A HIP Christmas...

The December HIP 2B SQUARE kit is SO cute!  It's perfect for holiday AND non-holiday photos... & I scrapped BOTH!  Here's the main kit... 

... and the add-on kit... 

I made 6 layouts + 4 cards in a little more than 1 day.  I think that's a new personal record.  It was easy though.  Everything is so cute & well-coordinated.  You can't help but get inspired by it all! 

Just a fun layout here.  The background is pretty busy, but since there's so much white in the photos, I thought it would work.  I machine-stitched over my red border strips.  Also used the American Crafts buttons packaging on here...

  

Here's the first layout I made from the kit.  Knew I wanted to use that airplane for these photos.  Since I used so many photos & there's a lot of different colors in the photos, I wanted to keep the rest of the layout simple.  Always room for scalloped-edge borders though.  (Will I never tire of those?)

On the next one, I made my own scalloped-edge borders on the bottom & then machine-stitched over both.  I probably should've drawn my scallops before cutting them, but perfection is just so overrated...

I added a lot of bling to this one... on the tree & on the snowflakes.  I also cut some "snow mounds" for the bottom of the page, using the same paper as my background, but inked the edges & then added pop dots behind it to further define it...

More scallops here so it would work with the green Prima packaging that I used...  

This ended up being my favorite page from the kit & it was a total after-thought.  My printed journaling ended up slightly crooked after I fed the paper through my printer, so I had to tilt it all to the side to make it less obvious.  I also made my own title letters with the cardstock... 

I don't know why I love this little pocket card so much, but I do.  I don't even drink coffee either.  But I found these little coffee packs in the pantry that Bob got from Starbucks a couple months ago & decided to use one of them when I saw the little coffee mug sticker on the October Afternoon sheet.  Then I added some bling as my "steam..."

Bob thinks I should sell them to Starbucks.  But that's the only coffee mug sticker I have, so sadly that won't work.

A few more basic cards that I plan to use as thank you notes...

I made this extra card after I finished my kit using some left-over scraps.  I also added the chipboard trim & a little pearl (both from previous kits)...

For more information on this ADORABLE kit, contact Kimberly at HIP 2B SQUARE!

Comments

[Valerie]

You are amazing, love the pages!! And all the cards :)

[sarah]

seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! what a scallop addict!!! ;) it's your thing in 2010 or at least that's what the trend seems to be. hehehe. :) i think i'm going to hop on the bandwagon then.

i need to go thru your gallery and lift your work cuz i need ideas!!!

hugs,
s.

[Chris Aiton]

I am totally impressed and amazed at your creativity with the kit - you were definitely inspired and every single item is outstanding! I love the cookie layout - the photos are awesome (guess I have a special reason for loving them) and the coffee thing is too cute! You have a real talent for card making - I think I need some lessons - and oh yeah, I love how you used the CP airplane on your LO about your AZ trip. Super super work! Have a great day and try to stay warm!

[Bekka]

Eeek! Just so stinkin' cute!!! Great job on all of this!

[erinrwillis]

You did so much w/this kit!! I LOVE that add-on kit!!

[Antonia]

What adorable projects!! I can't believe you got so much done in one night. Impressive :)

[Julie]

so so so so so so so stinkin' cute!!! WOWWWWWWWWWWW! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

[Jenneke]

I'm so impressed by these objects, Deana!! Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! And so many in 1 day, wow!!
I LOVE them all, but 'We're Arizona Bound' is my fav! Not only because of the wonderful pictures (with wonderful people on it !) but that airplane is sooooo cute!!! Had to have this when I made my I have a dream layout for TAAFOMFT!!
Question Deana: where do you keep all your work????
I think you need a special room for it, lol! Maybe next to your shoes :-)???

Hugs, Jenneke

[Jing-Jing]

I am just in love with all these projects. I love love these papers and I think OA and CP go so well together, these 2 collections especially. YOu did them PROUD!! I look forward to having some winter/snow pictures and scraplift your ideas, oh I can't wait, thanks for the inspo!!!!!!!!

[Kat]

wow!! beautiful work with the kit...i still cna't get over the fact that you were that productive in just a day's time...and EVERY SINGLE PROJECT looks so fabulous! honestly, i'm kinda jealous ;-)

[kim whitten]

Those are amazing layouts!
Love that first one with the "busy background"...I love it!

Looks like a fabulous kit to scrap all those Christmas pics.

[Denise Morrison]

those papers are so cute. I saw them on line somewhere and thought, yes? you did such a great job with them.

[Amy Muffoletto]

Goodness you were very busy...I need to find time like that. I have really enjoyed looking at all your layouts. Very unique and beautiful. Hugs, Amy

[Chantal]

Very Nice Deana! Love all the projects! Wow! Lots of work there. I also love the scallops! I should try it too!

[AmyInKy]

LOVE all of your projects this month. The "busy background" on the first one really does work with the snow pics. Thanks for sharing!

[Laura]

Please move next door to us so we can scrap together and you can rub some of your magic on my layouts!!! My goodness, those are so amazing!

[nicole renee]

Loving all your layouts! I will be lifting for sure!