Pretty layers with Pink Paislee!

Oh my crafty heart…don’t you just LOVE these colors?

The December Hip Kits are to-die-for! The wait was well worth it! Paige Evan’s collection, Take Me Away for Pink Paislee, is pretty, artsy & so easy to scrap with. Take a look at what I did.

Hello Life by Kim Watson

Using an exclusive paper by Kimberly Hutchinson, I applied layers of misty fuschia inks from Shimmerz, building up intensity as I went along. Bold splatters finished off things nicely giving a super pop of color!

Aren’t those exclusive resin stars darlin’? They were calling to be scattered across the page somewhere…just like the dreams & possibilities that lie ahead for the girls, as they make big decisions about careers & what to study at uni.

Pretty layers using ‘Take Me Away’ papers & ephemera. The Hip Kit exclusives add lovely texture & interest.

I used the gorgeous MME mirrored acrylic die cut numbers to attach the cute tassel, allowing it to dangle free.

I adore how the mix of MME mirrored acrylic die cut & charcoal glitter thickers, layered on top of a floral ephemera piece make the most gorgeous title. It is pretty & sophisticated with a touch of whimsy.

Process Video of Hello Life by Kim Watson

The December Hip Kits are totally fabulous…if you haven’t grabbed one for yourself, I suggest you do. Treat yourself whilst there are a few left to buy.

You are going to LOVE them.

How to Limit Your Color Palette!

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you are feeling like a little early week inspiration to get you in the crafty mood? Today I am going to show you how to limit your color palette with great results.

My page today used the ever versatile February 2017 kits…who would have known bits from this kit could be coordinated to create this gorgeous palette:

TEAL, LIME & YELLOW

Together by Kim Watson

Having pulled out a selection of ephemera by Crate Paper & Little Pink Studio and a vague idea of the type of page layout design I wanted to try, I added watercolor splatters in three areas around the page, creating the perfect canvas on which to layer the other elements. My color choices were inspired by Claudia’s tags & painted flower die cuts, pulling out the teal, lime & acid yellow.

Initially I was worried that the pink on the tropical tag would mess with my palette, so covered a few of the pink flowers with blue die cuts. As I progressed with the page I realised a few hints of pink here & there actually added warmth & didn’t distract at all. Don’t you love how the scattered pops of gold & yellow give the page life?

The photo, cut into a 2,5″ x3,5″ tag shape, really reinforces my grid design. The straight edges & tweaked width, helps with the overall symmetry and the twine bow adds subtle texture to the top of the page. Following the naturally forming lines, I built my grid design, filling extra spaces with smaller elements. It is a fun way to use up left over embellishments without cluttering the page.

As you have probably noticed, I lost my second ‘E’, in the title: ‘Together’ haha! The funny thing is I only noticed it whilst editing my process video, which meant I had to go back & MacGyver an ‘E’ with the space there was AND do it in such a way so it doesn’t look like an obvious mistake. Every time I look at it I can’t help but laugh…it is really a case of not being able to ‘see the wood for the trees’ LOL!! 

Anyway..I also wanted to mention a fun way to jazz up your journaling. I bought the February 2017 PL kit, included was the cutest stamp & notelet set from Paige Evans Oh My Heart. I used some of those little stamp prompts within the body of my journaling. Fun idea hey? It not only adds color, but emphasis to important parts of the text too.

Lastly, I added a gorgeous butterfly tag & embellished it with a fringed butterfly accent & ephemera from both Maggie Holmes & Paige Evans. The result is a sweet cluster of butterflies & hearts with an appropriate sentiment.

I really hope you have found this inspiring. Limiting your color palette can be a fun way to challenge your creative process. I look forward to seeing your pretty pages in our member gallery on FB. Be sure to let me know when you post them, so I can leave you some crafty love. 

Have an awesome Monday peeps ~ Kim X

Mixed Media Dream Catcher

Engaged by Kim Watson

Hi friends…Kim here, with a new page using the January 2017 kits & one of the amazing free subscriber cut files designed by Jessica Fabiano, to commemorate my brother’s exciting engagement on 3rd February 2017. We are so looking forward to their up and coming wedding & I wanted to create a page that was super special. The mixture of cut files, and mixed media helped me achieve the perfect look.

I had fun with the base page by creating a lovely collage of gesso, texture paste, Shimmerz, watercolor & gold mist. Then by cutting the dream catcher file in white cardstock, as well as patterned paper, I was able to create a 3D drop shadow effect. By attaching only the frame, I left the feathers loose further adding fantastic dimension.

Taking x3 feather ephemera from the Pink Paislee pack in the main kit, I slipped them in between the x2 cut file layers adding some pops of color. The cool thick cork adds, interest & contrast scattered around the page, balancing out the soft colors.

Layered frames & a notelet create an interesting cluster, decorated with puffy stickers & butterflies are the perfect detail for the bottom left side of the page.

Wanting a bright title, I got a little messy with the canvas alphas found in the January 2017 January kit. I covered my process in my technique video…but basically it is layers of gesso, x2 shades of pink paint & Heidi Swapp gold mist. The effect is fantastic!!

I really hope you liked my page & idea. I hope you are inspired to create a similar design with your January kits. Remember if you are looking for a great crafty community, be sure to join the HKC Facebook page and the HKC Member Forum.

Happy crafting friends 

I have discovered the best deal for papercraft supplies!

HIP KIT CLUB – JUNE 2016- MAIN KIT
Hip Kit Club Member Price:  $29.95 (requires a 3 month minimum subscription)CLICK HERE to join!Individual Kit Purchase Price:  $34.95

Products Included:

• 1 sheet – HKC Exclusive Paper – Everyday Making Music – designed by Kim Watson
  1 sheet  – HKC Exclusive Paper – Everyday Homegrown Blooms – designed by Kim Watson
• 1 sheet – HKC Exclusive Paper – Everyday Skipping Through the Park – designed by Kim Watson
• 1 sheet – HKC Exclusive Paper – Everyday Laughter & Smiles – designed by Kim Watson
• 1 sheet – Simple Stories – Sunshine & Happiness – Happy Day Paper
• 1 sheet – Simple Stories – Sunshine & Happiness – High Five Paper
• 1 sheet – Pebbles – Jen Hadfield – Everyday – Dotted Chevron Paper
• 1 sheet – American Crafts – Dear Lizzy Happy Place – Darling Daisy Paper
• 1 sheet – Pink Paislee – Fancy Free – Paper 06
• 1 pkg. – HKC Exclusive Everyday Day Ephemera – designed by Kim Watson
• 1 pkg – HKC Exclusive Aqua Puffy Alphabet Stickers – designed by Kimberly Hutchison
• 1 pkg – Simple Stories – Sunshine & Happiness – Self Adhesive Brads
• 1 pkg – Jillibean Soup – Fancy Clothes Pins
• 1 pkg – American Crafts – Dear Lizzy  Happy Place – Watercolor Die Cut Phrases

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HIP KIT CLUB – JUNE 2016 – PROJECT LIFE ADD-ON KIT
Hip Kit Club Member Price:  $29.95 (requires a 3 month minimum subscription)CLICK HERE to join!
Individual Kit Purchase Price:  $34.95
Hip Kit Club subscribers can purchase individual Project Life Kits for the member price. ($29.95)

Products Included:

• 21 HKC – Exclusive Project Life Cards – designed by Kim Watson
• 1 pkg – Simple Stories – Sunshine & Happiness – Enamel Dots
• 1 sheet – Simple Stories – Sunshine & Happiness – Alphabet & Word Stickers
• 1/2 pkg – Simple Stories – Carpe Diem  – Clear Stickers
• 1 pkg – Heidi Swapp – Silver Glitter Puffy Shape Stickers
• 1 pkg.  – Heidi Swapp – Hello Chipboard Stickers
• 1 pkg. – Jillibean Soup – Wood Veneer – Today Words

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HIP KIT CLUB – JUNE  2016 EMBELLISHMENT ADD-ON KIT

Price:  $29.95*
*Hip Kit Club members receive a 15% off on all Add-On Kit purchases

Products Included:

• 1 pkg. – HKC Exclusive – Everyday – Puffy Stickers designed by Kim Watson
• 1 pkg. – Crate Paper – Maggie Holmes Bloom – Rubber Shape Stickers
• 1 pkg. – American Crafts – DIY Shop – Gold Foil Word Stickers
• 1 pkg. – Jillibean Soup – Red Raspberry Soup – Wood Veneer Shapes
• 1 pkg – Jillibean Soup – Navy Thin Chip Beanboard Alphabet
• 1 pkg. – Pink Paislee – Fancy Free – Decorative Buttons
• 1 pkg – American Crafts – Project Life – Currently Chipboard Ephemera

He Questions Everything by Kim Watson

Don’t you love that every month the Hip Kit Club scrapbooking kits are perfectly balanced for either BOY or GIRL themed projects? My starting point for this page was firstly the FEBRUARY mood board, as well as Ashley’s FREE cut files. I chose a narrow color palette of cobalt, yellow, teal & aqua for a trendy feel; the results are fabulous….& obviously very BOY!!

He Questions Everything by Kim Watson

My son Max is smart, sassy & always question life & the universe! He never takes things at face value & always analyses everything he is faced with. Sometimes it really drives me crazy, but I do know that God gave him his super charged brain for a unique purpose, so we strive to help him embrace being different, & be OK with who he is. This memory was worth scrapping & I wanted the page to make a STATEMENT in his album.

What better way to make a statement, than with the super, fun, bold, stripe from Amy Tan as seen in the February kits? It made the best base for my page! Don’t you just love the watercolor vibe she has going on in this collection??

Next came my title, I wanted it to be a funky mixture of the cool fonts & die cuts included in the  February kits. When working with Ashley’s FREE cut files, I decided to try something different. I opened the background cut file & isolated one of the talk bubbles, then super sized it. It became an intricate part of the page design by conjuring up thoughts of BIG CONVERSATION, as well as making up part of the title, together with the Amy Tan chipboard alphas, & glittery foam alphas from American Crafts, in such a fun way!

Next I worked on the photograph. HA! this shot really embraces his sassy attitude towards life. I love it!! Underneath you’ll notice I layered journal cards, paper pieces & tags…it not only makes for an eye catching cluster but gives the photo extra height too. For the secondary title on the right of the photo, I used a few of the cute printed chipboard bits from the Shimelle pack found in the Embellishment kit, & stickers from Amy Tan as found in the Project Life kit. Little wood alphas (from last month’s kit), enamel dots, grey alpha stickers & staples finish off things nicely here.

For more details & shots of my creative process, check out the slideshow HERE>>

Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope this project has inspired you in some way! Remember to join the happy gang on our FB members forum, where we all hang out, chat & share our creativity!

Have a great week further!

Killin' the kit!!

The January +Hip Kit Club rocked my crafty world over the last month! I explored mixed media, US letter size, as well as multi photo 12x12 pages.

Want to take a look at my projects??!

XOXO by Kim Watson

For close ups & process details, see this LINK>>

Hello #you! by Kim Watson

For close ups & process details, see this LINK>>

LOVE by Kim Watson

For close ups & process details, see this LINK>>

XOXO by Kim Watson

For close ups & process details, see this LINK>>

Love, Love Love by Kim Watson

I am sure you will agree, the January 2016 kits are amazing!! There are a few left, so if you are inspired & feel the need to shop, I urge you to grab one whilst you can.

Before I sign off have you heard......?

Do you love scrapbooking and creating projects with an eclectic mix of amazing products from various manufacturers? Are you a team player that enjoys working alongside other creative individuals? Do you actively communicate via various forms of social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube & a personal blog? Are you willing to share your work and promote our Hip Kit Club via social media? Do you have a specific style that would be a good fit for our Hip Kit Club? Then we want to hear from you!

HOW TO APPLY…>>>

The deadline for applications is Sunday, March 20th, 206 at 11:59 p.m. PST.  International applications are welcome to apply. However, international applicants must be willing to share in international shipping costs. All submissions must be emailed to kimberly@hipkitclub.com by application deadline.

New design team member invitations will be sent via email and our 2016 Hip Kit Club Design Team will be announced on our blog on April 1st, 2016 at 9 a.m. PST.

Happy scrapping!  We can’t wait to see your application!

Thanks for stopping by!!

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