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8 Tips to Improve Your Handwriting (Plus a Free Worksheet)

February 16, 2023 by Lindsey Bugbee 361 Comments
Everyday Skills· Free Printables· Handwriting· Printable Goodies· Tutorials· Worksheets

People often assume that calligraphy and handwriting are synonymous, but they’re not. In general, calligraphy is comprised of stylized, embellished letters — it’s more art than writing. Conversely, handwriting refers to the style and technique that you use for everyday jotting. Handwriting needs to be quicker and more casual than calligraphy. While everyone has their own personal handwriting style, there’s always room for improvement! In this article, you’ll find eight tips to help you improve your handwriting in video and written form — plus a free worksheet.
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The Nikko G Nib: The Best Beginner Calligraphy Nib

February 14, 2023 by Lindsey Bugbee 125 Comments
Calligraphy· Merchandise· Nibs· Review· Video

New Nikko G Nibs — Every Nikko G nib has a large “G” and the words “NIKKO MADE IN JAPAN” engraved on its shank. In my opinion, it’s the best beginner calligraphy nib.

I always recommend the Nikko G nib (say: “neek-oh”) as the best beginner calligraphy nib. It’s in the supply list section of all TPK Learn Calligraphy worksheets as well as the Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course. Using the Nikko G nib can save you a lot of frustration, which will encourage you to keep practicing your calligraphy! In this post, we’ll discuss why this special nib is good for beginners, where you can find it, and how to use it to its full potential.
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10 Examples of Name Calligraphy on Envelopes

February 9, 2023 by Lindsey Bugbee 38 Comments
Birthday Cards· Calligraphy· Gifts· Holiday· Roundup· Video

There are many occasions when you only need to write a person’s name on an envelope. Maybe you’re tucking a birthday card into a mailed package, or perhaps you’re hand-delivering a party or wedding invitation. In both of those situations, it would be strange to write the recipient’s full address on the envelope. Today, I’ll walk you through 10 inspirational examples of “name calligraphy” on envelopes, along with a couple of instructional tutorials and a video.

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How to Make a Fabulous Hand-Lettered Birthday Card

February 7, 2023 by Lindsey Bugbee 36 Comments
Birthday Cards· Greeting Card Tutorials· Hand-Lettering· Tutorials· Video

Look at the photo above this paragraph. ^This^ is what happens when I suddenly find myself in a quiet house, with both my children at nursery school for the morning. I could not resist making my friend a fabulous hand-lettered birthday card! In today’s tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to make a card just like it. Disclaimer: a quick birthday card concept this is not. It took me about 1.5 hours to make. If you’re looking for something that comes together more efficiently, see other TPK birthday card tutorials.

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Meet TPK in 2023 – Behind the Scenes

February 2, 2023 by Lindsey Bugbee 95 Comments
Entrepreneur· Interviews

Hi, I'm Lindsey Bugbee! — Hi, I’m Lindsey Bugbee, the owner/artist behind The Postman’s Knock (TPK).

People are naturally curious, and it’s satisfying to understand how things work. So, today, I’m taking some time to chat with you about what TPK looks like in 2023. It’s like a self-interview with eight questions, and if you finish up the article wondering about anything else, you can ask in the comments!

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