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Special Christmas Cards 2022 – Project 2

~ Karen Young

Today’s project is the second card from my recent Special Christmas Cards class.

For this annual class, I always make sure that one project is suitable for chidren (of all ages!). This Rudolph project is the card that fits the brief for 2022!

Shimmery White cardstock gives the project a sparkly touch.

Using bright colours of Poppy Parade and Parakeet Party, a stripey background is created.

A face is made using a circle cut from the Laering Circle Dies. Eyes are from the Tailor Made Tag Dies, these are the hole reinforcer pieces. The nose is from the Stylish Shapes Dies, with the antlers cut using the Deer Builder Punch.

By arranging multiple antlers together, these create larger ones.

Once the eye and mouth are in place, the inner of the eyes are then coloured using a black felt-tip pen, I’ve used a Stampin’ Write Marker.

A swoosh of coordinating In Color Metallic Ribbon is then added, before the face is attached using Dimensionals.

The nose is given some sparkle using Wink of Stella and also added using Dimensionals.

Finally, some Champagne Rhinestones are dotted across the project for even more sparkle.

The attendees also made an envelope from a piece of DSP for their card.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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LAYERING CIRCLES DIESSTYLISH SHAPES DIESTAILOR MADE TAGS DIESDEER BUILDER PUNCHBOUGHS OF HOLLY 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPERPOPPY PARADE A4 CARDSTOCKPARAKEET PARTY A4 CARDSTOCKCRUMB CAKE A4 CARDSTOCKSOFT SUEDE CARDSTOCK A4BASIC BLACK A4 CARDSTOCKSHIMMERY WHITE A4 CARDSTOCKBASIC BLACK STAMPIN' WRITE MARKERPARAKEET PARTY 1/8" (3.2 MM) METALLIC WOVEN RIBBONCHAMPAGNE RHINESTONE BASIC JEWELSWINK OF STELLA CLEAR GLITTER BRUSHMULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUESTAMPIN' DIMENSIONALSTEAR & TAPE ADHESIVE

Christmas Card Club 2022 – August

~ Karen Young

Due to the Bank Holiday, there wasn’t a Card & (Your) Cuppa session last week.

So, I’m sharing the third project from this year’s Christmas Card Club instead.

This project uses a returning item from last year, the Wonderful Snowflakes in the July-December Mini Catalogue.

The colour combination for this month’s project is Tahitian Tide and Orchid Oasis – two new In Colors, plus Basic White.

To create texture for the background, a length of the Metallic Mesh Ribbon is stuck down the centre.

A tag and the hole reinforcer from the Tailor Made Tag Dies are assembled and a piece of coordinating Metallic Woven Ribbon is looped through the hole.

Next, the Snowflake is stuck to the tag, along with a circle shape cut using the Stylish shapes Dies stuck on top.

Sentiment pieces from the Spruced Up Stamp Set are stamped and cut before being stuck across the circle.

The tag is then stuck to the project using Dimensionals.

Finally, some Iridescent Rhinestones are dotted across the project to add some extra Christmas sparkle.

If you like this project for August, and the previous projects from June and July, why not join me for Christmas Card Club in September. Booking closes on 9th August.

There are only three more Christmas Card Club projects left.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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TAILOR MADE TAGS DIESWONDERFUL SNOWFLAKESSPRUCED UP PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)STYLISH SHAPES DIESORCHID OASIS A4 CARDSTOCKORCHID OASIS CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADTAHITIAN TIDE A4 CARDSTOCKBASIC WHITE A4 CARDSTOCK1-1/2" (3.8 CM) METALLIC MESH RIBBONTAHITIAN TIDE 1/8'' (3.2 MM) METALLIC WOVEN RIBBONIRIDESCENT RHINESTONES BASIC JEWELSMULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUESTAMPIN' DIMENSIONALSTEAR & TAPE ADHESIVE

An In Color Thank You Using Items Already on my Desk

~ Karen Young

Do you have a pile of pre-cut items already on your craft desk? Me too!

For this project, I challenged myself to use them.

Using the In Colors of Soft Succulent and Polished Pink, with Very Vanilla, the project came together with items I had already cut or stamped.

The Stitched Greenery Die provides the background, again in Soft Succulent.

A flower from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set, with the outline stamped in Smoky Slate, provides the main image. This image is then coloured using second generation stamping in the project colours. It is then cut out with the coordinating Penned Flowers Dies.

The flower sits on a shape cut from the Decorative Circle Punch.

Using the Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set the sentiment is stamped onto shapes cut from the Tailor Made Tags Dies. These are offset and poke out from behind the shape.

The flower and Decorative Circle piece are raised up on Dimensionals to create some extra depth.

Finally, some coordinating In Color Opal Rounds complete the project.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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BEAUTY OF FRIENDSHIP PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SETHAND-PENNED PETALS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SETPENNED FLOWERS DIESSTITCHED GREENERY DIETAILOR MADE TAGS DIESDECORATIVE CIRCLE PUNCHSOFT SUCCULENT A4 CARDSTOCKSOFT SUCCULENT CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADPOLISHED PINK A4 CARDSTOCKPOLISHED PINK CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADSMOKY SLATE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADVERY VANILLA A4 CARDSTOCK2021-2023 IN COLOR OPAL ROUNDSSTAMPIN' DIMENSIONALSSTAMPIN' SEAL

Last Week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa – Stars, Tags & Monochrome

~ Karen Young

Last week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa project was this monochrome card with tags and stars.

Last Week's Card & (Your) Cuppa - Stars, Tags & Monochrome. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

It would be a great card for a teenager or 21st.

Using Gray Granite and Basic White for the design works really well as the Gray Granite looks silver.

The star are cut using the Starlit Punch from the Mini Catalogue. A set in each colour. They are then coated in Wink of Stella.

These are stuck across the project with any overhanging pieces cut away.

Last Week's Card & (Your) Cuppa - Stars, Tags & Monochrome. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Next, a tag from the Tailor Made Tags dies is stamped with the sentiment from the Turtle Friends Stamp Set, with some of the stars added too.

A length of the coordinating Shimmer Ribbon is threaded through the tags and tied together with a Baker’s Twine bow.

The tags are offset slightly and attached with Dimensionals to raise them off the page.

Finally, some silver Metallic Pearls are dotted across the project.

Last Week's Card & (Your) Cuppa - Stars, Tags & Monochrome. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

This is a great project to recreate in different colours, it would also make a fabulous Christmas card too.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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STARLIT PUNCHTAILOR MADE TAGS DIESTURTLE FRIENDS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SETGRAY GRANITE A4 CARDSTOCKGRAY GRANITE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADBASIC WHITE A4 CARDSTOCKBASIC WHITE A4 THICK CARDSTOCKGRAY GRANITE 1/4" (6.4 MM) SHIMMER RIBBONBAKER'S TWINE ESSENTIALS PACKWINK OF STELLA CLEAR GLITTER BRUSHMETALLIC PEARLSSTAMPIN' SEALFINE-TIP GLUE PENMULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUESTAMPIN' DIMENSIONALS

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #5

~ Karen Young

It’s time for project 5 in my Countdown to Christmas 2021 series and I’ve created this poinsettia Christmas Card.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #5. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Many of you will know that I love a poinsettia project for Christmas.

In fact, it has become tradition that there is a poinsettia project at my annual Special Christmas Cards Class.

This card uses a traditional Real Red and Old Olive colour combination.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #5. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

For the background, I’ve used a Blending Brush to create a red area behind the poinsettia.

A couple of lengths of the pretty Gold Shimmer ribbon create the present effect. This then has a tag cut from the Tailor Made Tags dies, stamped with a sentiment from the Penguin Place Stamp Set. It’s attached at the outer end using Dimensionals.

The Poinsettia Dies provide the focal piece. These pieces are layered together in an offset way. Using Tear & Tape, this is stuck to the project.

Finally, a touch of Wink of Stella and a sequin from the Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack add some sparkle to the centre.

Countdown to Christmas 2021 #5. 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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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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POINSETTIA DIESPENGUIN PLACE PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)TAILOR MADE TAGS DIESREAL RED A4 CARDSTOCKREAL RED CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADOLD OLIVE A4 CARDSTOCKTUXEDO BLACK MEMENTO INK PADBASIC WHITE A4 CARDSTOCKBASIC WHITE A4 THICK CARDSTOCKBLENDING BRUSHESGOLD 3/8&QUOT: (1 CM) SHIMMER RIBBONEXPRESSIONS IN INK EPHEMERA PACKWINK OF STELLA CLEAR GLITTER BRUSHMULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUETEAR & TAPE ADHESIVEGLUE DOTSSTAMPIN' DIMENSIONALS

Team Congratulations in Purple

~ Karen Young

Another part of my job I love is congratulating members of my team when they reach milestones within their business. This card is for a recent promotion.

Team Congratulations in Purple. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

It uses Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape and Basic White, a favourite combination.

The Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set provides the images. These have a darker outline and paler inners.

Team Congratulations in Purple. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

A pair of tags cut using the Tailor Made Tags Dies provide the perfect place for the sentiment, also from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set.

Some Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon is looped through the holes.

Then, the tags are raised up on Dimensionals.

Wink of Stella is used in the centre of the flowers to add a little touch of sparkle.

Team Congratulations in Purple. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, some coordinating In Color Jewels are added for some extra bling.

I really like this design as it’s simple, yet stylish at the same time. It’s a great project to recreate in lots of different colours, and for any occasion.

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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HAND-PENNED PETALS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SETTAILOR MADE TAGS DIESFRESH FREESIA A4 CARDSTOCKFRESH FREESIA CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADGORGEOUS GRAPE A4 CARDSTOCKGORGEOUS GRAPE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADBASIC WHITE A4 CARDSTOCKGORGEOUS GRAPE 3/8"(1 CM) SHEER RIBBONWINK OF STELLA CLEAR GLITTER BRUSH2021–2023 IN COLOR JEWELSSTAMPIN' SEALSTAMPIN' DIMENSIONALS

Vintage Style Floral Thanks

~ Karen Young

This vintage style thanks card was inspired by a project in the SAB Brochure.

Vintage Style Floral Thanks. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs
It uses colours from the Regals Collection, Real Red, Crushed Curry and Old Olive. These are combined with Neutrals of Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla.

Vintage Style Floral Thanks. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

For the background, the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder has been given another outing. As in the previous project, I’ve added a touch of Crumb Cake to give it a vintage look.

Next, the tags are cut using the Tailor Made Tags Dies.

All of the stamping and the other die cutting is from the Artistically Inked Bundle (Artistically Inked Stamp Set & Artistic Dies).

These are arranged on and around the tags, along with the sentiment. This has also been given a vintage touch by using the edge of my Blending Brush.

A length of coordinating Baker’s Twine from the Essentials Pack provides the bow to hold the tags together.

Vintage Style Floral Thanks. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, the tags are stuck down together in one piece.

Can you spot which project from the SAB Brochure inspired today’s project?

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Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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ARTISTICALLY INKED BUNDLE (ENGLISH)TIMEWORN TYPE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDERTAILOR MADE TAGS DIESOLD OLIVE A4 CARDSTOCKOLD OLIVE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADCRUMB CAKE CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADCRUSHED CURRY CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADREAL RED CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADVERY VANILLA A4 CARDSTOCKVERY VANILLA A4 THICK CARDSTOCKBLENDING BRUSHESBAKER'S TWINE ESSENTIALS PACKMULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUE