Hey crafty friends, Kimberly here, and I am so excited to share this one with you. Gloria Parra is back with her Kit Kickstart series, and if you have ever opened a fresh kit and felt a little frozen about where to begin, this is the video for you. Gloria's whole approach is to rip... Continue Reading →
Tutorial: Let’s Make a Pocket Page – Jana Eubank – April 2026 Hip Kits
Hello friends! I am so excited to share this gorgeous pocket page that the wonderfully talented Jana Eubank put together using our April 2026 kits. It has been a while since Jana created a pocket page, so this is such a treat. She reached for the Go and Enjoy This Life collection, and while this... Continue Reading →
Tutorial: Adding Texture with Hand & Machine Stitching – Anke Kramer – April 2026 Hip Kits
Hi friends! I am so excited to share this gorgeous layout from the wonderfully talented Anke Kramer, who is back with another process video featuring our April 2026 Hip Kits. Anke has a real gift for adding warmth and dimension to a page, and this time she is showing us how to build incredible texture... Continue Reading →
Tutorial: Let’s Create a Mixed Media Background – Sophie Delorme – April 2026 Hip Kits
Hi friends! I am so excited to share this gorgeous quick-and-easy mixed media background reel from Sophie Delorme using the April 2026 Hip Kits. In under a minute, Sophie walks us through building a soft, dreamy painted background and layering in some of my favorite embellishments from the April 2026 Embellishment Kit and April... Continue Reading →
Tutorial: Monochromatic Mixed Media Layout – Angelica de Bruin – April 2026 Hip Kits
Hi friends! I am so excited to share this stunning monochromatic mixed media layout from the talented Angelica de Bruin, created with the April 2026 Hip Kits. Angelica leans all the way into a moody, sophisticated blue palette and walks us through some of my favorite quick and easy mixed media techniques along the way.... Continue Reading →
Tutorial: Create a Dimensional Background with One Paper – Anke Kramer – April 2026 Hip Kits
Hi friends! I am so excited to share this gorgeous layout from the wonderfully talented Anke Kramer, who kicked off her April 2026 Hip Kits projects with the most clever technique. Anke shows us how to create a dimensional layout background using just ONE pattern paper from the April 2026 Main Kit. Yes, you read... Continue Reading →
Tutorial: Build-A-Bear Workshop – April 2026 Hip Kits with Heidi Lewis
Hi friends, Kimberly here, and you are going to absolutely love what Heidi Lewis cooked up for us this month. Heidi took an adorable illustration of a bear carrying a paddle board and used it as a sketch template to build a stunning adventure-themed scrapbook layout featuring a photo from her family's paddle boarding... Continue Reading →
Tutorial: Scrapping Those City Vibes – A New York Double Page Layout with the April 2026 Hip Kits
Hi friends, Kimberly here, and I am so excited to share this gorgeous double page layout that Jana Eubank created using our April 2026 Hip Kits. Jana pulled out the most precious photos of her son visiting New York City with his aunt, and the city vibe and vacation feel of this month's collection... Continue Reading →
How to Make a Mini Junk Journal in 30 Minutes (Beginner Project)
Make your first junk journal in 30 minutes - a postcard-sized mini using the pamphlet stitch, 5 sheets of mixed paper, and supplies you mostly already have. Beginner-tested step-by-step build with materials, photos-not-required instructions, and a decoration starter.
Tutorial: Stamps + Embellishments Travel Notebook with the April 2026 Hip Kits
Hey friends, Kimberly here, and I am so excited to share this gorgeous travel notebook spread that Jessica Michaels put together using our April 2026 Hip Kits. Jessica took a different approach this month and worked in her camping travel notebook instead of a traditional layout, and let me tell you, the results are absolutely... Continue Reading →
Father’s Day Card Ideas: 10 Handmade Designs Dad Will Actually Like
Ten Father's Day card ideas that work for actual dads - photo cards, shaker windows, heat-embossed monograms, watercolor lettering, dad jokes, and vintage typography. With materials, build steps, and design tips for each.
May 2026 Hip Kit Reveal
May 2026 Hip Kits Reveal Hello my crafty friends, I am beyond excited to share the May 2026 Hip Kits with you, and let me tell you, the Simply Embrace the Moment collection is absolutely going to steal your heart. The May 2026 Embellishment Kit is overflowing with HKC Exclusive goodies including those gorgeous Embossed... Continue Reading →
Tutorial: Scrapbooking Challenge #11 – Paper Patchwork & Buttons
Hello friends, today I am so excited to share a gorgeous layout from Jana Eubank, who took on our National Scrapbook Day challenge using those adorable chipboard buttons from the March 2026 Hip Kits. Jana built her page around the Live Life and Dance It Out collection, and she found the most clever way to... Continue Reading →
Tutorial: Mixed Media Paper Strips Scrapbook Layout | March 2026 Hip Kits with Jessica Michaels
Hi friends, Kimberly here, and I am so excited to share this gorgeous mixed media scrapbook layout that Jessica Michaels created using portions of our March 2026 Hip Kits. Jessica pulled together a stunning Two Cute page celebrating her son's second birthday and their beach day adventures, and she used pieces from the March... Continue Reading →
Challenge: Mandala Circles Scrapbook Layout | March 2026 Hip Kits with Anke Kramer
Hello my crafty friends! Today I am so excited to share a gorgeous scrapbook layout from one of our incredibly talented design team members, Anke Kramer. Anke created this beauty as part of our International Scrapbooking Day Challenge #1: Let's Use Circles, and the brief was simple - work circles into your project however... Continue Reading →
