Hip Kit Club: It’s a Lovely Day for a Picnic!

As we cut into our patterned papers throughout the month, we typically end up with several strips of patterned paper. Today’s layout design would be a great way to combine those strips together all on one layout. Watch the video below to see my fourth layout using the August 2023 Hip Kits!

IT’S A LOVELY DAY FOR A PICNIC

I was inspired to create this layout because of the picnic basket and strawberry shortcake die-cuts from the kit. I originally selected the patterned papers to go with my color photos, which had a lot of red in the picnic blankets. As I worked, I decided to change the photos to black and white for a softer look.

I used the Clementine and Azure cardstock for the page base. After layering the patterned paper strips, I used the July Stitching Template (July Embellishment Kit) to add a border around the perimeter of the page. It took me an hour and a half to stitch, but it was relaxing and I LOVE the result!

I had so much FUN working on the embellishment clusters for this layout. I cut the lemon wreath die-cut in half to use in both the top-left and bottom-right clusters, along with the large chipboard citrus slices. The additional icons help to convey the picnic theme of this layout.

I created my longer title using a combination of the gold Foam Alphas and the Foam Phrases from the August Main Kit. I added the picnic basket and shortcake die-cut (fussy-cut from a circular piece) to emphasize the title. So CUTE!

The black and white twine bow at the top of the page balances the bold script title. I also sprinkled gold heart die-cuts around the page to repeat the color of the gold foam alphabet stickers.

I have loved playing with the August 2023 Hip Kits this past month! I have created four layouts and still have so many fun goodies left to work with.

Here’s wishing you a creative and crafty day!

AUGUST 2023 HIP KITS USED IN THIS PROJECT:

• August Main Kit (Patterned Paper, Cardstock Die-Cuts, Chipboard Pieces, Foam Alphas, Foam Phrases)
• August Cardstock Kit (Clementine, Azure)
• August Embellishment Kit (Puffy Stickers, Cardstock Labels)
• July Embellishment Kit (Stitching Template)

HIP KIT CLUB: Let’s Create a Layout Using the New Floral Die

Hello, my friends! This week on the Hip Kit Club blog the team is creating recipe layouts … meaning that we use an assigned list of ‘ingredients’ from the August Hip Kits. My recipe is as follows:

• August 2023 Layered Floral Die
• August 2023 Cardstock Kit
• Acetate Hearts
• Cardstock Ephemera Die-Cuts
• Mini Puffy Stickers
• June 2023 Alpha Die

Watch the video below to see what I came up with!

FRIENDSHIP TABLE

For this layout, I had a single 3.5″ x 5″ photo to scrapbook. I added a layered mat to the photo with the colorful cardstock of the Cardstock Kit, then adhered it along the edge of a series of patterned paper strips.

Next, I used the Layered Bright Florals & Leaves Die to create flowers to frame my photo. I used the Distressed Oxides from the August Color Kit to add shading to the edges of each flower layer, then adhered Pearl Stickers (Main Kit) the the centers.

The flowers and leaves are arranged in a diamond shape around my photo. In the top-left corner of the page, I placed my journaling strips. The bottom-left corner holds the title created with the Foam Stickers (Main Kit) and the June Taylor Alpha Die.

To add variety to the page, I also tucked in a few Cardstock Die-Cuts (Main Kit), Acetate Hearts (Embellishment Kit), and butterflies (clear vellum and puffy – Embellishment Kit).

I am in LOVE with the dimension the die-cut flowers added to this page. The variety of flower layers and leaf shapes in the Layered Bright Florals & Leaves Die Set allowed me to create a myriad of flowers. I can’t wait to play with this set again!

Thanks for popping by my blog today. I hope to see you again soon!

AUGUST 2023 HIP KITS USED IN THIS PROJECT:

• August Main Kit (Patterned Paper, Cardstock Die-Cuts, Foam Alphas, Pearls)
• August Cardstock Kit (Azure, Clementine, Tuti-Fruiti, Lime Zest, Lemonade)
• August Embellishment Kit (Clear Stickers, Puffy Stickers, Acetate Hearts)
• August Color Kit (Distressed Oxide Inks – Saltwater Taffy & Squeezed Lemonade)
• August Pocket Life Kit (Phrase Strip)
• August Bright Florals & Leaves Die
• June Alphabet Die

Hip Kit Club: Summer Selfies

Hi Friends! I’m still swooning over the summer vibe of the July Hip Kit and have been enjoying creating some pages from our Caribbean cruise in 2019. Today’s layout will feature FOUR of my favorite products from the July Hip Kits. Can you guess which ones they are? Watch the video below to find out!

SUMMER SELFIES

I began this page with a little mixed media using all three of the ‘Magicals’ included with the July Color Kit. I created a rainbow of splatters by mixing the different paints. Even though you don’t see a lot of this with the finished layout, the little splatters peeking out here and there adddepth to the page.

This page has so much tropical flair with the florals, fish, and leaves. I fussy-cut several palms from the ‘Monstera’ patterned paper to accent each of my floral clusters.

Check out this fun title with all of it’s texture! I loved combining the puffy script words with the June 2023 Alphabet Die. I cut the letters from the Tropical Pink and Paradise Blue cardstock (Cardstock Kit), layering them together for a shadow effect. More puffy stickers and tiny chipboard hearts add additional personality to the title!

I love the puffy wave stickers included with the Main Kit and thought it would be fun to create an ocean scene at the bottom of the page. I used the surfboard piece to anchor flower die-cuts, fussy-cut leaves, and a lemon-colored flamingo floatie. Who’s ready for a swim?

Did you spot my four favorite products from the July Kits? Here they are in no particular order: 1) Lots of patterned paper, 2) Die-cuts, 3) Puffy Stickers, and 4) Metal Dies (Okay, these are technically from the June Kits, but I love the metal dies from Hip Kit EVERY month).

What summer memories have you been reliving through YOUR scrapbooking? Is it a summer vacation? Lazy days spent basking in the sun? Or perhaps enjoying your favorite summer treat? Let me know in the comments!

See you next time!

JULY 2023 HIP KITS USED IN THIS PROJECT:

• July Main Kit
• July Embellishment Kit 
• July Cardstock Kit
• July Color Kit
• July Pocket Life Kit
• Pocket Life Style 3 Die
• June Alphabet Die

Scrapbook Process: Garden Park

I purchased a special bundle of the Paige Evans Garden Shoppe collection at Scrapbook.com a while ago but haven’t had a chance to use it yet. Today is the day! I will be creating a nature-themed layout, mixing in a few items from my stash. Watch the process video by clicking on the image below!

Even though this collection was meant for fall, it’s versatile enough to use year-round. The photos I will be working with today were taken in June at the beginning of summer.

GARDEN PARK

I love how the floral elements in this collection enhance the nature photos on this layout and make you feel like you’re outdoors.

I built three embellishment clusters throughout this page using green plaid, die-cut hearts as the base shape. The stitching detail on each of the hearts ties in with the machine stitching around the edge of the layout.

The photos on this layout are a bit cloudy looking because I forgot to wipe off my lens before taking them. Consider this a friendly reminder not to repeat my same mistake. Ha!

Create your own die-cuts for your layout by fussy-cutting elements from larger-scale patterned papers. The letterboard sign below comes from one of the patterned papers in the paper pad …

… and this circle element was die-cut from one of the cut-apart card papers. I added florals, button stickers, and striped epoxy candy hearts to each cluster for continuity.

I used the Echo Park Paper ‘Magic & Wonder’ Alphabet Die for the title. A bit of twine tied around one of the letters catches your eye and adds a fun detail to this part of the page.

I love the colors in this collection and can’t wait to work with these papers again. What is your favorite season to scrapbook? Have you ever tried using an autumn collection to scrapbook summer?

Thanks for visiting me today. I hope to see you again soon!

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