Join the incredibly talented Natsuko Suzuki as she showcases her creative expertise using the stunning metal dies from the March 2025 Hip Kits. In this inspiring tutorial, Natsuko demonstrates how to craft a beautiful mini album using three different metal dies, creating unique pages with cut-out windows that cleverly hide pictures inside. Her attention to detail and innovative approach results in a charming keepsake that you'll want to recreate for yourself. Don't miss out on more amazing crafting ideas - be sure to subscribe to the Hip Kit Club YouTube channel for regular inspiration from our amazing design team!
In this creative tutorial, Natsuko Suzuki showcases the versatility of the metal dies from the March 2025 Hip Kits. She expertly crafts a mini album using three different dies, focusing on the Oblong Oval Die for creating the album pages and adding beautiful patterns with the Floral Oblong Hexagon Die. One of the most clever aspects of her design is the cut-out windows she incorporates into the pages, allowing for hidden pictures that create a surprise element when browsing through the album. This project perfectly demonstrates how these specialized dies can be used to create dimensional, interactive scrapbooking projects with professional-looking results.
Products Used in This Project
March 2025 Main Kit (with Patterned Paper)
The March 2025 Main Kit serves as the foundation for Natsuko's beautiful mini album project. This comprehensive kit comes packed with coordinating patterned papers, providing the perfect canvas for her creative die-cutting techniques. The carefully curated collection of papers offers a harmonious color palette and complementary designs that work seamlessly together, making it simple to create a cohesive project. The kit includes everything needed to get started with your own mini album creation, featuring premium cardstock that's ideal for die-cutting applications and sturdy enough to create album pages that will stand the test of time.
March 2025 Oblong Floral Hexagon Metal Die
The March 2025 Oblong Floral Hexagon Metal Die is one of the star products Natsuko uses to add intricate patterns throughout her mini album. This precision-cut metal die creates delicate floral designs within a distinctive hexagonal shape, adding texture and visual interest to her pages. The die's unique geometric yet organic pattern allows crafters to create elegant decorative elements or beautiful backgrounds. In the video, Natsuko demonstrates how versatile this die can be, using it to create overlays and decorative elements that transform simple paper into eye-catching embellishments for her album pages.
March 2025 Nested Oval Metal Die with Blanket Stitch
The March 2025 Nested Oval Metal Die with Blanket Stitch is essential to creating the structure of Natsuko's mini album. This versatile die set features multiple oval sizes with a charming blanket stitch edge detail that adds a handcrafted feel to each cut. In her project, Natsuko uses this die to create the foundational pages of her album, demonstrating how the various sizes can be nested together for layering effects. The blanket stitch detail provides a finished look to each oval, eliminating the need for additional edge treatments and creating a cohesive design element throughout the album.
