December 2025 Hip Kit Club recap: Festive creativity and holiday magic

December was absolutely bursting with creative energy here at Hip Kit Club! Our incredible design team showcased the beautiful November 2025 Hip Kits through stunning scrapbook layouts, festive cards, and inspiring tutorials. From elegant wreaths crafted with exclusive metal dies to cozy Christmas-themed layouts featuring hand-stitched details, this month truly celebrated the magic of the holiday season. Our talented designers experimented with everything from fussy cutting and embellishment clusters to texture-building techniques and dimensional elements.

Whether you’re working on your December album, creating holiday cards, or simply looking for fresh inspiration, November’s collection of tutorials and projects has something special for everyone. Plus, we kicked off our Twelve Days of Printable Holiday Projects in our Craft & Connect community, bringing even more festive fun to our crafting family. Keep reading to discover all the creative highlights, check out our designer spotlights, and explore the gorgeous December 2025 Hip Kits now available!

Events and community highlights

December was packed with exciting events and community activities! We launched our Twelve Days of Printable Holiday Projects in our free Craft & Connect community, starting December 1st with a adorable 3D house ornament available to everyone. Days 2 through 12 featured exclusive printable projects for our Craft & Connect Supporter Program members, including cute Christmas ornaments perfect for family crafting.

Our community continues to grow with weekly livestream virtual crops every Saturday from 10am-1pm PST, free for everyone to join. We also unveiled our stunning December 2025 Hip Kits, giving subscribers their first look at the festive offerings for the month ahead. Hip Kit Club subscribers receive automatic access to the Craft & Connect Supporter Program as a special perk, unlocking printables, digital downloads, monthly cut files, tutorials, classes, and so much more. It’s the perfect time to join our crafting community and connect with fellow creators who share your passion for paper crafting!

YouTube designer highlights

Our design team produced an incredible collection of 20 inspiring YouTube videos throughout November, showcasing the versatility and beauty of the November 2025 Hip Kits. The tutorials covered a wide range of techniques including coloring die cuts with magical powders (Anke Kramer), creating soft stamped backgrounds (Sophie Delorme), building festive wreaths with exclusive metal dies (Anke Kramer and Sophie Delorme), and adding hand-stitched embellishments for texture and dimension.

Natsuko Suzuki demonstrated creative uses for the fancy border metal die and showed how to create interactive window flaps on layouts, while Jana Eubank shared her layering techniques for sweet Christmas layouts. Daniela focused on building balanced clusters using a limited color palette and playing with various embellishments, and Belinda Jane created fast, fun pages perfect for December albums. The team also explored fussy cutting techniques, wool stitching on cards, and creative ways to showcase multiple photos. Each video offers step-by-step guidance that makes these beautiful projects accessible for crafters of all skill levels.

	Color die cuts with magical powders Designer: Anke Kramer Watch Anke demonstrate how to add vibrant color to die cuts using magical powders, creating stunning dimensional elements for your Christmas layouts with the November 2025 Hip Kits.
	Add texture and dimension with hand stitched embellishments Designer: Anke Kramer Learn how Anke creates beautiful texture on her Christmas layout by incorporating hand-stitched embellishments that add a cozy, handmade touch to your holiday projects.
	Create a soft background with stamps Designer: Sophie Delorme Sophie shows how to use the beautiful November 2025 Music Background Stamp to create soft, elegant backgrounds that set the perfect tone for your layouts.
	Creating with the fancy border metal die Designer: Natsuko Suzuki Natsuko creates a festive layout by combining two fancy border dies to make bold design statements, showcasing creative ways to maximize your metal die collection.
	A sweet Christmas layout with lots of layers and texture Designer: Jana Eubank Join Jana as she creates a festive Christmas layout featuring her favorite items from the November 2025 Hip Kits, including patterned paper, die-cuts, and exclusive metal dies.
	Let’s make a wreath layout Designer: Sophie Delorme Sophie shares her process for creating a beautiful Christmas wreath layout, focusing on the Color Kit and the exclusive Winter Foliage Metal Die for stunning results.
	Let’s scrap with Nathalie – November 2025 kits Designer: Nathalie Join Nathalie as she creates a new project featuring the November 2025 Hip Kits, sharing her unique creative process and technique tips.

This is just a sample of our November video collection! Visit our YouTube channel to watch all 20 inspiring tutorials from this month.

Instagram designer highlights

Our design team kept Instagram buzzing with festive inspiration throughout November! The posts showcased a beautiful variety of techniques and projects using the November 2025 Hip Kits. Natsuko Suzuki shared cozy fall cards featuring the FilmStrip Metal Die with wool stitching and dimensional adhesive, then wowed us with a playful layout featuring stitched patterned paper trees and interactive window flaps. Sophie Delorme demonstrated the art of fussy cutting Christmas trees as focal points for stunning layouts.

Daniela highlighted embellishment play and shared her technique for building balanced clusters using a focused three-color palette of pink, blue, and fawn. Anke Kramer created an elegant festive wreath using the exclusive November Metal Die Sets. Throughout the month, our designers emphasized texture, dimension, stitching, layering, and creative die-cutting techniques. The Instagram posts provided quick inspiration and sneak peeks at full tutorials, encouraging our community to try new techniques with their own Hip Kits. Each post celebrated the joy of holiday crafting and the beautiful versatility of our exclusive products.

	Let’s make fall cards Designer: Natsuko Suzuki Natsuko creates cozy fall cards using the October 2025 Hip Kits along with the September FilmStrip Metal Die, featuring wool stitching, layered die cuts, and dimensional adhesive for added texture.
	Fussy cutting fun Designer: Sophie Delorme Sophie demonstrates the joy of fussy cutting beautiful Christmas trees from the November kits, creating a stunning focal point for her holiday layout.
	Playing with embellishments Designer: Daniela Daniela creates a fun layout using just a few bits of paper but a variety of different embellishments, showing how to make the most of your stash.
	Let’s create with multiple photos Designer: Natsuko Suzuki Natsuko creates holiday magic with stitched trees, window flaps, and lots of cozy details, showing how to incorporate multiple photos into one cohesive design.
	Using three colors for building a cluster Designer: Daniela Daniela demonstrates how using mainly three colors (pink, blue, and fawn) creates a balanced look while fussy-cutting windows from the cardstock pack to create a big cluster.
	Create a festive wreath with the November metal dies Designer: Anke Kramer Anke uses the exclusive November Metal Die Sets to create a layout featuring a festive wreath, showcasing the beautiful details these dies can create.
	Let’s scrap with Nathalie – November 2025 kits Designer: Nathalie Another wonderful scrapping session with Nathalie featuring the November 2025 Hip Kits, full of creative ideas and techniques.

Want to see more? Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes peeks at our design team’s creative process!

Featured products: December 2025 Hip Kits

The gorgeous December 2025 Hip Kits are now available and ready to help you create magical holiday memories! This month’s collection features a stunning festive theme perfect for Christmas projects, winter celebrations, and end-of-year memory keeping. The kits include exclusive products you won’t find anywhere else, including beautiful, patterned papers, coordinating cardstock, unique embellishments, and innovative stitchable dies. Whether you’re building your December daily album, creating holiday cards for loved ones, or preserving precious family memories, these kits provide everything you need. Hip Kit Club subscribers automatically receive the Main Kit each month at a discounted price, plus 15% off all add-on kit purchases that ship free with your main kit. Subscribers also get free access to monthly downloadable cut file designs. Not ready for a subscription? No problem! All Hip Kits and cut files can be purchased individually through our website. Explore the beautiful December 2025 Hip Kits collection below and get ready to create something amazing!

December 2025 Main Kit (with 6×8 Paper Pack) This comprehensive kit includes all the essentials for your December projects, featuring a gorgeous 6×8 paper pack perfect for cards and smaller layouts. Create beautiful holiday memories with coordinating embellishments and exclusive designs. Shop now	December 2025 Main Kit (with Cardstock) Get crafting immediately with this version of the Main Kit that includes coordinating cardstock. Perfect for creating sturdy bases, die-cut elements, and layered designs that showcase your holiday photos beautifully. Shop now	December 2025 Main Kit (with Patterned Paper) This version features stunning 12×12 patterned papers in festive December designs. Mix and match patterns to create cohesive layouts and cards that capture the magic of the holiday season. Shop now
December 2025 Embellishment Kit Add the perfect finishing touches with this curated collection of embellishments. From dimensional stickers to unique ephemera, this kit provides all the extra elements to make your projects shine. Shop now	December 2025 Color Kit Explore your creative side with this kit featuring inks, paints, and coloring mediums in coordinating December colors. Perfect for adding custom touches and artistic flair to your holiday projects. Shop now	December 2025 Paper Kit Expand your paper options with this add-on kit featuring additional patterned papers and coordinating designs. More patterns mean more creative possibilities for your December projects. Shop now
December 2025 Cardstock Kit Build strong foundations for your projects with this collection of coordinating cardstock in December’s color palette. Perfect for matting photos, die-cutting, and creating sturdy elements. Shop now	December 2025 Pocket Life Kit Perfect for pocket page scrapbookers and December daily albums! This kit includes cards, tabs, and embellishments specifically designed for 3×4 and 4×6 pocket-style memory keeping. Shop now	December 2025 6×8 Pocket Life Cards and Ephemera Shapes Enhance your pocket pages with these exclusive 6×8 cards and ephemera shapes. Pre-designed elements make documenting your December memories quick and beautiful. Shop now
December 2025 Pocket Life Stamp Set Add custom sentiments and designs to your pocket pages with this exclusive stamp set. Features holiday-themed images and phrases perfect for December documentation. Shop now	December 2025 Stitchable Tag Die Set Create beautiful textured tags with this innovative die set that includes stitching holes. Add hand-stitched details for a cozy, handmade touch to your holiday projects and gift tags. Shop now	December 2025 Stitchable Starflake Die Create stunning snowflake designs with built-in stitching holes! This exclusive die lets you add beautiful hand-stitched details to create unique winter and holiday embellishments. Shop now

Designer spotlight: Our amazing creative team

November truly showcased the incredible talent of our Hip Kit Club design team! Each designer brought their unique style and expertise to the November 2025 Hip Kits, demonstrating countless techniques and inspiring our community with fresh ideas. Anke Kramer wowed us with her mastery of coloring die cuts with magical powders and creating elegant hand-stitched embellishments, while also designing stunning festive wreaths using our exclusive metal dies. Sophie Delorme shared her love of soft stamped backgrounds and the joy of fussy cutting, creating beautiful Christmas tree focal points and elegant wreath layouts. Natsuko Suzuki impressed with her innovative use of the fancy border metal die, creative window flaps, and charming wool-stitched cards that combined multiple techniques. Jana Eubank demonstrated her signature layering style, building texture and dimension into sweet Christmas layouts. Daniela focused on balanced design through limited color palettes and creative embellishment clusters, showing how constraint can lead to stunning results. Belinda Jane kept things practical with fast, fun page ideas perfect for December albums. Nathalie invited us into her creative process with multiple scrapping sessions. Together, this talented team produced over 20 inspiring tutorials that celebrate the versatility of our Hip Kits and the joy of paper crafting. We’re so grateful for their creativity, dedication, and willingness to share their techniques with our community!

Join our craft and connect community

Have you joined our free Craft & Connect community yet? It’s where the magic happens! This vibrant online space brings together crafters from around the world to learn, share, inspire, and make new creative friends. We’re bringing back what our industry has been missing for a very long time – a true sense of community and connection. As a member, you’ll have access to discussion boards where you can ask questions, share your projects, and connect with fellow paper crafters. Join our weekly livestream virtual crop every Saturday from 10am-1pm PST (free for everyone!). For just $7 per month or $50 per year, upgrade to our Craft & Connect Supporter Program and unlock exclusive printables and digital downloads, monthly cut files, all tutorials and classes, livestream events, and so much more. Plus, if you’re a Hip Kit Club subscriber, you automatically get free access to the Supporter Program as a special perk! This is your creative home, filled with supportive crafters who celebrate your successes and help troubleshoot challenges. Click here to join!