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8 Behind the Scenes Facts About The Postman’s Knock

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Lindsey Bugbee of The Postman's Knock

As I gear up to have a baby in less than a month, I’ve been focusing a lot on my “first baby” — The Postman’s Knock. I started TPK in 2012, and, since then, it’s been a passion, a hobby, and a profession all at once! Even though I’ll have a human little one, I am determined that TPK will continue to flourish — both literally and figuratively. In this post, I’d like to share some behind-the-scenes things with you that I don’t think I’ve mentioned before. It’s fun for me to get to write about this type of stuff, so I hope that you enjoy reading it!
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Where to Find Calligraphy Supplies (Almost) Anywhere in the World

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Where to Find Calligraphy Supplies (Almost) Anywhere in the World | The Postman's Knock

A couple of months ago, Hernán (the web developer behind TPK — also: my husband), had a great idea that sounded terrible to me at first. He suggested that I start sending out a newsletter every Monday. I immediately balked that people’s inboxes are too full as it is, they don’t want to hear from me that much, and aren’t newsletters a bit antiquated anyway? Nevertheless, he insisted, and I reluctantly decided to give it a try.
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The 2018 Kaitlin Style Calligraphy Worksheet Update

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The 2018 Kaitlin Style Calligraphy Worksheet Update | The Postman's Knock

I think that every soon-to-be parent has at least one goal that he or she wants to achieve before the baby arrives. For me, that goal was to re-do the Kaitlin Style calligraphy worksheet and its accompanying video course. When I first released the set in 2014, I thought it was pretty amazing! At the time, I’d designed the materials to the best of my ability. However, I’ve learned a lot about teaching since 2014, and it was time for an overhaul.
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5 Free Calligraphy Learning Resources You May Not Know About

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5 Free Calligraphy Learning Resources You May Not Know About | The Postman's Knock

The internet is a powerful tool that can facilitate knowledge about any topic. Calligraphy is no exception, but there’s so much information out there that it can be hard to cut through the fluff. In this blog post, I’d like to tell you about five free, quality calligraphy learning resources that I love! All of them will help you to improve and provide you with valuable information that propels you forward in your practice.
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Six “Fun Foodie” Free Printable Calligraphy Drills

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"Six Fun Foodie" Free Printable Calligraphy Drills | The Postman's Knock

Watch out — these foodie-themed printable calligraphy drills may make you hungry!

For a long time, I, personally, wasn’t a fan of calligraphy drills. It’s easy to understand why they’re beneficial, but none of the drills I came across were really that much fun. I guess that when I’m practicing, I want to be working toward making something instead of just a random shape!

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8 Creativity-Infused Ways to Celebrate Happiness Happens Month

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Why + How to Share Your Calligraphy on Social Media | The Postman's Knock

Part of my strategy for celebrating this month? Working on the TPK website! Creating content for this blog never fails to make me happy.

Did you know that August is “Happiness Happens Month”? I have to admit that I had no idea it existed until I checked out the Days of the Year (a website that keeps track of obscure holidays) for August, but it’s a thing! This year’s theme is “Be the Reason Someone Smiles”, and the Secret Society of Happy People has a calendar to guide you through the month with daily suggestions to achieve that. The whole reason that I gravitate toward art and calligraphy is the fact that it makes me happy, so I’m on board with celebrating Happiness Happens Month, even if I don’t quite stick to the theme! Here are eight ways you can celebrate the eighth month of the year, too:
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Hot Air Balloon Birthday Card + Matching Envelope Tutorial

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Hot Air Balloon Birthday Card + Matching Envelope Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

It seems that commercial birthday cards tend to fall into one of three categories: too feminine, too goofy, or too somber. Sure, buying pre-made birthday cards saves time. However, if you make one yourself, you can control the “feel” of the card and work on your art and lettering skills! In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a festive hot air balloon-themed birthday card and a corresponding envelope.
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Why, When, and How to Dilute Ink

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Why, When, and How to Dilute Ink | The Postman's Knock

If you’re new to calligraphy, it’s easy to feel terrified at the prospect of modifying your supplies. Ideally, they should arrive ready to use — no need to change anything! In practice, that sometimes isn’t the case. In today’s blog post, you’ll learn why, when, and how to dilute ink to make it more user-friendly!
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Simple Calligraphy Flourishing Tutorial

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Simple Calligraphy Flourishing Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

Calligraphy flourishing is something that mystifies most people. It’s tough to figure out how not to overdo it (or underdo it!), and even harder to make flourishes that are tasteful and natural-looking. In today’s short tutorial, I’ll show you my technique for making flourishes that look polished every time.
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6 Tricks I Used to Learn Calligraphy Quickly

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Writing Calligraphy | The Postman's Knock

The other day, I received an email asking me about what I — personally — did to learn calligraphy. Did I practice with workbooks? Set myself rigid hours devoted to writing? Actually, no. My practice was always pleasant and fairly non-structured, and I learned pretty quickly! In this post, I’ll go over six tricks that I used to keep my learning on the right track. Hopefully you can apply them to your own calligraphy journey!
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