• Handmade Envelopes

    Handmade Envelopes

    I am crazy about handmade envelopes, and I am going to try to post a tutorial tomorrow because I think a lot more people should be making them! They’re sinfully simple to construct, and they look incredible in the mail. Just make sure you glue a solid-colored piece of paper on the front so youContinue…

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  • Handmade Cards

    Handmade Cards

    In this post, I’ll share three handmade cards and envelopes that I recently created using vintage books. Enjoy the inspiration!

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  • Design Inspiration: Frasca Menu

    Design Inspiration: Frasca Menu

    I love this menu from the Frasca Caffe here in Boulder. This is the outside cover of the menu; the inside reveals an array of Italian sweet treats and sandwiches. I believe this is the work of photographer Dave Woody, who also took photographs for the Frasca owners’ other restaurant’s website, Pizzeria Locale. I reallyContinue…

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  • Handmade Vintage Paper Butterfly Greeting Cards

    Handmade Vintage Paper Butterfly Greeting Cards

    This summer, my mother and I went to an estate sale in Brewster, Kansas, which is a town the size of a speck in Western Kansas. I love estate sales because the point generally is to get rid of everything rather than make a heap of money. Dually, near the corner of the garage theContinue…

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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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The TPK Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit

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TPK’s starter kit includes all the supplies you need to ensure pointed pen success! Pair it with The Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course for the ultimate learning experience.