Flourishing

Springtime Calligraphy Medallion Tutorial

March 21, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 14 Comments
Calligraphy· Calligraphy Medallions· Flourishing· Tutorials

I am a big calligraphy medallion fan. I love how calligraphy medallions offer a creative way to practice calligraphy without actually writing, “A, A, A, B, B, B” ad nauseam! There’s also the coolness factor: calligraphy medallions look awesome on the backs of envelopes, as part of invitation designs, or in sketchbooks. Today, I’m going to show you how to make a springtime-themed medallion … just in time to celebrate the beginning of spring, which was March 20th!
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Calligraphy Art Tutorial: How to Make a Flourished … Well, Anything!

February 21, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 53 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Flourishing· Tutorials· Video

For the past week, the focus of this blog has been on Lasso Lettering, which you can create with any pen. Today, I’d like to shift attention back to the dip pen! While any writing utensil is worth the time to get to know, I especially love the dip pen because of its stroke variation. A dip pen can seamlessly transition from making delicate, thin strokes into bold, heavy strokes — which leads to some serious visual appeal!
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Simple Calligraphy Flourishing Tutorial

July 20, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 43 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Flourishing· Free Printables· Printable Goodies· Tutorials

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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Free Printable “Flourish by Number” Bunny

April 27, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 1 Comment
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Flourishing· Printable Goodies· Tutorials· Worksheets

Easter is upon us, so I decided to celebrate by making a fun and educational printable! The “Flourish by Number” Bunny will give you some calligraphy practice and help you to create something eye-catching and beautiful. The trick behind making it? Be patient and kind to yourself! If your bunny doesn’t look exactly like the example, don’t fret. No matter what, you’re learning, improving, and getting in some quality time with your dip pen!
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Free Flourished Printable Goal Sheet

January 5, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 129 Comments
Calligraphy· Flourishing· Free Printables· Inspiration· Printable Goodies

I make a goal sheet around this time every single year. I find a prominent place for my goal sheet as soon as I finish it, and seeing it every day helps me to focus on meeting my goals! If you enjoy using this time of year to make goals, too, then I hope that you’ll enjoy the free flourished goal sheet offered in today’s blog post. You can scroll down for more information and a download link!
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Flourished Autumn Envelope Art Tutorial

October 27, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 7 Comments
Flourishing· Free Printables· Halloween· Mail Art· Printable Goodies· Tutorials

This autumn envelope art provides the perfect way to send your greetings in seasonal style! It features two vivid pumpkins, a twisted vine, and abundant sprigs of wheat. If you feel intimidated by the design, don’t worry! I’ve got a printable template that will help you to overcome any artistic fears that you may have about this project. Here’s how to get started:
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