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Monochrome Mountains Mail Art Tutorial + Free Printable

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Monochrome Mountains Mail Art Tutorial + Free Printable | The Postman's Knock

The Nikko G nib is a fantastic calligraphy nib — but did you know that it was originally developed to be a drawing nib? I’ve used it to illustrate several fun projects like a lace butterfly and a henna bluebird! The objective of today’s mail art tutorial is twofold: first, I want you to end up with an artistic envelope that you love. Second, I want you to get a basic introduction to drawing with the Nikko G because next month I plan to explore pen and ink drawing techniques a bit more with you!
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Simple Twig Watercolor Thank You Card Tutorial

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Hand-Lettering· Thank You Cards· Tutorials· Video· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

Simple Twig Watercolor Thank You Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

Every Monday, I’ve been sending out a brief newsletter to TPK subscribers. It’s something I have really enjoyed because a newsletter isn’t nearly as formal as a blog post; instead, it feels more like a conversation. In the last newsletter, I asked for blog post topic feedback — in short, what do readers want more of (or less of)? A theme appeared throughout several of the feedback emails: more watercolor tutorials! So, today, I want to show you how to make this simple twig watercolor thank you card. It features a blending/salting technique that I promise you can do, and I’ll teach you how in a video toward the end of the post!
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12 Artistic Envelope Ideas

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Calligraphy· Hand-Lettering· Inspiration· Mail Art

12 Artistic Envelope Ideas | The Postman's Knock

There’s hardly a better canvas to practice your art, calligraphy, and lettering skills on than an envelope! Envelopes’ practical, temporary nature makes them great for trying out new techniques and exercising old favorites. In this post, you’ll find 12 artistic envelope ideas to fire you up for making your own mail art!
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Four Hand Lettering Ideas to Try This Weekend

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Four Hand Lettering Ideas to Try This Weekend | The Postman's Knock

Whether you keep a bullet journal, take notes for work or class, or jot down lists here and there, you’ll love implementing these hand lettering ideas! Any one of them can add personality and creative satisfaction to your work. They’re great for eye-catching headers, envelope art, handmade signs, or anything else you may want to take on!
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Watercolor Melt Lettering Tutorial

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Hand-Lettering· Tutorials· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

Watercolor Melt Lettering Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

I enjoy playing with new lettering techniques. It’s amazing, really, how much artistic license you can take and still produce a piece that is gorgeous — and legible! This lettering tutorial is based off of the Theo Chocolate logo, which features an eye-catching color scheme and whimsical writing. You can use the “watercolor melt” lettering technique to write virtually any word! Here’s how:
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