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!
Kim is so sweet and genuine. I love her creative style!
Congratulations to Kim! I can’t wait to see what you come up with! So excited!
I don’t know anyone who deserves it more! Kim is a stamping rock-star! LOVE everything she does!
~Kendra
Welcome and congratulations, Kim Hughes!
Congratulations Kim! I’ve been following your work for some time now; especially love my CHF Bear Hugs stamp set!
Congratulations, Kim! What an amazing honor! Can’t wait to see what you’re up to next!
Congrats Kim!! They are so lucky to have such a creative and inspiring crafter on their team. I look forward to your updates everyday. Thanks for sharing your talents and inspiration with us.
woohoo! congrats kim, it’s a great fit!
Congratulations Kim! You will do a fabulous job and will be a great addition as a Go-To-Girl for Paper Crafts. You are so talented and create the most amazing projects. You inspire me! Alisa
Your work is totally breathtaking…and you are sooooo humbling…looking forward to more of your works of art…
Carolyn
Congratulations Kim! Always been a big fan of your work!
here cards are just great it would be an honor to own some of them. have a great day.
Congrats Kim, love what you do!!
Congrats, Kim!! Love your work.
Congrats, and welcome to the team!!
Yay Kim! You are one of my favorites, ya know. Congrats! Can’t wait to see who joins you and Kim K. on the team!
WTG KIM!!!!! Congrats to you!!!
Congrats Kim! I’m so excited for you, and me (to get to read your insights each issue). You are going to be fab! What a great choice for a go-to gal.
I have loved and admired Kim’s creations for a while now…nice to know about her.
Kim has always been my Go-to Gal when I needed ideas and inspiration! I loved reading more about her and her process. She’s one of the funniest people I’ve ever met and her fun translates into her projects!
woot woot for Kim!!!
Congrats to Kim! Love her work… the sympathy card was my faorite!
Congrats Kim! I am a big fan…love your creatjons!
Congratulations, Kim! Shoot, I’d hunt down and try my best to get to any class you taught. I love your style!!!
Congratulations, I love your work!
Welcome Kim!!! I love your work. I am glad you are one of the Go-to-Gal.
Love your work, Kim. Great to read more about you!!
I love Kim and her style and I just know she is going to bring amazing things to the magazine like she already has.
yay – congrats Kim !!
I’m so happy to see Kim as a Go To Gal – she’s one of my fave designers!! I love her handwriting and her style and am always inspired by her creativity!! Way to go Kim!!
Congrats Kim, Your work is fantastic
Oh, how wonderful! Kim Hughes is one of my faves!! Excellent choice, and congratulations!
Yay, Kim! Can’t wait for the others! Wait a minute…with Kim and Kim, do we NEED others? You bet! Looking forward to those next announcements!
Thank you SO much for your kind words and congrats. I am still pinching myself. I truly appreciate your support and I hope that I will continue to inspire you.
xoxo
Welcome to Paper Crafts Mag…I love your work.
Woohooo….congrats to the awesome Kim Hughes…keep on inspiring girl!
Congratulations Kim…I’m looking forward to seeing more of your awesome work. I’m also watching that great blog of yours for great ideas too.
congratssssssss Kim. You going to have a blast as a Go-to-Gal. Love the Sympathy card. Again Congrats
I always enjoy learning from other paper crafters. Looking forward to your contributions to the magazine. kim
PaperCrafts, I’ve been a fan of Kim’s for a couple years; you couldn’t have made a better addition to your team. And Kim, GO GIRL!!!
Wow, what a collection of DTs!
Can’t wait to see what you create next! Greetings from Germany!
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You go, Kim! What a wonderful go-to gal you’ll be, too. Congrats!
oh man! i can’t believe I missed the announcement!
Congrats Ms. Kim! I couldn’t be happier for you my sweet friend!
Many hugs!
this is FANTASTIC news! Welcome, Kim! Your stuff always rocks!!
Congrats Kim. Looking forward to seeing and reading things from you!!!
Congratulations Kim! Absolutely love your work! You are the perfect Go To gal and I’m so excited for you. Not only are you super talented but the sweetest person!
Yay Kim, so excited to see your name here – what a fabulous go-to gal you’ll be. Congratulations!
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