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Kim McGillis

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Welcome to my blog!

Hi! I’m Kim McGillis, the Founder and Designer of  Kim McGillis Papercrafting.

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    DIY Ruched Ribbon with Designer Series Paper or Two-Tone Cardstock

  • DIY Paper Rosette with Two-Toned Cardstock | Easy Handmade Craft Idea
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    DIY Paper Rosette with Two-Toned Cardstock | Easy Handmade Craft Idea

  • April 2026 Color Fuser Blog Hop
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    April 2026 Color Fuser Blog Hop

  • Stampin’Up!’s Delicate Dreams Global Ink Collective Tutorial
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    Stampin’Up!’s Delicate Dreams Global Ink Collective Tutorial

  • Artisan Sketch Garden DSP + A Little Fussy Cutting Joy
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    Artisan Sketch Garden DSP + A Little Fussy Cutting Joy

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Stampin’ Up!🇨🇦Demonstrator | ADT 2018&2025
👇🏻 My Freebies 👇🏻

Registration is officially open: I’m thrilled to Registration is officially open:

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been re invited as a Guest Designer for Connect & Create.  If you join us the last time, you know how much fun we had. 

I’ll be creating alongside an incredible lineup:

• Catherine Carroll & Jodi Brechbill (your wonderful hosts)

Business presentations from
• Alisa Tilsner
• Alison Solven
• Catherine Carroll
• Patty Bennett

Creative presentations from
• Angela Meiritz-Reid
• Claire Daly
• Erin Jacobson
• Mikaela Titheridge 
• and Me... 

Watch live or in replay… 

I can’t wait to create with you for another fun event!  Link in story or here: https://store.catherinecarroll.com/connect-create-online-may2026/?aff=e8669279
✨ DIY Ruched Ribbon with Paper – Easy & Stunning! ✨ DIY Ruched Ribbon with Paper – Easy & Stunning! ✨

Don’t have the perfect ribbon for your project? No problem at all — just make your own! 

Using designer series paper or two-tone cardstock, you can create the most beautiful ruched ribbon effect in minutes. I used @stampinupofficial ‘s Artisan Sketch Garden Designer Series Paper. Here’s how:

Quick steps:
• Break the fibers in the two-tone cardstock or designer series paper with a bone folder
• Add Tear & Tape where you want your ribbon
• Gently gather the paper to create soft ruched waves

And that’s it! You’ve just created a custom ruched ribbon that perfectly matches your project.

I absolutely love how this technique adds texture, movement, and a handmade touch to any card or creation. 

✨ Save this for later & give it a try!

#diyribbon #handmadecards #stampinup #stampinupcanada #cardmakersofinstagram
Today I wanted to share an easy way to create a DI Today I wanted to share an easy way to create a DIY paper rosette using two-toned cardstock ✂️

This technique is so fun and gives such beautiful dimension to your projects! All you need is two-toned cardstock and a circular punch—easy peasy!

Want to see exactly how it’s done? Head over to my YouTube channel or catch the replay on my Facebook Live for the full step-by-step 🎥

Happy crafting! 

#papercrafting #diycrafts #paperrosette #stampinupcanada #stampinup
Did you know that I am part of a group that do mon Did you know that I am part of a group that do monthly French tutorials that are FREE with a $60 order. They include videos therefore you can watch them with captions in English if you wish.  I had the pleasure of creating for the Accent Créatif monthly tutorial.  I used @stampinupofficial ‘s beautiful Nature’s Symphony bundle, Symphonie de la Nature in French for one of the projects, keeping things soft, elegant, and nature-inspired. I also used the coordinating designer series paper. 

This time, I brought back the paper rosette technique, but with a fun twist… using it to decorate a card box. 

I love taking a familiar technique and giving it a fresh new purpose and this project is perfect for gifting or adding a special touch to your creations!

Be sure to check out the full tutorial with the Accent Créatif team. 

#AccentCreatif #NaturesSymphony #stampinupcanada #PaperRosette #StampinUp
Color Fusers Blog Hop Day! 🌿 I created these swee Color Fusers Blog Hop Day! 🌿

I created these sweet little note cards for today’s hop using @stampinupofficial ‘s Nature’s Symphony Bundle and I am absolutely in love with how they turned out! 

Today’s gorgeous color combo:
✨ Petal Pink
✨ Secret Sea
✨ Shy Shamrock

Full details and instructions are posted on my blog, link in bio. 

These colors just work so beautifully together—soft, fresh, and perfect for spring crafting! 

Be sure to hop along and see what everyone else created—so much inspiration waiting for you! 

Next on the hop is my sweet friend from the UK Emma, @coastalcrafter 

Follow the links below for our Insta Hop and even more inspiration:

@tamilhewlett 
@kim_mcgillis (You Are Here)
@coastalcrafter 
@melsinkyfingers
@bonniestamped 
@lou_kitzelman
@tatianacreative

#colorfuserbloghop  #stampinupcanada #PaperCrafting #HandmadeCards #StampinUp
🌿 It’s time for our Global Ink Collective InstaHop 🌿 It’s time for our Global Ink Collective InstaHop!
We’re a group of current and past Stampin’ Up!® Artisan Design Team members sharing monthly inspiration using your favorite Stampin’ Up!® products. 🌍✂️

This month, we’re featuring the March 2026 Online Exclusive by @stampinupofficial , Delicate Dreams Suite Collection. This elegant suite is filled with soft florals, airy textures, delicate botanical details, and calming color palettes that make cardmaking and scrapbooking feel peaceful and refined. My Sneak Peek fun fold card is an overload of pampas, my fav… 🌿✨

Our team created projects that highlight the beauty and versatility of this Online Exclusive collection. If you’re looking for soft color inspiration, layered textures, or timeless design ideas, this hop is full of delicate, dreamy inspiration. Swipe through to see every project.

✨ Delicate Dreams Suite PDF Tutorial Bundle

FREE with a $65 order before tax and shipping Or purchase it for $20

🎁 Team members get it FREE every month! You can join my team here: https://www.stampinup.ca/join?demoid=2006500
🛍 Shop: https://www.stampinup.ca/?demoid=2006500
📄 Buy the PDF: https://kimmcgillis.com/shop/

➡️ Next in the hop is my lovely friend Angela  @stampingbeautynz from New Zealand 

This month’s creative lineup:
Pamela Blackwell – @passionateaboutscrapbooking
Dani Dziama – @danisthoughtfulcorner
Kim Fee – @simplyfairies_kimfee
Stacey Marsh – @stampinwithstaceymarsh
Kim McGillis – @kim_mcgillis
Angela Meiritz-Reid – @stampingbeautynz
Elizabeth Price – @seeinginkspots
Maheswari Rajaguru – @maheswarirajaguru
Jaqueline Tobiczyk – @touchofjoycs
Ashley Van Camp – @designwithink
Alanna Wharf – @sleeplessstamper
Teri West – @alaskastamper

#GlobalInkCollective #DelicateDreamsSuite #StampinUp #OnlineExclusive #StampinupCanada
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