Intermediate Calligraphy

Flourished Calligraphy Reindeer Tutorial (Guest Post by Maureen Vickery)

November 24, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 38 Comments
Christmas· Flourishing· Free Printables· Greeting Card Tutorials· Guest Post· Intermediate Calligraphy

Hi, I’m Maureen Vickery, the calligrapher behind PenDance Studio and the creative force behind Calligraphy Crush Magazine! When your friends and family know you are a calligrapher, they expect your holiday cards and envelopes to be lovingly decorated in beautiful lettering. Flourished calligraphy designs certainly add a festive touch, so why not flourish a reindeer for your loved ones’ holiday enjoyment? Below I’ll show you step-by-step how I flourished a reindeer for my upcoming holiday card. I’ve also included a downloadable template of a reindeer (find it by clicking here) and flourish designs for your reference.

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Calligraphy Christmas Ornament Tutorial

November 19, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 28 Comments
Christmas· Home Decor· Intermediate Calligraphy· Tutorials

Every year, I make a calligraphy Christmas ornament to add to my growing collection of tree baubles. It’s not a difficult project, and the ornaments last for years (as long as they’re kept away from little hands — like any ornament). Today, I’ll show you how to make a calligraphy Christmas ornament yourself, and I hope that the project becomes an annual tradition in your house, too!

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FREE + Fresh Printable Calligraphy Drills

November 17, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 52 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Calligraphy Drills· Free Printables· Intermediate Calligraphy· Printable Goodies

For this article, I decided to whip up some new printable calligraphy drills! These drills are suitable for every skill level and have a mix of everything. You’ll start with simple stroke practice in the first couple of exercises, move on to loops, then work on your flourishing! The free two page worksheet is great for anyone who wants to work on their dip pen skills or simply warm up before working on a project.
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Writing with White Calligraphy Ink: A Definitive Guide

November 10, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 79 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Intermediate Calligraphy

I owe my love for the dip pen to photos of white calligraphy that I saw on the internet circa 2012. The idea of making opaque white letters encouraged me to pick up a dip pen for the first time! Writing with white calligraphy ink didn’t come easily, though; I’ve made many opacity-affecting, smudgy mistakes along the way. For that reason, I decided to write today’s blog post as a guide for you when you’re ready to jump into the world of making beautiful white letters!

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Flourished Calligraphy Cornucopia Tutorial

November 5, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 146 Comments
Flourishing· Holiday· Intermediate Calligraphy· Mail Art· Tutorials

Here in the US, cornucopias are associated with Thanksgiving because of the abundance that they signify. The horn-shaped baskets often hold harvest-related goods like wheat, fruits, and vegetables, which gracefully spill out of the cornucopia. For today’s tutorial, I decided to make a calligraphy cornucopia, which combines calligraphy flourishes with the cornucopia concept!

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TPK’s Flourished and Festive 2020 Holiday Worksheet

October 27, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 30 Comments
Christmas· Intermediate Calligraphy· Merchandise· Worksheets