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State Calligraphy Art: A Last-Minute Holiday Gift

December 18, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 51 Comments
Calligraphy· Free Printables· Gifts· Home Decor· Intermediate Calligraphy· Tutorials· Wall Art

Whenever I’ve made state- or country-themed art, I’ve focused on places with recognizable outlines like California and Ecuador. But what do you do if the state calligraphy art you’re making is basically a square? In this case of my home state, Kansas, the outline isn’t immediately recognizable to the non-Kansan. But, with a few flourishes and some golden sunflowers, this Kansas-themed art is a delight to behold! In this blog post, I’ll outline how I made this piece and share a free download with you. I hope to inspire all my fellow basic-shaped state dwellers to try their hand at calligraphy state art, too.
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Flourished Calligraphy Reindeer Tutorial (Guest Post by Maureen Vickery)

November 24, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 36 Comments
Christmas· 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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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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Emulating My Grandmother’s Beautiful Handwriting (Includes Free Worksheet)

October 29, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 133 Comments
Everyday Skills· Free Printables· Handwriting

My paternal grandmother, Estelle, had beautiful handwriting. Every time I come across one of her cards in my sketchbook, her flowing, elegant cursive inspires me to pay a little closer attention to how I write! In this article, I’ll provide you with an analysis and an exemplar + worksheet of her handwriting so you can write lovely letters, too.

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Free “Macbeth” Calligraphy Flourishing Worksheet

October 20, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 26 Comments
Free Printables· Holiday· Intermediate Calligraphy

One of my favorite quotes around this time of year comes from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. In the play, three witches have just finished brewing a potion. One comments to the other two, “By the pricking of my thumbs/ Something wicked this way comes.” She means, essentially, that Macbeth is on his way, and she knows this because her thumbs are tingling. It’s a wonderful line: eerie, prophetic, and beautiful.
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12 Free Lettering and Calligraphy Guidelines

October 13, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 86 Comments
Calligraphy· Free Printables· Roundup

Calligraphy Guidelines | The Postman's Knock — I recommend reading this article to learn about how to draw calligraphy guidelines (and what they’re for).

Sometimes, the TPK website reminds me of an Easter egg hunt. There are so many hidden treasures to be found! That’s why, every once in a while, I like to round everything up to present goodies that you might have missed. Today, I’m focusing on free lettering and calligraphy guidelines. All TPK worksheets include guidelines, but there are plenty of free guideline printables that live on the site, too! Here they are, in no particular order:
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