Hi Everyone!

It’s Kimberly here with you tonight!  I got a little bit behind posting our May Hip Kit layouts this month.  I have been down with a nasty chest cold for the past week, and everything fell behind.  :)  I am on the mend now and things are getting back on schedule again.  :)

Tonight, I want to share several projects created by our talented Cindy Stevens using our beautiful May 2012 Hip Kit.  I love that Cindy creates 8.5 x 11 layouts.  In seems that over the years that layout size went by the way side in favor of a 12x12 layout.  With all of the different sizes and styles of page protectors these days you can easily combine all different sized layouts into one album.  After seeing all of the wonderful things that Cindy & Bethany have created on a 8.5x11 layout – I am inspired to jump in with both feet and create an 8.5x11 page myself – and I challenge you to give it a try as well.  Post your layout on our Facebook page for a chance to win a wonderful package of scrapbooking goodies.  We will choose a random winner on July 10th!  So get creating for your chance to win.

On this 1st layout, I love how Cindy incorporated the Mister Huey’s Mists & Chevron Mask from our May Embellishment Add-On Kit on her layout.  She created a subtle chevron pattern on a plain white cardstock background.  She hand cut flowers from the Basic Grey Daisy Mae paper and combined them with the My Mind’s Eye buttons to create custom embellishments for her layout.  Cindy arranges her alphabet stickers for her titles on cardstock and then cuts around the entire word in order to make her title stand out.



Cindy takes photos of her son’s cards and artwork.  It is so difficult to keep each drawing and note that our kids create.  Taking photos of them enables us to keep them forever in digital form and then you can keep the originals of the most cherished pieces.  On this layout used photos of the handmade gifts from her son along with other important details from her Mother’s Day celebration.  I love how this page really captures her day. 


Here is a wonderful collection of cards that Cindy created using our May kit.  I love how she matted some of the Dear Lizzy stickers on cardstock and used pop dots to give dimension. 

This darling tag would be the perfect decoration for any gift bag or package.  It has the perfect mix of patterned paper and the splash of yellow is a beautiful accent.

The card says it all…  “sweet”…

This card features the Smash Washi Tape from our main kit.  Cindy used the different swatches of washi tape to create the patterned background, flag banner and decorative circles for her card.  What a creative way to use this tape!

I hope Cindy’s project have inspired you to pull out your May Hip Kit and create something wonderful…  Maybe even an 8.5x11 layout…

Happy scrapping! – xo Kimberly -

Hi all!
Bethany here again with another layout created with our  fabulous May Hip Kit.  Recently I've been snapping a LOT of pictures with the super fun Instagram app on my phone.   I've decided to start an album for these fun pics....so here's my first ever 8.5"x11" layout!   I think this will be a great size to work with for my Instagram album!

I used the fantastic Studio Calico chevron mask and Mister Huey's Opaque White from the May Embellishment Kit on this layout.  Super fun texture on that dark Crate Paper, eh?  Totally love it!

If you have never created an 8.5"x11" layout give it a try! It was really fun to try something new and get the perspective of creating on this smaller scale - without it being too mini. There's still plenty of room for all those fun embellishments from the Hip Kits on this size layout! Be sure to check out Pinterest for some more fun 8.5"x11" layout inspiration from the other Hip Kit Designers...

Happy Scrapping!

Hi everyone!
Bethany here today to share three cards that I created featuring the beautiful, bold floral 'Daisy Mae' paper from Basic Grey's PB&J collection that can be found in the May Hip Kit...

The second card features 1.5" squares of specific flowers from the paper...  On this card, I cut down the 'oh so thrilled' sticker to match the paper squares and then put a pop dot under it for a bit of dimension.

And the third card features fussy cut flowers and leaves from the paper...

Isn't it fun how versatile one piece of patterned paper can be?!  Hope you're inspired to go create with your May Hip Kit!

Hi Everyone!

Melanie here… and today I am bringing you another Project Life spread. For these two pages I used our May Hip Kit.

The Dear Lizzy stickers were the perfect accents for the week's events. I placed them on top of the divided page protectors for a little more flexibility in placement and also design.

For extra journaling info, I use a fine-tipped Sharpie to write in the margins of my photos.

I used the fun washi tape from the kit to add borders to some of my journaling boxes.

How is your Project Life coming along? I'd love to see it so leave a link in the comments section if you have a project to share.

Hi Everyone!

Here are some photos of our wonderful June 2012 Hip Kit & the Add-On Kits for June.  :)  This kit has a a lot of masculine colors and patterns that are perfect for scrapbooking your father’s day photos.  Our June kit also features little splashes of red and blue that will be great for those 4th of July celebrations.

Our Hip Kit Club Members’ June kits have been shipped and delivered.  :)  If you have your kit shipped & you haven’t received yours yet, it should be there within the a day or two.

We do have a couple of June Hip Kits available along with a couple Cardstock Add-On Kits and a few Patterned Paper Add-On Kits.  CLICK HERE for more details about joining our Hip Kit Club.  If you are only interested in purchasing an individual Hip Kit CLICK HERE.

We will begin posting our design team projects completed with our June Hip Kit on July 1st.  So mark that on your calendars!  If you sign up for our blog feed you will be notified via email every time we post something new on our blog.  This is a great way to receive creative inspiration right in your inbox.  ;)

JUNE 2012 HIP KIT (main kit)

JUNE 2012 EMBELLISHMENT ADD-ON KIT  (sold out)

JUNE 2012 PATTERNED PAPER ADD-ON

a side

b side

JUNE 2012 CARDSTOCK ADD-ON KIT