It's time for a new sketch challenge for a chance to win $25 to spend in store. This week, I am thrilled to be using the wonderful January 2024 kits to create. I love the mix of bright colours and cool elements. This fun, family photo deserves a vibrant, happy layout to match. The bright... Continue Reading →
Let’s Create a Stunning Bow TO Add a Wow
Hi friend. It's only a little over a week until Christmas day so I'm feeling very festive. I had an idea to create a present stack on my layout. I wanted to add a little pizzazz to decorate the presents and I found a great bow which is easy to make but looks really elegant. You... Continue Reading →
Inspired BY the December Mood Board
Hi friend. There is a new mood board challenge on the Hip Kit Club Facebook group which has pretty festive inspiration for your next layout. The mood board co-ordinates with the November 2023 kits perfectly and I was inspired by the presents which go under a Christmas tree. To create the tree feature it actually... Continue Reading →
Add a Midas Touch TO AN Autumnal Layout
Hi there. Autumn is such a beautiful time of year, rich colours and falling leaves. Subscribers enjoy brand new cut files each month, and today, I'm using a beautiful pumpkin cut file. The cut files can be used with any electronic cutting machine. If you are a subscriber, you have access to the hundreds of... Continue Reading →
Let’s Create DIY Tropical Leaves
Hi friend. Today I am using the beautiful July kits. I love leaves, so today, I am painting easy tropical leaves to compliment the kits. To make the leaves, I mixed Magicals from the color kit - 'Dip a toe Teal' & 'Teenie Weenie Bikini' to make a vibrant green. I then loosely painted onto... Continue Reading →
DIY Saturday
Hi Friends! I have a new DIY project featuring the February 2021 Hip Kits. This was my last week at my previous job, and I decided to spread some love to my beloved colleagues. I used the February 2021 Take out box Exclusive Cut File and gathered a few treats to thank the team for... Continue Reading →
Mini Book
Hi there friends. I have a new mini-book with a big surprise for you today. I used the wonderful January kits to create this super-cute album of our dog (who was born on Valentine's day). There are 4 pages in the album plus a pocket to store more pages or ephemera. Read on to see... Continue Reading →
Rainbow of Colour
Hi there friends. The January kits are full of inspirational ideas and gorgeous rainbow colours. The cardstock kit is always great value as you receive 8 colours that co-ordinate with the main kit. I'm always thrilled to see the beautiful array of pretty colours. So this week, I am using some of the co-ordinating cardstock... Continue Reading →
Product Focus: Seasonal Photo Stand
Hi Friends! It is Product Focus Wednesday and I'll be showing you how to decorate a photo stand using the washi tapes we got in the October 2020 Main Hip Kit as well as some of the patterned papers, cardstock, and embellishments from the different October kits. I started by removing the clip located... Continue Reading →
Product Focus: Papers- Create Your Own Paper
Hi Friends! I have a new project to share with you today. We were challenged to make our own flowers using patterned papers and cardstock from our kits. I worked with the beautiful September 2020 Hip Kits to create two memorydex cards. For the first card, I used white cardstock and patterned paper... Continue Reading →
Cut File including stitching
Hi friends! I’m sharing a colorful DIY project today using the amazing February 2020 Hip Kits. I’ve been having a hard time focusing considering everything that is happening around us and I needed to take a break and think of rainbows and colors to brighten my day. I have to admit that my Hip... Continue Reading →
Accordion Envelope Mini Album Tutorial
Hello Hip Kit Club friends! Amber here on the blog today to share with you...you guessed it! Another fun holiday mini album! This time around I used the adorable, festive December Kits to create a fun and interactive envelope mini album that is folded accordion style! The base of this album requires six envelopes. I... Continue Reading →
DIY Paper Tote Bag | Amber Mitchell
Hello Hip Kit Club friends! Amber here today to share a quick overview of how I created this fun, fall-themed DIY project using the September Main Kit. I love creating 3D projects that can be displayed or given as gifts to friends and loved ones. And what better time of year to create such a... Continue Reading →
Working with Mixed Media & Cut Files
Hi friends, its Jodie with you today for some Mixed Media Monday fun! I'm working with the August kits and have been challenged to back a cut file with mixed media for this project. I love adding inserts into my 6x8 inch project life album, and decided to work with the gorgeous September Subscriber Butterfly... Continue Reading →
DIY – TN Inspired Journal | Amber Mitchell
Hey friends, Amber here on the Hip Kit Club blog today to share with you a "travellers notebook" inspired journal I created using the August Kits. Earlier this year I attempted to create a laminated travellers notebook, and although it came out nicely, I realized that for me, personally, I wanted something a bit sturdier.... Continue Reading →

