Hand-Lettering

“Stitches” Hand-Lettered Thank You Card Tutorial

July 18, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 10 Comments
Greeting Card Tutorials· Hand-Lettering· Thank You Cards

In last Monday’s TPK newsletter, I requested feedback on what kind of blog posts you’d like to see more of. The majority of readers requested card tutorials — which I’m happy to create! So, for today’s post, I decided to make a thank you card using Stitches Hand Lettering and some gorgeous watercolors. I’ll walk you through how to make this thank you card, and I hope that my instructions inspire you to make your own version of it this weekend!
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7 Tips to Improve Your Hand Lettering

July 16, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 1 Comment
Hand-Lettering

Before we dive in to this post, let’s talk about what hand lettering is! I define hand lettering as illustrated letters. It relies on embellishments and creative letter modifications to delight the eye. Many people find hand lettering quite easy to approach, and rightfully so! Hand lettering doesn’t really have rules except that you should be able to read what has been written. There aren’t any special tools needed, and it’s fun to come up with different ways to make letters! In this article, we’ll talk about seven ways you can improve your hand lettering so the results are polished and professional-looking.
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A Hand Lettering Worksheet Set to Delight Both Analog + iPad Letterers

July 11, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee Leave a Comment
Hand-Lettering· Worksheets

Stitches Hand Lettering Printable Worksheet | The Postman's Knock — The Stitches Style Printable Hand Lettering Worksheet set is new and improved — and it comes in a Procreate version as well!

As we move toward launching a new website design next week, I’m determined to make sure everything in the TPK catalog is the very best it can be! I almost feel like I’m doing housecleaning: getting rid of clutter, then polishing the treasures that are here to stay. This week, I focused on making improvements to the Stitches Style Printable Hand Lettering Worksheet — and making a Procreate version for iPad letterers!
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Rediscovering Hand-Lettering: Why TPK’s Original Hand-Lettering Worksheet Set is Awesome

May 14, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 23 Comments
Hand-Lettering· Merchandise

In February of 2015, I quietly added a worksheet to the TPK catalog called “Learn Hand-Lettering for a Latte” (a.k.a. “Premium Hand-Lettering Worksheet Set“). At that point, I was too timid to blog about catalog additions, so I mentioned it in passing in a random blog post! By some miracle, though, people have noticed the worksheet throughout the years. And, by the looks of it (16 five-star reviews!), learners genuinely love the LHFaL Worksheet! So, today, I’m doing what I should have done four years ago and telling you why TPK’s most popular hand-lettering worksheet set is so cool.
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Introducing the Lasso Lettering Exemplar!

February 19, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 18 Comments
Hand-Lettering· Worksheets

Envelope Art featuring Lasso Lettering — (I paired Lasso Lettering with the Vintage Roses printable envelope template to create this mail art!)

Sometimes, I think that hand-lettering is a little more approachable than calligraphy. Like calligraphy, hand-lettering celebrates the art of letters — but often with more familiar materials! That’s not to say that hand-lettering is easy; just that you can usually make it with any pen or pencil. Furthermore, if you can write in everyday life, you can hand-letter! You’ll just spend a little more time and concentration on each letter to do so.
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How to Address an Envelope – Simple + Chic (YouTube Tutorial)

January 3, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 92 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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