Craft & Connect is where the crafters behind HKCMarket and Hip Kit Club actually hang out. It is run by Kimberly Hutchison, the designer behind the cut files in this catalog, and it is free to join.
More than 2,000 crafters are already in there swapping projects, asking questions, and crafting together. It lives on Skool rather than on a social network, which means no ads and no algorithm deciding who sees your work. Your projects do not get buried, your questions get answered, and finished pages get celebrated.
What you get, at no cost
- Step-by-step tutorials. Techniques broken down so you can follow along, from first cut to finished layout.
- Monthly digital downloads. Cut files, printables and more, released to members each month.
- Virtual crop nights. Live sessions where everyone crafts together. Bring whatever you are working on.
- Monthly giveaways. Regular prize draws for members who take part.
- Exclusive content. Material that is not posted anywhere else.
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Who it is for
Anyone who cuts, folds, or glues paper. Scrapbookers building layouts, card makers working through a stack of A2 bases, and anyone who has bought a cutting machine and is still working out what it can do. You do not need an HKCMarket account or any purchase to join.
Community questions
Is Craft & Connect free to join?
Yes. Craft & Connect is completely free. There is no membership fee, no trial, and no card required to join.
Do I need to buy from HKCMarket to join?
No. The community is open to any paper crafter. You do not need an HKCMarket account or any purchase to take part.
What is a virtual crop night?
A live session where members craft together over video. You bring whatever you are working on, and it runs as company and conversation rather than a class.
What machines and crafts does the community cover?
Scrapbooking, card making and paper crafting generally, including Cricut and Silhouette work. Tutorials cover techniques rather than one brand of machine.
While you are here
If you want something to work on before your first crop night, the free SVG collection is a good place to start, and our guides and tutorials cover the machine techniques that come up most often in the community.