Faux Calligraphy

How to Address an Envelope – Simple + Chic (YouTube Tutorial)

January 3, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 90 Comments
Everyday Skills· Faux Calligraphy· Hand-Lettering· Tutorials· Video

When I started the TPK blog in 2012, I tried to focus on long and complicated project tutorials. I always skipped the simple stuff because I thought it would bore people! The older I get, though, the more I realize that sometimes simple projects are all we need to wind down after a long day because they don’t require a lot of energy. It’s a bonus if a project can be used in a “real world” context — like sending snail mail! With that in mind, today I’m going to show you how to address an envelope.
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7 Tips for Making Calligraphy and Art on the Go

June 5, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 25 Comments
Calligraphy· Faux Calligraphy· Sketchbook· Watercolor

Every year, Hernán and I go on a trip to explore somewhere new. This year’s trip was to Naples, Barcelona, and Paris — and we wanted to pack extra light. We only took “under the seat” bags so there wouldn’t be any luggage to check (and no extra fees on budget airlines like Ryanair and Easyjet). Of course, taking a small-ish bag meant traveling with only the bare necessities; the only “creative supply” I took was a Pilot G2 pen! When I found myself wanting to make some art and calligraphy while in Paris, the idea for this blog post was born. In it, you’ll learn seven tips for making calligraphy and art on the go with minimal supplies!
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A Video Crash Course on Watercolor Calligraphy

February 9, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 230 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Faux Calligraphy· Inspiration· Tutorials· Video· Watercolor

Three years ago, I wrote the first A Video Crash Course on Watercolor Calligraphy tutorial. While the tutorial was fairly comprehensive, I’ve been wanting to redo it for a while. Time tends to highlight flaws, and the more I went back to the first post, the more I realized that it needed a better video, inspirational examples, and clearer instructions! Today’s post is the result of that realization, and I hope that you enjoy learning watercolor calligraphy from it.
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5 Ways to Sneak in Calligraphy Practice

January 2, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 165 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Brush Pen Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Faux Calligraphy· Inspiration

If learning calligraphy is one of your main goals for this year, first of all — awesome! Secondly, I’ll tell you right now that the secret is consistent practice. Just like last year, you’re going to be busy this year, and calligraphy practice may fall to the wayside. Follow these sneaky tips, though, and you’ll be able keep on writing!
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Announcing the Last TPK Calligraphy Workshops of 2017 – Tampa, FL

October 6, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 9 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Faux Calligraphy· Inks· Nibs· Oblique Pen Holders· Straight Pen Holders· Worksheets

If you’ve been reading TPK for at least the past few months, then you know that I occasionally teach calligraphy workshops. The workshops are, without question, the highlights of my year! The feeling of helping learners to “click” with key calligraphy concepts and build a strong foundation is incredibly rewarding.
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Quick Ombré Lettering Mail Art Tutorial

August 25, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 23 Comments
Calligraphy· Faux Calligraphy· Mail Art· Tutorials

If you are in the market to make a quick yet polished piece of mail art this weekend, then you’ll enjoy this tutorial! As long as you’ve got a few colored pencils, a pen, and an envelope, you’re ready to rock and roll. Just a quick word of warning before you begin: this ombré lettering technique is a little bit addictive! I have a hunch that you’ll use it on many more projects to come! Here’s how to make it:
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