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When words fail, a hand-crafted card is a considerate way to tell someone you care. Today’s sympathy card strikes the perfect balance of elegance and restraint.
This tutorial walks you through how to craft a heartfelt, comforting card perfect for anyone going through a tough time. It’s easy, elegant, and full of warmth.
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. Today, I’ll show you how to make an elegant card that hits the right note.
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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