Eileen Hull

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Kim Evans of Emerald Creek

I am very happy to introduce our talented Guest Designer for today, Kim Evans of Emerald Creek!  We met at CHA through Inspiration Team member Nicole Wright. Kim is a designer and business owner, running Emerald Creek, an on-line craft supply store in Canada.
Here are two projects that Kim has designed for us today with an Alice in Wonderland theme. She has used the Sizzix Passport Book and Needle Book to tell the story…
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Down the Rabbit Hole to Wonderland

Here’s more about Kim in her own words…

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My Husband & My Kids are my Joy! I love family activities, especially camping. My husband and I are high school sweethearts and have been together over 20 years. We celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary last fall and we have been blessed with 2 beautiful children, Isaac (4) and Vienna (2).

In 2012, I had the opportunity to begin the move from home building to rubber stamps, thanks to an offer from my Uncle Gerry Beazely of GCS Artstamps. How could I resist. I grew up stamping and have watched the industry change.

Being an Entrepreneur type I have been using my creative mind, combined with my business sense to expand into a few new lines. I am excited and ready for the challenge of this new career. I am passionate, ambitious and disciplined, so I am excited to use all of these skills while working at my hobby. How cool is that?!

If you want me to describe my style in a word it “Random”, I love everything so you may be hard pressed to say, oh that a Kim (Emerald Creek) project. I can appreciate so much, even if its not my particular taste, i love seeing how others think and work and love to challenge myself to try everything once.

This latest journey can only be described as Wonderland.

…..’it all started with a random email from Eileen, asking me if I wanted to do a guest post.

“What?! Are you meaning for me to get this, or were you hoping to cross-promote with my design team? Or do you want me to donate products?”
“Actually I think people would be interested to see something from you personally if you are up for it. You are coming at things from a different perspective than most of the designers that will be highlighted so I think people will be interested…”
“YES! Of Course!” and then I started thinking about her dies. I love books, so naturally the passport book was a must, but then, I had the needle book die I was dying to use, which brought me to the big and small of Alice in Wonderland…. read more at the Emerald Creek Dare Blog to finish the story and see all of the charms, stamps, techniques, inks and mediums used to bring the story of my Wonderland Story to life.
Kim Evans
Inspiring Your Creative Potential!
Emerald Creek Craft Supplies
1-800-854-8351
Thanks Kim for visiting with us today! I hope everyone has time to stop by Kim’s store and browse her cool shop- see you next week!

Comments

  1. Kim Evans says

    Eileen, I just have to thank you for every thing. the advice. the fun sporadic visits at CHA and now this opportunity. You have just delighted me to the very core. Thank you so much and cant wait to meet up with you again on the Paper Trail.

    • eileen says

      Your projects are fantastic and I am so glad you could take the time to create with my products! I will never forget meeting you in the hotel parking lot at CHA 🙂 so funny! I wish you much success with Emerald Creek!

  2. Claudia says

    Such a wonderful post and projects!!!
    Not only was this a treat to read (and learn more about the person behind the makes…which happens to be my “boss” lol) but I love what Kim created with the fabulous dies she was given! Absolutely brilliantly inspirational! Thanks for having her as your Guest Designer!

    Greetings from Vienna,
    Claudia xxx

    • D.Ann C says

      Arggh! Sorry again, I forget that comment luv box is automatically checked until I see the post come up with more than my comment. I’ll try to remember to uncheck it next time!

      • Kim says

        LOL. I keep doing the say thing with the comment love box. Thank you so much! I’m really excited when I see new people. Being a manufacturer, I think so globally that reaching out and hearing back from you is really delightful and inspiring.

  6. Lisa H says

    I’ve been seeing a lot of Emerald Creek via Nicole so it’s nice to see who is behind it all. =) Great projects!! I’m going to go check out the details… 😉

  7. Jenn White says

    I LOVE your work Kim! I adore the Wonderland theme for these dies. So inventive & inspiring. ♡ I am going to have to look into adding some Emerald Creek products to my crafting stash. Congratulations & wishes for much success with your business! ♡ HUGS

  8. Tracy evAns says

    Great projects Kim. I really love how,you have used Eileen’s dies in such a unique individual way. Tracy x

  9. Anne R says

    Kim, I enjoyed reading every word of your post and seeing your two absolutely wonderful projects – great use of Eileen’s dies and your designs are fantastic! Well done to Eileen for asking you to be a Guest, you are a star! Hugs, Anne xx

    • Jean Bullock says

      I didn’t realize until I went to the blog that these were not cards. Fabulous projects!