Here’s a simply layered card with this adorable Hippest Hippos and Hippo dies from the July-August 2022 Sale-a-bration brochure. Oftentimes you’ll find that the samples in the brochures or catalogues are a great source of inspiration. I also have a bonus card and the materials I used were calculated so that it would qualify for earning the Free Hippest Hippo stamp set and Hippo Dies.
Suggestions for products to qualify for earning 2 Free products
| Catalogue | Item Code | Description | Unit Price GBP |
| AC22-23 p.170 | 159164 | Dots & Spots Die | 30.00 |
| AC22-23 p.118 | 158925 | Rays of Light stamp set | 17.00 |
| AC22-23 p.175 | 159183 | Stylish Shapes dies | 28.00 |
| AC22-23 p.122-123, 128 | your choice | Stampin’ blend combo | 8.50 |
| AC22-23 p. 122-123, 126 | your choice | Ink pad | 7.50 |
| TOTAL | 91.00 |
Card 1 Rays of Light
The Rays of Light stamp is in the current Annual Catalogue on page 118. It’s a background stamp and you need the largest “F” block to mount it on, or you can use the Stamparatus. The sample in the Sale-a-bration brochure was in pink. I felt as it was rays of sunshine, I may as well pick So Saffron as my card base.
This is a standard card with the layers just ⅛” or 0.5 cm larger than the previous layer.
The Stylish Shapes dies came into play too. Of course I tweaked the card by using an additional circle to stamp my sentiment on. I also made use of the other Hippo dies in the set to die cut flowers and grass.
Card 2 Dots & Shapes die
If you’re new to stamping, there are assorted A4 card packs with 2 sheets each in all 10 colours in each Colour family. The ones I’ve used is the Subtles family. They are all pastel shades and coordinate with each other in the same colour family. The Basic White A4 pack is another staple. Stampin’ Up!’s own brand is specially formulated so that it absorbs the ink really well.
The Spots & Dots die can be so easily overlooked. There is value in this single die. You can make your own spotty card stock in any colour. That equates to 50 colours in all which includes the Subtles, Regals, Brights, Neutrals and two sets of 5 In Colours! You can use the leftover dots as confetti for shaker cards – something that appeals to my re-cycling sensibilities!
This hippo on point reminds me of the dancing hippos in Walt Disney’s Fantasia! Showing my age now, but a real classic!
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