Countdown to Christmas 2022 – Week 7

November 19, 2022November 12, 2022 ~ Karen Young

This week’s Countdown to Christmas 2022 project sees the return of the penguins.

The Penguin Place Stamp Set and Penguin Builder Punch returned in the July-December Mini Catalogue.

Instead of using traditional Christmas colours, I’ve chosen to use Fresh Freesia, with Black and Pumpkin Pie for the Penguin.

For the background, I made a colour flare using Blending Brushes. This was then over stamped with the snowflakes from the Stamp Set.

Using both the Stamp Set and Punch, the various parts of the penguin are assembled.

I’t sits in the centre of the project using Dimensionals over a coordinating ribbon swoosh.

Finally, some Iridescent Rhinestones are added for a touch of festive sparkle.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Countdown to Christmas 2021 #7

November 13, 2021November 12, 2021 ~ Karen Young

The 7th project in my Countdown to Christmas 2021 series is this card from my recent ‘Crack Your Christmas Cards’ class.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #7. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

At the class there were 16 cards to make, 4 each of 4 different designs. This is the first project.

It’s similar to this poinsettia project I shared a few weeks ago. I love reusing designs, it’s such a quick and easy way of making something new.

All of the projects from the class use the Penguin Place Bundle (Penguin Place Stamp Set & Penguin Builder Punch from the Mini Catalogue.

In the Class Kit, the attendees also received some Glittered Organdy Ribbon and Holiday Rhinestones, as well as all the cardstock they needed.

My colour combination is Night of Navy, Coastal Cabana and Basic White, plus Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie for the penguin.

To begin, the background is randomly stamped, using the snowflakes and star images from the set.

Then, lengths of the ribbon are added to look like a present.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #7. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The penguin is stamped and punched out using the Bundle, plus a hat and scarf are fussy cut.

Two shapes are cut using the Essential Tag Punch. These are offset and the penguin is then adhered on top.

This section is raised up using Dimensionals.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #7. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, a few coordinating Holiday Rhinestones are added to the project.

Keep an eye out for the other projects from this class.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project. Don’t forget to pop back for the next in my Countdown to Christmas 2021 series.

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Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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SSOTM with Penguin Place – Project 6

October 26, 2021October 15, 2021 ~ Karen Young

Today I’m sharing the final project from this month’s SSOTM Class.

SSOTM with Penguin Place - Project 6. Project designed by Karen at HIPPFROG Designs

It’s the second of the two bonus projects those who opted for the Class Bundle received.

It uses the Class Bundle of the Penguin Place Stamp Set and Penguin Builder Punch from the Mini Catalogue.

The colours are Fresh Freesia, Balmy Blue and Basic White, with Black and Pumpkin Pie for the penguins.

SSOTM with Penguin Place - Project 6. Project designed by Karen at HIPPFROG Designs

The tags are cut using the Fancy Tag Topper Punch. Each is stamped with images from the Class Stamp Set and then has pieces of Glittered Organdy Ribbon, tied on with Baker’s Twine looped through them.

A thank you sentiment is added to the bottom of the white tag.

Next, the outer tags are stuck down, with the middle tag raised up on Dimensionals.

Finally, the trio of penguins are added to the trio of tags.

SSOTM with Penguin Place - Project 6. Project designed by Karen at HIPPFROG Designs

All of the other projects from the class are below. Do you have a favourite?

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Countdown to Christmas 2021 #4

October 23, 2021October 22, 2021 ~ Karen Young

Countdown to Christmas 2021 project 4 is the first bonus project from October’s SSOTM and it’s obviously another penguin card.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #4. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I’ve used Balmy Blue and Basic White, with Black and Pumpkin Pie for the penguins.

The Bark 3D Embossing Folder makes a great water effect for the background.

Then, a piece of ice is created using the Layering Diorama Dies. My sentiment from the Penguin Place Stamp Set is stamped onto it. You can use any sentiment you like.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #4. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Next, it’s time to stamp and punch out the penguins using the Penguin Place Stamp Set and Penguin Builder Punch from the Mini Catalogue. This is where you can add hats, scarves, bow-ties, bows too.

They are all placed to look like they are peering out from behind the ice. To make them look like they are sticking up from the water a little, I’ve only stuck the bottom part of the penguins down, leaving their heads unglued.

Finally, some of the clear circle gems from the class kit are added for a touch of sparkle.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #4. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project. Don’t forget to pop back for the next in my Countdown to Christmas 2021 series.

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Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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SSOTM with Penguin Place – Project 4

October 22, 2021October 14, 2021 ~ Karen Young

The final project from October’s SSOTM Online Class was referred to as ‘Penguin Pile-Up’!

SSOTM with Penguin Place - Project 4. Project designed by Karen at HIPPFROG Designs

I’ve taken inspiration for it from the Mini Catalogue, but I’ve added my own fun twist.

My colour combination of Balmy Blue and Fresh Freesia are from the class colour scheme.

The snow drift stamp from the Class Penguin Place Bundle is stamped several times down the page to look like a snowy scene.

Then, lengths of Baker’s Twine from the class kit are added to the bottom.

SSOTM with Penguin Place - Project 4. Project designed by Karen at HIPPFROG Designs

Each of the forward facing penguins are stamped and punched and have feet and clothing adding as required.

For the top penguin, this is cut out using the Penguin Builder Punch from Basic Black cardstock and has some feet added.

The penguins are then arranged and stuck down.

Next, a sentiment is added over the Baker’s Twine.

SSOTM with Penguin Place - Project 4. Project designed by Karen at HIPPFROG Designs

Finally, some droplets in silver are added to the piece. There was discussion over whether I had put these the right way up, but I went with them looking like icicles with a wider top, than raindrops!

Attendees who opted for the Class Bundle also had two bonus projects. Details of these coming soon.

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Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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SSOTM with Penguin Place – Project 3

October 20, 2021October 14, 2021 ~ Karen Young

The third project from October’s SSOTM Class is full of holes!

SSOTM with Penguin Place - Project 3. Project designed by Karen at HIPPFROG Designs

It uses the Picture This Dies to create the circle cut out in Fresh Freesia.

A present, balloon and snowflakes are stamped in Balmy Blue onto a backing piece for them to be seen through the holes, along with the birthday sentiment.

SSOTM with Penguin Place - Project 3. Project designed by Karen at HIPPFROG Designs

The Penguin Place Stamp Set and Penguin Builder Punch Bundle also provide the penguins. These are stuck on the back to peek through their holes before lots of Dimensionals are added to the back.

It is then stuck to the white backing piece, before the whole section is attached to the base card.

SSOTM with Penguin Place - Project 3. Project designed by Karen at HIPPFROG Designs

Finishing touches of a Baker’s Twine bow and some Silver Epoxy embellishments are added.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Countdown to Christmas 2021 #3

October 16, 2021October 14, 2021 ~ Karen Young

The third project in my Countdown to Christmas 2021 series is a project from this week’s SSOTM Class.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #3. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

At least one of the projects from the class was designed with Christmas in mind. Who couldn’t love this cute scene?

Along with the Penguin Place Stamp Set and Penguin Punch Bundle from the Mini Catalogue, it uses the retired SAB Penguin Playmates DSP. If you have this DSP in your stash, this is a great project to make.

You will notice the design is similar to the project in the SAB Brochure.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #3. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Using the snow drift stamp from the set, this is stamped several times onto the white piece of card. I then cut along the top line and stuck it onto a piece of Balmy Blue, stamped tone-on-tone with the snowflakes image. This gives the impression of a snowy scene.

Just Jade provide the trees, with one cut out and stuck behind the snow at the top.

Each of the animals are cut out, the penguin with the punch and the others by hand. These are then stuck onto the scene, with the fox raised on Dimensionals at the front. A Just Jade hat is then added to the polar bear.

My sentiment is stamped onto a shape from the Messages Die and this sits on a swoosh of the Baker’s Twine from the Class Kit.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #3. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, the silver diamond gems from the Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials are dotted across the sky to look like stars.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this project. Don’t forget to pop back for the next in my Countdown to Christmas 2021 series.

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Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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SSOTM with Penguin Place – Project 1

October 15, 2021October 14, 2021 ~ Karen Young

Earlier this week, it was October’s Stamp Set of the Month Class.

All of the projects were based around the Penguin Place Stamp Set and Penguin Punch Bundle from the Mini Catalogue.

SSOTM with Penguin Place - Project 1. Project designed by Karen at HIPPFROG Designs

The class colours were Fresh Freesia, Balmy Blue and Just Jade, with Black, Basic White and Pumpkin Pie for the penguins.

Attendees also had Basic White Baker’s Twine from Essentials Pack and some Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials.

There were four projects taught at the class, with another 2 bonus projects available for those who purchased the Class Bundle.

Balloons and parcels were stamped onto the Basic White piece, with the penguin, a bow tie and two other balloons stamped separately.

A Birthday sentiment is added to one of the balloons and these are cut out, along with the bowtie.

Strings for the balloons are stamped and meet behind the penguin.

SSOTM with Penguin Place - Project 1. Project designed by Karen at HIPPFROG Designs

After punching out the penguin, the feet and bowtie are added.

Then, the penguin and balloons are raised up on Dimensionals.

Finally, some of round clear embellishments from the class kit are added for some extra Birthday bling!

SSOTM with Penguin Place - Project 1. Project designed by Karen at HIPPFROG Designs

I love how versatile these penguins are. You can use any colour for the extra items to coordinate with your project.

I’ll be sharing the other projects from the class on here soon. Pop back to see them.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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A Penguin of Positivity

August 20, 2021August 19, 2021 ~ Karen Young

The cute penguins from the new July-December Mini Catalogues are a big hit.

Penguin of Positivity. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs This card is for a lady who has been attending my online classes whilst on maternity leave.

As they are now returning to work and I know they like penguins, I thought I’d send a little penguin of positivity!

Penguin of Positivity. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Using the free SAB Penguin Playmates DSP the background is created. I’ve used colours from the paper for my basecard and layers.

My sentiment is from the Forever Fern Stamp Set, again layered onto one of the colours from the DSP.

The penguin is also from the DSP. It’s great as it can be cut out using the Penguin Builder Punch. I love how this SAB paper coordinates with catalogue items. It is then raised up using Dimensionals.

Penguin of Positivity. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, a few Rhinestones are dotted across the top for some sparkle.

The Penguin Place Bundle is my Stamp Set of the Month for my October Class.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Coming Soon – Penguin Place Bundle

July 28, 2021August 4, 2021 ~ Karen Young

Following on from yesterday’s sneak peek at a new Bundle, here’s another.

Penguin Place Bundle. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The super cute Penguin Place Bundle (Penguin Place Stamp Set & Penguin Builder Punch) will be in the new July-December Mini Catalogue that goes live on Tuesday.

Obviously I used Black and White, but there are Pumpkin Pie beak and feet and the other elements are Flirty Flamingo.

Penguin Place Bundle. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

This is a set that works for Christmas, as it has various images and sentiments, but it also works for other occasions too. Today’s project is a Birthday Card.

After stamping and punching the penguin and the feet from a separate piece of cardstock, it was assembled using Glue Dots.

Then, the background balloon, parcels for it to sit on, and surrounding stars were all stamped.

Raising the penguin up on Dimensionals just adds a bit more depth to the project.

Penguin Place Bundle. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, I used Wink of Stella to add a touch of sparkle to each of the stars.

Not only is this set in the July-December Mini Catalogue, there is a fabulous coordinating 12×12 DSP pack available as a SAB item too.

Make sure you check them out when they go live on Tuesday.

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Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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