Weddings

Addressing Envelopes for an Event

August 10, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee 74 Comments
Calligraphy· Entrepreneur· Selling Calligraphy· Weddings

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

March 30, 2021 by Lindsey Bugbee Leave a Comment
Review· Weddings

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

June 30, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 1 Comment
Roundup· Watercolor· Weddings

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!

March 19, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 6 Comments
Merchandise· Watercolor· Watercolor Tutorials· Weddings

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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10 Artistic Wedding Invitation Ideas

September 11, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 9 Comments
Weddings

If you’re going to be part of a wedding soon — yourself or someone else’s — then you’ll enjoy these ten artistic wedding invitation ideas! Elegant and refined, they’ll flex your creative muscle. No one will guess that they were budget-friendly or DIY!
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The Ultimate DIY Wedding Invitations Roadmap

June 26, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 76 Comments
Tutorials· Weddings

I recently found myself chatting with someone who is considering making DIY wedding invitations for her daughter’s wedding. As we talked, I found myself writing down articles for her to read on the TPK website. I gave her many scrambled tips that probably left her feeling more confused than empowered! That’s when I realized: I don’t have a blog post that breaks down DIY wedding invitations into the do-able endeavor that they are. That changes today! In this article, you’ll learn the process for making your own professional-looking invitations.
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