DIY Summer Paradise

Turning Circles into a Summer Oasis | August Hip Kit Process Video

Join Gloria Parra as she brings summer vibes to life in this gorgeous tropical-themed layout! Using the August Hip Kit Club offerings, Gloria demonstrates how to transform simple circle elements into a stunning summer oasis perfect for showcasing your favorite beach memories. Her creative techniques with layering, stitching, and embellishing show just how versatile these monthly scrapbook kits can be. If you love bright colors and tropical themes, this scrapbooking inspiration is exactly what you need!

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In this vibrant process video, Gloria Parra demonstrates how to create a fun, summer-inspired layout using the August Main Kit and Embellishment Kit from Hip Kit Club. Her design features beautifully layered circles, detailed stitching, and tropical elements that perfectly capture those precious beach memories. Gloria’s technique showcases how versatile these scrapbook subscription box contents can be when creating eye-catching layouts. The bright colors and happy design elements create a layout that radiates summer fun and will make your photos pop!

Products Used in This Layout

AUGUST 2025 MAIN KIT

The August 2025 Main Kit is the heart of this tropical layout, providing the essential scrapbooking paper and elements that create the vibrant summer foundation. This kit comes packed with exclusively designed patterned papers featuring bright summer colors, tropical motifs, and versatile patterns that work beautifully for beach and summer-themed projects. The coordinating embellishments included in the Main Kit allow for seamless layering and dimension, which Gloria masterfully demonstrates in her circle-focused design. The papers in this scrapbook kit club offering are specially curated to work together, making it easy to create cohesive and professional-looking layouts even if you’re a beginner.

AUGUST 2025 EMBELLISHMENT KIT

The August 2025 Embellishment Kit takes Gloria’s layout to the next level with its array of dimensional elements perfect for tropical and summer themes. This collection includes die cuts, chipboard pieces, stickers, and other decorative items that Gloria strategically places throughout her circular design. The kit features beautiful tropical motifs like palm leaves, flowers, and summer phrases that enhance the beachy vibe of the layout. The Embellishment Kit also includes a metal die that can be used with your die-cutting machine to create custom shapes. These carefully coordinated embellishments work seamlessly with the Main Kit, allowing you to add depth and interest to your scrapbooking layouts without the hassle of hunting for matching pieces.

AUGUST 2025 CARDSTOCK KIT

The August 2025 Cardstock Kit provides the perfect foundation for Gloria’s summer layout with its selection of coordinating solid-colored cardstock paper. These high-quality papers complement the patterned papers in the Main Kit and create excellent backgrounds and matting options for photos and embellishments. The cardstock colors are specifically chosen to match the August color palette, featuring vibrant summer hues that enhance the tropical theme. Gloria uses this cardstock to create dimensional elements and to mat her photos, giving the entire layout more stability and visual impact. The cardstock kit is ideal for creating those layered circle elements that form the basis of Gloria’s design, providing the perfect structure for building a visually interesting page.

Techniques Highlighted in This Video

In this process video, Gloria showcases several impressive techniques that you can incorporate into your own scrapbooking projects:

• Circle Layering – Gloria demonstrates how to cut and layer circles of different sizes to create a dynamic foundation for her layout
• Hand Stitching – Adding thread details around the circles adds texture and interest to the page
• Strategic Embellishing – Learn how to place die cuts and embellishments in a visually pleasing way that guides the eye around your layout
• Photo Matting – Gloria shows how to effectively frame photos with cardstock paper to make them pop against the background
• Clustering – Creating small groupings of embellishments for visual impact and balanced design

Scrapbooking Tips from the Video

Here are some valuable scrapbooking tips you can take away from Gloria’s process:

• Use a circle template or die-cutting machine to create perfect circles in various sizes
• When working with a tropical or summer theme, don’t be afraid to use bright, bold colors
• Create depth by slightly bending up the edges of your paper elements
• Use foam adhesive to add dimension to your layout by elevating certain elements
• Thread or twine can add a handmade touch to machine-cut elements
• Create balance by distributing your color palette evenly throughout the page

Join the Hip Kit Club Today!

Inspired by Gloria’s beautiful layout? You can create your own amazing projects with the same high-quality materials by joining Hip Kit Club! As a subscriber, you’ll receive a monthly scrapbook kit filled with exclusive patterned papers, embellishments, and coordinating cardstock that you won’t find anywhere else. Plus, subscribers get a 15% discount on all Add-On Kit purchases, free shipping on those add-ons, and access to exclusive monthly downloadable cut files!

The Hip Kit Club subscription is perfect for scrapbookers of all levels who want to save time and money while creating beautiful, cohesive projects. Not ready for a monthly commitment? No problem! All kits can be purchased individually through the website.

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