Let Us Gather Together

...to celebrate World Card Making Day on Saturday, October 4!

I don't know about you, but I get the card making bug big time this time of year. And I'll let you in on a little secret. Since taking the job as creative editor at Paper Crafts magazine nearly 3 1/2 years ago, I haven't made a whole lot of handmade cards. Isn't that just the saddest thing? If you didn't know, I used to have a little handmade card business called Cards by Cath--and that's how I was "discovered" by Jennafer Martin and Stacy Croninger lo these many years ago. I answered a local call for resumes for the job and the rest, they say, is history.

But being responsible for the content of the magazine means that I use up an awful lot of creative energy in any given day, and I find that I just don't have a lot left at the end of said day--for cards that is. And oh how I miss it!  The joy of putting together colors that work and a design that wows all for someone you care about a lot. It's a very satisfying feeling.

That's the heart behind World Card Making Day in a nutshell. It's a day set aside for card makers all over the world to celebrate the gift of giving a handmade card. 

Which is why, this Saturday, I'm planning on dusting off the trimmer, inking up the stamps, and whipping up some cards. Wouldn't you just love to join me?

Get in on the action by visiting the World Card Making Day website for all kinds of ideas on how to celebrate including

• Creating your own handmade cards from the dozens of sponsored ideas in the Inspiration Avenue section
• Sharing your unique designs with the world in the Creation Corner Gallery

• Finding and visiting an Official World Card Making Day Retailer for classes and activities that will help you connect with fellow card makers

• Planning your own fun activities with friends and family with ideas from the Celebrate section

I'm so excited about this that I'm prepared to give two lucky commenters a copy of this moxie fab special issue from Paper Crafts magazine:
 

 

Let me know what you love about making handmade cards, what you love about receiving handmade cards, or how you're planning on spending World Card Making Day (even if it's not making cards!) by no later than midnight MST on Friday, October 3, and I'll announce the winners AND post the cards I made on World Card Making Day on the Big Day itself!

Happy card making! I simply can't wait!

Comments

[Linda Beeson]

It is going to be so fun to celebrate Card Making day with you and the Papercrafts crew! The weird thing is about everyday is Card Making day for me!!!

[Rachel Greig]

Hey Cath! I'm tecahing a couple of card make & takes at my local scrapbook store here in Australia. Should be fun!!!

[Dale Anne]

I will be starting my Christmas cards on Sat. WCMD and I LOVE making my own cards as I can make them specific to the person I'm giving them to. No generic cards for me!
I LOVE receiving them also and really anything handmade, I LOVE!

[Dale Anne]

I will be starting my Christmas cards on Sat. WCMD and I LOVE making my own cards as I can make them specific to the person I'm giving them to. No generic cards for me!
I LOVE receiving them also and really anything handmade, I LOVE!

[Mindy]

I will be attending the wedding of a friend/coworker and presenting her with a lovely handmade wedding card. She has a black & white color theme and the card is black & white with a little PTI aqua mist trim. :)

[jo]

I think the best part of card making is the reaction of the person who receives the card!

[Sandee]

What I love about making cards? Same as scrap booking, it's a little of me in every creation that I share with someone.
What I love about getting a hand made card? The joy of knowing that it was something that someone thought about, planned and then created just for me! Plus, looking at what they do to inspire a future card from me!
How am I planning on spending WCMD? Making cards baby! :)

[Jen K]

I would love the mag! Thanks for the chance. :)
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[tape]

I love card-making because it allows me to create something tangible and beautiful! And I love learning new techniques.

[Amanda Teel]

I love making and receiving homemade cards, it is so much more personal than a generic store bought one!~Amanda Teel

[Debbi]

Thanks for the chance to win. I just in the last couple of months started making cards. They are so fun and great way to use scraps. But some the ideas on blogs are just absolutely beautiful.....doesn't look like scraps at all. Happy WCMD and have a blessed day.
debbim

[cathy]

you know what? i don't receive any handmade cards but that's all i give out! i love this industry, it's given so much to my life. i'll be hosting a stamp camp at my house on saturday and i can't wait! i haven't had one in 6 months!

[Jennifer Hansen]

Hoping to hide out in my scrap room for a bit on Saturday after taking my kidlets to the zoo or Science Center for some mommy time!

[redheadtwin]

I love using scraps to make beautiful cards that also reduce the amount of paper I throw away.

[Paola Norman]

I give out handmade cards to the people I love and feel that appreciate the effort that has gone in making the card. I keep all handmade cards and on occasion add part of the card on a layout or project.
I've entered some card challenges and I'm planing to work on those this coming Saturday.

[Carolyn King]

Hey Cath--so glad you are taking the time to make some cards this weekend. You don't have to enter me into the drawing because I have it already (smile!) but just wanted to checkout your Moxie Fab blog!
Hugs-Carolyn K

[Kerry A]

I will be spending WCMD with my boys...going to swimming lessons and such. But, Friday night I get to go to a stamping party and on Saturday I am hoping to get to enjoy some of the online fun after my kiddos go to sleep!

[Mandy S in IL]

Cute blog! Love all the family pics - looks like you had a blast!

I am lucky enough to spend WCMD with a group of ladies at my MIL's house doing a card swap - my first!! Should be lots of fun!

- Mandy

[Tracy M]

I love giving hand-made cards because the person knows I thought about THEM when I made it and didn't just pick something up at the store!
Tracy M

[Sheri K (bzyPTmom)]

I love making and giving handmade cards--it is the perfect way for me to use my creativity, and to give the recipients a "gift" of my time, energy and let them know that I care and love them. I also like that I can complete the project, send it away and it will make someone smile.

[Annelies]

I love cardmaking because it's a creative outlet, I like giving something personal and I've met a lot of great people through it. I like to receive handmade cards because it's nice people put an effort in it for me and because I can learn new ideas and techniques through their cards. Thanks for a chance to win! Have fun on WCMD! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

[scrapycandy]

I downloaded a card to the CK gallery..and I'm in the learning process...I'll be stopping by Saturday to see your cards and hope to participate online.

[scrapycandy]

It's pure joy, isn't it? Making and receiving cards. I'll be online getting challenged on Saturday. Love those fall pictures!

[Christine Jensen]

I love making a handmade card because it is such a fun, small pallete so I don't feel sometimes overwhelming feeling I get when I look at a 12X12 piece of paper to start a layout. That 4.25X5.5 card seems so much more friendly!

[Dawn Waye]

I plan to get a start on my Christmas cards for WCMD. Since I started making cards everyone expects handmade ones now. I'm glad they appreciate them!