Hi Hip Kit fans! It’s Natsuko Suzuki here sharing a layout using the 2023 August Hip Kits. Here is my layout. Today I want to show two ways to use the Honeycomb Texture Metal Die. The First is to use it as a stencil. I think this is a familiar way to use it, but... Continue Reading →
Let’s Create with Pocket Life Paper
Hi Hip Kit fans! It’s Natsuko Suzuki here sharing a layout using the 2023 August Hip Kits. Here is my layout. Today's focus is the Pocket Life Paper Pack. I don't make planners, so I usually use them in my 12-inch layouts. Here is one way to use them. I used 2 sheets... Continue Reading →
Let’s Get Messy with Mixed Media
Hi Hip Kit fans! It’s Natsuko Suzuki here sharing a mixed media layout using the 2023 July Hip Kits. Here is my layout. I chose the Frond Paper from the July Paper kit for the background. Then I painted a big square in the middle with white gesso. After it had dried, I used all... Continue Reading →
Let’s Use Stencils with Mixed Media
Hi Hip Kit fans! It’s Natsuko Suzuki here sharing a mixed media layout using the 2023 July Hip Kits and the Summer Cut File. Here is my layout. I focused on the stencils for this layout. First, I primed the Cloud White Cardstock with clear gesso. Then I chose the Waves Stencil from the July Color Kit... Continue Reading →
Let’s Use Dies with Mixed Media
Hi Hip Kit fans! It’s Natsuko Suzuki here sharing a mixed media layout using the 2023 July Hip Kits and the Stripe Circle Background Cut File. Here is my layout. I used all three colors (magical powders) from the July Color Kit and painted them individually on white cardstock. It's pretty easy, just scoop a little... Continue Reading →
Let’s Get Messy with Mixed Media
Hi Hip Kit fans! It’s Natsuko Suzuki here sharing a mixed media layout using the 2023 June Hip Kits and a few Color Kits. Here is my layout. I chose one of the subscribers cut files, the Floral Moon Cut file and cut it out with the Cave Dive Blue Cardstock. Those who subscribe to... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday – Natsuko Suzuki
Hi Hip Kit fans! It's Natsuko Suzuki here to share a new layout by mixing the May and June Hip Kits. Here is my layout. I chose the Adventure Paper from the June Paper Kit and cut it along the lines. I trimmed the edges of each color and cut them with the Scallop... Continue Reading →
Let’s Get Messy with Mixed Media
Hi Hip Kit fans! It's Natsuko Suzuki here sharing a mixed media layout using the 2023 June Hip Kits, the April Color Kit and the February Lattice Die. Here is my layout. For the background, I chose the Summit Snow Cardstock from the June Cardstock Kit. I love the cardstock kit because... Continue Reading →
Let’s Make a Mountain Scene
Hi Hip Kit fans! Natsuko Suzuki here to share a new layout using the June 2023 Hip Kits. I chose the Layered Mountain Scene Die Cuts from the Embellishment Kit. Here is my layout. On the back of the package of the die cuts, you will see an example of how to layer... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday – Natsuko Suzuki
Hi Hip Kit fans! It is Throwback Thursday! Natsuko Suzuki is here to share a new layout using the February and March Hip Kits and a Butterfly Metal Die from the May kit. Here is my layout. I fussy cut some butterflies from the beautiful paper from the March kit and cut out... Continue Reading →
Let’s Get Messy with Mixed Media
Hi Hip Kit fans! Natsuko Suzuki here to share a mixed media layout using the 2023 April Hip Kits. Here is my layout. I started with punching out circles from the Paper full of colorful circles. I put them aside to work on my background. To stamp some circles, I used both sides... Continue Reading →
Let’s Roll Paper – Natsuko Suzuki
Hi Hip Kit fans! Natsuko Suzuki here to share a new layout using the 2023 Hip Kits. Here is my layout. What do you do with leftover paper or paper that is difficult to use? Here is a way to use up your scraps... rolling them. I picked several journaling cards from older... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday
Hi Hip Kit fans! Natsuko Suzuki here to share a new layout using the April Hip Kit. Here is my layout. I machine-stitched along the colorful circles in this paper with matching thread. The prompt is to mix and match old kits and I used the Pinkfresh Studio journaling bits from the March... Continue Reading →
Join the Fun – Sketch Challenge
Hi Hip Kit fans! Natsuko Suzuki here to share a new layout using the April Hip Kit. Here is my layout. It is based on this beautiful sketch designed by the very talented Michelle Crela. I was inspired with the diagonal design. I cut one of the lovely colorful papers from the paper kit... Continue Reading →
Let’s Play with Color Kits and Stamps
Hi Hip Kit fans! Natsuko Suzuki here to share a new layout using the April Hip Kit. I used the 2022 color kit which contains a beautiful floral stamp, die and three stencils. I colored the stamped floral with the Catherine Pooler inks which came in the former color kits, using the three stencils. ... Continue Reading →