About Cathy, New York City Based Calligrapher & Paper Crafter

About Cathy from Crafty Cathy Creates

I am based in New York City and am here to incorporate modern brush calligraphy into paper crafts for all types of events and occasions.

📃 I started paper crafting back in 2015 when I was engaged and wanted to be a DIY bride. I made a few banners for the reception and all my invitation envelopes ✉ Fun fact: while scoring and folding the cardstock, I was binge watching How I Met Your Mother for the first time.

🖊 I've said, "Ok, I'm officially done with school!" only to get that learning itch again in a few months 😅 leading to college graduations in 2008, 2011, 2016, and 2020 (phew, that’s a whole lotta research papers). I decided to flex a different kind of learning muscle so I took a pointed pen class in 2020 and then learned brush lettering later that year during the pandemic.

👦🏽 There's a super energetic 4 year old named Xavier who calls me mommy. Besides the opportunity for him to finally play with other kids his age, I can't wait for him to start Pre K this year because I really want to become that Pinterest Mom who meticulously makes the whole class Valentine's Day cards.

Let’s chat more about how I can help you with your own set of class Valentine’s Day cards, or any other paper craft item you may need for an event or someone special.