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☕️ Calligraphy On the Go: Mail Art at a Coffee Shop

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Calligraphy On the Go: Mail Art at a Coffee Shop
I created this calligraphy on the go, enjoying a quiet afternoon at a neighborhood coffee shop.

I am a homebody at heart, but one of my very favorite things in life has always been working from a coffee shop. Ever since my university days, I’ve loved staking out a spot somewhere and hunkering down to write or create. Yesterday, I was given the opportunity to do that for the first time in a while because we had a babysitter for my 11-month-old. It was glorious to be able to create calligraphy on the go, listening to the chatter of people around me and the hiss of espresso machines. Today, I’d like to share tips for tapping into your inner artist outside of the house and show you the mail art that I made!

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Tropical Citrus Watercolor Birthday Card Tutorial

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Birthday Cards· Tutorials· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

Citrus Watercolor Birthday Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

If you’re tired of sending run-of-the-mill cards, try this watercolor birthday card tutorial. It puts a twist on the “happy birthday” sentiment with its “I’m glad that you exist” message, written in bold brushed calligraphy. A colorful citrus border frames the phrase, making this a card that your recipient will treasure for years to come!
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All of TPK’s Christmas Calligraphy Tutorials + Printables

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Christmas· Greeting Card Tutorials· Holiday· Printable Goodies· Tutorials· Watercolor

Tasteful Twist-Out Tree Holiday Card Tutorial
Love the look of this card? You can learn how to make it here.

The holiday season gives calligraphers a time to shine! You can use your dip pen (and the occasional paintbrush) to create wondrous things that will light up any recipient’s mailbox. Today, I’ve rounded up all of TPK’s Christmas calligraphy and art tutorials to compile an inspirational list.
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Circular DIY Christmas Card Tutorial

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Calligraphy· Christmas· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Holiday· Tutorials· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

Circular DIY Christmas Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

This time of year can be hectic! You’re probably preparing to travel, gearing up to host guests, or frantically searching for gifts. That’s the ironic thing about the holidays: they’re “the most wonderful time of the year”, but they’re also the most stressful! With this DIY circular Christmas card tutorial, you get the chance to create some stress-relieving art. That art can then be sent to a special person on your Christmas list, whose spirits will be lifted by your thoughtfulness and creativity!
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Cutout Ornament DIY Holiday Card Tutorial

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Cut-Out Ornament DIY Holiday Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

If you’re looking for a unique DIY holiday card project, consider this beauty. This holiday card tutorial will quickly become a favorite because of the delightful cutout! When your recipient receives the card, he or she can simply remove the ornament from the center and hang it on their tree.
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Holiday Wreath Watercolor Gift Tag Tutorial + Free Printable

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Christmas· Free Printables· Holiday· Printable Goodies· Tutorials· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials

Watercolor Holiday Wreath Tutorial + Free Printable | The Postman's Knock
Follow the steps outlined in this tutorial to make a beautiful handmade holiday wreath watercolor gift tag! Pressed for time? Feel free to print out a free gift tag template instead.

This holiday wreath watercolor gift tag tutorial will disprove those who swear that they cannot use watercolors! I’ll walk you through this project step by step, and you’ll be delighted at the results. Keep in mind that while I used the wreath for a gift tag, it can be painted on anything. Sketchbooks, envelopes, DIY cards, and place cards can all benefit from this wonderful motif.
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