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Quick Mother’s Day Card Tutorial

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Quick Mother's Day Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

One of the facts of life is this: the older you get, the more mothers you know. Slowly, Mother’s Day becomes a day that’s not only acknowledging your own mother: it’s also about your friend, your sister, your daughter, and many other women in your life. It’s wonderful that we all know so many fantastic moms, but it’s difficult to find the time to make a thoughtful DIY Mother’s Day card for all of them! That’s why this year I focused on making a quick card card concept that can be customized and streamlined if you want to make more than one. You can read the steps below to learn how to create it!
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Watercolor Cactus + Quote Artwork Tutorial

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Watercolor Cactus + Quote Artwork Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

Every time I make a tutorial like this watercolor cactus + quote artwork, I wonder why I don’t make more watercolor pieces. There’s a certain satisfaction in watching a blank piece of paper transform into a vibrant, eye-catching work of art! I know that many people find watercolors to be intimidating, but there’s a secret to using them: embrace mistakes and run with them! Watercolor seems to have a mind of its own, and that’s the basis of its beauty. Understand that, and you’ll enjoy making artwork like this. Here’s how to do it:
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Illustrated Lace Butterfly Card Tutorial

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Illustrated Lace Butterfly Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

This lace butterfly card exemplifies elegance and creativity! In today’s tutorial, we’ll depart from the traditional greeting card format to produce an interactive, lovely piece that your recipient will want to put on display. I’ll also suggest a few alternative and artistic ways to use the butterfly printable that I created for this card!
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(Free!) Block Printed Envelope Template

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(Free!) Block Printed Envelope Template | The Postman's Knock

I have long admired artist Katharine Watson‘s block prints. Her pleasing patterns and clean lines catch your attention — and invoke a tinge of whimsy and nostalgia. It’s no wonder that Katharine’s pieces are available in so many stores, even my local Two Hands Paperie!
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How to Write in Cursive + a Free Exemplar

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How to Write in Cursive (+ Free Printable) | The Postman's Knock

In the US, teaching cursive to students is a hot topic. Do we dedicate our tax dollars to teaching an arguably impractical skill, or do we honor tradition and keep cursive writing alive? The different sides taken in this debate are starting to show in my inbox as teenage calligraphy learners — who were never taught how to write in cursive — ask whether not knowing cursive will affect their ability to learn dip pen calligraphy.
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Hand Drawn Valentine’s Day Gift Tags – Free Printable

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Hand Drawn Valentine's Day Gift Tags - Free Printable | The Postman's Knock

When I was a little girl, you had one option for Valentine’s Day gift tags: go to the local grocery store and buy some. At that time, we weren’t in the age of Pinterest — we didn’t even have internet, really — so the DIY spirit hadn’t yet been ignited. I remember getting Beauty and the Beast-themed gift tags one year, and Aladdin cards another year (my brother’s choice, not mine; my mom wanted to economize). Once you got the gift tags, you taped candy to them, wrote your classmates’ names on them, and brought them to school. Everyone brought the same tags and the same candy, but no one cared because … candy!
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Five Banner Tutorials – Free Printable

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Five Banner Tutorials | The Postman's Knock

If you like calligraphy and/or hand-lettering, knowing how to draw a banner is bound to come in handy eventually. In this post, you’ll find some tips for drawing banners, plus you can download the free Five Banner Tutorials printable!
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Free Flourished Printable Goal Sheet

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Free Flourished Printable Goal Sheet | The Postman's Knock

I make a goal sheet around this time every single year. I find a prominent place for my goal sheet as soon as I finish it, and seeing it every day helps me to focus on meeting my goals! If you enjoy using this time of year to make goals, too, then I hope that you’ll enjoy the free flourished goal sheet offered in today’s blog post. You can scroll down for more information and a download link!
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Easy Vintage Gift Tag Tutorial

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Easy Vintage Gift Tag Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

This is the time of month when things start to get hectic. You’re probably making travel plans or preparing to host, trying to get work done before the new year, and finish up gift shopping. Understandably, you probably don’t want to spend a ton of time making gift tags! Don’t discount these DIY gift tags so soon, though: with the help of a printable, you can whip them up in no time! Here’s how:
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7 Short Art Projects to Help You Decompress

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7 Short Art Projects to Help You Decompress | The Postman's Knock

The holiday season is a bit of a conflicting time. On the one hand, you’ve got the sort of Hallmark version of this time of year. I feel the joy that comes with that when I smell pine boughs, see holiday decorations from my childhood, and eat tasty treats. The flip side of that is the frantic race to get everything done before you take time off! There are also stressful gift lists to contend with and, for many people, the prospect of dealing with family members who aren’t exactly our favorites. When the stress starts to get to you, hit the pause button and get out some art supplies.
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