Handy Hippo Crafts

Handy Hippo Crafts
Happy Mother's Day Card

Happy Mother's Day Card

Mother's Day is nearly here again, and if you'd like some inspiration for your mum, take a look at our pretty spring themed card in fresh pink, purple and green.
5 Minute Valentine's Card

5 Minute Valentine's Card

Love is in the air, but if you're stuck for ideas for Valentine's (or if you've so many cards to make you're pushed for time...) we've come up with this simple yet effective design that'll take just 5 minutes.
Making Cards to Sell: Part 2 - Selling Your Cards

Making Cards to Sell: Part 2 - Selling Your Cards

There are many avenues for selling your cards once you've made them - and a few things to take care of before you can start. Here we'll look at the business side of selling your creations.
Making Cards to Sell: Part 1 - Creating Your Cards

Making Cards to Sell: Part 1 - Creating Your Cards

For a keen card maker, nothing beats the feeling of people liking your cards enough to pay for them! If you're thinking you might like to have a go at selling your cards, read our guide to see how you can get started.
How to Emboss

How to Emboss

Embossing is a really effective card making technique, and nowhere near as difficult as you might think. If you fancy having a go at embossing, or just want to find out a bit more about it, read our easy beginners guide.
Quick and Easy Christmas Cards

Quick and Easy Christmas Cards

If you've lots of Christmas cards to make this year, take a look at these quick and easy designs. You'll be able to make lots of these cards in minutes, giving you more time to spend on shopping and wrapping!
5 Fun Ways to Colour Your Rubber Stamps

5 Fun Ways to Colour Your Rubber Stamps

Rubber stamps come in a huge variety of styles, matched only by the number of ways you can colour them. Here we'll show you some of our favourite ways to colour - why not have a go on your next project?
Mimi Christmas Tree Card

Mimi Christmas Tree Card

Cute and simple Christmas card using the Mimi with Christmas tree stamp from Penny Black's 'Mimi's Christmas' clear stamp set.
Angelic Mimi Card

Angelic Mimi Card

This card uses a pretty lilac and white colour scheme and the angel stamp from Penny Black's 'Mimi's Christmas' clear stamp set.
Mimi Mini Card

Mimi Mini Card

Really simple design that's great for children to try - either for Christmas cards for their schoolfriends, or thank you cards once they've opened all their presents.
Penguin Parade Card

Penguin Parade Card

Bold colours combine with a touch of humour on this festive card featuring the penguin stamp from Penny Black's 'Mimi's Christmas' clear stamp set.
Sledging Fun Card

Sledging Fun Card

This snow themed card uses cool shades of blue and purple, plus white embossing powder, to create a frosty winter feel - and sledging Mimi adds some festive fun.
Faithful Friend Card

Faithful Friend Card

Great for any occasion, this cute card features Wild Rose Studio's 'Dog with Daisy' stamp and a pretty pink and purple colour scheme.
"Fabulous Birthday" Wild Rose Studio Card

"Fabulous Birthday" Wild Rose Studio Card

Fun birthday card for girls and ladies, using the 'Hey There' stamp and 'Candy Floss' brads from Wild Rose Studio's new range for 2010. Simple and effective.
"Birthday Wishes" Wild Rose Studio Card

"Birthday Wishes" Wild Rose Studio Card

Birthday card featuring the cute cat stamp, 'Cat with Message', from Wild Rose Studio. This makes a really great card for animal lovers.
"Hugs to You" Wild Rose Studio Card

"Hugs to You" Wild Rose Studio Card

Adorable stamped card featuring the 'Milton with Teddy' rubber stamp from Wild Rose Studio. Great card for anyone who likes teddies and cute things.