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Hippos, Birds, and Blossoms

February 23, 2015 by Sandy Allnock 498 Comments [featured_image}

A treat today: TWO videos!

Wish Big and Mini Window Dies

This hippo is the BESTEST, isn’t he?!? He looks positively puzzled…which is my expression half the time! lol. And he’s got a sweet little birdie buddy to hang out with – which I also love, two friends who are different from each other but friends nonetheless. Our world can use more of that!

For my project, I created a watercolored one-layer card, and that big green balloon in the middle is a window peeking to the inside. Cuteness! I love that the die set has windows of all sizes – and even one that opens in the middle. Darling idea!

Here’s a peek with the window open…the “to you” is on the back of the window that opens, and that cake peeks through from the inside of the card. For those that noticed the oops: my hand landed in that paint! Argh. I turned off the camera thinking I might have to start over. But – I put a lot of water on it, dabbed it off, more water, more dabbing.

Sandy Allnock - Hippo Birdie2u

And here’s that cake on the inside. I love making cards with a treat inside! (And now I seriously want some chocolate cake!)

Sandy Allnock - Hippo Birdie 2u

Supplies

  • Wish Big is no longer available, sorry!
  • Gansai Tambi:
    • 12 Color Set,
    • 24 Color Set
    • 48 Color Set
    • 36 Color Set
  • Ranger Watercolor Paper, 10 pk
  • Fiskars Craft Knife, Fingertip
  • VersaFine Ink Pad, Onyx Black
Sandy Allnock Coloring Bold Blooms

Bold Blossom dies and stamps

And now for some dies! As you know, I like to share ideas for those who don’t like to color – or who are coloring-challenged. This video shows both the easy way – stop before you get to the harder part – or doing more coloring to make the flowers even more dimensional. Either works great! And in addition to the standalone Bold Blossoms dies, there’s a Bold Blooms stamp set shown in the video (used for the sentiment) that has similar flowers, and there’s a die set that matches it. See it all over at Ellen Hutson’s site.  Watch the video below or click HERE to watch directly on YouTube!

Bold Blossoms dies are still available but not the stamps. sorry!

  • Bold Blossom Stand-Alone by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies —- http://bit.ly/3pqo5kh Copic Markers: EH – https://bit.ly/3510xsU Blick – https://bit.ly/31g1FYN Neenah Cardstock, Solar White: • 25pk – https://bit.ly/3lsjYl3 • 250pk – https://bit.ly/3jJ6nFN

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Comments

  1. Nicole says

    February 27, 2015 at 5:45 am

    I love the cards you made! Cute and beautiful. 🙂

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  2. Sandra Jensen says

    February 26, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    What fun new stamps and dies! I love your cards and thanks for the videos! The Wish Big set is just too cute for words!

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  3. Melanie Amaya says

    February 26, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    Love your card. So cute.

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  4. Marilyn C. Lojek says

    February 26, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    Great job! Love the hippo and his expression. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  5. Maria Giselle B. says

    February 26, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    I love your Bold Blossom card. The flower looks 3D.

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  6. denisegutshall says

    February 26, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    When I saw your name on the Blog list, I thought you would use the hippo stamp. It is is a wonderful stamp set and I love what you did with it. The hidden doors are so much fun.! Thanks for sharing the great techniques on the second card!

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  7. chidchat0904 says

    February 26, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    What a F U N Card!!! C O L O R F U L & CUTE!!! TFS!!

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  8. Carolyn says

    February 26, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    Love the simplicity & boldness of this card!!!!

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  9. Janet Mack says

    February 26, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    I’m seriously loving this hippo.

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  10. roblsac says

    February 26, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    Both of your videos are great. Love the new stamps and dies!

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  11. Cheryl Sampson-Dutro says

    February 26, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    Great ideas and tips for using these wonderful new products that Julie designed. Love your cards!

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  12. Janette Kausen says

    February 26, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Love the hippo! So very cute!

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  13. jan metcalf says

    February 26, 2015 at 11:09 am

    I really like the flowers, thanks for the coloring tips!

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  14. jellybeanerz says

    February 26, 2015 at 11:02 am

    Love what you’ve done with the new Hippo stamp set! Watercolor is so very NOW! Thank you for the detailed how too also!

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  15. Louanne says

    February 26, 2015 at 9:40 am

    Such cute cards! Love that balloon window! Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Kris says

    February 26, 2015 at 8:49 am

    The balloon card is absolutely adorable! Thanks for the detailed video.

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  17. DevenR says

    February 25, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    great work, the hippo does look puzzled but he’s just too cute!!!

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  18. Pam says

    February 25, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    This is the cutest card I’ve seen in a long time ! Love the window dies, and the stamps are perfect.

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  19. laydiek says

    February 25, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    You are so inspiring! Love these videos!

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  20. Donna says

    February 25, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    I really like the bold flowers!

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  21. Natalie Godfrey says

    February 25, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    Love the card and your instructions. I know I will make someone happy with this card.

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  22. Sue Witter says

    February 25, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    I love this set. It is so cute.

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  23. Lynn Violet says

    February 25, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    Adorable, really like the peek a boo window!

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  24. Michelle A says

    February 25, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    Love that hippo image. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

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  25. Donna Northcott says

    February 25, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    Awesome card love it

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  26. lolyborda43 says

    February 25, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    I enjoyed your video very much! Love the birthday card! And I love the window dies. TFS

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  27. Denise Bryant says

    February 25, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    Darling, darling card with the hippo (awesome coloring) and that gorgeous Bold Bloom/ Bold Blossom is to die for… fabulous!

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  28. Judy B says

    February 25, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    Your hippo card is so cute and the flower card is very pretty. Love both of them. Thanks for sharing how you made them.

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  29. Flo says

    February 25, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    Great videos. Love both of your cards. Thanks.

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  30. Crimson Owl Creations says

    February 25, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    I LOVE these wonderful bold blooms! Fantastic!

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  31. Maye M.L. says

    February 25, 2015 at 11:48 am

    Sandy, your cards are fabulous. I enjoy watching your videos, they are full of instruction and fun. Awesome release, totally smitten by the hippo. Cheers!

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  32. Janet L. says

    February 25, 2015 at 9:56 am

    Great cards!! Have fun on your travels!

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  33. Betty Mcdougal says

    February 25, 2015 at 9:45 am

    Love the set and what you did with it. GREAT…

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  34. LesLee says

    February 25, 2015 at 9:20 am

    Tfs.. the first card is so so cute…. but second card WOW!!!! these products are going to be so much fun.

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  35. Cheri C says

    February 25, 2015 at 8:40 am

    Thanks for showing us how to use Stickit with these bloom dies. Can’t wait to try this.

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  36. Renee VanEpps says

    February 25, 2015 at 8:38 am

    Oh wow thank you for that hippo birdie water color video Sandy! You’ve helped me immensely, I really can’t wait to get home and try to paint like you!!!!!!!!!! hee hee.. AND now I want those water colors too!!! LOL. My fave from this AWESOME release is Wish Big! And you’re giving it away so I’d be the PERFECT recipient!!!!!

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  37. nafi says

    February 25, 2015 at 8:21 am

    wow i would love to win this set of stamps! your cards are awesome!

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  38. Shirley says

    February 25, 2015 at 6:14 am

    Both cards are beautiful! I really like how you talk through each technique (water color/copic) to let us know ow to shadow and add depth.

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  39. cindi says

    February 25, 2015 at 6:02 am

    How cute!

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  40. mjmarmo says

    February 25, 2015 at 5:24 am

    Loving that hippo so much!

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  41. Birgit says

    February 25, 2015 at 4:33 am

    Both of your cards are so sweet. I just love the whimsical, playfulness of the first card and the drama of the second. Great cards!

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  42. karine boivin says

    February 25, 2015 at 4:28 am

    Wow! Your first card is just so cute! Love the window that gives us a peek inside the card! And your second one…….the flowers are amazingly beautiful!!!

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  43. Celeste Goff says

    February 25, 2015 at 3:50 am

    What fun cards Sandy! Your coloring techniques always amaze me!

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  44. ireneaddison says

    February 25, 2015 at 3:09 am

    Fabulous cards! Thanks for providing the videos for both cards….lots of inspiration!

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  45. Donna says

    February 25, 2015 at 3:04 am

    Love the videos! It is wonderful to see your watercolor skills, and Bold Blooms is a must have for me so loved seeing how to created the great card.

    Reply
  46. Monique says

    February 25, 2015 at 12:14 am

    Love that cute hippo card, this new release looks fabulous!

    Reply
  47. Lucinde | Lucilight says

    February 25, 2015 at 12:10 am

    Great cards! Love the ‘textured’ hippo 🙂

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  48. mtmom33 says

    February 24, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    Great cards! Wonderful release!! Love this set you get to give away! 🙂

    Reply
  49. Marty says

    February 24, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    Fantastic cards & adore the hippo card & colors you chose!

    Reply
  50. KT Fit Kitty says

    February 24, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    Fabulous cards and videos! I really like the awesome window card!

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