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Ethiopia Lettering Map: A Thoughtful DIY Gift

August 25, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 6 Comments
Gifts· Hand-Lettering· Inspiration· Tutorials· Wall Art· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

I like to innovate and post new project tutorials regularly, but some projects are just so cool that I can’t resist making them again. This lettering map is an excellent example! Last year, I made a Brazil lettering map similar to this one. Today, I wanted to create a gift for an Ethiopian friend, and I knew that the lettering map concept would be perfect. In today’s article, I’ll show you how to make this Ethiopia lettering map. Feel free to modify the concept for any country, state, or city!

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Festive Candles Watercolor Birthday Card Tutorial

August 18, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 7 Comments
Birthday Cards· Greeting Card Tutorials· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

Birthday candles are colorful and celebratory — but, in real life, they’re fleeting. This watercolor birthday card captures candles at their most festive, with glittery flames to boot! To make it, you’ll need a few supplies and about an hour of free time.

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(Free!) Watercolor Henna Printable Mail Art Template

August 16, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 4 Comments
Free Printables· Printable Envelope Templates· Printable Goodies· Tutorials

Next time you want to send snail mail, I invite you to use this watercolor henna printable mail art template. In this mail art, vibrant tones of red and yellow come together in an intricate henna-inspired pattern. Just print, fold, write your recipient’s address, and send!

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Easy Illuminated Letter Tutorial

August 4, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 66 Comments
Free Printables· Gifts· Tutorials· Video· Wall Art

The Cheater's Illuminated Letter Tutorial — This illuminated letter comes together easily with the help of a free printable!

When I need a cool little gift for someone, I make an illuminated letter. Today’s project is a gorgeous, totally frame-worthy gift that doubles as a greeting card or a “just because” paper good. Believe it or not, this (modern) illuminated letter is pretty easy to make because I used one vital shortcut: a free printable alphabet PDF. I’ll share that PDF, plus my process, with you in this tutorial
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Lovely Loose Watercolor Flowers Tutorial

August 2, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 94 Comments
Floral Illustration Tutorials· Inspiration· Tutorials· Wall Art· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

This loose watercolor flowers tutorial is one of the most popular gems on the TPK Blog! It’s a guest post by Anna of Anna Maria Locke, and it has resonated with watercolorists of all skill levels for a decade. In the tutorial, Anna will teach us how to paint vibrant, pretty flowers that you can use for a variety of purposes.
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Jubilant Watercolor Lemons Mail Art Tutorial

July 21, 2022 by Lindsey Bugbee 7 Comments
Mail Art· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to make this jubilant watercolor lemons mail art.

My birthday was a couple of days ago, and I knew exactly what I wanted to do to celebrate: watch true crime documentaries and make art. In my pre-child life, I took my documentary/art time for granted. Now, I know better! As I handed our five-month-old baby over to my husband, I began to plan what I’d do for the next hour or two. The result: a colorful and jubilant watercolor lemons envelope. Today, I’ll walk you through how to make one just like it!

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