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The business side of cardmaking
  • 19 December 2019
  • Kim McDougal
Blog, Business, Etsy Shop

The business side of cardmaking

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Birthday card made from Scrap Paper Packs
  • 7 October 2019
  • Kim McDougal
Blog, Cardmaking, Etsy Shop

inspired by scraps to make new cards

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Kim McDougal, Owner Kim's Handcrafted Cards
I’m Kim, welcome to my world of cardmaking! I love creating cards! Learn more about me here!

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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...
Distress Inks and Stencils

Distress Inks and Stencils

By Kim McDougal / May 30, 2020 / 0 Comments / Number of Views: 10
When I saw this technique from Jennifer McGuire's YT video, I had to try it! It is genius! I don't have a lot of stencils in my stash but after making these cards using her tip, I'm on the prowl...
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: 10
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...
Distress and Stencils, Part 2

Distress Inks and Stencils – Part 2

By Kim McDougal / June 3, 2020 / 0 Comments / Number of Views: 9
I have fallen in love! YES I have!!! This technique I learned from Jennifer McGuire's YT video is a game changer for me! It is a quick way to create my own backgrounds with distress inks, half a baby wipe,...
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...

Hey everybody! This is the other stencil from @her Hey everybody! This is the other stencil from @heroarts that I got in called, "Bold Daisy" and for these 4 cards I did that distress stencil technique again BUT mixing 2 Colors at a time!, boy I LOVE the results!!! Check out how artsy these cards came out using #distressinks! I die cut a square and stamped the sentiment on it and traced the stitched pattern with my artist pen! Again, I used Hero Arts black cardstock for my borders. The sentiment is from @catherinepooler! Check out all the Pics! All 4 color variations are in the Shop (link in bio on IG) >> https://etsy.me/30a69jU #kimshandcraftedcards #kimmcdougal #kimiscreating #crafteveryday #cardmaking #cardmaker #handmadecards #handmadecrafter #createeveryday #crafts #crafter #handmadecardsrafting #papercrafting #papercrafts #paperlover #papergoods #greetingcard #encouragementcard #friendshipcard
Happy Thursday! (Feliz Viernes!) I just got 2 new Happy Thursday! (Feliz Viernes!) I just got 2 new stencils from @heroarts, this one is called "Glorious Petal" that I made 4 cards with ink blending with #distressinks! I also finally got Pixie Spray and I honestly don't know how I've lived without it! Just spray a little on the back of the stencil and it stays in place while you ink blend! Genius! AND, I got the NEW Speckled Egg Distress Ink in too! Boy, I love its blue subtle color!!! Check out all the pics! Anyway, I had a ball using the different colors and I just stamped the sentiment right in the center! I cut my panel down to 3-3/4" x 5" so I could have a border. I used Hero Arts black cardstock and cut that to 4" x 5-1/2" then added it to the card bases! I really think that black against the design adds a nice contrast! Sentiment is from @simonsaysstamp's June card kit! Added a few clear enamel dots from @honeybeestamps! All 4 color variations are in the Shop (link in bio on IG) >> https://etsy.me/2MriBDV #kimshandcraftedcards #kimmcdougal #kimiscreating #crafteveryday #cardmaking #cardmaker #handmadecards #handmadecrafter #createeveryday #crafts #crafter #handmadecardsrafting #papercrafting #papercrafts #paperlover #papergoods #greetingcard #encouragementcard
"Beautiful Friend", made a set of 7 cards and got "Beautiful Friend", made a set of 7 cards and got them done at 2 AM this morning! Actually, I worked on these cards for 2 days cause I took the project in parts meaning, I did all my stamping at once, all my die cutting at once and then all the coloring I did last night. Used my Axiaya alcohol colors on @simonsaysstamp's "Thankful Flowers" stamp set! I stamped the flowers on one side of my card panel with Simon's Fog Ink and then flipped it and stamped them on the other side. The "Beautiful Friend" I stamped on melon cardstock (also from Simon), cut it out with a square die and used fun foam to prop it up. Love how colorful the flowers came out! Crafting is really become my healing. Cards are in the Shop now (link in bio on IG) >> https://etsy.me/2U4Vx1K #kimshandcraftedcards #kimmcdougal #kimiscreating #crafteveryday #cardmaking #cardmaker #handmadecards #handmadecrafter #createeveryday #crafts #crafter #handmadecardsrafting #papercrafting #papercrafts #paperlover #papergoods #greetingcard #friendshipcard
Happy Wednesday everyone! I made 2 more mini album Happy Wednesday everyone! I made 2 more mini albums and these were even easier than the last two. These measure 6" x 6" and have 4 panels for gluing pictures and even has a pocket! I LOVE how these came out! You open the 1st flap and then lift up the 2nd flap to see the pocket. Take a look at the pics! Love the covers , "Do Everything in Love" and "It All Begins with a Dream". Hope everyone is doing well and trying to stay positive! These are in the Shop under New Arrivals (link in bio on IG) >> https://etsy.me/306fSaQ #kimshandcraftedcards #kimmcdougal #kimiscreating #crafteveryday #cardmaking #cardmaker #handmadecards #handmadecrafter #createeveryday #crafts #crafter #handmadecardsrafting #papercrafting #papercrafts #paperlover #papergoods #minialbums
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
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