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Flourished Calligraphy Reindeer Tutorial (Guest Post by Maureen Vickery)

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Christmas· Free Printables· Greeting Card Tutorials· Guest Post· Intermediate Calligraphy

Hi, I’m Maureen Vickery, the calligrapher behind PenDance Studio and the creative force behind Calligraphy Crush Magazine! When your friends and family know you are a calligrapher, they expect your holiday cards and envelopes to be lovingly decorated in beautiful lettering. Flourished calligraphy designs certainly add a festive touch, so why not flourish a reindeer for your loved ones’ holiday enjoyment? Below I’ll show you step-by-step how I flourished a reindeer for my upcoming holiday card. I’ve also included a downloadable template of a reindeer (find it by clicking here) and flourish designs for your reference.

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Calligraphy Christmas Ornament Tutorial

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Christmas· Home Decor· Intermediate Calligraphy· Tutorials

Every year, I make a calligraphy Christmas ornament to add to my growing collection of tree baubles. It’s not a difficult project, and the ornaments last for years (as long as they’re kept away from little hands — like any ornament). Today, I’ll show you how to make a calligraphy Christmas ornament yourself, and I hope that the project becomes an annual tradition in your house, too!

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FREE + Fresh Printable Calligraphy Drills

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Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Calligraphy Drills· Free Printables· Intermediate Calligraphy· Printable Goodies

For this article, I decided to whip up some new printable calligraphy drills! These drills are suitable for every skill level and have a mix of everything. You’ll start with simple stroke practice in the first couple of exercises, move on to loops, then work on your flourishing! The free two page worksheet is great for anyone who wants to work on their dip pen skills or simply warm up before working on a project.
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