Once you discover watercolor calligraphy, a whole new door to creativity will open! All of a sudden, you can create calligraphy or lettering in any color. When you travel, you no longer have to risk wardrobe-ruining ink spills! You just put a palette and a dip pen in your bag, and you’re all set to go. Despite its advantages, though, watercolor calligraphy isn’t without its quirks. Here are seven tips to help you navigate the dip pen and a watercolor palette like a pro!
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In today’s blog post, I would like to invite you into my house to see the room that I love and live in the most: my workspace. For years, I have wanted a room that I could dedicate to creativity … something that I could customize to reflect my style! When Hernán and I bought our (first!) home in April of this year, we immediately zoned in on one particular room to dedicate to creativity and entrepreneurship.
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When you first decide to learn calligraphy, you’ll find that the internet is rife with assumptions about what you already know. Many articles assume that you know about calligraphy nibs when, in fact, many people don’t realize that there’s a difference between any two given nibs. In this blog post, we’ll examine a few pointed pen calligraphy nibs, including where to get them and what to use them for.
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2017 is quickly coming to a close, and I want to wrap it up on a nice note by conducting a few giveaways! Your readership and support makes TPK possible, and I hope that this post shows you how much that I appreciate it. Really: thanks for using the calligraphy worksheets, leaving kind comments on posts, staying in touch on social media, and/or reading my ramblings … it means a lot!
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This is the time of month when things start to get hectic. You’re probably making travel plans or preparing to host, trying to get work done before the new year, and finish up gift shopping. Understandably, you probably don’t want to spend a ton of time making gift tags! Don’t discount these DIY gift tags so soon, though: with the help of a printable, you can whip them up in no time! Here’s how:
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Half of my family lives in the US (where Hernán and I are), and the other half lives in Peru. That means that we do some serious traveling for the holidays, and I’ve learned to travel smart! Today, I’ll share the recipe for the perfect calligraphy travel kit … one that’s worthy of making it to South America and back without a hitch.
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Calligraphy quote art makes for a perfect DIY gift. It’s personal, artistic, and thoughtful, and it doesn’t have to take forever to make! Today, I’ll show you my shortcut method for making frame-worthy calligraphy pieces.
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I compiled this list of DIY gift ideas because I, personally, enjoy receiving thoughtful DIY gifts. Give me something that you put time and effort into, and I’ll appreciate that more than anything! With that in mind, I usually give DIY gifts … because “do unto others”, right? Here’s a list of six of my favorites!
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I have to admit that I struggled over what to call this calligraphy tutorial. “White calligraphy with a hint of color and a shadow on a watercolor background” just didn’t have a nice ring to it. So: “Phantom Blush” it is! This calligraphy technique is a favorite of mine because it’s casual, artistic, and quick. You can find instructions over how to make it below, including a ~6 minute tutorial video that will help those of us who love video demos!
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