Go For It! Cutting Up Those Pretty Patterned Papers | April 2025 Hip Kits
In this creative and inspiring video, Jana Eubank shows us how to take those beautiful, patterned papers from the April 2025 Hip Kit and transform them into dynamic layered elements for your scrapbooking layouts. Jana demonstrates that sometimes the best way to showcase those gorgeous papers is to cut them up and create dimension through layering! Her technique brings movement and visual interest to the page while highlighting the beautiful designs from the Hip Kit Club April collection. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Hip Kit Club YouTube channel for daily inspiration and creative ideas!
In this detailed tutorial, Jana Eubank dives into the fun and creative potential of patterned papers by cutting them into various shapes using the April 2025 kits. She demonstrates how different shapes cut from scrapbooking paper can be layered to create dimension, detail, and movement on a layout. Jana’s approach transforms flat papers into dynamic elements that bring pages to life. The video showcases her step-by-step process, from initial paper selection to the final touches, providing inspiration for scrapbookers looking to get more mileage from their patterned papers in their ideas for scrapbooking layouts.
Products Used in This Project
April 2025 Main Kit with Patterned Paper
The April 2025 Main Kit with Patterned Paper is the star of this project, providing all the beautiful designs that Jana cuts and layers. This comprehensive kit includes exclusive patterned papers with vibrant spring designs, foam alphabet stickers for dimension, puffy shape stickers that add interactive elements, cardstock die-cuts for ready-made embellishments, felt cloud die-cuts for texture, and chipboard die-cuts for sturdy structure. The papers feature coordinating colors and designs that work harmoniously together, making it easy to create cohesive layouts even when cutting them into different shapes.
Want to create layouts like this? Our monthly kits include coordinated papers, embellishments, and supplies to bring your scrapbook pages to life.
April 2025 Cardstock Kit
The April 2025 Cardstock Kit provides the perfect foundation for Jana’s layered paper technique. This kit includes premium weight “Happiness” and “Thrive” cardstock paper in coordinating colors that complement the patterned papers in the main kit. The solid colors serve as an ideal background to make the cut patterned paper shapes pop. With its high-quality finish and durability, this cardstock holds up well to adhesives and dimensional elements, ensuring your creative layers stay put exactly where you want them.
April 2025 Applique Flower Metal Die Set
The April 2025 Applique Flower Metal Die Set takes Jana’s paper cutting technique to the next level. This specialized set of die cuts creates beautiful floral shapes that add a whimsical touch to the layout. The precision-cut edges provide a professional finish that would be difficult to achieve with hand-cutting alone. These flower shapes can be layered for dimension or scattered across the page for visual interest. Compatible with most die cutting machines, this versatile set helps transform ordinary patterned paper into extraordinary dimensional embellishments.
Techniques & Tips
Jana demonstrates several valuable techniques in this video:
- Layer building – Starting with larger shapes at the bottom and working up to smaller details on top
- Pattern mixing – Combining different patterned papers that share color themes
- Dimension creation – Using foam adhesive between layers to create shadows and depth
- Fussy cutting – Carefully cutting around printed designs to use as embellishments
Scrapbooking Tips
Here are some takeaway tips from Jana’s demonstration:
- Don’t be afraid to cut up even your favorite patterned papers – they often look better as elements than unused in your stash
- Create templates for shapes you want to repeat across multiple papers
- Use a light touch with adhesive until you’re certain about placement
- Mix machine die cutting with hand cutting for variety
- Save scraps from your cutting process – small pieces often make perfect accents
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Inspired by Jana’s creative use of the April 2025 kits? You too can receive these exclusive scrapbooking kit products delivered to your door each month! By subscribing to the Hip Kit Club, you’ll automatically receive the Main Kit at a discounted price, plus enjoy a 15% discount on all Add-On Kit purchases with free shipping. Subscribers also get free access to the monthly downloadable Cut File Designs.
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