Handcrafted Elegance: A Layered Poinsettia Christmas Card

Katarina McMahon

Card Maker, YouTuber

Katarina began her professional journey qualifying as a pharmaceutical assistant before training as a primary school teacher in Slovakia and Hungary. She completed her studies just before moving to Northern Ireland 20 years ago, taking on various roles while learning the language, and eventually working as an interpreter for the health service, a job she loved until the birth of her first child in 2016, which sparked her journey into crafting.
She quickly discovered a passion for papercrafts and has never looked back. While continuing to work at the local nursery and primary school, Katarina has pursued her creative path, earning the title of Cardmaker of the Year 2023, which led to an invitation to join the Practical Publishing Design Team, where her cards and makes are regularly published. She has also been honoured to join both the WOW! Design Team, the Lisa Horton Crafts Design Team, and as a Guest Designer on the Paper Rose Studio Design Team, experiences that have expanded her skills and confidence in trying new techniques.
Katarina enjoys creating a wide variety of cards, with flowers and the art of heat embossing remaining her favourite techniques. She loves inspiring others to explore their own creativity and discover the joy of papercrafting.