Go For It! Cutting Up Those Pretty Patterned Papers | April 2025 Hip Kits

Are you hesitant to cut into your beautiful, patterned papers? In this fantastic tutorial, Jana Eubank shows us exactly why we should take the plunge! She demonstrates how to transform the gorgeous April 2025 Hip Kit patterned papers into dimensional elements that add movement and interest to your layouts. Jana's creative approach will inspire you to look at your patterned papers in a whole new way. Be sure to subscribe to the Hip Kit Club YouTube channel for daily inspiration and tutorials like this one!

 

In this creative tutorial, Jana Eubank dives into the art of cutting up patterned papers from the April 2025 Main Kit. She demonstrates how different shapes cut from patterned papers can be layered to create dimension, detail, and movement in your scrapbook layouts. Jana expertly combines elements from the kit including foam alphabet stickers, puffy shape stickers, cardstock die-cuts, felt cloud die-cuts, and chipboard die-cuts to create a visually stunning and textured page. This technique is perfect for adding interest to your layouts while maximizing your patterned paper supplies!

Products Used in This Tutorial

April 2025 Main Kit with Patterned Paper

The April 2025 Main Kit forms the foundation of Jana's creative project. This versatile kit includes beautiful exclusive patterned papers designed specifically for Hip Kit Club subscribers. These papers feature a range of coordinating designs that work perfectly together when cut up and layered. The kit also includes foam alphabet stickers for adding personalized titles, puffy shape stickers for dimension, cardstock die-cuts for embellishing, felt cloud die-cuts for texture, and chipboard die-cuts for sturdy decorative elements. Each component is coordinated to work seamlessly together, making your creative process simpler while producing professional-looking results.

April 2025 Cardstock Kit

The April 2025 Cardstock Kit provides the perfect backdrop and complementary elements for Jana's layout. This kit includes beautiful solid-colored cardstock in "Happiness" and "Thrive" shades that coordinate flawlessly with the patterned papers in the main kit. The cardstock adds stability to your layouts and creates a solid foundation for layering your cut patterned paper elements. The carefully curated colors enhance the overall design while giving you versatile options for backgrounds, matting photos, and even die-cutting additional shapes. Using quality cardstock like this ensures your layouts will stand the test of time while maintaining their vibrant appearance.

April 2025 Applique Flower Metal Die Set

The April 2025 Applique Flower Metal Die Set adds another dimension to Jana's paper-cutting technique. This specialized die set allows you to create intricate flower shapes from your patterned papers or cardstock with precise, clean cuts every time. The resulting flower shapes can be layered for added dimension or used individually as eye-catching accents on your layout. The die set is designed to coordinate perfectly with the April kits, ensuring that your die-cut flowers will complement the other kit elements beautifully. This tool is perfect for adding custom floral elements that perfectly match your color scheme.

Techniques Used

In this tutorial, Jana demonstrates several valuable techniques:

• Paper cutting: Creating various shapes from patterned paper to add interest
• Layering: Building dimension by stacking cut elements
• Die cutting: Using the Applique Flower Metal Die Set for precise floral shapes
• Mixing textures: Combining paper with felt and chipboard elements
• Strategic placement: Arranging elements to create movement across the page

Scrapbooking Tips

Here are some helpful tips inspired by Jana's video:

• Don't be afraid to cut into your patterned papers! They're meant to be used in creative ways.
• Save your paper scraps for smaller die cuts or punched shapes.
• Create a cohesive look by using papers from the same collection.
• Add dimension by using foam adhesive between layers.
• Mix different types of cuts - straight edges, curved shapes, and die-cut elements all work together beautifully.
• Consider the flow of your page - arrange elements to guide the eye across your layout.

Join the Hip Kit Club!

Ready to create beautiful layouts like Jana's? Join the Hip Kit Club today! When you subscribe, you'll automatically receive the Main Kit each month at a discounted price, plus get 15% off all Add-On Kit purchases which ship free with your Main Kit. Subscribers also get free access to monthly downloadable Cut File Designs.

The products in Hip Kit Club are exclusively designed and manufactured for our kits - you won't find them anywhere else! Don't need a monthly subscription? No problem! You can purchase Hip Kits and Cut Files individually through the website.

Use promo code JANAEUBANK to save 10% on your order! (Note: This discount cannot be used with other special offers or discounts.)

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