Archives for December 2017

7 Tips for Creating Watercolor Calligraphy + a G&B Watercolor Giveaway

December 29, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 155 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Watercolor

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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A Virtual Workspace Tour

December 27, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 176 Comments
Blogging· Inspiration

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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A Guide to Pointed Pen Calligraphy Nibs

December 22, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 200 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Nibs· Video

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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TPK 2017 Holiday Giveaways

December 19, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 72 Comments
Calligraphy

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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Easy Vintage Gift Tag Tutorial

December 15, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 105 Comments
Free Printables· Gifts· Printable Goodies· Tutorials

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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