Archives for November 2018

5 Business Mistakes I Made with TPK

November 28, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 134 Comments
Entrepreneur

A few months ago, I shared some of the mistakes that I made as a freelance calligrapher and artist. I think that it’s important to remember that nobody is perfect, no matter how polished everything may seem! Today, I’d like to share five business mistakes that I have made throughout the course of TPK’s existence. This isn’t a glamorous post to write, but my hope is that you see that it’s okay to mess up and things always turn out okay in the end! The #5 item is probably my biggest regret!
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The White Pencil: A Behind-the-Scenes Star

November 21, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 142 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Hand-Lettering

Quilters the world over use white pencils to make marks on fabric. It’s a little-known fact, however, that the white pencil is just as useful for paper as it is for textiles! I’d be lost without my white pencil, so I today I’m writing a little review post to help you discover this fantastic tool!
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A Peek Inside My Hybrid Bullet Journal + Coupon Code

November 14, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 50 Comments
Entrepreneur· Inspiration· Sketchbook

For a couple of years, I’ve noticed bullet journal spread upon bullet journal spread popping up on my Pinterest feed. It’s hard not to be intrigued by the concept: basically, a bullet journal helps to keep you organized. Like, to a ridiculous but wonderful degree! You can keep track of books you want to read, movies you want to watch, water intake, meals, anything.
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8 Creative Hacks to Delight Your Artistic Side

November 14, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 49 Comments
Inspiration

Sometimes, people correlate “real” art with doing things in a time-consuming way. I disagree with this philosophy and rejoice in “creative hacks”: shortcuts that help you to achieve the effects you want with less time and less trouble! Today, I’d like to show you eight of my favorite creative hacks. Hopefully you can employ at least a couple of these for your next project. After all, the easier a project is, the more likely you are to take it on!
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Introducing the Calligraphy Medallions Worksheet: Birds & Botanicals Edition

November 7, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 43 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Printable Goodies· Tutorials· Worksheets

Have you ever heard of calligraphy medallions? I hadn’t until early last year, when I came across a mesmerizing video on Instagram. In it, a calligrapher used a series of strokes to create an impressive circular work of art. I immediately had to make one myself! One medallion evolved into several, which culminated in a calligraphy medallions worksheet!
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