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Fresh (and Easy) Botanical Place Card Tutorial

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Fresh (and Easy) Botanical Place Card Tutorial

Last year, I read The Little Book of Hygge, which focuses on Scandinavian techniques to add coziness to a space — particularly in chilly months. The book mentioned the concept of bringing outdoor elements inside: a twig here, a rock there. Today’s easy botanical place card tutorial embraces that idea! In this project, pretty, clean calligraphy services to complement a sprig of whatever is in season. Each place card comes together in just a couple of minutes, and your guests will be utterly charmed!

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Addressing Envelopes for an Event

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Janet Style Calligraphy Envelopes | The Postman's Knock
Iron gall ink gives an elegant, timeless look to event envelopes!

There is one fundamental truth about learning calligraphy. That truth is this: at some time, you will find yourself addressing envelopes for an event, whether it’s your own or someone else’s. When people find out you can create calligraphy, they’ll want you to help them out for weddings, parties, and more — and I hope you’ll oblige because it’s great practice! Today, we’ll talk about how to address envelopes that are consistent, eye-catching, and enjoyable to create.
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Calligraphy Crush Issue 10: A Goldmine for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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Calligraphy Crush Issue 10

Maureen Vickery, the editor of Calligraphy Crush Magazine, has been on my radar for a long time. She’s a bit of a chameleon in the calligraphy world: sometimes, she’s creating playful and modern scripts that make you smile. (I mean, look at the pig below! Pure joy.) Other days, her work is elegant, serious, and traditional.

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Watercolor Illustrated Maps: A Proud Teacher Showcase

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The Watercolor Illustrated Map eCourse is Here!

The Watercolor Illustrated Maps 101 eCourse is the first TPK eCourse that centers around making a specific project. It’s been amazing to see that students benefit from the course, and they pour what they learn into making their own amazing maps! Seeing student maps totally makes my day, especially because each map showcases a student’s personal style. Today, I’m sharing some of the maps that I’ve received with you. I hope that these maps spark your inspiration and compel you to create, too!
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The Watercolor Illustrated Map eCourse is Here!

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The Watercolor Illustrated Map eCourse is Here!
You can find an eCourse over how to make this illustrated map by clicking here.

This watercolor illustrated map eCourse is a project that presents a challenge, takes up a sizable chunk of time, and allows you to mentally travel! I never, ever could have imagined that we’d collectively be in a spot where we need all of that. We can’t explore a lot of places in person right now, but we can be adventurous with our paintbrushes!
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