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Next Level Illuminated Letter Tutorial

January 23, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee Leave a Comment
Free Printables· Gifts· Tutorials

Last month, I wrote The Cheater’s Illuminated Letter Tutorial, which is a fun project that anyone — with the help of a little bit of patience and precision — can create. I was pleased to see that TPK readers took on the challenge beautifully! Several illuminated letters popped up on Instagram, and a few beauties made their way into my email inbox. The enthusiasm for the first illuminated letters tutorial prompted me to create today’s tutorial. This one is intricate, so it will require a bit of a time investment, for sure! The jaw-dropping payoff, however, will make your efforts more than worth it.
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Can You Really Learn Calligraphy Online?

January 21, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee Leave a Comment
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Review

Meet Geni! She’s a university student who works part-time packaging up TPK Supply Shop orders. For several months, I had no idea that she was interested in art or calligraphy! Then, after she went home one day, I saw that she’d accidentally left a piece of paper on the desk with faux calligraphy written on it. Next time I saw her, I asked if she’d like to learn how to use the calligraphy tools that she sends out!
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White and Gold Envelope Calligraphy Tutorial

January 16, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee Leave a Comment
Mail Art· Tutorials

As I browsed Pinterest the other day, Schin Loong’s white and gold envelope calligraphy jumped out at me. If you haven’t heard of Schin, she’s one of the heavy hitters of the calligraphy world! She’s got a fluid, elegant style and flourishes that can go on for miles. I love Schin’s work, so I set out to make an envelope that features fabulous flourishes similar to hers. If you’re interested in making mail art like this, too, you can follow along with this tutorial!
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