Welcome to nlightn notecards

nlightn notecards was created 2019 from a deep love and belief in the profound power of connection through the timeless art of handwritten notes.

Give the gift of the written word

In such a digital forward age, the act of sending and receiving a thoughtful card (with beautiful artwork!) is a unique and memorable present.

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Monthly Musings

  • Pearls of Wisdom

    While the pearl is created as a result of some irritant or foreign object introduced into the oyster, there was noting irritating about creating this watercolor. It was a delightful project – a gift for a friend – and the… Continue reading

    Pearls of Wisdom

  • For all the right reasons

    Inspiration from Sante Fe New Mexico I am no longer in the phase of life in which I am drawn to buying jewelry. I have beautiful pieces that I have accumulated over the years but no longer wear. Some rings… Continue reading

    For all the right reasons

  • Steadfast Clear Courageous

    It’s important to understand color and how it might show up in one’s art, especially watercolor. It would be a tedious read to go through all the “do’s and don’ts” that I have read and experienced with watercolor pigments. I… Continue reading

    Steadfast Clear Courageous

  • On Losing Weight

    I just lost over 500+ this morning. Disclaimer: this is not about losing body weight. It is about getting uncluttered and thus freeing up to be more productive AND more creative. My husband and I completed a round of Spring… Continue reading

    On Losing Weight