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 Everyone!

It is Kristin here today.  I have a bright cheery layout to share with you that I made using our fun May Hip Kit.  As soon as I saw the banner from the Dear Lizzie stickers I knew it was perfect for my Mother's Day Tea pictures. 


I backed most of the stickers with either white cardstock or the black paper from Crate Paper. I added some machine stitching and hand some hand cut flowers from the Basic Grey PB&J patterned paper. I also went into my stash and found some black pearls to put in the center of the flowers – which game them a little pop.

I really loved the little Dear Lizzie camera sticker and I thought is was the perfect embellishment for a card.  To give the camera a little extra contrast I backed the camera and the title with the navy cardstock. I thought my sentiment worked perfectly with the camera and is great for a belated birthday card.

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope my projects inspired to create some of your own!  Make sure to visit again tomorrow to see another fabulous project made with our May Hip Kit.  xo – Kristin

Hi all!
Bethany here today to share a layout that I created using our yummy April Hip Kit.  In honor of Mother's Day , I pulled out a photo of me and my mama to create my layout...

I absolutely love, love, love the Crate Paper Storyteller Chipboard Accents from our April Embellishment Add-On Kit! I included a cluster of these lovely chipboard pieces on this layout, along with some of the fabulous buttons and one of those super cute clothes pins to create lots of layers.

This photo was from my first 4th of July! I love how this color combo strayed from the traditional red, white & blue that would typically be scrapped for 4th of July photos. The colors in this kit are so fresh & fun!

Hope you're inspired to go create with your April Hip Kit...  Happy Crafting!

xo,Bethany

Hello :)

Melanie here today bringing you a set of Mother's Day cards.  Our April Hip Kit has the perfect papers and embellishments for the upcoming holiday.

I kept the design similar on all three cards, using the pink diagonal stripe paper and the floral print. I added the yellow gingham ribbon and Crate Paper chipboard pieces.  The sentiments are all stickers from SRM Press (not included in the kit).

Using the same design for the base of each card helped this set come together in a timely manner. Then I was able to individualize each one with the different embellishments.