Sketchbook

Simple Year End Sketchbook Page Tutorial

December 31, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 8 Comments
Calligraphy· Sketchbook· Tutorials

When I was younger, I kept near-daily diaries. Now that I’m older and I have less time for writing, I like to make the occasional sketchbook page that summarizes a year or an event (like the pandemic or a celebration). For this sketchbook page, I used casual calligraphy and a stream-of-thought writing style to record the notable things that happened to me in 2021. This type of sketchbook page is so cool to look at in a couple of years! If you have a bit of extra time, I encourage you to make one!

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Super Quick Flourished Ampersand Art Tutorial

September 30, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 18 Comments
Free Printables· Greeting Card Tutorials· Home Decor· Printable Goodies· Sketchbook· Tutorials· Wall Art

Ampersand art makes for the perfect gift or home decor because it represents togetherness. Today, I’ll walk you through a quick tutorial that will result in a cool and pretty flourished piece! You can use the motif for a greeting card, put it in a frame for display, or include it as part of your next snail mail packet.

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☀️ “My Perfect Summer Day” Sketchbook Page Tutorial

August 5, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 5 Comments
Sketchbook· Tutorials

A successful sketchbook page demands to be looked at, which is why I love this “Perfect Summer Day” concept! You can’t help but study all of its little rectangles. Like the “Coronavirus Quarantine” page, this spread records a special point in time. In a decade, you’ll observe your own “Perfect Summer Day” page, and you’ll be reminded of where you were at this point in your life. Here’s how to make one:

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Sixteen Years of Sketchbooking: An eBook

June 24, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 6 Comments
Merchandise· Sketchbook

The other day, I was flipping through Sabrina Ward Harrison’s Spilling Open for the 100th time. I’ve loved that published sketchbook for years, and I notice something new every time I peruse it! As I was looking through the pages, it occurred to me that I have a lot of sketchbook pages to share, too: 16 years’ worth, in fact. You can find those sketchbook pages in Sixteen Years of Sketchbooking.

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Making the Perfect Anniversary Gift Artwork

June 3, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 62 Comments
Gifts· Home Decor· Sketchbook· Watercolor

This morning, I finished an anniversary gift artwork project that I’ve been working on for about a year. I documented my progress over the last few months, and today, I’m sharing those photos and details as a sort of tutorial for you! I hope that you enjoy reading about this gift, which I believe is an awesome concept for all kinds of celebratory occasions.

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Octopus Calligraphy Art Tutorial

April 13, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 4 Comments
Calligraphy Drills· Free Printables· Home Decor· Sketchbook· Tutorials

I love artistic representations of octopuses. All those billowy tentacles are so pretty to look at, with suckers that add beauty and visual interest. In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to make octopus calligraphy art! With the help of a free printable, you’ll be able to create an intricate octopus that doubles as an effective calligraphy drill.

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