hippest hippos - nataliegramleystamps

Today’s blog post is a reminder that you all need to get any last minute Sale-a-bration orders in if you still want any Sale-a-bration FREE merchandise – ‘Cause Sale–abration ends on Wednesday of this week.
I do have a current Hostess code going until then.

CURRENT HOSTESS CODE = WP4GHJB9

The Hippest Hippos is a cute, whimsical set that contains three smaller hippo images. Ever wonder how to make a standard size card with smaller images – LAYERING is the answer!!!

Here I used multiple layers to draw the eye towards the focal point – the cute little hippo and greeting!

Measurements:
BASE: Basic White CS 5 /12″ x 8 1/2″
scored at 4 1/4″
Layer: Basic White CS 4″ x 5 1/4″ embossed
Largest circle from Stylish Dies –
Gingham Cottage DSP
Basic Black and White CS – Stylish Shapes
consecutive banner dies

I embossed the Basic White layer on the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (#156505) and then popped this layer up the Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430). I then offset the largest circle die from the Stylish Shapes die set (#159183) on Gingham Cottage DSP (#159651)

I colored the hippo first in Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends marker (#154882) and then overlaid Light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends marker (#154904) I added Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends marker to the flower and toenails (#159224) and the leaf I colored with Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends (#154889). I fussy cut the image out using our fabulous knife edged Paper snips scissors (#103579) and added it to the left side of the circle die on the card.

I took the smallest banner die from Stylish Shapes and die cut the “Love you a ton” sentiment on Basic White CS and cut the next largest banner die in Basic Black – layered them and added then to the card sliding the left edge under the hippo.

I added coordinating embellishments starting with the 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (#159186). I always add them in odd numbers here I used three in a triangular pattern.