Creating a Layered Title with Speech Bubble Stamps & Dies | February 2025 Hip Kits
Today we're excited to share an incredible scrapbooking technique that will take your layouts to the next level! Jana Eubank, one of our talented design team members, has created an amazing tutorial showing how to create text message-style titles using our Speech Bubble Stamps & Dies from the February 2025 Hip Kits. Jana's creative approach to layering and embellishing truly showcases the versatility of our exclusive products. Her attention to detail and innovative techniques are why we love having her on our design team. Don't miss out on more inspiration like this - be sure to subscribe to the Hip Kit Club YouTube channel for daily creative ideas!
In this inspiring tutorial, Jana Eubank demonstrates how to create a decorative title for your scrapbook page that resembles a text message using the Speech Bubble Stamps & Dies. She walks you through the entire process, showing how she added extra details and dimension using various embellishments from the February 2025 Hip Kits. This technique is perfect for adding a modern, conversational element to your layouts. Jana's step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow along and create your own layered titles with professional results.
Speech Bubble Stamp & Die Set - The Star of the Show
The February 2025 Speech Bubble Stamp and Die Set is the highlight of Jana's project and truly the key to creating those eye-catching text message titles. This innovative set includes multiple speech bubble shapes in various sizes, allowing you to create conversation-style layouts that add personality and storytelling elements to your pages. The coordinating dies make it incredibly easy to cut out your stamped images with perfect precision, eliminating the tedious work of hand-cutting.
What makes this set special is its versatility - you can use it for titles as Jana demonstrates, but also for journaling, quotes, or to highlight important moments in your photos. The clean lines of the speech bubbles create a modern look that works with any theme, from everyday moments to special celebrations. Pair them with the coordinating embellishments from the February kits for a cohesive look, or mix and match with other collections for endless creative possibilities.
February 2025 Main Kit - Essential Elements
The February 2025 Main Kit forms the foundation of Jana's beautiful layered title project. This comprehensive kit includes patterned papers with versatile designs that work for any occasion, from subtle backgrounds to bold statement patterns. The coordinating cardstock die-cuts included in this kit provide ready-to-use elements that make embellishing your pages quick and effortless while maintaining a professional look.
One of the standout features of this month's Main Kit is the inclusion of chipboard shapes that add dimension and texture to your projects. The glitter foam alpha stickers are perfect for creating custom titles or adding important words to your layouts. Perhaps most unique are the vellum letters which Jana uses to create soft, translucent elements that add an ethereal quality to her layered title. The combination of these diverse materials in one kit makes it easy to create multi-dimensional projects with professional results.
Adding Dimension with the February 2025 Embellishment Kit
To take her layered title to the next level, Jana incorporated several elements from the February 2025 Embellishment Kit. This collection of carefully curated embellishments works perfectly with the other February kits to add those special finishing touches that make your projects stand out. The rub-ons included in this kit transfer smoothly onto your project surfaces, adding detail without bulk - perfect for layering within speech bubbles.
The puffy shape stickers are a highlight of this kit, adding dimension and a tactile element that makes your projects literally pop off the page. Combined with the cardstock floral die-cuts, journal bits, and shape die-cuts, you have everything you need to create gorgeous clusters around your titles and photos. Jana demonstrates how these elements can be layered together to create visual interest within and around the speech bubbles, creating a cohesive design that draws the eye and tells a story. These professionally designed embellishments take the guesswork out of coordinating elements while still allowing for personal creativity.
Stamping Success with the February 2025 Pocket Life Kit
While Jana primarily focused on the Speech Bubble Stamp & Die Set, she also incorporated elements from the February 2025 Pocket Life Kit. This kit is designed with pocket scrapbooking in mind but works beautifully for traditional layouts as well. The stamps included in this kit offer versatile sentiments and designs that complement the speech bubble theme perfectly. These high-quality clear stamps provide crisp, clean images every time and are designed to coordinate seamlessly with all other February kits.
What makes the Pocket Life Kit particularly useful for techniques like Jana's layered title is the variety of small elements that can be incorporated in different areas of your design. Small stamped phrases can be added inside speech bubbles or as secondary elements around your main title. The beauty of stamps is their repeatability - you can create multiple matching elements across your layout for a cohesive design. This kit is truly essential for adding those small but significant details that elevate your project from good to spectacular.
Creating the Perfect Background with the February 2025 Cardstock Kit
Every great layout needs a solid foundation, and that's exactly what the February 2025 Cardstock Kit provides. Jana specifically used the "Grow" cardstock from this kit as the base for her project, providing the perfect backdrop for her layered title creation. This carefully curated collection of cardstock colors is designed to complement the patterned papers and embellishments in the other February kits, taking the guesswork out of color coordination.
The high-quality cardstock in this kit has the perfect weight for creating stable layouts that will stand the test of time. It's thick enough to support multiple layers of embellishments without warping, yet cuts cleanly when using dies like the Speech Bubble set. The smooth texture provides an ideal surface for stamping, ensuring clear images every time. Whether you're creating backgrounds, die-cutting shapes, or adding solid color accents to your projects, this cardstock kit is an essential supply for any serious paper crafter.
Putting It All Together - Creating Your Own Layered Title
As Jana demonstrates in the video, creating a layered title with the Speech Bubble Stamps & Dies is a straightforward process that yields impressive results. Start by selecting your speech bubble stamps and die-cutting them from your choice of cardstock from the February 2025 Cardstock Kit. Layer these with elements from the Main Kit, such as the vellum letters and chipboard shapes, to create dimension and visual interest.
Add details with the embellishments from the February 2025 Embellishment Kit, using puffy stickers and floral die-cuts to create clusters around your title. Small stamped sentiments from the Pocket Life Kit can be incorporated within the speech bubbles to add personality. The beauty of this technique is its flexibility - you can adapt it to any theme or color scheme, making it perfect for everything from birthday layouts to everyday moments.
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