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    A Post Full of Giveaways

    July 19, 2016

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    Lindsey Bugbee

    Calligraphy, Free Printables

    Surprise!! This is a post full of giveaways, and I hope you win one of the items that are up for grabs. This is just my way of telling you thanks so much for reading the TPK blog; I am always happy to have you here!

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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!

    As with all TPK giveaways, every single one of these items is up for grabs to anyone regardless of country of residence; I am glad to ship internationally! Finally, all giveaways will end Tuesday, August 2nd, at 11:59 PM MDT. Winners will be emailed the next day, and the first names of winners will be displayed in this post on the Rafflecopter widgets.

    1. $50 Gift Certificate to Paper & Ink Arts (Two Winners)

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    There will be two winners of this prize, which is a $50 gift certificate to Paper & Ink Arts! You can use your certificate to purchase anything that your heart desires, from paints to calligraphy pens to paper. You may enter the drawing for this prize below:

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    2. Set of Yarka Artist-Grade Watercolors (One Winner)

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    The Yarka artist-grade watercolor set features vivid, high-quality paints that will work for many implementations from painting to watercolor calligraphy (shown on the Janet Style envelope below)!

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    If you’d like to learn more about paint grades, I would highly recommend giving this blog post a read. Either way, you are welcome to enter the drawing for these paints below:

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    3. Finetec Golds Palette (Two Winners)

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    The Finetec Golds palette will become your go-to whenever you need a brilliant gold hue! It’s a versatile watercolor that can be used for painting (as shown in the border on this piece) …

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    … Or for calligraphy, as shown on this simple George Style and Janet Style envelope!

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    To learn more about how to use this palette for calligraphy, I would recommend checking out this blog post. You can enter to win one of the two Finetec Golds palettes in the widget below:

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    4. Finetec Pearl Colors Palette (Two Winners)

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    If you’re a lover of metallics, then this palette will quickly become your most reached-for calligraphy supply! The process for using this palette for calligraphy is exactly the same as it is for the Finetec Golds; the only difference is the colors. You can see a bronze from the Finetec Pearl Colors palette here:

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    You may enter to win one of the two Finetec Pearl Color palettes in the Rafflecopter widget below:

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    5. Pen and Nib Set (Three Winners)

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    You can never have too many pens and nibs! This portion of the giveaway offers up a set that includes the following:

    • One Tachikawa T40 Straight Holder (you can read about it in this blog post)
    • One Hand-Turned Oblique Holder (you can read about it in this blog post)
    • A set of the following nibs: 2 Nikko Gs, 2 Brause EF66s, 2 Brause Roses, 2 Leonardt Principals
    • One Leonardt Nib Tin

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    I know you’ll love this set; I especially like pairing the Tachikawa T40 with the Brause EF66 nib to make Amy Style calligraphy with plenty of stroke contrast (shown above). To enter the giveaway for this nice little collection of pens and nibs, use the Rafflecopter widget below:

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    I hope that you enjoyed this fun little post, and that you were able to enter at least a couple of the giveaways that caught your eye! If you have any questions about the items offered in this giveaway or how to enter, you are welcome to ask in the comments. 🙂 Thanks so much for reading TPK, and enjoy the rest of your afternoon!

    Warmly,

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    paula santos
    July 31, 2016

    im excited about this. really hope i could win

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    Kchamp
    July 31, 2016

    Happy Birthday and I enjoy your tutorials

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    D.Ann C
    July 29, 2016

    Wow, girl! What a fab way to celebrate your accomplishment! Thanks so much for the chances to win these fabulous goodies! I love following your blog and wish I had (would make) more time to practice and improve my calligraphy or even just my writing in general. : )

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    Blue Eyed Night Owl
    July 29, 2016

    Hope you had a wonderful birthday! And thank you so much for celebrating with us like this:)

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    Kathleen
    July 28, 2016

    Thank you! Your birthday giveaway is helping me form my own birthday wish list. Happy belated birthday!

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    rubsters11
    July 25, 2016

    Happy birthday and may our Lord always bless you. Wishing you many more birthdays and many blessings! Much love. -Ruby

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    Beverly
    July 25, 2016

    H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y L I N D S E Y ! ! !

    P.S. I am really enjoying the Janet Latte worksheets!!!

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    Jen Taylor
    July 24, 2016

    Wishing you all the BEST on your day Lindsey! You are such an incredible inspiration to so many people who are interested in learning like myself. I appreciate the opportunity to participate in the generous gift give away and I hope you make it a birthday you’ll always remember!

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    Alice
    July 24, 2016

    Happy birth week! XD
    Since my Crow Quill nib broke, I’m hoping for the nibs.

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Just back in the TPK Supplies Shop: Finetec Arabic Just back in the TPK Supplies Shop: Finetec Arabic Gold watercolor pans (and the fabulous Finetec Golds palette). ✨ Gold makes *anything* gorgeous, but use it to make a calligraphy medallion, and it’s just next-level. 🤩 (Tutorial for this particular medallion can be found in the Dancing Pen Calligraphy Medallions Worksheet Set). 

To find the golds + the worksheet, visit the link in my bio, then navigate to “Shop”. Happy weekend! 

#goldcalligraphy #goldwatercolor #pointedpencalligraphy #fineteccoliro #goldcalligraphy
Hard to fit everything in, but this was 2025 in a Hard to fit everything in, but this was 2025 in a nutshell at TPK! 🥜

This year, I loved teaching at @thehappyevercrafter’s Workshop Week and participating in @calmingcalligraphy’s World Calligraphy as Meditation Day. And seeing the TPK calligraphy kit featured in @newyorkermag’s 2025 holiday gift guide was an unexpected (and delightful) cherry on top! 🍒

So much of what happened over the past year, though, was shaped by the TPK Premium community. Their questions and feedback helped guide Hand Lettering 101, while their encouragement fueled tutorials on topics ranging from turning red wine into calligraphy ink to illustrating recipes, painting with a wedge brush, and creating greeting cards and envelope art. 💌 That same support made it possible to create new worksheets and resources that others were able to enjoy as well, which I’m very grateful for. 

For a fuller recap (with helpful links and details) I shared a 2025 reflection on the TPK blog (link in bio).

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Which is your favorite koi-themed envelope? The fi Which is your favorite koi-themed envelope? The first one (A. Moreira), which was created as a prop for “The Calligraphy Book” ... *or* the second (Nigel Wright), which was created for the photographer who took pictures of the Moreira envelope for “The Calligraphy Book”? (When I heard how much Nigel had loved the first koi envelope, I made him his own variation!) 🎏

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✨ A little comparison today … because not all ✨ A little comparison today ... because not all golds behave the same.

✦ Finetec gold → bright, cheerful, and versatile
✦ Greenleaf & Blueberry faux brass → softer, muted, and stunning
✦ Yasutomo pale gold → velvety, subtle shimmer with a sensible amount of sparkle

I love having all three on hand and choosing based on the feel I want for a project. It’s tough to go wrong! ✨

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🕊️ I originally made these printable tags for 🕊️ I originally made these printable tags for gifts … but now I want them everywhere. On presents 🎁, yes; but also tucked into snail mail, sprinkled across a holiday table with happy words written inside (“joy”, “love”, “peace”), or styled on a mantle for a cozy seasonal touch 🎄. They’re simple, charming, and versatile. Find them on the TPK Blog (link in bio)!

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I experimented with using the chic poppies techniq I experimented with using the chic poppies technique (see my reel from a couple of days ago) to make pretty stationery. LOVE how it turned out! The poppies are just an elegant way to add personality and elegance to any paper good. If you’re a TPK Premium member, *definitely* check out Lesson 6 of the Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course (2025 version). In it, you’ll find a detailed video demonstration that shows you how to bring these poppies to life! ✍️

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TPK’s calligraphy starter kit was just featured TPK’s calligraphy starter kit was just featured in @newyorkermag’s “A Holiday Gift Guide: Treasures That Are Old, or Old at Heart”. 🎁 I agree that it makes for a *fabulous* gift ... and it is the gift that keeps on giving, since your recipient will develop the skills to create all sorts of beautiful and satisfying projects. We’re talking gorgeous envelopes, frameable quotes that make a home feel cozy, place cards, sketchbook pages, family trees ... there are a lot of possibilities (and tutorials for those possibilities can be found on the TPK Blog)!

To get a kit, visit the link in my bio and navigate to the “SHOP” tab. If you buy a kit as a gift, let me know right after placing your order (lindsey@thepostmansknock.com). Be sure to tell me your recipient’s name, and I’ll be glad to include instructions for them over how to enroll in the Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course, which comes with the $125 kit option. ✍️ Happy holidays! 

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✨Chic Inky Poppies Mail Art✨ – This inky poppy ✨Chic Inky Poppies Mail Art✨ - This inky poppy motif is one of my all-time favorites for filling blank space with drama and elegance. To make it, you use dark ink smudges, loose leaves, and airy petals to build a border that looks intricate but comes together quickly. My go-tos for this style are sumi ink and a touch of gold watercolor for warmth. 

Want to try it yourself? Visit the TPK website (link in bio) and search for “Chic Inky Poppies Mail Art Tutorial.” Happy creating! 🌸🖋️

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