There’s something about vintage banner illustrations that draws you in. They add elegance and pomp to virtually any project! Today, I’m going to show you how to create a gorgeous banner illustration in eight steps with a free downloadable PDF.
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With the help of gold watercolor, a “filigree” illustrated leaf is surprisingly simple to draw! The leaf illustration can be used to enhance a number of projects, from mail art to sketchbooks to greeting cards. In today’s tutorial, I’ll walk you through exactly how to draw one.
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Mail art is what first inspired me to learn calligraphy. I love the concept of surprising someone with a gorgeous and unique delivery! Many people are terrified to try making mail art, though, for fear that the envelope won’t reach its destination. Today, we’ll talk about 10 ways to make engaging envelopes while ensuring a safe delivery. Continue Reading about 10 Tips for Successful Mail Art Delivery
I might be a little obsessed with colorful glazed tiles. In our house, we’ve been known to add them to stairs, put them on tabletops, and even draw them on the walls! Glazed watercolor tiles were bound to make their way onto a piece of mail art or two. Today, I’m going to show you how to draw realistic-looking tiles with the help of a handy free printable.
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When I was in second grade or so, my aunt started sending me letters. Those letters made me feel incredibly special! My parents were getting mail all the time, and I felt very grown-up that I also had envelopes arriving for me. Fast forward a couple of decades, and my own niece has just finished the first grade. When she wrote me a letter last week, I was excited to write back and give her that grown-up feeling that I craved at her age.
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Last month, Laney Schenck asked me to participate in her annual “No More Boring Envelopes” event. Basically, a different artist makes a beautiful envelope every day of this month, and Laney posts it to her Instagram account. I never need an excuse to make envelope art, so of course I said yes! Today, I’ll show you how to make intricate teacup envelope art.
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