When you make a sympathy card, it’s important to get the imagery and the message just right. In my opinion, the artwork shouldn’t be too somber nor too colorful, and the messaging should be uplifting but not preachy. I think that this DIY sympathy card manages that balance beautifully.
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Pointed pen calligraphy adds immediate elegance to greeting cards and envelopes. It can be scary knowing that your calligraphy will be the focal point of your piece, though! Next time you need to write out a greeting, whip out the Greeting Card Calligraphy “Cheat Sheet” + Worksheet. It will coach you through how to write…
We’ve had a very tough week here in Boulder due to a mass shooting, which occurred two blocks from our home. Unfortunately, this presents the occasion for a handmade sympathy card tutorial. It makes me sad to create sympathy card tutorials, but it’s so important to show support to those who are grieving. Today, I’ll…
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Today, we’re hearing from Ana with this gorgeous sympathy card tutorial! This is the first sympathy card tutorial here on TPK, and it’s elegant, tasteful, and appropriate for sensitive situations. If you don’t have an occasion to send this card, I hope you try out the cool technique that Ana uses here!
Lindsey Bugbee
designer + illustrator + calligrapher
The Postman’s Knock is a blog focused on teaching creative techniques and offering guides to learning modern calligraphy and illustration. I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I enjoy writing it!
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