Envelope liners add elegance and a high-quality feeling heft to any envelope! They also look deceptively complicated to DIY, so today I’m writing a short and sweet tutorial over how to make your own.
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Painting with Watercolors for Beginners
Before I started writing this post, I decided to conduct some online research on painting with watercolors for beginners. That way, I reasoned, I wouldn’t gloss over any points, and I could craft an altogether better post. And … holy moly. I personally use watercolors all the time, and the information I found on Google overwhelmed me. After reading too many “information overload” articles, I threw up my hands and decided to go rogue. In this post, you’ll find the simple points that I think are important if you’re trying your hand at watercolors for the first time.
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Tackling Diacritics in Calligraphy: A Polish (and Czech) Challenge
Today, I decided to take on a (friendly) challenge from a Polish reader: write diacritics in calligraphy. This reader was kind enough to provide me with a list of words featuring diacritics and/or difficult letter combinations! Initially, I planned to write words and show you the photos. Then, I realized that it’s probably more helpful for you to see me writing them out to so you can get a peek into my thought process!
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Write With Glass: Introducing Glass Dip Pens
Glass dip pens are my new obsession. Ever since I received a shipment of these beauties last week, I’ve been using them to write letters, make mail art, and jot down everyday lists! Today, I’m proud to announce their arrival in the TPK Supplies Shop. I’ve got two different designs, and I honestly can’t decide which I like more: the “Unicorn” Glass Dip Pen or the “Red Frost” Glass Dip Pen.
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The Brause EF66: A Calligraphy Nib Spotlight
If you’re looking for a little nib that packs a powerful punch, try the Brause EF66! This tiny nib is my favorite because of its incredible stroke contrast. Hairline upstrokes are as easy to make as thick, sumptuous downstrokes. In today’s post, I want to tell you more about this nib, its attributes, and its quirks.
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The Improve Your Handwriting eCourse is Here!
Many people come to TPK looking to improve their handwriting, and until today, I wasn’t really able to help them. Yes, there are beaucoup calligraphy resources here — but calligraphy is art! It’s not something that’s realistic to use for everyday tasks like writing thank you cards, notes, or recipes. That’s why I’ve spent the last few months creating Improve Your Handwriting: A Comprehensive Online Course! The course will teach you how to develop handwriting that you’re proud to show off. Here’s a short video to tell you more:
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