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!

How to create a washi tape flower!

Hello friends,Kim here!

Who doesn’t have great photos & memories of happy times with friends…? Today I am sharing a page about just that…colorful memories that mean a lot to me & what better way to do that than with the gorgeous May Hip kit & add-ons!

Awesome, Happy Day by Kim Watson

The packs of loose embellishments included in theMay Embellishment kit from Pink Paislee & Evalicious were fabulous for creating little embellishment clusters. I used three clusters when designing my page layout, creating wonderful balance within my visual triangle.

Inspired by the gorgeous American Craft’s washi tape booklet included in the May Embellishment kit, I decided to make a handmade flower.

How I did it:

1. Cut a variety of washi tape strips from the booklet.
2. Cut the strips into x12 shortened pieces to make the petals.
3. Cut x3 patterned paper circles, the biggest at the bottom. Allowing a little of each pattern to peek out created a lovely layering, interesting centre for your flower.
4. Attach the petals on the back of the layered centre…and you are all done.

Using the stencils & paint from the May Color Kit I added subtle texture & color interest around the page. Red splatters are a wonderful way to add bright areas of color.
Next add journaling to one of Evalicious’s journal cards. I always buy the Project Life kit, even thought I don’t actually do any project life. The journal cards are so fabulous as well as the smaller packs of embellishments. They really add something a little special to my projects.

Once again I have enjoyed sharing my project with you. I hope it has inspired you in some way to try something new. If you are interested in securing a July kit & add-ons…make sure you have your order in so not to be disappointed. You are going to LOVE everything about it.

Have a wonderful week!!

Big September Reveal!!

Yep...friends, it is that time again!

The big HIP KIT CLUB reveal!!

SEPTEMBER 2015 HIP KIT (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 – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Bright Eyes Paper
• 1 sheet – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Expedition Paper
• 1 sheet – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Seeker Paper
• 1 sheet – American Crafts – Dear Lizzy – Documentary – Bear Hug Paper
• 1 sheet – American Crafts – Dear Lizzy – Documentary – Hello Love Paper
• 1 sheet – American Crafts – Dear Lizzy – Documentary – Me & You Paper
• 1 sheet – Elle’s Studio – Thankful – Fun Times Paper
• 1 sheet – Elle’s Studio – Thankful – Sweater Paper
• 1 package – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Enamel Hearts
• 1 package – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Rub-Ons
• 1 package – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers –  Ephemera Die Cut Shapes
• 1 package – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Wood Slices
• 1 package – American Crafts – Dear Lizzy – Documentary – Noted Cork Thickers
• 1 package – October Afternoon – Daily Flash – Deep Sea Alphabet Stickers
• 1 package – Crate Paper – Wonder – Die Cut Words

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HIP KIT CLUB – SEPTEMBER 2015 EMBELLISHMENT ADD-ON KIT

Price:  $26.95* *Hip Kit Club members receive a 15% off on all Add-On Kit purchases

Products Included:

• 1 booklet – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Washi Tape
• 1 package – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Follow Chipboard Thickers
• 4 assorted pieces – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Embroidered Tags
• 4 – American Crafts – Gold Arrow Paper Clips
• 1 package – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Rubber Shapes & Words
• 1 package – American Crafts – Dear Lizzy – Documentary – Painted Wood Buttons
• 1 sheet – Elle’s Studio – Grey Mini Alphabet Stickers

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HIP KIT CLUB – SEPTEMBER 2015 PROJECT LIFE ADD-ON KIT

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

Products Included:

• 1 package – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Momento Thickers
• 1 package – American Crafts – Dear Lizzy – Fine & Dandy – Sparkling Gold Heart Thickers
• 1 package – American Crafts – Dear Lizzy – Documentary – Rub-Ons
• 1 package – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Puffy Stickers
• 1 package – Freckled Fawn – Wood Veneer Words
• 24 Hip Kit Club Exclusive Project Life Cards designed by Kim Watson (NOT SHOWN)  Image to be updated to include the collection of Project Life Cards within the next few days!  Will definitely be worth the wait!

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HIP KIT CLUB – SEPTEMBER 2015 COLOR ADD-ON KIT

Price:  $28.95* *Hip Kit Club members receive a 15% off on all Add-On Kit purchases

Distress Markers are great for creating an awesome water color effect.
Just wait to see what our DT members do with them!!!

Products Included:

• 1 Elle’s Studio – Jordan Clear Alphabet Stamp Set
• 1 Ranger – Tim Holtz – Cracked Pistachio Distress Marker
• 1 Ranger – Tim Holtz – Abandoned Coral Distress Marker
• 1 Ranger – Tim Holtz – Blueprint Sketch Distress Marker
• 1 Ranger – Time Holtz – Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

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HIP KIT CLUB – SEPTEMBER 2015 PAPER ADD-ON KIT

Price:  $11.95* *Hip Kit Club members receive a 15% off on all Add-On Kit purchases

Products Included:

• 1 sheet – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Scout Die Cut Paper (not included in main kit)
• 1 sheet – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Bright Eyes Paper
• 1 sheet – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Expedition Paper
• 1 sheet – American Crafts – Amy Tangerine – Finders Keepers – Seeker Paper
• 1 sheet – American Crafts – Dear Lizzy – Documentary – Bear Hug Paper
• 1 sheet – American Crafts – Dear Lizzy – Documentary – Hello Love Paper
• 1 sheet – American Crafts – Dear Lizzy – Documentary – Me & You Paper
• 1 sheet – Elle’s Studio – Thankful – Fun Times Paper
• 1 sheet – Elle’s Studio – Thankful – Sweater Paper

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HIP KIT CLUB – SEPTEMBER 2015 CARDSTOCK ADD-ON KIT

Price:  $10.95* *Hip Kit Club members receive a 15% off on all Add-On Kit purchases

Products Included:

• 2 sheets – American Crafts – Grapefruit Cardstock
• 2 sheets – American Crafts – White Cardstock
• 2 sheets – American Crafts – Light Kraft Cardstock
• 2 sheets – American Crafts – Slate Cardstock
• 2 sheets – American Crafts – Geranium Cardstock
• 2 sheets – American Crafts – Banana Cardstock

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