Archives for June 2018

Monochrome Mountains Mail Art Tutorial + Free Printable

June 29, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 64 Comments
Free Printables· Hand-Lettering· Mail Art· Printable Goodies· Tutorials

The Nikko G nib is a fantastic calligraphy nib — but did you know that it was originally developed to be a drawing nib? I’ve used it to illustrate several fun projects like a lace butterfly and a henna bluebird! The objective of today’s mail art tutorial is twofold: first, I want you to end up with an artistic envelope that you love. Second, I want you to get a basic introduction to drawing with the Nikko G because next month I plan to explore pen and ink drawing techniques a bit more with you!
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The Ultimate DIY Wedding Invitations Roadmap

June 26, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 76 Comments
Tutorials· Weddings

I recently found myself chatting with someone who is considering making DIY wedding invitations for her daughter’s wedding. As we talked, I found myself writing down articles for her to read on the TPK website. I gave her many scrambled tips that probably left her feeling more confused than empowered! That’s when I realized: I don’t have a blog post that breaks down DIY wedding invitations into the do-able endeavor that they are. That changes today! In this article, you’ll learn the process for making your own professional-looking invitations.
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Simple Twig Watercolor Thank You Card Tutorial

June 22, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 270 Comments
Hand-Lettering· Tutorials· Video· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

Every Monday, I’ve been sending out a brief newsletter to TPK subscribers. It’s something I have really enjoyed because a newsletter isn’t nearly as formal as a blog post; instead, it feels more like a conversation. In the last newsletter, I asked for blog post topic feedback — in short, what do readers want more of (or less of)? A theme appeared throughout several of the feedback emails: more watercolor tutorials! So, today, I want to show you how to make this simple twig watercolor thank you card. It features a blending/salting technique that I promise you can do, and I’ll teach you how in a video toward the end of the post!
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12 Artistic Envelope Ideas

June 19, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 130 Comments
Calligraphy· Hand-Lettering· Inspiration· Mail Art

There’s hardly a better canvas to practice your art, calligraphy, and lettering skills on than an envelope! Envelopes’ practical, temporary nature makes them great for trying out new techniques and exercising old favorites. In this post, you’ll find 12 artistic envelope ideas to fire you up for making your own mail art!
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Introducing the New Amy Style Calligraphy Worksheet

June 15, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 45 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Free Printables· Printable Goodies· Worksheets

I’m sure that you know the feeling of creating something that you’re proud of. Then, time passes, and you realize: “Wow, I really could have done that better.” That’s exactly how I felt with the Amy Style Calligraphy Worksheet Set. When I first released the set in 2015, I thought it was just great! I’d done it to the best of my ability, and that’s all that a person can ask for, really.
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