Author: Kathy Day

  • Rainy Day Sunshine

    Rainy Day Sunshine

    Rainy days may dampen spirits, but pretty umbrellas bring smiles. Here’s to sunny outlooks!

  • Critters, Copics & Crimpers

    Critters, Copics & Crimpers

    Mix and match your stamp sets to craft charming birthday celebration cards! From critters to sentiments, your cards will be filled with love and creativity. Happy crafting!

  • Let’s Paint with watercolors!

    Let’s Paint with watercolors!

    Transform your artistic passions into charming, one-of-a-kind cards that showcase your creativity, no matter your skill level.

  • Christmas Parade & New Year

    Christmas Parade & New Year

    Happy New Year’s Eve! You might have noticed I quieted my screen time through the holiday season. It was a time of reflection and focus for me.

  • CAS KISS

    CAS KISS

    I like simple black and white cards with a pop of color. When I created these, that’s where I started. Then I found small stamps and sentiments that would work for the size that worked for my vision……

  • Inspired By: Little heart Picture

    Inspired By: Little heart Picture

    I saw this sweet framed art, probably done by wood pieces, and knew I had to create a card…….​

  • Just scissors and paper?

    Just scissors and paper?

    Who needs fancy dies when you have scissors and paper? ​Very different from what I usually do, but loads of fun!

  • A Merry Little Christmas Wreath Card

    A Merry Little Christmas Wreath Card

    This card technique was inspired by Susan Hardy. I’m always looking for different ways to create cards and this checked all the boxes!

  • Inspired By: Home for the Holidays

    Inspired By: Home for the Holidays

    What inspires your card creations? For this card the hanging home sign stretched my creativity and eventually led to a Christmas card.

  • Autumn Reflections & Watercolors

    Autumn Reflections & Watercolors

    Lately I’ve needed more quiet time. Do you find that creating allows you to reflect, take a breath and say a prayer? Watercolor does that for me….. Be Still my Soul….the Lord is on your side. Selah This is an old stamp set that I embellish with additional lines and swirls. What are some things…

  • A Card & Keepsake for you….

    A Card & Keepsake for you….

    I can’t get enough of making these little magnets to add to a card. It also gives me a chance to see how many ways I can make creative backgrounds!

  • Through my eyes – a special card

    Through my eyes – a special card

    How do you see the world? In many things in life, I find that if I look at things without prejudice or stop thinking of what I think it should be, only then do I truly see. Sometimes you have to be still. Like people, these Hydrangeas aren’t just one color, but a spectrum of…

  • Choosing colors for your Cards

    Choosing colors for your Cards

    I do love primary colors, but prefer a muted version. Under-painting and glazing techniques with Copics gave the antique effect for this little cutie by Mo’s Digital Pencil. The key to this card was lots of white space and two main colors.

  • ‘Tis the Season…pre-make those embellishments!

    ‘Tis the Season…pre-make those embellishments!

    Frame those simple images with creative details for a fun card this Christmas Season ❤️ Pre-made embellishments make this process easy and fun.

  • The little things – keep it simple

    The little things – keep it simple

    When the image says it all…what more do you need?

  • Stand-Up Snowman Card

    Stand-Up Snowman Card

    My frosty snowman was hand drawn and colored with Copics. I wanted to make an Easel like card and found this cute tutorial.

  • Sweet Baby Textured Card

    Sweet Baby Textured Card

    If I’m stuck on a design, I pull out patterned paper, ribbons and my stash of cut bits, backgrounds and embossed scraps…….let the play begin!

  • Inspired Holiday Card

    Inspired Holiday Card

    Where do you get your inspiration? Home decor is something that inspires me. Many times, I might not care for it for my home, but it’s perfect for a card. Wreath to card in no time! I made two versions. One with Pearls and one with cream embellishments. I used a heart die and cut…