An Ode to the Black Kitty

Hi Pad Scrappers!

Polly Liana here, super excited that it’s October 27th. Why, you ask? Because it is National Black Cat Day!! We happen to have the sweetest, most awesome black kitty in our family (his name is Zeppelin) and it’s so great that he gets his own day on which we can celebrate him. Why do black kitties get their own appreciation day? Because studies show that due to widespread superstition, they are adopted less frequently and because they’re a little harder to photograph, it even affects their attention on adoption websites.

But I’m here to tell you that they are just as wonderful and friendly and fun as cats of any other color. And I’ve got the photos to prove it! Check ’em out:

He’s been a special part of our family for almost ten years now and we clearly adore him. Here’s how he spent today:

Are you feeling like you need to give your furry feline a little love and appreciation too? Well, we’ve got a few great kits that will help you celebrate them today and every day.

And that’s just the cat-centric products. There are also heaps of Halloween products that have pretty kitties in them, too.

Can’t wait to see what you scoop up in our store and present in our gallery!
Meow!

I was born and raised in Hawai’i, now living on the East Coast, I’ve been married nearly 20 years and have two awesome daughters. I’ve spent over 30 years in the classroom as a teacher and also run my own photography business. I love walking in the woods, making beautiful things, and laughing my butt off—preferably all in the same day.

My creative style is vibrant, fun, and just the right amount of snarky. As a photographer, I’ve learned to find beauty in the ordinary, and that definitely shows up in my scrapbooking. On The Lilypad, I’m constantly inspired by the community—especially layouts that evoke joy. There’s nothing better than scrolling the gallery and feeling that spark to create something of my own.

I’m totally hooked on templates. Starting from scratch can be overwhelming, so templates help me visualize the page and jumpstart the process. I also rely on shadow styles that I tweak as needed—they’re a big time-saver.

If you’re new to scrapbooking, my biggest piece of advice is this: print your stuff out. I’ve been making books for years, and my kids still look through them all the time. I leave them out in our living room, and guests flip through them too. Your work is meant to be appreciated—so let it be seen. And don’t forget to share your pages in the gallery! We love following along with your life and celebrating your creativity. This is a global, joyful, and delightfully supportive community—and there’s always room for more.

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One Comment

  1. Oh my gosh! I LOVE your kitty! You have some gorgeous photos of him too! We always had black cats growing up, so I’ve always loved them! It’s fun they get their own special day. 🙂

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