Today I am sharing a video to help you when placing greetings and sentiments onto your finished card projects. I like to approach this by envisioning a grid underlaying every card I design. The grid I use is a simple Rule of Thirds compositional guide, the same one photographers use when composing their shots. I […]
Cathy Makes a Card: The blog post & free sketch
If you’d like to be entered for a chance to win the card from today’s livestream (January 7, 2026), just leave a comment below! I’ll choose a winner at random by next week’s live. Note: the giveaway for the card is now closed. Here is the winner: Congtats, Carrie! I will be emailing you. Today […]
Cathy Makes a Card: the giveaway post )+ a free download
Welcome to the blog post for today’s livestream (June 18, 2025.) Today I have a free download for you that I explained during the live, plus I’ll be giving away the card. First up, the livestream/replay: Now for the free download! Click on the image to get the PDF. You’ll need an 8.5 x 11 […]
Download my free printable Rule of Thirds grid overlay
Today I’m sharing a printable that you can use to review the placement on your card designs, both in US A2 (4.25 x 5.5) and US A7 (5 x 7) sizes. I have a very short Reel to show you how it this can be a useful tool: This overlay can help you visualize the […]
Download my small palette swatching chart for free
Today I’m sharing a free 5 x 7 printable to help you swatch out small paint palettes. I’m also including one with the Altenew colors I recently swatched, if you have any of those, or are considering adding watercolors to your collection. These PDF files are 5 x 7 to match the Altenew 5 x […]
A must-have tool for cardmakers: cropping panels
Today I’m sharing a fun make-at-home tool to help you visual different panel sizes with your stamped and ink blended images. I’m calling them Cropping Panels and this video will explain what they are and how to create yours at home: All you need are a few sheets of neutral colored cardstock and some nesting […]