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Intertwined Script and Block Lettering Tutorial (Part II) by Nico Ng

March 3, 2023 by Lindsey Bugbee 44 Comments
Gifts· Hand-Lettering· Tutorials· Valentine's Day· Wall Art

Intertwined Script and Block Lettering Tutorial by Nico Ng — Welcome to Part II of Nico Ng’s Intertwined Script and Block Lettering Tutorial!

Hello again! Nico Ng here, and I’m back with the second and final installment of the Intertwined Script and Block Lettering Tutorial. In Part I, you learned how to draw clean block letters using a grid technique. Today, we’re going to apply that knowledge in order to create a compelling black, white, and gold piece. Here are the supplies that I recommend for this tutorial:

Black cardstock (affiliate link)
Grid Ruler Bundle – (Use a smaller ruler size, like 3 mm, for smaller papers; and a larger ruler size, like 7 mm, for larger papers)
White pencil + black eraser
White Marker (or white ink)
Gold Marker (or gold watercolor)

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Intertwined Script and Block Lettering Tutorial (Part I) by Nico Ng

March 2, 2023 by Lindsey Bugbee 23 Comments
Free Printables· Hand-Lettering· Tutorials· Valentine's Day· Wall Art

Hi everyone! I’m lettering artist Nico Ng, and it’s time to get creative with another hand-lettering tutorial (you can check out my other TPK tutorials here). In this Intertwined Script and Block Lettering Tutorial, I’m excited to show you one of my favorite techniques: combining script and block letters. It’s a fun challenge to bring these two styles together in a way that’s beautiful and legible. This tutorial has two parts. In the first, I’ll show you how to draw a pencil lettering draft. In the second, which will launch tomorrow, I’ll show you how to use your draft in order to make a final, impressive piece.
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Quick Watercolor and Calligraphy Balloons Birthday Card Tutorial

February 28, 2023 by Lindsey Bugbee 66 Comments
Birthday Cards· Calligraphy· Greeting Card Tutorials· Tutorials· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

I have posted my fair share of card tutorials on this Blog … and I can’t admit to all of them being quick. I know that you don’t always have time to painstakingly hand-letter a message, paint dozens of tiny leaves, or commit to making scores of parallel lines! Next time you find yourself on a tight creation deadline, try this quick watercolor and calligraphy balloon birthday card tutorial. Its versatility and simple technique makes it the perfect card for anyone’s special day!
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10 Examples of Name Calligraphy on Envelopes

February 9, 2023 by Lindsey Bugbee 38 Comments
Birthday Cards· Calligraphy· Gifts· Holiday· Roundup· Video

There are many occasions when you only need to write a person’s name on an envelope. Maybe you’re tucking a birthday card into a mailed package, or perhaps you’re hand-delivering a party or wedding invitation. In both of those situations, it would be strange to write the recipient’s full address on the envelope. Today, I’ll walk you through 10 inspirational examples of “name calligraphy” on envelopes, along with a couple of instructional tutorials and a video.

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How to Make a Fabulous Hand-Lettered Birthday Card

February 7, 2023 by Lindsey Bugbee 36 Comments
Birthday Cards· Greeting Card Tutorials· Hand-Lettering· Tutorials· Video

Look at the photo above this paragraph. ^This^ is what happens when I suddenly find myself in a quiet house, with both my children at nursery school for the morning. I could not resist making my friend a fabulous hand-lettered birthday card! In today’s tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to make a card just like it. Disclaimer: a quick birthday card concept this is not. It took me about 1.5 hours to make. If you’re looking for something that comes together more efficiently, see other TPK birthday card tutorials.

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A Valentine’s Day Love Letter Worksheet to Celebrate Friendship

January 10, 2023 by Lindsey Bugbee 2 Comments
Free Printables· Gifts· Valentine's Day

Once upon a time, I attended a summer orientation program in the weeks before I started university at KU. One thing I’ll never forget about that program is an activity we did after being together as a group for a couple of weeks. We sat in a circle, and focusing on one person at a time, we each expressed the qualities about that person that we most admired. I’ll never forget how special I felt when it was my turn. Even people that I didn’t think particularly liked me had something nice or insightful to say. We all left the classroom that day feeling uplifted and seen, and relationships were strengthened.

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