Brandy Jesperson
If you ask me, one Kim just isn’t enough! So please join me in welcoming Ms. Kim Hughes as the next Paper Crafts Go-to Gal! Kim Hughes’ style is cute and fun – just like her. The first time I met Kim was at the 2006 CHA summer convention. Kim was bee-bopping around with business cards and candy, eager to share the fact that she scrapped every day and would love to be regularly published in the pages of Paper Crafts.
Luckily for her (and us!) Kim’s persistence and amazing talent paid off. Today, Kim’s unmistakable creations frequently grace the pages of Paper Crafts magazine and now cute Kim herself gets to grace us all with her presence on this here blog. So without further ado… let’s meet the fabulous Kim Hughes!
Go-to Gal Kim Hughes
1. Where did you grow up? Johnson City, NY
2. Do you work outside the home? If so, what do you do? No
3. If a movie were to be made of your life, who would you cast to play the part of you? Jennifer Aniston
4. What song would you choose as the theme song for your life? “Climb Every Mountain” (Christina Aguilera version). I don’t love the song, but I like the message… I dig adventure and taking risks.
5. What is one thing most people would be surprised to hear about you? I don’t drive.
6. What/who inspired you to start paper crafting? Creating Keepsakes magazine
7. What is your biggest paper crafting challenge? Finding the time to create everything I want to. I have so many ideas but find it hard to make it all happen.
8. If you were only allowed two items to create a card beside cardstock and adhesive, what would they be? Scissors and a black pen. That way I could draw patterns and words and cut them out.
9. What is your favorite occasion or holiday to paper craft and why? Halloween because I can use just about any color and there are so many fun images that go along with Halloween (black cats, bats, witches, bare trees, owls… and so many more). That holiday seems to stretch my imagination most.
10. How would you describe your style? Forever changing and evolving. Sometimes I create cute and whimsical projects, sometimes I like to grunge it up, and other times I like the romantic, shabby look. I let the topic and product that I choose dictate where I go with each creation. I like to try new things and challenge myself to be unique. Overall, I think the majority of the cards I create are fun and cute.
Not only is she a Go-to Gal, but she's also a cover girl! Kim's Witchy Footwear Card appears in our September/October issue!
Kim's Delicate Flower Sympathy Card was a fan favorite from our recent Card Creations 7 Week!
11. When is your favorite time to craft? During the day when my kids are at school (or out playing with friends) and Friday nights when I crop with dear friends.
12. What sort of music do you listen to while crafting? I love listening to 80s music or whatever is on the radio.
13. How does your family participate in your paper crafting passion? My kids are my favorite subjects to photograph, so that helps when creating layouts, but as far as card making goes, I sometimes ask them for unique sentiment ideas. I am amazed by their creativity.
14. When it comes to calls and deadlines, how do you keep yourself organized? A detailed list… can’t live without one. I update and print my list almost daily and work from my top priority down. Everything has a certain color code which helps me keep it all straight.
15. Do you remember what Paper Crafts issue your first project appeared in? How has your style changed since then? My first card was in the March 2005 issue. I used a wall paper remnant instead of patterned paper and a shamrock punch as an accent on that card. I think that I am much more creative and playful with my cards now. I love using the freshest product possible.
16. What are you looking forward to most about being a Paper Crafts Go-to Gal? I hope to have the opportunity to teach for Paper Crafts and get the chance to meet more people who share the same paper crafting passion as I do.
17. Have you contributed to any design teams in the past or present? If so, which ones? Zva Creative, Therm O Web Adhesives, Ellen Hutson LLC, Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine, Splitcoast Stampers, My Mind’s Eye, Paper Salon, Around The Block, Prima, Cornish Heritage Farms, Core’dinations, Beaux Regards, plus several kit clubs, an online store, and some challenge blogs.
18. Name three designers whose styles you like and why they appeal to you.
- Becky Rusher – clean, cute, soft and pretty
- Julie Campbell – clever, bold, sweet and witty
- Amy Rohl – whimsy, trendy, makes me giddy
19. Do you have any advice/tips for someone who’s never been published or who wants to submit for the first time? Don’t compare yourself to others. Instead strive to be the best designer that YOU can be. Create from the heart and watch your style evolve as you create more and more. If you struggle with a project, set it aside and move onto something else. When you are ready to submit, just know that it was the best that you could do and have no regrets. If you don’t try, you will never know.
20. Do you have a blog or online gallery? If so, please provide the URL. http://paperhugs.typepad.com/
Well there you have it! Whew, just thinking about all the design teams Kim has been involved with makes me tired! Thanks Kim for answering all these questions. I know I for one loved getting to know you a bit better!
Make sure you show Kim your classic Paper Crafts love by leaving her a comment and welcoming her aboard as the newest addition to the Paper Crafts family. I’ll pick one lucky person to receive the cards she made for our 5 cards, 5 occasions, 5 dollars feature in our July/August issue. All comments must be received by midnight (MST) on Friday, July 10.
Celebrating the addition of another Kim,
Brandy
P.S. Today is the last day you can vote for Gallery Idol’s Round 1 submissions. Please click here and cast your vote for your favorite wedding card! Deadline is 12:00 p.m. (MST). We’ll announce the Top 15 and the next round’s theme tomorrow!
Congrats, Kim! I hope PC takes you up on the offer to teach classes for them-I’d love to take your class! Your cards are always so cute and fun.
YaY KIM!!!!!!
huge congrats to you my friend!!!
hip hip hooray!!!
♥rae
Congratulations Kim!
YAY Kim. I love Kim…her stamps are da bomb. Her cards are so cute. Congrats girl
Love, love, love Kim !
Love her style and everything she does !
Congrats Kim !
I’m a HUGE fan of Kim’s, and I visit her blog all the time! I love her design, her whimsical style, and everything that she makes! Kim is definitely a go-to gal! It is great getting to know her more!
Yay Kim! I’m a fan from SCS and so glad to see you here, too. And I really loved your 5 for 5 cards, so I’m crossing my fingers that they’ll soon be mine!!
Congratulations Kim. I really like your style and look forward to more designs.
Kim, You do great work. I love it. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so happy to meet you. Love the name of your blog and the content is just amazing. Have a great time at PC and looking forward to seeing more of your artwork.
Congratulations Kim! Your work is awesome, I absolutely love your style!! Can’t wait to see what you come up with in the future!
Congrats Kim! Looking forward to seeing more of your creations and ideas at PC. I love your blog too!
Congratulations Kim!!!!!! Such an awesome choice! I look forward to all your fun ‘go to’ ideas coming up and would LOVE a Kim Hughes class opportunity!!!
Beautiful cards, Kim! Keep up the good work. I enjoy your blog, too.
Congratulations kim! I look forward to seeing even more of your work in upcoming issues of PC. I also visited your blog and I love it!
Yay! Kim! I’m love your artwork and so glad that you are a Go-to Gal!
Congrats Kim! Your work is so inspiring. I am not the least bit surprised to see you become a Go-to Gal!
YAY, Kim! Congratulations, friend!
YAY! Congrats Kim!!
I love Kim. She is such a talented crafter… I have many of her stamp sets.
) Congrats Kim for making the PC team.
Congratulations, Cutie Kim! I adore you, and I’m excited to see how the next chapter unfolds. Hugs!
CONGRATULATIONS KIM!!!! I am so excited for you and look forward to learning even more than I already have from you!! Your style and outlook inspire me to be a better designer!! Thanks for all the inspiration!! Blessings and Hugs!!
Yay! I’m so excited! You’re one of my fav designers, Kim. It never fails that when I see a card in a magazine or online that I really really like, it’s made by you! LOL! Can’t wait to see more of your creations and learn more from you. Congratulations!
Congrats, Kim! I’m thrilled to have another way to see your work and find out more about how you make such beautiful cards
Congrats, Kim. I love the different styles you do .
YIPEE! Kim Hughes is one of the best stampers out there, and her inspiration is endless! So glad she gets to be featured in every issue now, because I always found myself flipping through the pages hoping to see one of her amazing creations each issue!
woohoo!! great choice!
congrats kim! looking forward to seeing more of your work & ideas!
Congratulations Kim!! WTG!!
Big CONGRATS, Kim! How fantastic is this?
I love Kim’s work – she’s a fabulous choice for the team!
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Kim is one of my all time heroes in the papercraft industry. Having had the opportunity to meet her and to work with her, I don’t think you could have chosen a better go-to-gal! Congrats to you Kim. Wishing you much success.
i looOOOoove that lily of the valley card! the stitching is gooorgeous
congrats kim!! can’t wait to see all your fun creations!
Aack, big huge congrats to you–you are just rockin’ it, girl! I can’t wait to see what you’re going to do next!
You are just too sweet, and I am going to just thank you right here and now for the shout out–I’m surprised I can type bc I’m in shock and so delighted about your shout out!
Hugs!
Amy
Congrats, Kim! It’s awesome to have another Kim on board. I’m so looking forward to working with you and picking your brain for creative knowledge. Double bonus – you’ll be in my neck of the woods pretty soon!
Way to Go Kim!!! I love the creative edge you have and can’t wait to see how you inspire us next!!!
Yay for Kim!!! I’m already a big fan, so no surprise she’s a new go-to gal!
love Kim’s work – and she is right, I am surprised she does not drive!
Sandra
Oh my goodness… KIM!
I am just ecstatic for you right now!!! You are the perfect choice for the job & I’m so happy that something this wonderful happened to someone as wonderful as YOU!!!
Congrats Kim! I can’t wait to see more from you!
Congratulations Kim! Paper Crafts magazine just wouldn’t be the same without your sweet, unique, clever creations…I love what you create and am so happy for you.
Melissa
Kim!!!! Way to Go!! This is so exciting – you will be an amazing addition to this group I’m sure of it!! Hugs!
Your cards are really pretty. Congratulations.
CONGRATULATIONS, KIM!!!! So thrilled, so excited for you! Such big, big news! Hip hip hooray!!!!
Well….this doesn’t surprise me at all. Kim’s an awesome choice and now I have one MORE reason to frequent this blog. Way to go Kim! You’re on fire!
Congrats Kim! I’ve been a big fan ever since I discovered her stamp sets on Cornish Heritage Farms.
Congratulation Kim! Love your work. Glad you are on board.
~Shari R.
Kim, I am so happy for you!!!! Congrats and it’s a perfect fit. Love your work and thanks for all the inspiration! Many Blessings to you! Mary Duffek
Welcome Kim. Love your designs!