Boy, this is like saying goodbye to family members.  After 4.5+ years on our Hip Kit Club Design Team, Melanie Jarocki & Kristin Kingrey are stepping down from our team and pursuing other creative endeavors. They have both been a huge support for me ever since I opened Hip 2-b Square over 6 years ago. In the fall of 2007 when I started the Hip Kit Club – they were my very first DT members. Over the years they have both created more fabulous projects with my Hip Kits than I could possibly count.  Here are some of my favorite projects from 2012…

“Feast Day” by Melanie Jarocki
created with our May 2012 Hip Kit
”So Happy When We’re Together” card by Melanie Jarocki
created with our June 2012 Hip Kit
”What a Cute Pair” card by Melanie Jarocki
created with our September 2012 Hip Kit
”Preschool” by Melanie Jarocki
created with our September 2012 Hip Kit
”Remember” card by Melanie Jarocki
created with our September 2012 Hip Kit
”Wishing You a Purr-fect Birthday” card by Melanie Jarocki
created with our October 2012 Hip Kit
”Snaggletooth & Bedhead” by Kristin Kingrey
created with our April 2012 Hip Kit
”Last Day of First Grade” by Kristin Kingrey
created with our June 2012 Hip Kit
”Cool in the Pool” by Kristin Kingrey
created with our July 2012 Hip Kit
”Happy Birthday” card by Kristin Kingrey
created with our July 2012 Hip Kit

These are just a handful of the wonderful things that Melanie & Kristin have created with my Hip Kits.  Their projects always inspire me and bring a smile to my face.  I am so thankful to have had them as Design Team members, and I am even more thankful that through this experience that we have become friends.  Thank you to each of you for generously sharing your talent and passion for this wonderful craft with all of us.  XO – Kimberly –