Category: Just Because

  • 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…….​

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Paper Hug Encouragement – Bee Happy

    Paper Hug Encouragement – Bee Happy

    Easier said than done, yet I believe that if we take our worries to God, he will provide an unexplained peace. This little Bee is a reminder to us all! This little bee is hand drawn and colored with Copics. If you believe you can’t draw, just look at the shapes instead of the subject.…

  • Fall Blessings & Download

    Fall Blessings & Download

    Serenity. There is something about this cart full of autumn goodness that is peaceful. It certainly created that in me when I drew it ❤️ I love fall!

  • What inspires you?

    What inspires you?

    Inspiration comes in many forms for me. At times it starts with a photo and not a card. The sentiment doesn’t photograph well, but is very apparent on the finished card. This lovely arrangement inspired the Copic marker color choices. The stamp and die set is from Honeybee stamps, on-the-line Fall florals. When you have…

  • English Tea|Easier than you think!

    English Tea|Easier than you think!

    Scissors, glue and a printer. That’s it! I’ve included all the hand-drawn elements you need in this post to create this ultra-feminine English Tea card! Hugs all around – Kathy All the downloads are linked in the post, or you can go to the Free Downloads tab to grab them. Start by downloading the files…

  • Card Layout Process

    Card Layout Process

    I thought I’d share the process I use when creating a card layout using this adorable digital stamp from Mo’s Digital Pencil. I’m a sketcher, so I use a digital notebook I created to sketch ideas and categorize them according to my image type. While this can be done on a computer, I use an…

  • Season of Gratitude – Cards & Keepsakes

    Season of Gratitude – Cards & Keepsakes

    Sending gratitude with an elegant card and autumn wreath keepsake. Hug someone you love today and let them know how much they mean to you. “Let your gentleness be evident to all…the Lord is near”. ❤️🍁🍂 As the saying goes, measure twice, cut once. The key to this card is your measurements. You can use…

  • A Card of Encouragement

    A Card of Encouragement

    Create your own path. Even when I try different types of cards, I’m just not as satisfied unless I have either a Copic colored or watercolor element combined with something elegant. What’s your style? To mat or not to mat. I’m normally a fan of matting. But your layout and style will dictate that. In…

  • Cards & Keepsakes – Next Level Card Creation

    Cards & Keepsakes – Next Level Card Creation

    Are you stretching your creativity? I have to be learning to prevent boredom, so I’ve challenged myself to do two things. 1. Make the inside of the card unique and pretty and 2. Add an element that can be a keepsake. The Magnet idea was inspired by Tina at Cardsandcoffeetime.com 💝 Recently I posted a…

  • Fun card for the golf lover

    Fun card for the golf lover

    Golf – The art of playing fetch with yourself 😂. If you have a golf lover in your life, this is the perfect card for you! I had tons of fun coloring this handmade card! I originally drew this for my brother who is an incredibly talented golfer. I think he must golf in his…

  • You’re Sew Special

    You’re Sew Special

    Thinking of you – for the quilter or seamstress in your life. 🪡🧵🧵📍 Buttons, thread, hearts and hugs ❤️❤️❤️ copic colored the Sewing Notion Digital download available here: MyPaperHugs. Creation Add something surprising to your cards with paper buttons glued together, inked or colored and some embroidery thread! Tips and tricks today to turn an…

  • You’ve got a friend in me…

    You’ve got a friend in me…

    Do you have a friend you can talk to every 6 months and the conversation picks up as if it was the day before? Whether you have one good friend or 50, you are blessed. Unwavering support and companionship warms the heart. After all, a friend loves at all times. Proverbs 17:17. This Sweet duo…

  • Love everything about You….

    Love everything about You….

    I see so many times where we conflate loving someone with loving everything they do. For me, it’s separate. You don’t have to condone, like or participate in what a person does to love them. Kindness, a helping hand, a shoulder can all be there without agreeing on their actions…..and to me that’s true Love.…

  • Multi-media Card: Fall Hugs

    Multi-media Card: Fall Hugs

    Thinking of you today! Sharing another take on the wonderful Fall foxes from Rabbit Hole Designs and playing with Multi-Media. This handmade card is a multi-step creation that is worth every minute spent! I’ll take you through each step if you would like to try it yourself. Creation… I’ll breakdown each layer, and hopefully it…