Hand-Lettering

Classy Black, White, and Gold Botanical Letter Tutorial

February 4, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 2 Comments
Birthday Cards· Floral Illustration Tutorials· Greeting Card Tutorials· Hand-Lettering· Home Decor

Black, white, and gold is always elegant. That’s why this botanical letter is appropriate for any occasion! In this case, I wanted to make a special card for a friend’s upcoming birthday — admittedly without investing a ton of time. (I’m due to have a baby within the next few days, so time is at a premium right now!) I love that this concept is creative and personalized, with plenty of gold to make it stand out! In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to make it.

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The All-New Lasso Lettering Worksheet + Lasso Lettering Projects

January 25, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 2 Comments
Hand-Lettering· Video· Worksheets

Pointed pen calligraphy is my go-to for a variety of applications: sketchbook pages, cards, mail art — the list goes on! There are some projects, though, that demand something a little different. When the mood strikes or pointed pen calligraphy won’t give you the result you’re looking for, embrace hand lettering! In today’s article, I’m introducing a comprehensive worksheet revamp of “Lasso Lettering”, one of TPK’s most intricate hand lettering styles.

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How to Use a Parallel Glider (AKA a “Rolling Ruler”)

December 7, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 110 Comments
Everyday Skills· Hand-Lettering· Intermediate Calligraphy· Merchandise· Tutorials· Video

I’ve never been a math person, so my 2014 purchase of a parallel glider wasn’t exactly exciting. To me, the contraption had way too many numbers written on it — seemingly arbitrarily. When I went to draw guidelines for calligraphy, though, it was love at first gloriously parallel roll! Making guidelines suddenly wasn’t a tiresome and tedious task, and slant lines could be whipped up in a few quick swipes. Seven years later, I still use the same parallel glider regularly. Today, we’ll talk about how a parallel glider can make lettering life easier for you.

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Artistic Mid-Century Wifi Password Sign Tutorial (+ Free Printable)

October 26, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 2 Comments
Dip Pen Calligraphy· Free Printables· Hand-Lettering· Home Decor· Printable Goodies· Tutorials· Wall Art· Watercolor

The holiday season is nearing, and some of us may be gearing up to host guests. Nowadays, having internet access is a big part of staying at anyone’s house! Today’s tutorial will teach you how to make a stylish mid-century wifi password sign that enhances your decor and gives guests important information.
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Luminous Watercolor Florals Kraft Card Tutorial

September 2, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 124 Comments
Floral Illustration Tutorials· Greeting Card Tutorials· Hand-Lettering· Thank You Cards· Watercolor Tutorials

If you’re looking for a tasteful way to say “thank you”, try making this lovely watercolor florals card. It features kraft paper, pretty watercolor, and lettering that complements the card’s floral motif. (Watercolor beginners rejoice: this tutorial is suitable for any skill level!)

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Hand-Lettered Graduation Card Tutorial

June 10, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 7 Comments
Greeting Card Tutorials· Hand-Lettering

I live in Boulder, Colorado, which is home to the University of Colorado. That’s a blessing when it comes to the TPK Supplies Shop, which employs three part-time college students as packagers. Aiden was my very first packager, and he started working for me two years ago. In all that time, he’s made a total of five packaging mistakes, which is super impressive. He also mastered making Brause EF66 flanges for these pens, which helped me to meet the demand for them.

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