Craft & Connect Livestream: Creating 3 Layouts with the May Hip Kits

Join us for an amazing creative journey as the talented Hip Kit Club design team shows us how to create three stunning layouts using the May Hip Kits! In this Craft & Connect Livestream, you’ll discover innovative techniques and gorgeous ways to use your monthly scrapbook kits. The design team has outdone themselves with these beautiful layout ideas that are perfect for showcasing your precious memories. Don’t miss out on more inspiring videos like this one – be sure to subscribe to the Hip Kit Club YouTube channel for regular creative inspiration!

Video Overview: Creating Three Beautiful Layouts

In this Craft & Connect Livestream, you’ll learn how to create three amazing layouts using the May Hip Kits, following along with the project sheet included in your kit shipment. The livestream is part of Hip Kit Club’s exciting new Craft & Connect community initiative that aims to bring scrapbookers together to learn, share, inspire, and make new crafty friends. Whether you’re scrapping along or just enjoying with your favorite beverage, this video walks you through each step of creating these gorgeous layouts. The host provides detailed instructions and answers questions throughout, making it easy to follow along and achieve professional-looking results with your scrapbook subscription box contents.

Products Used in this Video

May 2025 Main Kit (with Patterned Paper)

The May 2025 Main Kit (with Patterned Paper) forms the backbone of the three layouts created in this livestream. This comprehensive kit from one of the best monthly scrapbook kit clubs includes beautiful patterned papers like the Memories Paper with its tags and journaling spots, the Collage paper with its versatile design, and the Lace paper that provides both a frame and inner circle to work with. The kit also features the Heartfelt Paper which adds a beautiful color and texture to your projects. These papers work together harmoniously, allowing you to create coordinated layouts that have professional appeal while maintaining your personal touch.

May 2025 Embellishment Kit

The May 2025 Embellishment Kit adds the perfect finishing touches to your scrapbooking layouts. This carefully curated collection includes Tag Die Cuts, film strip elements, and a yellow doily vellum sticker that’s featured prominently in the third layout. Die cuts are a game-changer in modern scrapbooking, adding dimension and interest without bulkiness. The kit also includes various other embellishments that coordinate perfectly with the patterned papers in the Main Kit, making it easy to create cohesive, professional-looking layouts. These embellishments help you add your personal touch to each project while maintaining a polished, coordinated look across your scrapbook pages.

Techniques Used in the Layouts

Throughout the video, several key scrapbooking techniques are demonstrated that can elevate your craft:

• Photo Preparation – Backing photos with cardstock and adding dimensional adhesive for depth
• Paper Cutting – Creating custom tags of different sizes from various patterned papers
• Element Repurposing – Using both the outer frame and inner circle of the Lace paper
• Layering – Building dimension by stacking elements with adhesive
• Optional Stitching – Adding hand or machine stitching around edges for texture

Helpful Scrapbooking Tips

Here are some valuable tips shared during the livestream:

• Pre-sort your embellishments for each layout into dishes or envelopes to stay organized
• Use a powder tool to temporarily remove adhesive from stickers so you can reposition them
• Add dimensional adhesive behind photos and elements to create depth and visual interest
• Preserve your scraps from one layout to use creatively in another (like the Collage paper frame)
• Follow the project sheet included with your kit for a roadmap, but don’t be afraid to add your personal touch

Join the Hip Kit Club Today!

Inspired by these beautiful layouts? Ready to try creating them yourself? Join the Hip Kit Club today and receive monthly scrapbook kits delivered straight to your door! Each kit is thoughtfully designed with coordinating papers, embellishments, and metal dies to make your scrapbooking experience seamless and enjoyable. Plus, you’ll receive project sheets with step-by-step instructions like the ones featured in this video.

As a Hip Kit Club member, you’ll also gain access to the new Craft & Connect community where you can share your creations, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow crafters. Don’t miss out on this amazing scrapbooking journey – sign up for your first kit today!