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Reduce Stress by Minimalizing Craft Supplies
  • 10 November 2019
  • Kim McDougal
Blog, crafts, living healthy

reduce stress by minimalizing craft supplies

♥ ADD TO FAVs ♥  This is a rather short post today … I’m almost …

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Inlay-Inspired Cards
  • 3 August 2019
  • Kim McDougal
Blog, Cardmaking, crafts

Inlay-Inspired Cards

♥ ADD TO FAVs ♥  I had been wanting to try this technique and so …

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  • 1 May 2019
  • Kim McDougal
Blog, Cardmaking, crafts, creating

Bursting with Color: My 1st Experience with Alcohol Pearl Inks

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Creating my First Card Design

Creating my First Card Design

By Kim McDougal / May 9, 2020 / 0 Comments / Number of Views: 18
Happy accidents can be fun and that's pretty much how my first card design came about. Now, I've been making cards for almost 1 year (this July) and most of the time, I'm creating cards inspired by other designs I...
Mixing and Matching Pattern Papers in Unique Ways

Mixing and Matching Pattern Papers in Unique Ways

By Kim McDougal / May 2, 2020 / 0 Comments / Number of Views: 10
I happen to LOVE pattern papers in my cardmaking as much as I love making my own patterns. I find the papers are becoming more of a staple in my craftroom as the designs are so beautiful. Even some of...
10 Things I do to Get my Creative Mojo Back

10 Things I do to Get my Creative Mojo Back

By Kim McDougal / May 11, 2020 / 0 Comments / Number of Views: 9
Everybody goes through a creative block now and again and right now, this whole social distancing thing has been driving me a bit batty lately. And as such, I've found myself easily becoming distracted and restless. And, pushing myself helps...
Setting my 3rd Quarter Business Goals

Setting my 3rd Quarter Business Goals

By Kim McDougal / May 24, 2020 / 0 Comments / Number of Views: 8
I've always been big on planning and goal setting because I like making improvements and assessing my progress. As an entrepreneur, it's important to set goals or initiatives to shoot for in order to grow. I've always been fascinated with...
Stunning Backgrounds with Ranger New Alcohol Inks

Stunning Backgrounds with New, Ranger Alcohol Inks

By Kim McDougal / May 31, 2020 / 0 Comments / Number of Views: 6
When I found out about the new alcohol inks from Tim Holtz and Ranger, I saved up to buy them because after playing with just a few of the colors that I have along with some Pearl inks, I was...

Great news! I made 4 colors of my Thanks cards wit Great news! I made 4 colors of my Thanks cards with that stencil distress technique! I used Distress Traditional inks but this time I made the backgrounds even brighter (new blog posted coming soon on this!) Now, I have Red, Green, Orange and Purple available! (link in bio on IG) >> https://etsy.me/36PAxBv #kimshandcraftedcards #kimmcdougal #kimiscreating #crafteveryday #cardmaking #cardmaker #handmadecards #handmadecrafter #createeveryday #crafts #crafter #handmadecardsrafting #papercrafting #papercrafts #paperlover #papergoods #greetingcard #thankyoucards
These two beauties are from @simonsaysstamp's June These two beauties are from @simonsaysstamp's June 2020 kit! I used the pattern papers from the kit and stamped some butterflies in Simon's Fog Ink to blend in with the designs. Love the sayings! Added Reverse sentiment strips, "Wishing You all that is Happy" (says exactly what's in my heart!) just underneath and topped with @prettypinkposh clear enamel dots on top! So cute, easy and came together in minutes! Both cards are in the Shop (link in bio on IG) >> https://etsy.me/2Xl9Otn #kimshandcraftedcards #kimmcdougal #kimiscreating #crafteveryday #cardmaking #cardmaker #handmadecards #handmadecrafter #createeveryday #crafts #crafter #handmadecardsrafting #papercrafting #papercrafts #paperlover #papergoods #greetingcard #encouragementcard
Feliz Domingo amigas/amigos! (Happy Sunday!) Got s Feliz Domingo amigas/amigos! (Happy Sunday!) Got some new cards to share with you all! Here's the 1st of several posts coming this week! These 2 cards were so fun to create. I colored the flowers with my Axiaya alcohol markers and die cut them. The stamp/die set is by @waffleflowercrafts, called "Tulips Matching"! It's a set I can see myself using over and over. I then used @heroarts "Bold Floral" stencil and did some ink blending on my card base and then used foam tape under the flowers for some dimension! Added Nuvo Crystal Glaze on the petals, I created 2 color choices... can't make up my mind which is my favorite LOL! I topped them with @pinkfreshstudio jewels mix and the Reverse sentiments strips that I'm crazy over are from @simonsaysstamp! Both are available in the Shop (link in bio on IG) >> https://etsy.me/2Xl23Uh #kimshandcraftedcards #kimmcdougal #kimiscreating #crafteveryday #cardmaking #cardmaker #handmadecards #handmadecrafter #createeveryday #crafts #crafter #handmadecardsrafting #papercrafting #papercrafts #paperlover #papergoods #greetingcard #friendshipcard
Check these out everybody! Several weeks ago I got Check these out everybody! Several weeks ago I got some new alcohol inks from #timholtz along with the a new blower so I've been wanting to play with them. Love, love how all these backgrounds turned out! I used the gold letters for the words along with some secondary sentiments! I even did an alcohol lift technique on a couple of the cards using @simonsaysstamp's "Beautiful Butterflies" stamp set from the June card kit and some mixatives too. Placed an order for some alloys and can't wait to get them! Which one do you like best?, I think my fav is the purple one! Anyhoo they're in the Shop in the New Arrivals section! Link here (in bio on IG) >> https://etsy.me/2ZTsZMv #kimshandcraftedcards #tayloredexpressions #kimmcdougal #kimiscreating #crafteveryday #cardmaking #cardmaker #handmadecards #handmadecrafter #createeveryday #crafts #crafter #handmadecardsrafting #papercrafting #papercrafts #paperlover #papergoods #greetingcard #rangeralcoholinks
You Light Up my Day! Finished these 2 cards last You Light Up my Day! Finished these 2 cards last night, wasn't sure how they'd turn out but after I finished watercoloring the "Tulips Matching" stamp set by @waffleflowercrafts I loved how they looked so I knew I wanted to die cut them and turn them into cards! I used my Zig Clean Color markers on the petals and leaves and then Nuvo Crystal Glaze on the petals. The sentiment is also from Waffle Flower Crafts stamp set, "Fresh Rainbow Sentiments"! I added double sided foam squares behind the flowers and put them on Watercolor ombre pink striped pattern paper. One card base is Neenah's solar white 110 lb. and the other on @simonsaysstamp's green cardstock. Finished them off with a purple heart from @DollarGeneral and white gems from @pinkfreshstudio! Both cards are available in the Shop (link in bio on IG) >> https://etsy.me/3c5lnsJ #kimshandcraftedcards #watercolor #kimmcdougal #cardmaking #cardmaker #handmadecards #handmadecrafter #createeveryday #crafts #crafter #handmadecardsrafting #papercrafting #papercrafts #paperlover #papergoods #greetingcard #friendshipcard
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