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Are you looking for the perfect way to document those cozy Christmas memories? Or maybe you’re staring at a pile of holiday paper scraps wondering how to use them up?
This stunning Sketch 1 by Allison Davis for the Hip Kit Club is the answer! It’s whimsical, balanced, and creates the perfect centerpiece for your holiday album. Here’s why we are obsessed with this design:
The Main Event: The “Stash-Buster” Tree
Forget complicated background cut files—the star of this layout is a massive Christmas tree built entirely from horizontal paper strips!
Why it works: It is the ultimate way to mix and match patterns. Whether you have 6×6 pads or skinny scraps left over from other pages, you can stack them from wide to narrow to build your tree.
Add some texture: The sketch shows dashed lines on every strip—this is your sign to break out the sewing machine and add some messy stitching for that cozy, homemade quilt feel!
The Photos: Small & Sweet
This layout is designed for those adorable detail shots. It features a trio of smaller photos that don’t overwhelm the design:
Left Cluster: A vertical 2.5 \times 3.5-inch photo paired with a 2.5 \times 2.5-inch square.
Right Cluster: A solo 2.5 \times 2.5-inch square, tilted just slightly for a playful look.
Perfect for: Opening presents, detail shots of your ornaments, or candid smiles.
“Trimming” Your Paper Tree
This is the fun part! The sketch mimics a real tree by draping “garlands” across the paper strips.
String it up: Use twine or Baker’s Twine to create swags across the tree.
Hang your ornaments: Go wild with circular flair buttons, wood veneers, and die-cuts! The sketch shows gingerbread men, stockings, candy canes, and snowflakes. It’s a great excuse to dig into your embellishment stash and use up those little bits and pieces.
Title & Journaling
Go Big: There is a spot for a nice, long script title at the bottom left. It anchors the tree and overlaps the photos beautifully.
Tell the Story: Tucked above the left photo cluster are simple journaling strips. It balances the layout and gives you just enough room to jot down the who, what, and where.
