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Christmas is one week from today, and I wanted to make a special gift for my brother that wouldn’t take too much time. I settled on state calligraphy art that depicts Kansas, our home state. Today, I’ll show you how I made this piece (lest you also need to make a last-minute gift), and I’ll…
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Today, I’m handing over the (embellished) reins to calligrapher Maureen Vickery! In this tutorial, she’ll show us how to make a flourished calligraphy reindeer that’s perfect for holiday cards. Be sure to download her reindeer template and follow the step by step instructions below, and you’ll be rewarded with a gorgeous piece of holiday artwork!
This calligraphy Christmas ornament is the perfect holiday keepsake! Make it on hardy 140 lb. watercolor paper, and it will last for many holiday seasons to come.
Today, we’re going to use our dip pens to make something seasonal and special: a calligraphy cornucopia! This motif reflects the abundance and beauty of autumn and the Thanksgiving holiday.
TPK’s 2020 Holiday Calligraphy Worksheet will improve your dip pen skills and get you comfortable with flourishing! The exercises in the worksheet can be used to make gorgeous holiday goods, which I’ve included several examples of in this article. Happy holidays, and I hope you enjoy this fun practice!
Lindsey Bugbee
designer + illustrator + calligrapher
The Postman’s Knock is a blog focused on teaching creative techniques and offering guides to learning modern calligraphy and illustration. I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I enjoy writing it!
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