My philosophy on thank you cards is this: the more unique and personal the card is, the more gratitude it communicates. If that’s true, then this stand up card radiates thanks! The concept is fun and flexible: you can easily personalize this card to look however you want it to. Feel free to play around with the instructions below!
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Every couple of weeks or so, I post an envelope art mini-tutorial on the TPK Facebook page. Mini-tutorials aren’t as detailed as full tutorials that are posted here on the TPK blog; instead, they provide a burst of inspiration! In place of walking through the creation process step-by-step, the Facebook mini-tutorials break envelope art creation down into 4-6 different steps. This allows you to get a feel for the concept and modify accordingly to make it your own!
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I love coming up with new handmade birthday card concepts, and this stately piece is one of my favorites! The outside features a plain card stock body that is held together by an elegant monogrammed sash. When you open the flaps of the card, hand-lettering ensures that the inside is anything but plain!
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My birthday is this week, so for the past few days, I’ve been mulling over what I want. And, really, the answer is nothing. The truth is, the older I get, the more I prefer giving gifts than receiving them! So, for my birthday, I’d like to give you something. Effectively, this is a post full of giveaways! Under the description of each giveaway item, you’ll see a Rafflecopter widget. Use it to enter the giveaway for each item that catches your eye. You don’t need a social media account to enter; if that’s the case, you can just use the “Answer a Question” option!
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If you want to spruce up an otherwise plain piece of paper or envelope, look no further than this simple flower border! It’s quick, fuss-free, and artistic: the perfect element to add to everything from mail art to framable quotes. Follow the steps below, and you’ll love the creative piece that you end up with!
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Last week, you learned how to create a blog and a few pointers for writing a blog post. Today’s article will finish up the three-post Creative Blog series with some valuable blogging tips! These tips will help you to attract and maintain an interested audience, and ensure your blog continues to thrive.
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In the last TPK article, you learned the necessary steps for starting a creative blog. Now that you’ve done everything from choosing a domain name to hiring a hosting company, it’s time to add content! In this installment of the three-part Creative Blog series, you’ll learn six valuable tips for writing a blog post. Please note that, like Tuesday’s blog post, this post contains affiliate links (to Photoshop and Bluehost).
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Four years ago, starting a creative blog changed my life. At that time, I had a ho-hum administrative job at a software company, and I found myself frustrated with the structure and lack of creative freedom. After brainstorming more enjoyable ways to support myself, I decided to start an Etsy shop. A few months in, it became clear that just having the shop wasn’t enough: I needed a platform to publicize my Etsy shop! I also wanted to be able to connect with others who also had artistic interests, teach what I know, and encourage those who want to flex their creative muscle. So, I started this website.
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It’s a little-known fact that new calligraphy nibs come with the manufacturer’s oils still on them. The use of oil is necessary to ensure that nibs store well as they are waiting to be sold. That’s good news for us writers: no one wants to receive an old, brittle nib! At the same time, though, new calligraphy nibs can be difficult to use because of the oil that coats them. In this blog post, we’ll explore four gentle ways to remove oil from nibs and prepare them for use!
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