Hand-Penned Customer Thank You Cards

July 30, 2021July 29, 2021 ~ Karen Young ~ Leave a comment

My favourite time of the month as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is sending Thank You cards to those who shopped with me the month before.

Hand-Penned Customer Thank You Cards. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

This is my card for my June Customers.

It uses items from the Hand-Penned Suite, with the Hand-Penned DSP as the focus.

The fabulous DSP is on Special Offer until 2nd August. Make sure you grab yourself a pack or two before the offer ends.

For my colour combination, I picked Pale Papaya and Basic White from the DSP, with a Black sentiment. As there are a few colours in the DSP, I wanted to keep the colours I used to a minimum.

Hand-Penned Customer Thank You Cards. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Using the Penned Flowers Dies from the Suite, I scalloped the edge of the DSP.

The sentiment is from the Hand-Penned Petals Stamp Set and I’ve stamped a few extra flowers around it.

This is cut out using the Label Me Fancy Punch.

Lengths of the coordinating In Color Ribbon are crossed behind it.

Hand-Penned Customer Thank You Cards. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, some Genial Gems, also from the Suite are dotted across the project.

If you shop with me in July, a card will be on the way to you during August. Don’t forget that if you use the Online Shopping Club Code, you will receive a little extra gift too.

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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Summery Sweet Strawberry

July 24, 2021July 23, 2021 ~ Karen Young ~ Leave a comment

The colour combination may look familiar on today’s project.

Summery Sweet Strawberry. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

It’s the same colour combination I used yesterday. While the colours were on my desk, I made another card and created this summery project.

This time it uses the Sweet Strawberry Bundle (Sweet Strawberry Stamp Set and Strawberry Builder Punch).

This Bundle is discounted in the Annual Catalogue.

The bottom section is stamped multiple times with the flower shapes, both the inner and outline images.

Next, strips of Magenta Madness, Mango Melody and Calypso Coral are added. Any overhang is cut away before it is added to the layer.

Summery Sweet Strawberry. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

As with yesterday, the sentiment is stamped and then shaped using the Banners Pick a Punch.

Then, a stamped and punched flower in each colour is added to the sentiment. Each flower has a sequin from the Ephemera Pack in the centre.

The sentiment and flowers are attached using Dimensionals.

Summery Sweet Strawberry. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, a few more sequins are dotted around the bottom section.

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Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Double Masking – the papercrafting way

July 13, 2021July 12, 2021 ~ Karen Young

You may hearing quite a lot about double masking at the moment, but this is a happier papercrafting version.

Double Masking. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

This monochrome ‘thanks’ card is in Daffodil Delight and Basic White.

My first piece of masking was for the strip across the middle of the project to create a blank space for my sentiment.

The next piece of masking was using one of the Plenty of Patterns Decorative Masks and a Blending Brush to create an ombre effect. I chose to go darker in the centre and paler towards the edges.

Double Masking. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

When my masking was complete, I added the sentiment from the Biggest Wish Stamp Set. If you haven’t got this £16 stamp set, I would definitely recommend it. It’s a must for your collection.

Next, I added some lengths of Baker’s Twine from the Essentials Pack across the edges of my centre strip.

Finally, using a Stampin’ Blend, some Rhinestones were given a Daffodil Delight colouring.

Double Masking. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

This is a really quick and simple project. It would also be great in lots of different colours and sentiments too.

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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Anyone for an Ice Cream (Cone)?

July 6, 2021July 5, 2021 ~ Karen Young

Do you also look at a punch and think of something different to do with it?

Anyone for an Ice Cream (Cone). Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

It’s something I do quite a lot. This design for the Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch has been in my head for a while. I’ve finally got around to making it.

Using the same In Good Taste DSP as this project from the weekend. I punched out two cone shapes using the Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch. These patterns are the other side of the papers I used previously, so are giving a very different look.

Anyone for an Ice Cream (Cone). Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Before I started to stick them down, I first stamped my sentiment from the Biggest Wish Stamp Set. I did this as if I made a mistake, it would be easier to correct or stamp again. It’s much harder to correct if you it at the end!

Each cone shape is then stuck down, leaving a gap between each one. Any overhang is then cut away.

Anyone for an Ice Cream (Cone). Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, some lengths of coordinating Gray Granite Baker’s Twine from the Essentials Pack creates a border at the top and bottom.

It’s a quick and simple design and would be perfect for making a batch of cards for teachers, friends and more.

Grab a pack of DSP, you could choose one that is currently on special offer. Then add a stamp set of your choice, plus any extra embellishments. Make them using different colours, DSP packs and sentiments.

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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Beauty and Daisies

July 3, 2021July 2, 2021 ~ Karen Young

These pretty monochrome daisies sit on a fabulous background of DSP.

Beauty and Daisies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs
The background DSP is stamped with the Beauty of Friendship and Daisy Lane Stamp Sets in Misty Moonlight. Don’t be afraid to stamp onto your DSP, it creates some great effects.

Various generations of stamping have been used for the smaller ‘splat’ type images at the top. Check out this week’s YouTube Video on what generational stamping is all about.

Beauty and Daisies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Using the Medium Daisy Punch, the daisies are cut out and layered after stamping. They are then lightly coated with Wink of Stella for some subtle sparkle.

For the sentiment, I used the Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set and the coordinating Beautiful Trees Dies for the shape.

A length of coordinating Baker’s Twine from the Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack is finished with a bow.

Beauty and Daisies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, some Metallic Pearls are dotted around to pick out the silver in the Baker’s Twine.

Don’t forget that this fabulous DSP is on Special Offer until 2nd August. Why not grab a pack or two and start stamping on it.

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

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Art In Bloom Bundle

June 22, 2021June 21, 2021 ~ Karen Young

I had a play with the Art In Bloom Bundle and this is my first project using it.

Art In Bloom Bundle. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

This Bundle has the Art In Bloom Stamp Set and Bloom Dies, both of which I’ve used here. Plus, it also has the Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder as part of the Bundle too.

More about the very clever Hybrid Embossing Folder another day!

Every Bundle has a fabulous discount, so make sure you check them out in the Annual Catalogue.

Art In Bloom Bundle. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

For this project I chose a combination of Balmy Blue, Merry Merlot and Gorgeous Grape, with Basic White.

The flowers are stamped and then cut out using the dies, along with the leaf shapes and smaller flowers.

These are then layered onto the stamped background.

For the sentiment, I’ve used the first word of one of the sentiments from the set. This sits in a cut down die shape from the Bundle.

Art In Bloom Bundle. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Each of the flower centres are given a touch of sparkle with some Wink of Stella.

Finally, a few Rhinestones add to the sparkle.

Take a look at my Class Timetable and join me at one of my online classes. All abilities welcome.

Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Introduction to In Color Class – Soft Succulent

June 15, 2021June 10, 2021 ~ Karen Young

Today I’m back to sharing last week’s Introduction to In Color Class projects.

We have now reached Soft Succulent, the 4th project from the class.

Introduction to In Color Class - Soft Succulent. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

I love this colour with Mint Macaron and Rich Razzleberry. Very Vanilla accents and Basic Gray stamping complete the mix.

This is a version of a previous project I have made. However, as the class was online without access to shared stamps, the kit contained die-cut and embossed shapes instead.

First, the background is given a texture using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder.

Introduction to In Color Class - Soft Succulent. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Next, shapes are cut using the Elegant Tag Punch, Symmetrical Stems Border Punch and the Painted Labels Dies.

A bow from the Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack in Very Vanilla is wrapped around the tag.

A sentiment from the Ornate Thanks Stamp Set is stamped onto pieces shaped with the Treasured Tag Pick a Punch.

All of the pieces are layered together, along with a length of coordinating ribbon.

Finally, coordinating In Color Jewels are scattered across the project.

Introduction to In Color Class - Soft Succulent. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Pop back tomorrow for the next project from the class.

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Happy crafting

Karen Young HIPPOFROG Designs

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Hybrid Daisies

June 8, 2021June 7, 2021 ~ Karen Young

For today’s project, I sharing these hybrid daisies with you.

Hybrid Daisies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

These are a hybrid of the Flowers of Friendship Stamp Set for the stems and leaves, with the Medium Daisy Punch creating the flowers.

As the daisies cover the flowers in the stamped image, you wouldn’t know they were there.

A colour combination of Daffodil Delight, Just Jade and Basic White give this project a fresh summery feel.

Hybrid Daisies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Using a Blender Pen, the leaves are given a soft hint of colour.

Next, a strip of Just Jade Ribbon from the Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack lays down one side. A strip of Daffodil Delight stamped tone-on-tone sits on top.

This is topped with a sentiment from the Stamp Set and cut out using the Label Me Fancy Punch.

For the daisies, two shapes are layered and given a yellow centre using a Sponge Dauber.

Finally, after these are attached, the centres have a touch of sparkle using sequins from the Expressions in Ink Ephemera Pack.

Hybrid Daisies. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Why not 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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A Very Tasteful Thank You

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 ~ Karen Young

This Very Tasteful Thank You is a quick and simple project to make. It’s great if you need to create multiples, or need a card in a rush.

Very Tasteful Thank You. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

It uses the In Good Taste DSP and the Tasteful Labels Dies, hence the ‘very tasteful’ description!

I chose a Crumb Cake and Early Espresso colour combination to coordinate with the DSP.

Very Tasteful Thank You. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Using the more angled dies from the Tasteful Labels Dies, these pieces are layered on top of a piece of Faux Suede Trim.

Once again, I’ve been frugal with my Early Espresso cardstock, as I explained in my Top Tips, Tricks & Techniques video. Make sure you check it out if you haven’t already done so.

Very Tasteful Thank You. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Finally, some Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials are dotted across the project. To coordinate with the angles, the diamond shape ones are used here.

This design can be recreated using different DSP, dies and sentiments for a completely different look.

Why not 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 – Beauty of the Earth Suite Collection

May 24, 2021May 19, 2021 ~ Karen Young

The Beauty of the Earth Suite Collection made an appearance for last week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa project.

Beauty of the Earth Sute Collection. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

This collection, on pages 10-11 in the Annual Catalogue contains the Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set and Beautiful Trees Dies Bundle, Bark 3D Embossing Folder and the pretty Beauty of the Earth DSP.

I recently made this project using the Stamp Set and Dies Bundle. Today’s project uses all the items from the Suite Collection.

Beauty of the Earth Sute Collection. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

When I saw the 12×12 DSP, I knew it was just perfect for card fronts.

Using colours from the paper, I chose a combination of Cinnamon Cider and Merry Merlot for this design.

A bow is tied around the tree before the sentiment and tree are attached to the embossed piece.

Beauty of the Earth Sute Collection. Project designed by Karen at HIPPOFROG Designs

Now these are together as one piece, they are then raised with Dimensionals over the three lengths of Linen Thread .

Why not 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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HIPPOFROG Designs

Karen Young – Independent UK Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Thank you Card

Hand-Penned Customer Thank You Cards

Summery Sweet Strawberry

Double Masking – the papercrafting way

Anyone for an Ice Cream (Cone)?

Beauty and Daisies

Art In Bloom Bundle

Introduction to In Color Class – Soft Succulent

Hybrid Daisies

A Very Tasteful Thank You

Last Week’s Card & (Your) Cuppa – Beauty of the Earth Suite Collection

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