Hip 2-b Square is looking for talented passionate scrappers to join our 2010 - 2011 Hip Kit Club Design Team. If you love getting your hands on brand new scrapbooking products and you enjoy sharing your talent with others - this design team call is for you!  Both domestic and international* applicants are encouraged to apply.

Each month we unveil a brand new Hip Kit that is filled with fabulous products; patterned paper, cardstock, alphabet, rub-ons and other embellishments. In addition to our Main Hip Kit - we also offer a monthly Embellishment Add-On Kit, a Patterned Paper Add-On Kit, and a Cardstock Add-On Kit.  Each of these Add-On kits will coordinate perfectly with our Main Kit.  

Our Design Team Members use the products included in our Hip Kit and all of the Add-On Kit(s) to create layouts, cards and an occasional altered project. Our designer projects will be shared with our Hip Kit Club members to inspire them with creative and innovative ways to put the products in their kits together.

DESIGNER REQUIREMENTS:

• Create 3 single page layouts, 1 double page layout and 4 cards each month using solely the products included in our monthly Hip Kit & Add-On Kit(s).  There may also be an occasional mini album or altered project.
• In addition, our Design Team members will also be asked contribute a tip, technique  or tutorial on our Hip Blog once a month.
• Hip 2-b Square Design Team members must publish their projects on their blogs each month. 
• Design Team members must also promote our Hip Kit Club on message boards or forums twice each month.  Once following our Sneak Peek and again when our designer projects are posted.
• Design Team members must commit to Hip 2-b Square for a 12 month term (August 2010 - July 2011).
• We ask that our Design Team members refrain from designing for any other kit clubs or online stores that market kit clubs.
• Designing for manufacturers or publications, as well as teaching for your LSS are completely acceptable.

DESIGNER BENEFITS:

• Design Team members will receive our fabulous Main Hip Kit each month along with the coordinating Add-On Kit(s), at no charge. (over a $50.00 value).  Plus, we will pay the shipping for our domestic designers.  *International design team members must cover additional shipping costs to ship outside the continental United States. 
• Each Design Team member will be showcased with their photo and bio on our designer page.  A link to their blog will be posted along with their bio.
• Each Design Team member will be featured on our Home Page once during their term.  This feature will include your photo and bio, a link to your blog, a fun Q & A, plus a slide show of your artwork.
• Design Team members will receive 25% off all purchases (in-store, online, or phone orders).

SUMISSIONS:

• Create 3 single page layouts, and 1 double page layout.
• Each layout must combine at least two patterned papers and one dimensional element.
• At least 2 of the layouts must include 3 or more photos.
• One page must showcase your 10 favorite things.
• Create 4 different cards using the same collection of products.
• Create 1 mini project: mini accordion book, chipboard book or other project.
• All projects MUST be original artwork and cannot have been submitted to other design team calls, websites, publications or blogs.
• Include a brief paragraph telling us about yourself, your experience, your style and your loves. Also, tell us why you would be a great addition to our Design Team - don't be shy.
• 1 photograph of yourself.  This photo will be used on our Design Team page if you are selected to join.
• Include a link to your blog or an online gallery where you have posted your artwork. This will allow us to see a larger selection of your work.

NOTE:

• Please note that your ability to submit clear high quality photographs of your finished projects is a must. If you are photographing your projects, make sure that your flash is turned off to avoid reflections and over exposure.  Also, be careful to avoid backlit situations, as it will definitely affect the quality of your photographs.

DEADLINES:

• All submissions must be emailed to kimberly@hip2bsquarescrapbooking.com by Saturday, July 31st, midnight PST.
• We will announce our new Design Team Members on August 3rd at 9am PST.

Good luck and we look forward to hearing from you soon!!!

Here is a great collection of layouts created by Kristin Kingrey using the contents of our April Hip Kit & Add-On Kit(s).  I love how she used the hand cut decorative borders on her "My Girl" layout.  What a great detail!  I also love the pennant banner on her "Cruisin In The Hood" layout.  Beautiful work Kristin!

Check out these great layouts by Kristin Kingrey created using the products included in our May 2010 Hip Kit & Add-On Kit(s).  I love her attention to detail and the way she embellishes her pages.  Fabulous job Kristin!!!

Cheryl's projects will show you how far you can stretch one of our Hip Kits & Add-On Kit(s).  She has added a great collection of cards in addition to three more layouts.  I love the Maya Road Chipboard alphabet that she altered with the Tim Holtz Crackle Paints.  Awesome job Cheryl.  :)

Check out these fabulous projects by Cheryl Kelly-Van Domelen created with the contents in our May Hip Kit & Add-On Kit(s).  I love the details on her projects.  The Ranger Crackle Paint perfectly embellished her daydream layout.  I also love the stitching and decorative edges on her Just Hangin' layout.  Great job Cheryl!!!

Check out these fabulous cards and layouts by Deana Boston created with the products included in our May Hip Kit and Add-On Kit(s).  I love her whimsical designs.  The intricate details on her layouts and cards make them so interesting to look at.  Thanks for  inspiring us with all of your wonderful projects Deana!!!

Check out these great projects created by Melanie Jarocki using the products included in our May Hip Kit and Add-On Kit(s).  She also made some fabulous end of year teacher gifts with some of the products included in our kit(s).  Great job Melanie.

Here is our June Hip Kit & Add-On Kit Sneak Peek!  It definitely has summer written all over it.  You are going to love the whimsical patterns along with the great textures included in our Main Kit.  Kick things up a notch with the great decorative borders and chipboard alphabet in our Embellishment Add-On Kit.  The layered blossoms included in our Embellishment Add-On Kit will work perfectly with the paper whimsies in our Main Kit.  You are going to love what our design team does with this one!  Our June Kits will be ready to ship, or be picked up on Monday, June 28th.