Fall is here - and big things are happening at Hip 2-b Square.  New products, our new design team, new instructors, and new classes!!!  I love this time of the year - as we all  add little more structure into our lives and find some time for ourselves once again.

VOTE FOR US!!!

• We have been nominated for the King5 Best of Western Washington contest for Arts and Crafts Shopping.  Last year we came in 3rd place - which was awesome.  If you love our store and love what we do, please click on the link below and cast your vote for us, and you can even leave a comment if you want to.  Share our store with your family and friends and have them vote for us as well.  The more the merrier!  As always, we appreciate all of your support.  With your help this year - I am hoping that we can beat last years results.  :)

• http://best.king5.com/hip-2-b-square/biz/489868

INTRODUCING OUR 2010-2011 HIP 2-B SQUARE DESIGN TEAM.

I am so thrilled to introduce our new 2010-2011 Hip 2-b Square Design Team  Members.  They are wonderfully talented - and I am sure that you will find inspiration in the projects that they share throughout the year.

• Melanie Jarocki (Washington)
• Deana Boston (Missouri)
• Tricia Ulberg (Washington)
• Kristin Kingrey (Washington)
• Bethany Crowell (Washington)
• Jillian Deiling Cassity (Oklahome)
• Eva Montes (California)
• Lilith Eeckels (Belgium)

INTRODUCING OUR NEW CLASS DESIGNER & INSTRUCTOR.

• I would also like to introduce our new Instructor and Class Designer - Andrea Ancich.  She previously taught and designed for Lasting Memories.  I am so excited that she has agreed to share her talent with us.  She will be teaching a fabulous mini album class every month.  Keep an eye out for her first class in early October.  :)

FALL CLASSES.

• I am currently finalizing our fall class schedule.  I will email everyone with our fall calendar by the end of this week.  We have some amazing projects in the works.  You can look forward to card classes, a copy me class, kid's classes and some fabulous holiday altered projects.

COME CROP WITH US.

• Saturday, September 11th (11am - midnight)  $10.00 fee*
• Saturday, September 25th (11am - midnight)  $10.00 fee*

      *$10.00 Crop Fee waived with a $20 purchase the night of the crop.

NEW BLOG TUTORIALS, CHALLENGES & CHANCES TO WIN FREE PRODUCT.

• Tutorial Tuesdays:  Beginning on September 14th.  Visit our blog every Tuesday for a fabulous tutorial featuring a technique, tool or product.  Leave a comment and you will be entered to win a great collection of products in our RAK drawing at the end of the month.  (receive one entry for every comment)  Our RAK winner will be announced on October 1st.
• Sketch Challenge:  Check out our September Sketch Challenge to be posted this week.  Create a layout using our sketch as your inspiration.  Leave a comment on our blog with a link to an online gallery or blog where your project was posted.  You will be entered into a drawing for an awesome goodie bag for every entry.  Our Sketch Challenge winner will be announced on October 1st.

NEW PRODUCTS (arriving this week).

Basic Grey - Wander Collection

Crate Paper - School Spirit Collection

We have great things in store for you this fall!  Look forward to our awesome class schedule, along with fabulous new products arriving every week.  If you haven't been in for awhile - stop in and check things out.

I also want to extend my most sincere thanks to each of our customers.  Without your support we wouldn't be able to offer the kinds of things that we do.  I love being able to share my passion for this wonderful hobby with all of you.  I look forward to visiting with you soon.

xo,
Kimberly Hutchison

Can you believe that all of the embellishments used on this card with the exception of the patterned paper were white?  Amazing, huh?  Each of the elements on this card were customized with the use of Glimmer Mist, Alcohol Inks and Crackle Paint along with a couple of stamp pads and once background stamp.

Join us on Saturday, May 1st at 10:30am - 12:30pm for our Hip Technique Class where we will show you all of the many ways that these products can be incorporated into your everyday scrapbooking, cardmaking and papercrafting.  You won't believe how easy they are to work with and the unique effects that give to your projects.

Class Fee:  $25.00 (includes all materials EXCEPT ADHESIVE)
Register at www.meetup.com/hip2bsquare/calendar  or call use at the store (425)396-1277
Prepayment is required to complete your registration.  If you register online - please make sure to call us at the store to complete the payment process and finalize your registration.

This is going to be a great class that you definitely won't want to miss! 

Here is a great collection of Valentines created with the Making Memories Love Struck Collection.  Join us tomorrow at noon to create these fabulous cards, or stop in and pick up a kit with all of the pre-cut pieces to create all six of these wonderful valentines.

HIP PROJECT - MAGNETIC CALENDAR CLASS

Thursday, January 28th, 6:30-9:00pm

Get ready for the new year - and join us to create this unique magnetic calendar that comes complete with a distressed 16x16 black wood frame.  It has 31 magnetic numbers and 12 months - so that you can customize it for each month of the year.  This is a fabulous calendar because it can be used year after year.

You say you want to be able to write on it - no worries you can write on it with a dry erase marker and wipe it off at the end of every month and it will look as good as new.

Our sample is on display at the store just in case you want to get a closer look at it.  Supplies are limited so make sure to sign up soon. Prepayment is required to secure your spot - don't forget to call us at 425-396-1277 so that we process your payment and finalize your registration.

Class Fee: $55.00 (All supplies are included in class fee)
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm

**can't make it to the class - give us a call and we will put a kit together for you so that you can create this awesome project at home!

December is here and the holidays are well underway.  This is my very favorite time of the year.  It is a time for family and friends - traditions and random acts of kindness.  Some of my most cherished gifts are those that were given from the heart - it is the little things that mean so much. 

During the holidays many of us get overwhelmed with the number of gifts that we need to give.  What do you give to the person has everything?  Let us help you avoid numerous hours surfing the internet, or walking through the mall looking for that perfect gift.  Sometimes the perfect gift isn't something that you bought - but something that you made.  You say you aren't creative - that is what we are here for.  We have tons of great ideas on display to inspire you.  Stop by and we can help you create that perfect gift for someone on your list.  We also have some great classes coming up to create some unique projects that would be awesome gifts for someone - if you can part with them.

CHRISTMAS CARD KITS.

If you love to give handmade holiday cards - but are crunched for time - we have Christmas Card Kits that have everything you need to make your cards cut and ready to assemble.  They come in packs of 6 for $10.00.  Quantities are limited so make sure to stop in to pick up a package or two so you don't miss out.

GIFTS & STOCKING STUFFERS.

• Mini Album Kits (perfect for kids & adults)  $10 - $15
• EK Decorative Border Punches
• 12x12 Frames
• Hip Kits $25 - $30
• Custom Made Decorative Frames (perfect for kids rooms) $18 - $22
• much more.

UPCOMING CLASSES

• Wednesday, December 16th  7:00pm - 10:00pm Holiday Hors d'oeuvres & Cookbook Class (details)
• Thursday, December 17th 6:00pm - 9:00pm Framed 2010 Magnetic Calendar (details)
• Friday, December 18th 1:00pm - 4:00pm Kid's Holiday Make & Take Project (details)
• Saturday, December 19th 10:00am - 1:00pm Frames 2010 Magnetic Calendar (details)
• Saturday, December 19th 1:30pm - midnight Scrapfest (details)

HIP KIT CLUB - A GREAT GIFT IDEA!

A membership to our Hip Kit Club is fabulous gift!  Give a gift that keeps on giving.  Great products for a great price.  We can stretch your dollar further, and you get our design work for free!

• Each month you will get a kit loaded with fabulous products. 

• We email a approximately 25 layouts and a couple dozen cards every month that have been completed with the items your kit to every Hip Kit Club member.  These projects will provide you with all kinds of creative inspiration!

• Kits are ready for delivery or shipping between the 15th and 20th of each month. 

• We can ship anywhere in the continental US via USPS Priority Mail.  We can ship internationally as well - (shipping charges are calculated on an individual basis) 

• Wouldn't it be great to get something delivered to your mailbox that is not a bill or junk mail? 

December Main Hip Kit

NEW PRODUCTS.

• We R Memory Keepers - Merry and Bright Collection
• Crate Paper - North Pole Collection
• Crate Paper - Seasons Collection
• Cosmo Cricket - Jolly by Golly Collection
• Cosmo Cricket - Nutmeg Collection
• Fancy Pants - Christmas Magic Collection
• Fancy Pants - Rough and Tough Collection
• Fancy Pants - Dancing Girl Collection
• Fancy Pants - Little Sprout Collection
• October Afternoon - Ducks in a Row Collection
• Elle's Studio Tags and Die Cuts (they are fabulous!!!)
• Plus much more..

The holidays are upon us, and this little 2010 desktop calendar would be a fabulous holiday gift!  Join us to create this awesome project on December 3rd from 6:30pm - 9:00pm!  If you don't want to give it away - keep it for yourself and enjoy it all year long.  This little calendar has a mini calendar on one side of each page to refer to, and a note card on the opposite side for recording appointments and other important details for the month.  It is not only awesome to look at - it has great function as well.  :)

Check out the details for this class on our events calendar.

If you can't make it to the class - no problem - give us a call 425-396-1277 or email kimberly@hip2bsquarescrapbooking.com and order a kit to create your project at home!!!  Supplies are limited so act quickly so you don't miss out!