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White and Gold Envelope Calligraphy Tutorial

January 16, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee Leave a Comment
Mail Art· Tutorials

As I browsed Pinterest the other day, Schin Loong’s white and gold envelope calligraphy jumped out at me. If you haven’t heard of Schin, she’s one of the heavy hitters of the calligraphy world! She’s got a fluid, elegant style and flourishes that can go on for miles. I love Schin’s work, so I set out to make an envelope that features fabulous flourishes similar to hers. If you’re interested in making mail art like this, too, you can follow along with this tutorial!
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Incredible Bullet Journal Ideas + Examples

January 14, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 9 Comments
Everyday Skills· Sketchbook

Geni (say: “Jenny”) is one of my helpers here at TPK. When you receive an order from the Supplies Shop, chances are she packaged it up! She also helps me to categorize emails, come up with blog post topics, and brainstorm new worksheet ideas. The other day, Geni brought over her bullet journals on a whim, and I have to tell you: I was blown away! I’ve always wanted to keep a bullet journal, but my motivation fizzles after a couple of weeks. Looking through Geni’s journals made me excited to start tracking things and making lists in earnest — all with a dash of artistry — and I thought you might feel the same if you could see them! With Geni’s gracious blessing, I took several photos of her bullet journal pages, and I’m sharing them here today.
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Write With Glass: Introducing Glass Dip Pens

January 9, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 9 Comments
Merchandise· Review· Video

Glass dip pens are my new obsession. Ever since I received a shipment of these beauties last week, I’ve been using them to write letters, make mail art, and jot down everyday lists! Today, I’m proud to announce their arrival in the TPK Supplies Shop. I’ve got two different designs, and I honestly can’t decide which I like more: the “Unicorn” Glass Dip Pen or the “Red Frost” Glass Dip Pen.
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