REVEALED! January 2026 Hip Kits "Let's Get Real" Collection - Vibrant Colors & Sassy Designs!

The January 2026 Hip Kits are here: Introducing our "Let's Get Real" collection!

Published: January 9, 2026

Holy cow! January is here and our new Hip Kits are ready! I'm so excited to share this month's collection with you. Our January kits feature bright, cheerful colors with black and white accents—perfect for starting 2026 fresh. Inside you'll find everything you need for scrapbook layouts, cards, mini albums, junk journals, or art journals. The titles and sentiments are sassy and fun, great for capturing everyday moments.

If you love what you see here, make sure to join our Craft & Connect Community where we share tutorials, tips, and inspiration every week!

What makes January 2026 special

🎨 This month's Color Kit includes something special: Dylusions Dyamond Dust in Calypso Teal, Laidback Lilac, and Flamingo Pink. These shimmering pigment powders work beautifully as watercolors and even show up on black cardstock. We'll be featuring them in our livestream Mixed Media Class Series at the end of January, so grab yours if you want to follow along.

⭐ January kits are available now and will start shipping around January 16th.

🤩 Join us Friday 1/9 tomorrow for Show & Tell during our Livestream Crop (4-7pm PST). I'll give you a closeup look at all the embellishments.

Meet the January 2026 collection

January 2026 Main Kit (with Cardstock)

The January 2026 Main Kit (with Cardstock) is your foundation for amazing projects this month. This version comes loaded with coordinating cardstock in those gorgeous bright colors we're featuring—think teals, lilacs, pinks, and crisp black and white. The cardstock option is perfect if you prefer having solid colors ready to go for matting photos, creating cards, or adding layers to your layouts. You'll get all the essential patterned papers plus the coordinating solids, giving you maximum versatility. This kit makes it easy to jump right into your projects without worrying about finding matching cardstock. The "Let's Get Real" theme shines through with fun sentiments and designs that celebrate everyday life. Whether you're documenting Monday morning coffee runs or weekend adventures, this kit has you covered with style and sass.

January 2026 Main Kit (with Patterned Paper)

If you love variety in your paper choices, the January 2026 Main Kit (with Patterned Paper) is calling your name. This version focuses on giving you an amazing selection of exclusively designed patterned papers in the January collection. You'll find fun geometric patterns, inspiring word designs, and playful prints that mix beautifully together. The patterned paper option is ideal if you already have a good cardstock stash at home or if you just prefer working with lots of different patterns. These papers are designed to coordinate perfectly with each other, so you can mix and match without worry. The color palette of bright teals, purples, pinks, and black and white accents gives you so many creative possibilities. Use them for backgrounds, cut them up for embellishments, or create interesting paper piecing. The quality of the paper is fantastic for any technique you want to try.

January 2026 Main Kit (with 6x8 Paper Pack)

The January 2026 Main Kit (with 6x8 Paper Pack) is a smart choice for crafters who love pocket scrapbooking, card making, or mini albums. This version includes a specially curated 6x8 paper pack that's already the perfect size for so many projects. No trimming down full 12x12 sheets—these papers are ready to slip right into your pocket pages or use for card bases. The 6x8 format is also wonderful for art journals, junk journals, and smaller scrapbook albums. You'll still get the full January collection designs but in this convenient smaller size. This option saves you time and reduces paper waste since you're getting exactly what you need. The papers feature the same bold, cheerful designs and sassy sentiments as the other kit options. If you're someone who works on multiple smaller projects rather than full layouts, this kit variation will become your best friend this month.

January 2026 Embellishment Kit

Get ready to add the finishing touches with the January 2026 Embellishment Kit! This kit is packed with all the fun extras that take your projects from nice to amazing. You'll find stickers, die cuts, ephemera pieces, and other goodies that coordinate perfectly with the January collection. The embellishments feature those sassy sentiments and fun designs that make the "Let's Get Real" theme come alive. These aren't just random extras—each piece has been carefully selected to work beautifully with the papers and colors in the main kit. Use them to add dimension to your layouts, create focal points on cards, or fill up your journal pages with personality. The mix of styles means you'll have options for every kind of project. Join me during our livestream Show & Tell where I'll showcase all these embellishments up close so you can see exactly what you're getting and get ideas for how to use them.

January 2026 Color Kit

The January 2026 Color Kit is where the magic happens! This month we're featuring something really special: Dylusions Dyamond Dust in Calypso Teal, Laidback Lilac, and Flamingo Pink. These shimmering pigment powders are absolutely gorgeous and so versatile. You can use them as watercolors for soft, dreamy backgrounds, or apply them to black cardstock where they really pop with that metallic shimmer. The Color Kit also includes other coordinating mediums like inks, paints, or markers (depending on what we've curated for January) that work perfectly with our paper collection. If you love adding color and texture to your projects through painting, stamping, or mixed media techniques, this kit is essential. We'll be featuring these Dyamond Dust colors in our livestream Mixed Media Class Series at the end of January, so grab this kit if you want to follow along and learn new techniques with us.

January 2026 Paper Kit

Can't get enough paper? The January 2026 Paper Kit gives you even more patterned papers to play with. This add-on kit expands your paper options beyond what comes in the main kit, giving you additional designs and patterns in the January collection. More paper means more creative freedom—you can be generous with your backgrounds, create multiple projects, or try techniques without worrying about running out. The papers in this kit coordinate seamlessly with everything else in the January collection, so you can mix and match to your heart's content. This is a great option if you're planning several projects this month or if you work in a larger format that uses more paper. The variety of patterns means you'll always have the perfect paper for whatever mood or theme you're creating. Stock up with this kit and you'll have plenty of beautiful paper to work with all month long.

January 2026 Cardstock Kit

The January 2026 Cardstock Kit is perfect for crafters who go through cardstock quickly or who want extra coordinating solids. This kit gives you a beautiful selection of solid cardstock in colors that match the January collection perfectly. You'll get those bright teals, pretty purples, hot pinks, and essential black and white sheets. High-quality cardstock is the backbone of so many projects—card bases, photo mats, die cutting, layering, and more. Having the right colors on hand means you can create cohesive projects without hunting through your stash or making extra trips to the store. The cardstock in this kit is substantial enough for card making but still easy to work with for detailed die cutting. If you chose the patterned paper version of the main kit, adding this cardstock kit gives you the perfect complement of solids to go with your patterns.

January 2026 Pocket Life Kit

Pocket scrapbookers, this one's for you! The January 2026 Pocket Life Kit has everything you need to fill your pocket pages with style. This kit includes journal cards, tags, and other pocket-sized elements designed specifically for pocket scrapbooking. The "Let's Get Real" theme translates perfectly to pocket pages with fun everyday sentiments and designs that celebrate regular life moments. You'll find a great mix of vertical and horizontal cards, plus some unique shaped pieces to add variety to your pages. The colors and patterns coordinate with the entire January collection, so everything works together beautifully. Pocket scrapbooking is such a great way to keep up with memory keeping because it's quick and fun. This kit makes it even easier by giving you ready-to-use elements that look amazing with minimal effort. Document your January days, weekly spreads, or special moments with this perfectly coordinated kit.

January 2026 6x8 Pocket Life Cards and Ephemera Shapes

Add even more variety to your pocket pages with the January 2026 6x8 Pocket Life Cards and Ephemera Shapes. This add-on gives you a sheet of beautifully designed 6x8 cards and ephemera pieces that you can cut apart and use in your pocket pages, mini albums, or other projects. The 6x8 format is so handy because you can use the full sheet as a background element or cut it up into individual pieces. The ephemera shapes add fun detail and dimension to your pages—think tags, circles, squares, and other interesting shapes featuring the January designs and sentiments. These pieces are great for filling those last few pockets on a page or adding layers to create more visual interest. The quality of the printing and paper makes these ephemera pieces substantial enough to stand up to handling while still being easy to work with. You'll reach for these pieces again and again throughout the month.

January 2026 Pocket Life Stamp Set

The January 2026 Pocket Life Stamp Set brings the "Let's Get Real" theme to life with sassy sentiments and fun designs you can use over and over. Stamps are such a smart investment because you can use them on any paper, any color, any project. This set is designed specifically with pocket scrapbooking in mind, so the sizes work perfectly for pocket cards and tags. But don't limit yourself—these stamps are also fantastic for card making, art journals, planners, and traditional scrapbook layouts. You'll find a mix of word sentiments and image stamps that capture everyday moments with humor and heart. Stamp them with black ink for a classic look, use colored inks to coordinate with your projects, or try heat embossing for a fancy finish. This is an exclusive Hip Kit Club design, so you won't find these stamps anywhere else. They're high quality clear stamps that give you crisp, clean impressions every time.

January 2026 Raffle Tickets Metal Die Set

How fun is this? The January 2026 Raffle Tickets Metal Die Set adds a playful vintage element to your projects. These dies cut out adorable raffle ticket shapes that are perfect for so many creative uses. Use them as journaling spots where you can write little notes or memories. They make fantastic tags for gift wrapping or party favors. Add them to your scrapbook layouts as fun embellishments with a nostalgic feel. The ticket shape is versatile enough to work with any theme or style. Die cut them from the January cardstock for coordinating tickets, or use patterned paper for extra interest. Try die cutting from different materials like vellum or metallic paper for unique effects. This is another exclusive Hip Kit Club design that you'll use again and again long after January is over. Metal dies are durable and give you perfect cuts every time, making them a worthy addition to your crafting stash.

Ready to start creating?

The January 2026 "Let's Get Real" collection is available now and ready to inspire your creativity. Whether you're a scrapbooker, card maker, art journaler, or all of the above, these kits have something special for you. The bright, cheerful colors with black and white accents are perfect for starting the new year fresh, and the sassy sentiments celebrate everyday life in the best way.

Remember, kits will start shipping around January 16th, so order yours today to make sure you don't miss out. And don't forget to join us for our livestream events where we'll share tips, techniques, and inspiration for using your January kits.

Ready to join the fun? Become a Hip Kit Club subscriber and get these amazing kits delivered to your door every month. Subscribers save money, get exclusive designs, and become part of our creative community. Join us today and let's make 2026 our most creative year yet!