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Kim McGillis

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

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The Connect & Create virtual event is almost here… The Connect & Create virtual event is almost here… and trust me, you do NOT want to miss this! Here are a few sneak peeks 👀 scroll ⬅️ •Gorgeous creations featuring brand-new products from the May 2026 Catalog •Inspiring ideas to spark your creativity and duplicate •Amazing business tips to help you grow and thrive If you’re a demonstrator, this is your sign to jump in and be part of something special 💕 👉 Sign up now using my link https://store.catherinecarroll.com/connect-create-online-may2026/?aff=e8669279 (also in my stories!) Come connect, create, and have FUN with us! #ConnectAndCreate #StampingCommunity #PaperCrafting #CardMaking #CraftInspiration
I had so much fun creating with @stampinupofficial I had so much fun creating with @stampinupofficial ‘s Beach Boardwalk Suite Collection for our monthly group hop. I ended up making three unique cards! ☀️ First, I designed a slimline card featuring the beautiful two-toned cardstock which adds such a soft, blended look. I challenged myself to use every single color from the designer series paper, and I love how vibrant yet cohesive it turned out! I die-cut some palm trees and tickets to really bring those boardwalk vibes to life. 📸 Next, I created a Polaroid-style card where I really wanted to highlight those adorable puffy stickers and the designer series paper. They both add the perfect dimension and make it feel like a fun, captured beach memory! 🌴 For my final card, I made a Polaroid shaker card and added some watercolored palm trees for extra softness and detail. The movement inside gives it such a fun finishing touch! ✨ Hop along with us to see all of the beautiful creations from the group and get inspired! Next in our Hop is the talented Sara @kisskreative Be sure to check out her wonderful projects! Full list of hoppers for Instagram: Anja Beckmann @1stampingnightowl Kim McGillis @kim_mcgillis Sara Sayers @kisskreative Sonja Linecker @kreativ_mit_sunshinesonja Tammy Wilson @stampspaperscissors #BeachBoardwalk #PaperCrafting #HandmadeCards #stampinup #stampinupcanada
🌊✨ A sneak peek of a fun beach-inspired project wi 🌊✨ A sneak peek of a fun beach-inspired project with @stampinupofficial ‘s Beach Time Scrapbooking Kit as well as the Beach Boardwalk Puffy Stickers and Boardwalk Fun Dies! In French, the suite is called Promenade Littorale. I designed a seaside-inspired project using this beautiful collection as part of an exclusive video tutorial for L’Accent Créatif. Don’t worry if you don’t speak French — you can watch it with English subtitles on YouTube. Good news: the tutorial is FREE with any purchase of $60 or more during the month of April! Soft textures, calming colors, and all the summer vibes… this project is the perfect creative escape ✂️☀️ 👉 Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to craft along with us! #papercrafting #scrapbooking #stampinupcanada #beachvibe #stampinup
It’s time for another Unofficial Artisan Design Te It’s time for another Unofficial Artisan Design Team 2026 InstaHop... and this one is all about COLOR. For this hop, each of us chose one of the brand new 2026-2028 In Colors and paired it with a combination of current Stampin’ Up!® colors to create a fresh, inspiring color story. @stampinupofficial ‘s Golden Glow might just be my new favorite 💛✨I paired it with Old Olive and Crumb Cake and I’m absolutely loving how warm and earthy this combo feels. I added a subtle touch of Barely Blush & Crisp Cantaloupe. It’s soft, versatile, and perfect for so many styles of cards! For today’s hop I made a coordinating stationery card set and had so much fun pulling everything together. I also highlighted the Eyelet Blooms Die ($5 with a $100 order this month), along with the Scalloped Blooms and the Boutique Blossoms, they are such beautiful bundles to create with! Be sure to hop along and see how each designer interpreted this challenge... you’re going to walk away with SO many color combo ideas. Next up: My Lovely Friend Sonja @kreativ_mit_sunshinesonja Full Hop List Sarine Zijderveld @sarinezijderveld Tammy Wilson @stampspaperscissors Julia Maser @creative.ju Kim McGillis @kim_mcgillis ➡️you are here ⬅️ Sonja Linecker @kreativ_mit_sunshinesonja Cornelia Janssen @manufaktur_herzgemacht Debbie Scott @blueeyedstamper Vicki Boucher @vickiboucher Andrea Sargent @andreaksargent Kerstin Rüter @stempelmessi Michelle Pepper @stampwithmichellenz Aurélie Fabre @autour.du.papier Kim Fee @simplyfairies_kimfee Teri West @alaskastamper Lara Moss @scrappykea Sara Sayers @kisskreative Anja Beckmann @1stampingnightowl Berdien Weideveld @berdien_weideveld Pamela Blackwell @passionateaboutscrapbooking Do you have a go-to color combo right now? I’d love to hear! #ArtisanDesignTeam2026 #StampinUp #stampinupcanada #StationerySet #ColorCombo papercrafting
Have you tried this fun technique yet? Head over Have you tried this fun technique yet? Head over to @stampinupofficial’s page where I’m sharing how to “stretch” your dies by dry embossing with them using a Silicone Craft Sheet, it’s such a cool way to get more from your supplies! Here’s one of the cards I created featuring the beautiful Forever Floral Bundle #ADTTipsAndTricks #StampinUp #StampingTechnique #DryEmbossing #ForeverFlora
Sneak Peek Alert! I’m so excited to share a littl Sneak Peek Alert! I’m so excited to share a little preview of my Cute as a Bug Fun Fold & Matching Baby Cards Class! This @stampinupofficial collection has completely stolen my heart with the bright colors, playful patterns, and sweet little details just feel like summer is right around the corner. I can’t wait to show you all the fun folds and adorable designs we’ll be creating together! Stay tuned… you’re going to LOVE this one! 🐞 #CuteAsABug #CardMakingClass #FunFoldCards #stampinup #SummerCrafting
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