Free Printables

DIY Bookmarks Tutorial + Printable Gift Label

February 11, 2015 by Lindsey Bugbee 43 Comments
Design· Free Printables· Gifts· Inspiration· Printable Goodies· Tutorials

The DIY bookmark is usually overlooked when people are thinking of handmade gifts. That’s a sad thing, because the humble bookmark is a wonderfully versatile gift. You can give a set to anyone, whether the person is an acquaintance or a family member — which is somewhat rare with DIY gifts. Bookmarks are easy to ship, making them ideal for sending to your friends or family who are far away. And, finally, giving away DIY bookmarks says: “I think you are very intelligent, so naturally you’ll be needing more than one of these to keep track of where you are in your literary pursuits.”
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Printable Valentine’s Day Card + Envelope

January 30, 2015 by Lindsey Bugbee 32 Comments
Free Printables· Printable Envelope Templates· Printable Goodies· Tutorials· Valentine's Day

This printable Valentine’s Day card and envelope set is pretty much the “little black dress” of printable cards and envelopes. You can use the card and/or envelope for anything, and they’re both always in style. However, since Valentine’s Day is the holiday that is steadily creeping upon us, I’m pitching them as Valentine’s Day pieces.
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Watercolor Lettering + Free eWallpaper Download

January 22, 2015 by Lindsey Bugbee 46 Comments
Calligraphy· Design· Free Printables· Inspiration· Tutorials· Wall Art

“Watercolor lettering” can mean a lot of things. In this particular post, I am using the term to describe the effect you get when you write using watercolors and a paintbrush. I have noticed this technique is immensely popular lately, and I think it’s because it’s a one-of-a-kind style. We have access to wonderful script fonts on our computers, but since we can use them any time we want, they can be boring. However, no computer could replicate the spontaneity and energy behind writing with a paintbrush. You can’t write the same word twice almost exactly the same because so much depends on the brush, the amount of paint on it, and the pressure you are exerting.
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Free eGuide to Drawing the Human Face

December 6, 2014 by Lindsey Bugbee 2 Comments
Free Printables· Inspiration

I am happy to be writing this blog post so close to the holiday gift-giving season because I think it will serve you well in the next couple of weeks! This is the last article in the series of Craftsy-sponsored posts on TPK. {As you know, Craftsy is a website with a wealth of information and classes on everything from cooking to drawing to crocheting.} Today, we’re taking advantage of their free e-Guide, Drawing the Human Face.
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Printable Holiday Envelopes

November 29, 2014 by Lindsey Bugbee 14 Comments
Free Printables· Printable Envelope Templates· Printable Goodies

These printable holiday envelopes were inspired by a 1914 University of Kansas yearbook that I found in my mom’s workroom the other day. She sells antiques for a living, so every time we visit, there are several new items of interest. Not only did I love the yearbook because KU is my alma mater, but I couldn’t get over the elegance of the photos and the hand-written typography.
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How to Make Your Own Font

October 25, 2014 by Lindsey Bugbee 25 Comments
Design· Free Printables

Note this blog post is called “How to Make Your Own Font” — not “How to Make Your Handwriting Into a Font”. It’s difficult to make a font that is true to your handwriting because letters in handwriting are often joined and spaced a bit erratically. However, it is ridiculously easy to make your own non-calligraphy font. All you need is a printer, a scanner, and a pen.
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