Last Week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa – Sun Prints Suite Collection

May 16, 2022May 15, 2022 ~ Karen Young ~ Leave a comment

After a three week break due to Bank Holidays and my own holiday, Card & (Your) Cuppa returned with this pretty project.

Sun Prints Suite Collection. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

It is inspired by the projects on Page 92 of the new Annual Catalogue.

This card uses items from the Sun Prints Suite Collection (Nature’s Prints Stamp Set, Natural Prints Dies, Sun Prints DSP, Fern 3D Embossing Folder).

The colours in the DSP are the reasons for my colour combination of Gray Granite, Night of Navy and Basic White.

Sun Prints Suite Collection. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Using the shape of the sentiment piece, cut from the Natural Prints Dies, it is drawn round to mirror the shape onto the piece of DSP.

The DSP is stuck to the embossed piece of Basic White cardstock.

A sentiment from the Nature’s Prints Stamp Set in Night of Navy has die cut leaves stuck both under and on top of it.

Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon is stuck behind it, before it is attached using Dimensionals.

Sun Prints Suite Collection. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, some Iridescent Rhinestones are dotted across the project.

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Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa – A Cascade of Berry Blooms

April 18, 2022April 14, 2022 ~ Karen Young

Last week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa project was this pretty cascade of flowers.

Cascade of Berry Blooms. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The colour combination of Rich Razzleberry and Blackberry Bliss, with Basic White was a berry (sorry!) good mix.

Using one of the Heart & Home Doilies as a mask, and a Blending Brush, a pretty background came to life. The doilies are from the Mini Catalogue and come in a pack of 30, so there are plenty to use for different things.

This piece and the layer were stuck angles to the basecard.

Using the Flowers & Leaves Punch, each flower has two layers that are coloured using a Blending Brush, given a gentle scrunch and then stuck together.

Leaves from the Bough Punch, again from the Mini Catalogue, are added to to the piece and the flowers arranged in a cascade.

Cascade of Berry Blooms. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

A sentiment from the Art Gallery Stamp Set sits on double layered ruffle. This is made from the Frayed Ribbon.

Finally, Iridescent Rhinestones are set into the centre of each flower to add a touch of sparkle.

Cascade of Berry Blooms. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I can’t wait to make this project in different colours. My thoughts are blues and also sepia tones for a vintage look.

Don’t forget that items on the Last Chance list are only available for a few more weeks, while stocks last.

My annual Introduction to In Color Class is also open for bookings. Be sure to book your place.

Join me at one of my online classes. Head to my Class Timetable for full details.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Team Anniversary Congratulations

March 23, 2022March 22, 2022 ~ Karen Young

One of my team members recently celebrated a Stampin’ Up! Anniversary, so naturally I sent them a card!

Team Anniversary Congratulations. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

They are a fan of purple, birds and sparkle, so I think this card covers most of that.

My colour combination is a favourite of Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape and Basic White.

Using the fabulous Artistically Inked Stamp Set, the background is created.

Team Anniversary Congratulations. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

A coordinating swoosh of Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon is then added. If you’re not sure how to create one of these swooshes, check out my Top Tips, Tricks and Techniques video that demonstrates the process.

Sprigs of leaves cut using the Bough Punch and layering circles from the Beautiful Shapes Dies then sit on top.

Iconic Dies provide the bird, that is given a coat of Wink of Stella to add some sparkle.

A sentiment from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set sits to the side.

Team Anniversary Congratulations. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, some Iridescent Rhinestones from the Mini Catalogue add a touch more sparkle.

Don’t forget to check out my Online Store later today to see the items that will be on the Last Chance list and retiring from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalogue.

Join me at one of my online classes. Head to my Class Timetable for full details.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Wildflower Path Thank You

March 2, 2022February 23, 2022 ~ Karen Young

This pretty Thank you card uses the fabulous Wildflower Path Stamp Set from the Jan-Jun Mini Catalogue.

Wildflower Path Thank You. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

It might be a Stamp Set that you pass by, but I would encourage you to take a second look – it’s on page 21. It’s also only £21 for 16 photopolymer stamps.

I have used Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Evening Evergreen for my colour combination, along with Basic White.

Wildflower Path Thank You. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The project uses the leaves and flowers images, and to create the depth in the flowers, the larger images are stamped off and the smaller image uses first generation stamping.

I love how quickly the scene comes together. Great for batch production.

A length of the Evenibg Evergreen Windowpane Check Ribbon, also from the Mini Catalogue sits across the top of the project. This has the sentiment, cut out using the Double Oval Punch raised above it.

Wildflower Path Thank You. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

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

Join me at one of my online classes. Head to my Class Timetable for full details.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa – Sunshine & Rainbows SAB DSP

February 14, 2022February 12, 2022 ~ Karen Young

Last week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa project used the FREE Sunshine & Rainbows SAB DSP.

Last Week's Card & (Your) Cuppa - Sunshine & Rainbows SAB DSP. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

This DSP pack has 48 sheets, so it was difficult trying to decide which pieces to use! It’s a shame it is only available until the end of February. The design is based on the one on page 9 of the SAB Brochure.

I chose to use a thick Basic White basecard and chose one of the colours from the rainbow, Magenta Madness, for a coordinating layer.

Thin strips of Basic White are attached to the DSP to create a border.

Last Week's Card & (Your) Cuppa - Sunshine & Rainbows SAB DSP. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

A length of Baker’s Twine is then wrapped around the piece before it is stuck to the card.

Using another piece of the DSP, it was time for some fussy cutting of the rainbow. This was then stuck to the project.

Clouds cut from the Brilliant Rainbows Dies are then stuck over it, one is raised up on Dimensionals.

Being reminded of the ‘be a rainbow in someone’s cloud’ saying, I chose to use a sentiment from the new Flowering Rain Boots Stamp Set from the Jan-Jun Mini Catalogue.

A ‘bunny ears’ bow is created using Baker’s Twine to the side of the clouds. If you’re not sure what I mean, or how to create one of these, head to my Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques video on the subject.

Last Week's Card & (Your) Cuppa - Sunshine & Rainbows SAB DSP. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, some Iridescent Rhinestones add some fun bling. I think they also look a bit like raindrops, so fit with the rainbow theme!

As SAB only runs until the end of February, you only have a few more weeks left to earn FREE items.

Join me at one of my online classes. Head to my Class Timetable for full details.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Class: Weds 13th Apr (SSOTM)

February 8, 2022February 2, 2022 ~ Karen Young

Spend an evening making 4 cards using April’s Stamp Set of the Month (SSOTM).

Wednesday 13th April 2022
19:00-21:45
Stamp Set of the Month (SSOTM) Papercrafting Class
Online over ZOOM

April’s Stamp Set of the Month is:

Flowing Flowers from the Jan-June Mini Catalogue
(Page 36)

This DISTINKTIVE cling stamp set has 3 beautiful floral images and 6 sentiments.

Images from Stampin’ Up! January-June 2022 Mini Catalogue (p36).
The class projects may differ from these.

The four cards will be pre-designed by Karen and you will then recreate the designs during the class using the SSOTM, or your own items.

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Colour Scheme

The basecards and layers will be mainly neutral or green (Crumb Cake, Soft Succulent etc)

You will need some accent colours for your stamping, such as orange (Pale Papaya or equivalent), greens (Soft Succulent or equivalent) and pink (Polished Pink or equivalent), plus a brown (Crumb Cake or equivalent). Feel free to add any other colours too.

There are 2 options for this class:

Option 1: SSOTM BYO
£22.50 per person

Your Class Kit includes:
– All items (cardstock, envelopes, etc to make 4 projects)
– Instruction (via Class ZOOM session, or link to a short video on how to make the projects after the class has taken place)

PLUS:
– 2.5 metres Linen Thread (pg 140 AC)
– 1/2 pack embellishments – Iridescent Rhinestone Jewels (pg 9 JJ Mini)

Please see list below for items YOU will need to provide *

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Option 2: SSOTM
£46.50 per person

Your Class Kit includes:
– All items (cardstock, envelopes, etc to make 4 projects)
– Instruction (via Class ZOOM session or link to short video on how to make the projects after the class has taken place)

PLUS:
– 2.5 metres Linen Thread (pg 140 AC)
– Full pack embellishments – Iridescent Rhinestone Jewels (pg 9 JJ Mini) – worth £7.00
– Flowing Flowers Cling Stamp Set (pg 36 JJ Mini) – worth £24.00
– Items and instructions on how to make 2 extra projects (in your own time) This will be via a link to a short video emailed to you after the class has taken place

Please see list below for items YOU will need to provide *

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Please arrange to collect your class kit from me.
If you require your kit to be posted, there will be an additional fee to cover the cost.

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* You’ll need to provide the following:
– Scissors
– Adhesives
– Inks pads in the class colour scheme (shown above), or equivalent
– Clear Blocks (for your stamps)
– Blender Pen (optional)
– Wink of Stella (optional)
– Any additional sentiments for your projects
– SSOTM BYO Option: you will need to provide your own stamp set(s)/bundle(s) to create the designs.

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This is an online class provided over ZOOM. The link will be sent to attendees nearer the time.

If you can’t attend this date, please let me know. I can either arrange a different date (if there is enough interest), or provide instructions on the various steps.

Book your place by Wednesday 16th March 2022 at 18:00.
Select your preferred option, plus Collect or Post when booking.

Please note: There will be a quick turn round between the class closing date and payment required date.
If there are sufficient attendees booked to allow the class to proceed, an email requesting payment will be sent, and payment will be required very quickly.

This is to allow for items to be ordered, delivered to me, packs to be prepared, and then posted to you in time for Class. Please note, items are currently taking longer to arrive from the SU! European Warehouse. See here for more details.

When collecting your pack from Karen, this will need to be pre-arranged and in line with any social distancing requirements.

A minimum number of attendees are required for the class to proceed.

All abilities welcome.

UK Mainland ONLY.

These SSOTM Classes usually run on the second Wednesday of each month (depending on Karen’s availability).

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Happy New Mini Catalogue and SAB 2022

January 13, 2022January 12, 2022 ~ Karen Young

Happy New Year!

It’s my first week back at my craft desk after the break. While I was away, the new January-June Mini Catalogue, along with the first SAB of 2022 went live.

As I like to send happy mail, here is the card I sent out with the publications.

Happy New Mini Catalogue and SAB 2022. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

First, an apology. I made a little ‘oopsy’ with these mailings and somehow managed to send the old July-December Mini Catalogue instead! I’ve no idea how I did that, but let’s just say that sums up my rubbish 2021. I’m hoping for MUCH better things in 2022.

The good news is that replacements are on their way to those who received incorrect versions. All of the other items in the pack are correct.

Thank goodness for the publications being available online while new ones are on their way!

So, onto the card.

The background strip is a piece of Simply Marbellous 6×6″ DSP. This is a FREE SAB item. There are six different colour ways in the pack and I made some in each colour. SAB items are FREE with every £45 spend until the end of February.

Happy New Mini Catalogue and SAB 2022. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs Using the darker colour of each piece, shapes cut using the NEW Bough Punch are attached. Misty Moonlight is the colour I’ve used on the one here.

Next, a sentiment from the NEW Artfully Layers Stamp Set, again in Misty Moonlight sits beautifully in the shape from the NEW Cloud Punch.

This is then popped up on Dimensionals.

Happy New Mini Catalogue and SAB 2022. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, some NEW Iridescent Rhinestones add a touch of sparkle.

Happy New Mini Catalogue and SAB 2022. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs Do you have a favourite?

Join me at one of my online classes. Head to my Class Timetable for full details.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa – Snowman Builder Punch

December 13, 2021December 12, 2021 ~ Karen Young

As we are now in December, it is time for Christmas card projects at Card & (Your) Cuppa.

Last Week's Card & (Your) Cuppa - Snowman Builder Punch. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

These cute snowmen are from the Snowman Builder Punch, with images from the coordinating Snowman Season Stamp Set.

Coastal Cabana and Basic White is my main colour combination, with Basic Black, Soft Suede and Pumpkin Pie for the additional items.

The design of this project is similar to a project from last year. For this one I have used squares with the snowmen at various angles.

Each of the squares has snow stamped with Wink of Stella accents. Behind the squares, I’ve stamped snowflakes and used Sponge Daubers to add a touch of colour too.

The full snowman is attached using Dimensionals. Matte Black Dots are added to the full snowman for eyes. Eyes and buttons on the other snowmen are drawn on.

Finally, some coordinating Holiday Rhinestones are added to add some more sparkle.

Join me at one of my online classes. Head to my Class Timetable for full details.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Last Week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa – Grunge and Daisies

December 6, 2021November 30, 2021 ~ Karen Young

I was asked for a grunge project, so last week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa project complied.

Last Week's Card & (Your) Cuppa - Grunge and Daisies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The colour combination is Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and VeryVanilla, with Real Red for a of colour.

To start, the edges of the Soft Suede layer are distressed using an emery board, then inked in Crumb Cake with a Sponge Dauber.

Next, the Very Vanilla layer is scrunched several times. This is also then inked, distressed with an emery board, and inked again.

The layers are stuck to the project at an angle, only sticking in the middle to allow the edges to curl.

Last Week's Card & (Your) Cuppa - Grunge and Daisies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

For the daisies, cut from the Daisy Punch and Medium Daisy Punch, these are inked on both sides using a Sponge Dauber. By pressing in the middle, it gives a darker effect in the centre, then lightly adding a touch of Crumb Cake along the petals.

The daisies are then scrunched several times to allow the fibres to soften. Then the cardstock is very carefully split into two. These are inked with Real Red to give a touch of colour, before sticking the two pieces of each daisy together. They are now have a really delicate feel.

Leaves from the Tulip Builder Punch are also scrunched and inked around the edges. A small dragonfly is cut from the Dragonflies Punch.

Everything is then assembled on the project.

My sentiment is from the Strong of Heart Stamp Set, on the current Last Chance List. It sits on a piece of Scalloped Lace Trim and looped piece of Baker’s Twine.

Last Week's Card & (Your) Cuppa - Grunge and Daisies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, a few Champagne Rhinestones are dotted around for a little bit of sparkle.

Join me at one of my online classes. Head to my Class Timetable for full details. I have nearly finished all my classes for 2021, watch this space for details of 2022.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Countdown to Christmas 2021 #8

November 20, 2021November 19, 2021 ~ Karen Young

The next project in my Countdown to Christmas 2021 series is another project from my recent Crack Your Christmas Cards Class.

Well, in fact it’s actually 3 projects as I’m sharing the rest of the projects from the class. I’m concentrating on this one, but the other two are at the end of this post.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #8. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

We’re still trying to decide if this is a reinguin, a pendolph, or something else!

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

This project uses Cherry Cobbler.

The penguin is stamped, punched and the feet are added. Then, the antlers are stamped near to the top of the circle, cut using the Layering Circles Dies.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #8. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

A length of Glittered Organdy Ribbon is then added. With the circles layered, these then sit over the end of the ribbon to make it look like a hanging bauble.

Next, a bow made from the ribbon sits at the top.

A sparkly red nose, from the Holiday Rhinestones are then added.

Finally, a few more coordinating rhinestones are dotted across the project.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #8. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

The next project is this cute penguin with a Coastal Cabana flare created with a Sponge Dauber. You could also use a Blending Brush. He sits on a pretty snowflake.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #8. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs