Selling Calligraphy

Addressing Envelopes for an Event

August 10, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 75 Comments
Calligraphy· Entrepreneur· Selling Calligraphy· Weddings

Janet Style Calligraphy Envelopes | The Postman's Knock — Iron gall ink gives an elegant, timeless look to event envelopes!

There is one fundamental truth about learning calligraphy. That truth is this: at some time, you will find yourself addressing envelopes for an event, whether it’s your own or someone else’s. When people find out you can create calligraphy, they’ll want you to help them out for weddings, parties, and more — and I hope you’ll oblige because it’s great practice! Today, we’ll talk about how to address envelopes that are consistent, eye-catching, and enjoyable to create.
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10 Items That I Successfully Sold on Etsy: A Throwback Post

February 16, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 206 Comments
Entrepreneur· Selling Calligraphy

In 2012, I started an Etsy shop called “The Postman’s Knock”, and I quit my day job (read the full story here). The idea behind the Etsy shop was this: I could write out custom envelope calligraphy for people, which they would be delighted to receive when they heard “the postman’s knock” at their door. Eventually, the Etsy shop evolved into so much more than that — now, TPK is a blog, a learning resource gold mine, and a calligraphy supplies store — but, like everyone, I started small. I tried a lot of things and put myself out there before I felt ready, which is just what you have to do! Below, you’ll find some of the items that I used to sell on Etsy as a new entrepreneur.
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How to Know If You’re Ready to Sell Your Calligraphy Services

October 24, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 26 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Entrepreneur· Selling Calligraphy

Escort Cards in Amy Style | The Postman's Knock — This was one of the very first calligraphy projects that I took on (2013)!

Today, I want to focus on a question that I often receive via email: “How do you know if you’re ready to sell your calligraphy?” The answer is that you will probably never feel completely ready, and that’s okay. If you fit the following criteria, however, selling your calligraphy is certainly worth a go!
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7 Practical Uses for Calligraphy

June 12, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 47 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Mail Art· Selling Calligraphy

I recently received an email from a reader asking me about the practical uses for calligraphy. This reader works in the corporate world, and she was having trouble justifying taking the time to learn the art. I get it! We constantly have to make choices about how to manage our days, and oftentimes you can’t justify indulging in an enjoyable creative pursuit. However, the more I thought about it, the more I realized that calligraphy can be incorporated into your day-to-day with good reason! Here’s what I came up with:
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How to Address Envelopes for Clients

March 13, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 261 Comments
Calligraphy· Entrepreneur· Selling Calligraphy

If you’re confident in your calligraphy abilities and want to use them to make extra cash, it may be time to address envelopes for clients! If you’re at that point, I’d recommend reading two articles first: How to Make Extra Income Selling Calligraphy and 8 Tips for Starting a Calligraphy Business. Once you’ve read those articles, you should be ready to start advertising your services! But what do you do once someone reaches out to hire you (and ultimately decides to work with you)? This article endeavors to answer that question!
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8 Tips for Starting a Calligraphy Business

October 24, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 31 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Entrepreneur· Inspiration· Selling Calligraphy

Calligraphy offers a fantastic creative outlet, and the vast majority of people practice the art as a way to decompress. If you can’t get enough of calligraphy and you feel ready for a life change, however, you might consider starting a calligraphy business! With an average salary of $72,000*, you can be comfortable in and really enjoy a career as a calligrapher. Here are a few tips to get you started!
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