribbon covers the masking line.

Flowers of Friendship in Rich Razzleberry. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Three large and three small flowers are stamped and then cut out using the Flowers and Leaves Punch from the Bundle.

Again, a Blender Pen gives them some more colour before the pieces are layered using Glue Dots.

For the sentiment, the Many Messages Bundle (Many Messages Stamp Set and Messages Die) from the January-June Mini Catalogue is used. It creates the perfect size and shape to sit on the ribbon.

Flowers of Friendship in Rich Razzleberry. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, coordinating self-adhesive sequins add some sparkle to the centre of each flower.

Don’t forget that some items from the January-June Mini Catalogue are only available until the end of June.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Revisit, Reuse & Refresh

May 20, 2021May 19, 2021 ~ Karen Young

For this week’s Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques video, I’m sharing the process behind designing this Quiet Meadow Stamp Set project.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Revisit, Reuse & Refresh. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Click on the picture below to watch my video about revisiting, resuing and refreshing.

First, I stamped the floral image using Memento ink. Then, I masked a strip slightly narrower than the image.

Using Sponge Daubers, I coloured the strip to make a background. I have used Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight and Poppy Parade from the Brights Collection.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Revisit, Reuse & Refresh. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The Many Messages Bundle (Many Messages Stamp Set and Messages Die) from the January-June Mini Catalogue provide the sentiment and shape.

It is then raised over a length of White Baker’s Twine from the Essentials Pack wrapped around the card.

For a touch of sparkle, I’ve coloured the flowers with some Wink of Stella.

Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Revisit, Reuse & Refresh. 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.

For a trip down memory lane, here is the post for the 2017 project.

Why not join me at one of my online classes to make some projects you can then revisit, reuse and refresh. Head to my Class Timetable for more details.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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