Here are two layouts by Bethany Crowell created with our December 2010 Hip Kit & Add-On Kit(s).  Lots of little details.  Bethany loves her sewing machine!  It adds great finishing details to her pages.  Notice how she stitched her journaling on her "Cultivate" layout, and how she stitched the hearts on her "Family" layout.  Wonderful job Bethany!

Check out this awesome collection of projects created by Bethany Crowell using the products included in our December 2010 Hip Kit & Add-On Kit(s).  I love all of the layering and machine stitching details on her layouts and cards.  She also does a great job taking bold patterns  and combining them together without having them take over her projects and overwhelming the eye.  Great job Bethany.

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Check out Kristin Kingrey's layouts completed with the products included in our December 2010 Hip Kit & Add-On KIt(s).  Notice how she used the barcode sticker from the back of the stitched "Family" paper as an embellishment on her "Family" layout.  You never know where you might find that perfect accent.  Pay attention to the packaging - you might just find an interesting addition to your layout, card or project.  Good job Kristin.

Check out these fabulous cards and layouts created by Deana Boston using the products in our December Hip Kit & Add-On Kit(s).  I love the "I Am No June Cleaver" layout.  She is always so clever in the way she designs her layouts.  I love the way she creates her own embellishments with hand cut elements from the patterned paper.  Wonderful job Deana!

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Check out our January 2011 Hip Kit Sneak Peek.  This collection is great for any occasion, but it will be perfect for creating valentines layouts, projects, gifts and cards for those special people in your life.  Our January Hip Kit is packed with texture, dimension and fabulous little details, plus the colors are fabulous!

Our January Kits will be ready for pick-up and will begin to ship next Wednesday, January 26th. 

If you aren't already a member of our Hip Kit Club - click here for more details.

Hip Kit Club Members should email me at kimberly@hip2bsquarescrapbooking.com to reserve any Add-on Kit that you are interested in.  Remember - quantities are limited and when they are gone - they're gone.  So, reserve soon so that you don't miss out!

January 2011 Hip Kit (main kit)

Hip Kit Club Member Cost:  $25.00     Non Member Cost:  $30.00

Contents:

• 1 sheet Crate Paper - Restoration Collection - Heirloom Paper
• 1 sheet Pink Paislee - Sweetness Collection - Love Letters Paper
• 1 sheet Pink Paislee - Sweetness Collection - Pretty Lace Paper
• 1 sheet October Afternoon - Modern Homemaker Collection - Clothespin Paper
• 1 sheet Basic Grey - Hopscotch Collection - Playground Paper
• 1 sheet Basic Grey - Hopscotch Collection - Passing Notes Paper
• 1 sheet My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found Collection - Home Sweet Home Paper
• 1 sheet My MInd's Eye - Lost & Found Collection - Seamstress Paper
• 1 sheet My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found Collection - Union Station Paper
• 2 sheets American Crafts Cardstock - Grapefruit
• 2 sheets American Crafts Cardstock - Kraft
• 2 sheets American Crafts Cardstock - Straw
• 10 assorted Sassafras Lass  - Chipboard Garden Bits (Blue)
• 1 My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found Collection - Market Street "Love" Title
• 1 package My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found Collection - Market Street Lovely Buttons
• 1 package American Crafts - Flat Chipboard Alphabet Thickers  (Black)
• 1/2 sheet Sassafras Lass - Paper Crush Collection - Flag Banner Stickers
• 1/2 sheet Sassafras Lass - Paper Crush Collection - Sweet Treats Stickers
• 1 package Jenni Bowlin - Vintage Alphabet Bingo Cards
• 2 feet each - 3 styles of coordinating ribbons
  

January 2011 Embellishment Add-On Kit (mini album)

Hip Kit Club Member Cost:  $22.00     Non Member Cost:  $25.00

Contents:

• 1 package - Maya Road - Love Mini Chipboard Set
• 1 Maya Road - Love Chipboard Word Album
• 1 package - Maya Road Gingham Fabric Blossoms - Pink & Brown
• 5 Maya Road - Kraft Window Envelopes
• 2 assorted Basic Grey - Hopscotch Collection - Fabric Tags
• 1 sheet Sassafras Lass - Mini Alphabet Stickers - Blue Linen
• 1 sheet Pink Paislee - Sweetness Collection - Press-Ons
  

January 2011 Hip Kit Club Special Purchase - Maya Mist Set

Maya Mist is more pigmented than Glimmer Mist.  It gives great opaque coverage when sprayed on chipboard.  It also has a metallic shimmer when it dries.  Maya Mists make covering chipboard a breeze.  It is also great for distressing details to your projects.  You will LOVE Maya Mist!  Stay tuned for our Maya Mist  Tutorial Tuesday coming next week.
Hip Kit Club Member Price:  $10.95     Non Member Price  $12.75

Contents: 

• 1 Bottle Pomegranate Pink Metallic Maya Mist
• 1 Bottle Espresso Brown Metallic Maya Mist

January 2011 Patterned Paper Add-On Kit

Hip Kit Club Member Cost:  $8.00   Non Member Cost:  $8.95

Contents:

• 1 sheet Crate Paper - Restoration Collection - Heirloom Paper
• 1 sheet Pink Paislee - Sweetness Collection - Love Letters Paper
• 1 sheet Pink Paislee - Sweetness Collection - Pretty Lace Paper
• 1 sheet October Afternoon - Modern Homemaker Collection - Clothespin Paper
• 1 sheet Basic Grey - Hopscotch Collection - Playground Paper
• 1 sheet Basic Grey - Hopscotch Collection - Passing Notes Paper
• 1 sheet My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found Collection - Home Sweet Home Paper
• 1 sheet My MInd's Eye - Lost & Found Collection - Seamstress Paper
• 1 sheet My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found Collection - Union Station Paper

January 2011 Cardstock Add-On Kit

Hip Kit Club Member Cost:  $4.75     Non Member Cost  $5.50

Contents:

• 2 sheets American Crafts Peach Cardstock
• 2 sheets American Crafts Rocky Road Cardstock
• 2 sheets American Crafts Geyser Cardstock
• 2 sheets American Crafts Scarlet Cardstock

I am thrilled to announce that Hip 2-b Square is going to be participating in the 2011 Northwest Paper Chase Shop Hop.  We are accepting pre-orders for passports now!  Early-birds can purchase their passport for $9.00 before February 1st.  After February 1st - passports will sell for $12.00 each.

Northwest Paper Chase Shop Hop

• When:  March 11th-27th
• What does will your passport Include: 
  • Addresses, phone numbers, websites and a map for all participating stores.
  • Passport holders will receive 20% off the entire purchase at every participating store that they visit during the Shop Hop.
  • A charm bracelet with a charm from your home store.  You can get charms for your bracelet at each store you visit.  (free with a $20 purchase, or you can purchase a charm for $5.99)
  • A 6x6 layout make & take from each store that you visit.  (free with a $10.00 purchase, or you can purchase one for $2.50)
  • You will also have opportunities to win prizes in a drawings at the end of the Shop Hop.

We will also be hosting an exclusive crop for all of our Shop Hop Passport holders on March 27th, where you can put together your make and take projects and create a little 6x6 book.  Guests must pre-register for our crop.  (details coming soon.)

Here is a fabulous collection of projects created by Melanie Jarocki using the products included in our December 2010 Hip Kit & Add-On Kit(s).  Notice how she cut out the word family on the stitched paper and put a green cardstock behind it to add both contrast and dimension.  Great job Melanie - you are always so creative.

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This layout was inspired by this sketch by Julie Bonner from 52 Sketches 52 Weeks.

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This card was inspired by this sketch from Card Positioning Systems.