50 Cards in 50 Days!
Here it is!
The start of something new!
Something to inspire you, something to inspire me!
I was listening to a podcast interview from the Good Life Project with Lisa Congdon. She talked about her collection a day blog series she did. First, I couldn’t believe it was back in 2010. Seemed like just last year. But something she said stuck with me. She talked about how doing a project like that makes you really see what you like and what you don’t like.
I’ve been working as a professional graphic designer since the 80s. I’ve been designing for the scrapbook and home decor markets for nearly 10 years. I do believe I know what I like. But I also believe in evolving as an artist. Fine tuning my skills, and finding fresh inspiration.
So… I’ve taken that spark of inspiration and turned it into 50 Cards in 50 Days!
I’ll be sharing a new, free printable 3×4 Journal Card with an inspirational message or sentiment every day for the next 50 days [in honor of my 50th birthday]. So check back every day and click on the card to download the full-size printable and share this creative journey with me.
Click on the image to download the full-size 3×4 Pocket Card.
Be inspired to scrap and I’ll see you at DesignerDigitals!
teresamnj
Awesome! Thank you so much! Happy 50th Birthday!!!
Katie Pertiet
you’re welcome–thanks for the birthday wishes 🙂
Brenda
What a way to celebrate 50! Thank you so much. The first card IS inspirational, and gorgeous and I’m already looking forward to tomorrow. 🙂 Thank you!
Katie Pertiet
Glad you like the card–hoping you like tomorrow’s as well 😉
flowersgal
Awesome Katie. Thanks for sharing. I have two requests: 1) Would you leave them up for at least a month (we are often out of town for at least two weeks with no download capabilities)?; 2) Could you list what products you used in each one (more items to put on my wishlist for coordinating with the cards)? Thanks.
Katie Pertiet
Thanks Patsy! Yes, they will be left up indefinitely! 🙂 And I will post the products used when it’s something from the store but this is also a creative journey for me and will have some new pieces as well!
Cindy
Thank you! I can’t wait to see what you cook up. 🙂
Katie Pertiet
Thank you Cindy!
Myra Taylor
Congratulations for your 50th birthday. Many many good wishes for the coming year. Love this. I just wish that I could be as innovative as yourself because there is no way that I could think of a different subject for fifty days in a row. I procrastinate too much and It takes me forever just to do one page. Many thanks for sharing.
Katie Pertiet
Thanks Myra, must admit they are not nearly all done–but I’m up for the challenge 😉
Kim Smith
Happy Birthday and thank you for this project and its freebies!
Katie Pertiet
Thanks Kim! 🙂
Jane
How amazingly generous of you. Hope your birthday is just as amazing!
Katie Pertiet
Thanks so much Jane!
Caron
What a great idea and than you for sharing! Does it download as a jpeg? Or am I doing something wrong?
Katie Pertiet
Yes, it should download as a jpeg–please let me know if you have any trouble 🙂
Risa
Hi Katie (((hugs))) I just wanted to wish you an incredibly HAPPY BIRTHDAY today and remind you that you have and continue to bring ‘Joy to the world’! Luckier world 😉 xo
Katie Pertiet
Thanks so much Risa!
Vivian
Thank you for the gift for YOUR birthday. Happy happy birthday. I hope you have a splendid celebration.
Katie Pertiet
Thank you Vivian! Yes, have an awesome birthday, thank you!
Kris
Your birthday and we get the lovely present(s)! Can’t wait! Thank you!
Katie Pertiet
Thanks Kris!
Janie
Thank you for the beautiful card and Happy Birthday!!
Katie Pertiet
You’re welcome and thank you for the birthday wishes 🙂
donna Jolley
Awesome!! Thanks and enjoy the ride!! (I couldn’t get it download, only right click and save as ?)
Katie Pertiet
Thanks Donna! Click on it and the full-size card should pop up and then right click to save as… LMK if you’re still having trouble! 🙂
Marilyn Bronson
Thanks so much and HB!!!! Love your artistry.
Katie Pertiet
Thanks so much Marilyn!
Sherry D'Ambrosio
Excellent idea Katie. Love cards 1 & 2 and will be checking in for more inspiration. These would be wonderful to send on to friends who might be needing a little encouragement or inspiration. I did something similar a while back, making Care Cards with words of wisdom and encouragement. Several times I printed out a few sheets of them and took them in to my therapist (I have multiple pain conditions and chronic biochemical depression) to give out to clients who could use a little reminder that someone cares. It’s amazing how much a little gesture of kindness can make. Great way to celebrate 50 years. Happy Birthday to you!
Katie Pertiet
What a wonderfully thoughtful Idea Sherry! Be well!
Dawneephay
Thanks Katie! I can’t wait to check everyday for another piece of awesomeness!
Katie Pertiet
Thanks Dawnee 🙂
Danesa
Happy Birthday, Katie! Thank you so much for the card. It is beautiful. What a wonderful way to express your thoughts and so kind to share them. Have a grand year!
Katie Pertiet
Thanks so much Danesa! Glad you like the card!
laurie
Thank you so much, they are lovely. I can’t wait to get them all! So very generous of you.
Katie Pertiet
You’re welcome! It should be a fun collection!
DeLisa
Thank you very much for your 50 cards … they will serve as inspiration pieces as I walk on the journey with you. My 50th birthday is later this month, so we have something in common! Hope you have a wonderful long birthday celebration becoming a quinquagenarian!!!
Katie Pertiet
Happy early birthday to you DeLisa! Are you as reflective as I’ve been? This is one milestone that kind of hit me upside the head 😉
Lori
Happy Birthday, Katie! This project is an awesome gift to yourself and to us–thank you. I am going to make a book of these cards for myself–the first one being especially poignant b/c my OLW for 2014 is “brave.” Thank you again.
lisa annette lee
Your work is just so fantastic! thanks so much for inspiring and sharing your work with those of us less fortunate in the creativity category!
SherriS.
I love your idea for this project! Thank you for these lovely gifts to celebrate your 50th. I will also reach that milestone in December (Lord willing).