Hip Happenings for May 2025
Welcome to our monthly roundup of all the creative happenings in the Hip Kit Club community! May has been an absolutely fantastic month filled with incredible inspiration, stunning projects, and gorgeous new products. Our talented design team has been hard at work showcasing the beautiful kits through YouTube videos, Instagram posts, and detailed tutorials that are sure to spark your creativity.
This month has been particularly exciting with spring in full bloom, inspiring many of our designers to create floral-themed layouts, cards, and mixed media projects that truly capture the season’s vibrant energy. our design team has created something for everyone – from simple techniques to more advanced mixed media approaches.
In this edition of Hip Happenings, we’ll be highlighting some of our favorite designer projects, showcasing our stunning April kits, and previewing some exciting events coming up. Be sure to check out our Events section where we cover all the May festivities and what’s on the horizon for next month. So grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and prepare to be inspired by all the amazing creativity from our Hip Kit Club family!
Craft & Connect Live
Join us for Craft & Connect Live, an exciting new monthly event where creativity meets community! Each month, Kimberly takes you on an inspiring journey through three stunning scrapbook layouts using that month’s featured kit and our exclusive Project Sheets. This interactive session combines hands-on demonstrations with expert tips and techniques, making it perfect for scrapbookers of all skill levels who want to maximize their monthly kit and discover fresh creative approaches. or simply connect with fellow crafters while creating beautiful memory-keeping projects, Craft & Connect Live offers the perfect blend of education, inspiration, and community engagement that will elevate your scrapbooking experience.
Want to create layouts like this? Our monthly kits include coordinated papers, embellishments, and supplies to bring your scrapbook pages to life.
YouTube Designer Highlights
Our designers have been incredibly productive this month, creating 26 inspiring videos showcasing various techniques using the March and April Hip Kits! From sketch-based layouts to mixed media backgrounds, stitching techniques to die-cutting projects, our talented team has demonstrated a wide range of creative approaches. Our talented have shared their unique styles and skillful techniques.
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| CREATING WITH A SKETCH – ANKE KRAMER – APRIL 2025 HIP KITS | Anke Kramer | Anke demonstrates how to create a beautiful layout using the April 2025 kits and the Embroidery Floss Bobbin Metal Die Set, all inspired by a sketch design. | |
| CREATING WITH THE APRIL COLOR KIT – ANKE KRAMER – APRIL 2025 HIP KITS | Anke Kramer | Learn how to use the stencil and Lindy’s Gang Magical Powders from the April Color Kit to mix custom color sprays and create a stunning mixed media layout. | |
| Stamped and Stitched | A Mixed Media Layout with the March 2025 Hip Kits | Gloria Parra | Gloria shows how to create a colorful stamped background using the paint stroke stamp, then adds machine stitching for texture and layered floral clusters for dimension. | |
| GO FOR IT! CUTTING UP THOSE PRETTY PATTERNED PAPERS | APRIL 2025 HIP KITS | Jana Eubank | Jana dives into the fun of playing with patterned paper by cutting different shapes that layer up to create dimension, detail, and movement on her layout. | |
| Adding Layers on a Multi Photo Layout | APRIL 2025 HIP KITS | Jana Eubank | Learn several ways to add a more detailed, layered look to your scrapbook pages with tips and techniques that will enhance your multi-photo layouts. | |
| FUN WAYS TO USE YOUR APPLIQUE DIES | APRIL 2025 HIP KITS | Miss Carrie | Miss Carrie demonstrates how to create a stunning layout using the April kits and Applique Flower Dies, enhancing pages with die cuts and thread. |
This is just a sample of the amazing content our designers have created. Visit our YouTube channel to see all 26 videos from May!
Instagram Designer Highlights
Our Hip Kit Club designers have been lighting up Instagram this month with over 40 gorgeous posts featuring creative layouts, cards, and mixed media projects using both March and April kits. The stunning detail shots, process photos, and finished project images showcase the versatility of our exclusive products. Designers have shared everything from intricate die-cutting techniques to beautiful watercolor backgrounds, providing endless inspiration for our Hip Kit community.
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Butterfly Dreams Layout Designer: Nathalie DeSousa A stunning layout featuring the new Eyelet Butterfly Die Set with handstitching details and watercolor techniques from the May Color Kit. |
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Layered Butterflies Card Designer: Anke Kramer A beautiful card showcasing multiple butterflies cut with the May 2025 Eyelet Butterfly Die Set and decorated with watercolors and stitching. |
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Circular Elements Layout Designer: Sophie A creative layout featuring concentric circles created with the Nested Eyelet Circle Metal Die and embellished with the Dainty Blooms and Leaves. |
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Mixed Media Background Designer: Daniela A vibrant mixed media background created with the May 2025 Color Kit, showing how to layer colors and use the Vintage Text Texture Stamp. |
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Floral Cluster Layout Designer: Gloria Parra An elegant layout featuring multiple clusters of the Dainty Blooms and Leaves Metal Dies cut from different patterned papers in the May kit. |
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Textured Background Card Designer: Allison Davis A beautiful card showcasing the versatility of the May 2025 Vintage Text Texture Stamp with multiple color techniques. |
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Pocket Life Spread Designer: Desiree Lamar A creative pocket page spread using the May 2025 Pocket Life Kit with stamping and die-cut embellishments. |
This is just a small selection of the beautiful projects shared on Instagram this month. Follow us on Instagram to see all the amazing creations from our design team!
Featured Products
May brings a stunning new collection of Hip Kit Club exclusive products! This month’s kits feature a beautiful spring palette with soft blues, greens, pinks, and yellows complemented by vintage-inspired patterns and gorgeous florals. Our exclusive metal dies, stamps, and embellishments are perfectly coordinated to help you create stunning projects with ease. Here’s a look at some of our most popular May offerings:
May 2025 Main Kit (with Patterned Paper)Our flagship kit featuring exclusive patterned papers, cardstock die cuts, alphabet stickers, and coordinating embellishments. This kit has everything you need to create stunning layouts and cards with a cohesive spring theme. |
May 2025 Color KitThe perfect addition for mixed media enthusiasts! This kit includes coordinating paints, mists, mediums, and stencils that match perfectly with the May collection. Create stunning backgrounds and add dimension to your projects. |
May 2025 Eyelet Butterfly Die SetCreate delicate butterflies with beautiful eyelet details that can be used for both stitching and decorative elements. Perfect for adding dimension to any project and ideal for spring and summer layouts. |
May 2025 Dainty Blooms and Leaves Metal Die SetCreate stunning floral clusters with these intricately designed flower and leaf dies. Cut from patterned paper or cardstock and layer for beautiful dimensional embellishments on your projects. |
May 2025 Nested Eyelet Circle Metal DieThis versatile die set creates concentric circles with beautiful eyelet details perfect for stitching. Use for photo frames, backgrounds, or as decorative elements on your layouts and cards. |
May 2025 Vintage Text Texture StampAdd beautiful vintage text backgrounds to your projects with this large background stamp. Perfect for creating subtle or bold textures on cards and layouts using any ink or paint medium. |
Digital Download Fun
Enhance your crafting experience with our digital downloads! In addition to our physical products, Hip Kit Club offers exclusive digital files each month that coordinate perfectly with our kits. These digital assets allow you to expand your creative options with printable elements, sketches, and project guides. Here’s what’s new this month:
Project Sheets PrintableDownload these step-by-step project sheets that walk you through creating three complete layouts using the April Hip Kits. Perfect for beginners or when you need quick project ideas! |
SKETCH 10 – ALLISON DAVIS (Free when registered)This sketch by Allison Davis provides a versatile layout template that works beautifully with the April kits. Free for all registered Hip Kit Club members! |
SKETCH 11 – ALLISON DAVIS (Free when registered)Another fantastic layout sketch from Allison Davis featuring a beautiful design that showcases multiple photos. Perfect for using with the April Hip Kit Club products! |
Designer Spotlight
This month we’re shining our spotlight on Gloria Parra, who has created an incredible array of projects showcasing our kits! Gloria’s work stands out for her beautiful mixed media backgrounds, expert stitching techniques, and creative use of our exclusive dies. Her projects this month range from whimsical spring scenes to elegant floral layouts, all demonstrating her versatile style and attention to detail.
Gloria Parra
“I love how the May kits perfectly capture the essence of spring with their soft colors and beautiful florals. The new Eyelet Butterfly Die is my absolute favorite – it creates such delicate elements that can be stitched on or left as is for different looks. I’m especially proud of my rolling hills layout that uses stitched circles to create a whimsical scene.” – Gloria Parra
Check out Gloria’s work on:
Monthly Events Summary
May Events Highlights
- May 6-7: International Scrapbooking Day (iNSD) Celebrations – We hosted 48 hours of challenges, live sessions, and special giveaways! Our design team shared amazing inspiration using both April and May kits.
- May 15: May Kit Launch Day – The official release of our stunning May 2025 kits with a special unboxing by our creative team.
- May 18: Craft & Connect Live Session – Our monthly crafting session where designers Nathalie and Anke walked members through creating projects using the May sketch.
Upcoming Events
- June 6: June Kit Reveal – Get a first look at our beautiful summer-themed June kits!
- June 12: Summer Crafting Series Begins – A 4-week special series focusing on summer memory keeping.
- June 15: Craft & Connect Live Session – Join us for real-time crafting with the June kits.
To stay updated on all Hip Kit Club events, be sure to join our Facebook group and subscribe to our YouTube channel!
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