Create a Layout with the January 2026 Raffle Tickets Metal Die Set – Anke Kramer
If you are looking for fresh ideas for scrapbooking layouts, you are in the right place. Anke Kramer has done a fantastic job putting together this process video for Hip Kit Club, walking us through how she creates a beautiful layout using the January 2026 products. Anke has a real talent for making every element work together in a way that feels intentional and polished, and this video is a great example of that. there is something here for everyone. Make sure you head over and subscribe to the Hip Kit Club YouTube channel so you never miss a new video.
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About This Video
In this layout inspiration and process video, Anke Kramer shares how she puts together a gorgeous scrapbook page using the January 2026 Hip Kit Club products. She walks through her creative process from start to finish, showing how she incorporates the Raffle Tickets metal die set along with the patterned paper and other elements from the January 2026 Main Kit. Anke demonstrates how to layer papers, use die cuts effectively, and bring a cohesive look to the page. It is the kind of video that gives you real, practical ideas you can apply to your own scrapbooking projects right away.
Products Used in This Video
January 2026 Raffle Tickets Metal Die Set
This metal die set is one of those tools that instantly adds character and dimension to any scrapbook layout. The Raffle Tickets design gives your pages a fun, vintage-inspired feel that works beautifully with all kinds of photos and themes. You can use these die cuts to frame journaling, highlight a photo, or simply add some interesting texture and layering to your page. The metal die cuts cleanly through cardstock paper, patterned scrapbooking paper, and even vellum, giving you clean, crisp results every time. If you are a fan of scrapbook kit clubs and love adding unique die cut elements to your projects, this set is a must-have. It is a standout addition to the January 2026 lineup and pairs perfectly with the main kit papers and embellishments.
January 2026 Main Kit (with Patterned Paper)
The included patterned scrapbooking paper collection features coordinating prints and colors that work together effortlessly, so you spend less time second-guessing and more time actually creating. The mix of patterns gives you options for both bold statement pieces and softer background layers. This scrapbooking kit is curated with care, and you can see that in how well everything works together on the page.
Techniques and Tips from This Video
- Layering papers:Anke shows how layering different patterned scrapbooking paper pieces creates depth and visual interest on the page without making it feel cluttered.
- Using metal die cuts: The Raffle Tickets metal die set is used to cut shapes from both patterned and cardstock paper, then layered on the page for a dimensional effect.
- Color coordination:Anke works within the color palette of the January 2026 kit to keep the page cohesive and intentional.
- Mixing pattern scales: Combining large-scale and small-scale scrapbook paper prints adds variety without clashing.
- Journaling integration: The raffle ticket die cuts make great little pockets or frames for adding journaling to your layout in a creative way.
- Less is more: Even with plenty of product available, Anke demonstrates the value of restraint in choosing what makes it onto the final page.
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This post first appeared on the Hip Kit Club blog on February 21, 2026.
