Balloon-Themed Calligraphy Birthday Card Tutorial

Balloon-Themed Calligraphy Birthday Card Tutorial

September 20, 2022

by

Lindsey Bugbee

Birthday Cards, Calligraphy, Dip Pen Calligraphy, Greeting Card Tutorials, Inspiration, Tutorials

Next time someone’s birthday creeps up on you, look no farther than this tutorial! Follow the steps below, and you’ll be rewarded with a festive card that will undoubtedly delight your recipient.
I love this calligraphy birthday card tutorial because it requires very few supplies. You can make it with black cardstock and white ink — as I’ve done here — or you can switch it up with a lighter paper and a dark ink! No matter what color scheme you choose, the swirls and stars are key. The more you include, the more festive your card will be! Here are the steps for making it:

1. Prepare Your Card Stock

First, cut a piece of black card stock to 7″ (178 mm) tall by 10 inches (254 mm) wide. Then, fold the cardstock in half.
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About the author

Hi, I’m Lindsey Bugbee, the illustrator, calligrapher, and author behind The Postman’s Knock (TPK). Since 2012, the TPK Blog has been a vibrant creative space filled with tutorials and lessons on modern calligraphy, hand lettering, and illustration. After publishing The Calligraphy Book, I wanted to elevate the quality of content even further—so I launched TPK Premium. You can join here to receive access to some of the internet’s best creative inspiration and project tutorials.