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    A Fabulous Collection of Giveaways

    July 13, 2021

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    Lindsey Bugbee

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    Surprise! This is a post full of giveaways, and my fingers are crossed that you win the goodie that you most desire. There will be nine winners, all of whom will hear from me on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 27th, with a congratulatory email!

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    My birthday is in July, which is probably why it’s my favorite month of the year. When I was a little kid, I especially delighted at receiving birthday gifts … but now that I’m older, I much prefer to giving away gifts to celebrate! Effectively, today’s article is a collection of giveaways designed to delight any creative soul. I can’t think of a better birthday gift for myself than getting to lovingly package up several winners’ goodies!

    About These Giveaways

    All of the giveaways below will end at noon MDT on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. The giveaways are open internationally! To enter, choose a prize that you like, and use the Rafflecopter widget under that prize to submit entry options. You can choose how many of these giveaways you enter, whether that’s all of them or just one.

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    Please note that you do not need a social media account to enter the giveaways. While there is an option to sign up for a giveaway with Facebook, you can easily sign up using your email address instead. Any entry you submit — whether it’s related to social media or not — gives you a chance at winning a giveaway.

    1. $100 Gift Certificate to TPK (One Winner)

    TPK Gift Certificate

    You can use your certificate to purchase anything that your heart desires in the TPK Catalog or Supplies Shop, from inks to calligraphy pens to video courses. You may enter the drawing for this prize below:

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    2. The TPK Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit (One Winner)

    TPK's New Starter Kit

    TPK’s starter kit contains all the supplies that you need to kickstart your calligraphy journey! It’s a true visual treat and includes little extras like a lovely cleaning cloth and a TPK original nib tin and art water cup. The kit was recently featured in Better Homes & Gardens DIY Magazine. You may enter the drawing for this prize 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 or calligraphy and hand-lettering. TPK readers especially love it for making illuminated letters and pointed pen calligraphy! 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)

    The Finetec Pearl Colors Palette!

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

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    5. Unicorn Glass Dip Pen (3 Winners)

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    A glass dip pen offers a fun, smooth way to write. It’s especially nice because you can switch up the color of your ink on a whim! For more information about glass pens, you can read this article. You may enter to win one of three Unicorn Glass dip pens in the Rafflecopter widget below:

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    I hope that you enjoyed this fun post, and that you were able to enter at least a couple of the giveaways that caught your eye! Note that winners will be notified on the afternoon on Tuesday, July 27th. They will also be announced (first name, last inital) on the TPK Instagram and Facebook page on Wednesday, July 28th; or you can re-visit this blog post and see winners’ names on the Rafflecopter widgets. Good luck!

    Warmly,

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  1. mzgeorg Avatar
    mzgeorg
    July 27, 2021

    Oh! I hope I win.

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      Lindsey Bugbee
      July 27, 2021

      Fingers crossed. 🙂

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    Gail Filson
    July 26, 2021

    I am so excited about the Giveaway tomorrow. I never win anything but would be over the moon to win any of the prizes other than the Calligraphy Starter Kit which I already purchased. You are so generous with your giveaway practice sheets, etc. which I find so refreshing in the world as it is to day, full of everyday challenges due to things none of us have any control over. Every time I read a blog or look at your lettering, envelopes, etc., it makes my day. Can’t wait to see who wins.

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      Lindsey Bugbee
      July 27, 2021

      Thank you for such kind words, that makes me so happy to hear! 🙂

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    Niguida
    July 26, 2021

    Bel anniversaire à toi Lindsey, et je croise aussi les doigts ! 😊

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    Lisa Jane Troyer
    July 26, 2021

    Love entering giveaways 😉 maybe if I keep trying I’ll win something sometime! I love reading your blog posts…

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      Lindsey Bugbee
      July 26, 2021

      Fingers crossed! But that makes me so happy to hear. 🙂

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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! ✍️

#stationery #diystationery #floralillustration #penandink #handdrawn #drawing #painting #sumiink #snailmail #mail #mailart #snailmailrevolution #happymail #mailbox #calligraphy #pointedpen #dippen #rosegoldsumi
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! 🌸🖋️

#thepostmansknock #tpk #mailart #mailartideas #envelopeart #snailmailrevival #snailmailing #snailmailart #envelopecalligraphy #calligraphycommunity #calligraphypractice #pointedpencalligraphy #moderncalligraphy #sumiink #goldwatercolor #penandink #creativeprocess #creativemail #illustrationart #papercraft #stationerylove #artistsoninstagram #artreels #calligraphyreels #mailartreels
✍️ There’s a fresh addition to the TPK Catal ✍️ There’s a fresh addition to the TPK Catalog: The Graceful Ballerina Calligraphy Drill Worksheet 

This ballerina is unique among TPK calligraphy drills in that it’s really not that complicated. After a few simple loops, a flourished tutu, and long strokes to make the legs, you have, well, a ballerina! 🩰 The most difficult part is getting the outline right; but even that isn’t too bad because you’ve got a traceable outline included in your worksheet set.

The beauty of the flourished ballerina? She makes *anything* look elegant: cards, envelopes, gift tags, whatever. My recommendation is to feature her on your next envelope. She’ll add a “wow” factor and allow you to left-justify the address, which is always a relief (no need to bother with centering)!

To find her, visit the link in my bio, then navigate to the Blog!

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✨I’ve been making these little calligraphy Chr ✨I’ve been making these little calligraphy Christmas trees for years. They’re a go-to whenever I need a quick gift tag, envelope flourish, or something festive that doesn’t require a whole afternoon.

They look fancy, but they’re really just simple strokes stacked in different patterns. Truly: once you get the rhythm down, you can make a tree in under 30 seconds. 🎄 

If you want to try them (there are six styles!), the tutorial is on the TPK Blog, and it’s called
“6 Simple Ways to Make a Calligraphy Christmas Tree.” Feel free to google it, or visit: thepostmansknock.com/6-simple-ways-to-make-a-calligraphy-christmas-tree/

It’s very beginner-friendly, video-based, and a great way to get some creativity in during a busy season. I hope you love it as much as I do. 💛

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🎁 These printable gift tags are one of my favor 🎁 These printable gift tags are one of my favorite free printables on the TPK site. Just download, print, cut them out, and — if you want to — reinforce them with a bit of cardstock.

Inside the PDF you’ll find four designs: Festive Frida, Flourished Tree, Pine Boughs, and Merry & Bright. They’re all hand-drawn, and they make even the simplest wrapping look bespoke and artistic. 🎨 

Pro tip: If you’ve got a bit of extra time, add a pop of watercolor or some gold dots; and consider mounting the tag on a contrasting piece of cardstock for extra oomph.

They’re free to download at: thepostmansknock.com/free-super-cool-hand-drawn-printable-gift-tags/ (or visit the link in my stories today). Happy holidays!

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There’s something extra fun about a card that do There’s something extra fun about a card that doesn’t just open … it comes to life. ✨ This little stand-up tree might look fancy, but it’s totally approachable — relaxing to make, satisfying to embellish, and (my favorite part) it folds up perfectly to pop in the mail. 💌🎄

If you’re looking for a holiday project that feels creative and doable, this is *such* a good one. The printable template does half the work for you, and you can customize the rest with flourishes, white ink, ornaments, or whatever feels festive to you.

The full step-by-step tutorial is waiting for you on the TPK website; just head to the link in my bio and tap “Blog.” I think you’ll have as much fun making this as I did. ❤️

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I love it when I can make simple pointed pen pract I love it when I can make simple pointed pen practice on cardstock ... and it magically turns into a festive card! Find instructions + a printable template for making this “Loop-de-Loop” tree in the TPK 2025 Holiday Calligraphy Worksheet set. 🎄 (Link in bio, then navigate to the Blog!)

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