Playing with paper elements using the January 2026 Hip Kits

If you love getting hands-on with your paper crafting, this one is for you. Daniela knocked it out of the park with her latest scrapbook layout using the January 2026 Hip Kits, and she walks you through the whole process in this fun and easy-to-follow video. She does a fantastic job showing how a little patience with fussy cutting can completely transform a layout. If you are not already subscribed to the Hip Kit Club YouTube channel, now is a great time to do that. Head over and subscribe to the Hip Kit Club YouTube channel so you never miss a new video.

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About this layout

In this video, Daniela creates a beautiful scrapbook layout using the January 2026 Hip Kits. She fussy-cuts puzzle pieces and butterflies straight from the paper elements in the kit, using them to build layers and add visual interest to her page. It is a great example of how you can get a lot of mileage out of the papers and ephemera that come in a scrapbook subscription box by thinking a little outside the box. The result is a layout that feels personal, creative, and totally put together without being overly complicated.

Products used in this video

Here is a look at the January 2026 kits that Daniela used to create her layout. These are part of the monthly scrapbook kits offered by Hip Kit Club, one of the best monthly scrapbook kit clubs around. Each kit is curated with coordinating papers, embellishments, and ephemera so everything works together right out of the box.

January 2026 Main Kit (with 6x8 Paper Pack)

This is the heart of the January 2026 collection. The Main Kit comes loaded with a great selection of patterned papers and a 6x8 paper pack that gives you even more options to work with. Daniela pulled puzzle pieces and butterfly elements from these papers and fussy-cut them to use as layered accents on her layout. It is a great reminder that the papers themselves are not just backgrounds. They can be cut apart and used as decorative elements, which stretches your kit even further. If you are into monthly scrapbook kits, this one is a solid pick for your January pages.

January 2026 Embellishment Kit

The Embellishment Kit is where the finishing touches come from, and this January collection does not disappoint. Packed with die cuts, stickers, and other goodies that coordinate perfectly with the main kit, it gives your layouts that polished, layered look without a ton of extra effort. Daniela used pieces from this kit to add dimension and detail to her layout, and you can see how well everything works together. For anyone who loves a well-curated scrapbook subscription box, the embellishment kit is one of those add-ons that is absolutely worth it every single month.

January 2026 6x8 Pocket Life Cards and Ephemera Shapes

The Pocket Life Cards and Ephemera Shapes kit is a great companion to the main collection. It includes 6x8 cards that work beautifully in pocket page layouts as well as a variety of ephemera shapes you can scatter across your pages for added texture and interest. These pieces coordinate with everything else in the January lineup, making it easy to mix and match without overthinking it. Whether you do traditional layouts or pocket scrapbooking, this kit gives you flexible options. It is one of those sets you end up reaching for again and again throughout the month.

Techniques used in this video

• Fussy cutting - Daniela carefully cut out individual puzzle pieces and butterfly shapes directly from the patterned papers in the kit. This is a great way to create custom paper elements and add a handcrafted feel to your layout.
• Layering paper elements - The fussy-cut shapes were layered on top of the main background to build depth and visual interest on the page.
• Using papers as embellishments - Rather than treating the papers only as backgrounds, Daniela used them as a source of decorative cut elements, which is a smart way to maximize every piece in your kit.

Scrapbooking tips from this video

• When fussy cutting, use a small pair of sharp scissors or a craft knife for cleaner edges, especially around detailed shapes like butterflies.
• Look at your patterned papers closely before you use them. Elements like puzzle pieces, florals, or geometric shapes can often be cut out and used as standalone embellishments.
• Layering fussy-cut pieces at slightly different angles adds movement and energy to a layout without needing a lot of extra supplies.
• Coordinating kits from the same month make it easy to pull everything together without worrying about whether things match.

Ready to get your own kits?

If this layout got you inspired, you can get these same January 2026 kits right from Hip Kit Club. As one of the best monthly scrapbook kit clubs out there, Hip Kit Club puts together a carefully curated scrapbook subscription box each month so you always have fresh, coordinated supplies ready to go. Whether you are new to scrapbooking or a seasoned pro, having a great kit in hand makes the whole process a lot more fun. Go check out the full lineup and consider joining the club so you never miss a monthly drop.

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