Glimmer Mist is a fun product to work with on your projects. It can add a subtle or dramatic sparkly change to whatever you are working with.

• First, before you use your Glimmer Mist, be sure to swirl the bottle so the glimmer that has settled at the bottom mixes with the colored liquid.  Don't shake the bottle because it can cause the nozzle to clog.  Turn the bottle upside down and make sure all of the glimmer is mixed in-it makes a big difference in the outcome.  Sometimes it helps to lightly tap the bottom of the bottle on your hand between swirls.
  

The following are just a few ways to add color and shine to your projects.

• This first example shows a plain white flower that I sprayed with a few pumps of Glimmer Mist.

• Next, I took a piece of raw chipboard and sprayed it with Glimmer Mist.  I really like how this turned out.

• Ribbon can also be sprayed with Glimmer Mist if you want to change it's color and add some sparkle.  I began with a light pink twill and sprayed it with a blue glimmer mist.

• You can also paint with Glimmer Mist for a soft watercolor effect with a bit of shine.  I sprayed the mist on some wax paper and then using a paintbrush I filled in the stamped image.

• It's fun to use Glimmer Mist to add depth and a change of color to your layouts as well.  The following layout has a bit of yellow glimmer mist under the title to soften the bright whiteness of the background.

(It's tricky to photograph the shine and shimmer of the glimmer mist but you can see it a little bit in this close up shot of the layout.)

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Try some glimmer mist on your next project.  It is really a lot of fun and super easy to use.

Sometimes I get so caught up ordering and merchandising the store that I forget to find time to indulge my creative side.  We just got the Echo Park Sweet Summertime Collection along with the SEI Happy Day Collection and I couldn't help myself. 

I created these cards using nothing but paper, some mini alphabet stickers, a few die cut accents, a couple of buttons and a brad or two.  These papers have so many possibilities.  I have enough stuff left over to make at least another 10 cards. 

You say you want to make some cards just like these - NO PROBLEM.  :)  We can put together a kit that includes all of the products used on these cards  and you will be ready to get started.  We will also include measurements to make the process fail proof.

Card Kit $19.95 

Products Used

Another great collection by Echo Park just arrived this week.  Great colors with bold patterns on one side of each paper and a more subtle pattern on the other.  They scream summer days!!!  Stop in soon to pick it up before we run out! 

Fabulous whimsical patterns - perfect for celebrating those hot sunny summer days.  Everything in stock - stop by soon before it sells out!

Happy March!!!

This month is just flying by!!!  We participated in the Northwest Paper Chase during the first three weeks of March.  It was so much fun.  It was great to meet so many scrapbookers from all over Western Washington. 

New CHA merchandise is here!!! 

• We have been working our fingers to the bone unpacking boxes in putting out all of our new inventory.  The seasons have changed and spring is here at Hip 2-b Square!  Make sure to stop in and check out all of our new stuff!  Here is a little sample of what is here.
  • Crate Paper (Paper Doll, Pink Plum and Brooke)  more.

• My Mind's Eye (Lush, Little Boy Blue)  more.

• Three Bugs in a Rug (Savannah, Great Outdoors, Animal Stackers, To the Rescue) more.

• Prima Marketing (Strawberry Kisses, Flowers & Jewels)  more.

• Pink Paislee (Queen Bee, 365 Degrees, Artisan Elements)  more.

• Basic Grey (Green at Heart)

• Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (16 colors) more.

• Jenni Bowlin (Embellished Butterflies, Homespun, Stick Pins, Vintage Sew-On Buttons)

Hip 2-b Square 2nd Annual Spring Retreat!

Our 2nd Annual Hip 2-b Square Spring Retreat has been scheduled!  Join us for a fabulous weekend of scrapbooking & fun on May 14th - 16th at the Summit Lodge in Snoqualmie Pass.  (only 15 spots left!!!)  check out the details.

March Hip Kits are ready!!! 

• They are loaded with products from Prima Marketing, Crate Paper & My Mind's Eye & American Crafts.  Our optional Add-On Packs are shown below as well.  Remember - they are available in limited quantities - when they are gone, they're gone!  If you see an add-on pack that you are interested in - email me at kimberly@hip2bsquarescrapbooking.com to reserve yours.  We usually sell out of our Add-On Packs two or three days after the kits come out - so act quickly if there is one that you can't live without.  :-D  Tell your friends and family about our Hip Kit Club!  If any of your friends or family sign up for our kit club - you will receive a FREE EMBELLISHMENT ADD-ON PACK!   more March Hip Kit details. 

• March Hip Kit Sneak Peek

• March Embellishment Add-On Pack Sneak Peek   cost:  $19.50

• March Patterned Paper Add-On Pack Sneak Peek  cost:  $9.75

• March Cardstock Add-On Pack Sneak Peek   cost:  $3.75

February Hip Kit Project Images.. 

• Melanie Jarocki (click here)
• Deana Boston (click here)
• Kristin Kingrey (click here)
• Cheryl Kelly-VanDomelen (click here)

***  We will be sending an email with links to another collection of layouts completed with our February Kit soon.  :)

Thank You!!

• I want to thank each and every one of you for your continued support.  Without you we wouldn't be able to do what we do.  I hope you all enjoy our kits as much as we enjoy putting them together and designing with them.
• Don't forget that all Hip Kit Club members receive 10% off on all in-store & online purchases.  Mention your membership discount when you check out.  As an additional benefit - I would like to invite you to join us for a complimentary Scrapfest on any Saturday through April 30th.  Scrap from 1:30pm - midnight for free!  Give us a call to reserve your spot - make sure to mention you are a Hip Kit Club member to receive your discount.  :)  I look forward to visiting with you soon. 

Have a great weekend.

Kimberly :)

Check out our March Hip Kit & Add-On Pack Sneak Peeks!  Fabulous products from Prima, Crate Paper, My Mind's Eye, and American Crafts.  Our Embellishment Add-On Kit includes a great chipboard album with envelope pages from Maya Road!  If you want extra patterned paper our Patterned Paper Add-On Pack will fit the bill.  Want some additional coordinating cardstock colors?  Make sure to reserve our Cardstock Add-On Pack.  All of the Add-On's are in limited quantities - when they are gone they're gone.  Make sure to email us or call us to reserve yours soon.  (phone 425-396-1277 or email kimberly@hip2bsquarescrapbooking.com)  Kits will be ready by Thursday, March 25th.

Mach Hip Kit

(main kit)

  
$25.00 with a 6 month commitment

**$30.00 without Hip Kit Club Membership

Contents

Crate Paper - 1 sheet Paper Doll - Peyton Ellie Paper

Crate Paper - 1 sheet Paper Doll - Tori Die Cut Paper

Crate Paper - 1 sheet Paper Doll - Olivia Grace Paper

Prima Marketing - 1 sheet Shabby Chic - Apricot Tree Paper

Prima Marketing - 1 sheet Strawberry Kisses - Raspberry Lemonde Paper

Prima Marketing - 1 sheet Strawberry Kisses - Berry Splash Paper

My Mind's Eye - 1 sheet Quite Contrary - Rough & Tough Hearty Paper

My Mind's Eye - 1 sheet Lush - Green Houndstooth Paper

My Mind's Eye - 1 sheet Lush - Flocked Brown Diamonds Paper

American Crafts - 2 sheets Chestnut Cardstock

American Crafts - 2 sheets Vanilla Cardstock

American Crafts - 2 sheets Leaf Cardstock

My Mind's Eye - Lush - Brown Flocked Chipboard Alphabet

My Mind's Eye - Lush - Green Decorative Brads

My Mind's Eye - Quite Contrary Little Boy Blue That's My Boy Accessory Stickers

Prima Marketing - Strawberry Kisses Printed Essentail Flowers

American Crafts - Etiquette Dimensional Stickers

Miscellaneous - Buttons & Ribbon

Embellishment Add-On Pack

 
Cost:  $19.50

Contents:

Prima Marketing - Strawberry Kisses - Patterned Flowers

Prima Marketing - Strawberry Kisses - Pebbles

Maya Road - Chipboard Mini Album w/ Envelope Pages

American Crafts - Delight Watermelon Fabric Thickers

Color Box - Lime Liquid Chalk Cat Eye Ink Pad

Patterned Paper Add-On Pack

Cost:  $9.75

Contents:

Crate Paper - 1 sheet Paper Doll - Peyton Ellie Paper

Crate Paper - 1 sheet Paper Doll - Tori Die Cut Paper

Crate Paper - 1 sheet Paper Doll - Olivia Grace Paper

Prima Marketing - 1 sheet Shabby Chic - Apricot Tree Paper

Prima Marketing - 1 sheet Strawberry Kisses - Raspberry Lemonde Paper

Prima Marketing - 1 sheet Strawberry Kisses - Berry Splash Paper

My Mind's Eye - 1 sheet Quite Contrary - Rough & Tough Hearty Paper

My Mind's Eye - 1 sheet Lush - Green Houndstooth Paper

My Mind's Eye - 1 sheet Lush - Flocked Brown Diamonds Paper

My Mind's Eye - 1 Sheet Little Boy Blue - Who Loves You Paper

Cardstock Add-On Pack

 
Cost:  $3.75

Contents:

American Crafts - 2 sheets Blush Cardstock

American Crafts - 2 sheets Robin's Egg Cardstock

American Crafts - 2 sheets Grapefruit Cardstock

GREEN AT HEART COLLECTION 
by Basic Grey

TATTERED ANGELS - GLIMMER MIST

        


        


        


        

365 Degrees Collection




























    



    


    


        

Queen Bee Collection

























    





    


       

Brand New Chipboard Alphabet
    


    



Brand New Alphabet Stickers

    




Albums (4x8  - 6x6 - 8x8 - 6x12)





Artisan Elements (Plaster Embellishments)




Artisan Tape (Printed Paper Tape)