Creating with the Fancy Border Metal Die | November 2025 Hip Kits
In today’s blog post, we’re excited to share a fantastic festive layout created by our talented design team member Natsuko Suzuki using the November 2025 Hip Kits. Natsuko demonstrates incredible creativity by combining two fancy border metal dies to create bold and stunning elements for her scrapbook layout. Her technique showcases the versatility of our monthly scrapbook kits and how they can elevate your crafting projects to new heights. If you enjoy this video and want more inspiration for your scrapbooking journey, don’t forget to subscribe to the Hip Kit Club YouTube channel for regular updates and creative ideas!
In this inspiring tutorial, Natsuko walks us through her process of creating a festive layout using the November Hip Kits. The highlight of her project is the creative combination of two fancy border metal dies that add bold dimensional elements to her scrapbooking design. She demonstrates how these versatile dies can be used in multiple ways to create eye-catching borders and decorative elements that elevate the entire layout. This video is perfect for scrapbookers looking to maximize their scrapbook subscription box contents and create impressive, professional-looking projects.
Products Featured in This Video
November 2025 Hip Kit Club Scrapbook Kit

The November 2025 Hip Kit is a comprehensive monthly scrapbook kit that includes a hand-picked selection of patterned papers, cardstock, embellishments, and exclusive items. This kit features a beautiful autumn/winter color palette with warm tones and festive elements perfect for holiday and seasonal layouts. The coordinated collection makes it easy to create cohesive designs without the hassle of matching products from different sources. As one of the best monthly scrapbook kit clubs, Hip Kit Club ensures you have everything you need to create stunning layouts all month long.
Want to create layouts like this? Our monthly kits include coordinated papers, embellishments, and supplies to bring your scrapbook pages to life.
Fancy Border Metal Die

The star of this video is the Fancy Border Metal Die, an exclusive cutting die designed to create intricate and decorative borders for your scrapbook layouts and cards. This versatile metal die can be used with any die-cutting machine and creates beautiful detailed edges that add dimension and visual interest to your projects. What makes this die special is its ability to be used in multiple ways – as a border, as a decorative element, or even as a foundation for layering other embellishments. The precision cutting ensures clean, professional results every time.
Scrapbooking Paper Collection

The scrapbooking paper featured in the November kit includes a mix of festive patterns and solid cardstock paper that coordinate perfectly with the season. These high-quality papers provide the perfect foundation for any layout and work beautifully with the fancy border dies showcased in the video. The collection includes double-sided designs that give you more options for layering and creating depth in your projects. The thickness of the paper is ideal for die-cutting, ensuring clean cuts with the fancy border metal die while maintaining structural integrity for dimensional elements.
Techniques Demonstrated
Natsuko demonstrates several valuable techniques in this video that you can incorporate into your own scrapbooking projects:
- Combining multiple die cuts to create custom borders and frames
- Layering die-cut elements for added dimension and visual interest
- Creating festive backgrounds using patterned papers from the scrapbooking kit
- Strategic placement of embellishments to enhance the layout design
- Incorporating die cuts as decorative elements rather than just borders
Scrapbooking Tips
Here are some helpful tips inspired by Natsuko’s layout:
- Multiple Uses for Dies: Don’t limit your metal dies to their intended purpose. Try cutting them in different papers and combining them in unexpected ways.
- Layer with Purpose: When creating dimension with layers, consider how each layer contributes to the overall design and story of your layout.
- Balance is Key: When using bold elements like fancy borders, balance them with quieter spaces to prevent your layout from becoming too busy.
- Color Coordination: Stick to the cohesive color palette in your scrapbook kit for a professional, pulled-together look.
- Keep Die Cuts Organized: Store your die cuts in clear envelopes or containers so you can see what you have available for future projects.
Join the Hip Kit Club Community
Feeling inspired by Natsuko’s beautiful layout? You can create your own amazing projects with the same high-quality materials by joining Hip Kit Club! Our scrapbook subscription box delivers coordinated supplies right to your door each month, making it easy to maintain your creative momentum. With exclusive papers, embellishments, and tools like the fancy border metal die featured in this video, you’ll have everything you need to create professional-looking layouts.
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Don’t miss out on being part of one of the best monthly scrapbook kit clubs around. Sign up today and start creating beautiful layouts like Natsuko’s with your very own Hip Kit Club subscription!
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