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    Free Flourished Printable Goal Sheet

    January 5, 2018

    by

    Lindsey Bugbee

    Calligraphy, Flourishing, Free Printables, Inspiration, Printable Goodies

    2018 is here, and it brings with it a refreshing blank slate! You can use the free printable in this blog post to write down what you’d like to achieve this year, then display it in a prominent place. The more you see your goal sheet throughout the year, the more likely you are to…

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    I make a goal sheet around this time every single year. I find a prominent place for my goal sheet as soon as I finish it, and seeing it every day helps me to focus on meeting my goals! If you enjoy using this time of year to make goals, too, then I hope that you’ll enjoy the free flourished goal sheet offered in today’s blog post. You can scroll down for more information and a download link!

    A Little Bit of Background

    I offer a goal list printable almost every year, and I like to vary the theme! This year, I drew inspiration from vintage frames. First, I used a pencil to plan out a draft.

    Free Flourished Printable Goal Sheet | The Postman's Knock
    I start most of my projects with a pencil draft. I’m really loving my Blackwing pencils (which are also awesome for pencil calligraphy)!

    I then traced over my pencil lines with sumi ink.

    Free Flourished Printable Goal Sheet | The Postman's Knock
    The Brause EF66 nib brings a lot of great stroke contrast to this piece.

    To finish up, I erased my pencil guidelines once the ink had dried. I then scanned the artwork into the computer and used the techniques outlined in the Digitizing Artwork and Calligraphy eCourse to make the piece into a PDF!

    How to Use This Goal Sheet

    First, print off a copy of the goal sheet, preferably on 32# laserjet paper (or 70-80 lb. drawing paper). You can find the free goal sheet download by clicking here.

    Free Flourished Printable Goal Sheet | The Postman's Knock
    You can find this printable template by clicking here. There are two templates available — an unlined version (shown) and one with lines to guide your writing.

    Next, write in the year on the line next to “YEAR:” (near the top center of the frame). Optionally, you can use some watercolor to fill in the banner, which will add a touch of color to the goal sheet.

    Free Flourished Printable Goal Sheet | The Postman's Knock
    I like applying some brown watercolor to the edges of the banner to add a pop of color! If you like things to be more colorful, you can add little dots of paint to the border, too.

    Now, use your writing utensil and the font style of choice to jot down your goals. If you’re stuck on coming up with goals, check out the suggestions in this blog post!

    Free Flourished Printable Goal Sheet | The Postman's Knock
    I used Janet Style calligraphy and walnut ink to write out my goals. Please feel free to use the writing style that you are most comfortable with (including your everyday handwriting)!

    Once you’ve written out your goals, use scissors to cut out around the frame. Try to follow the frame’s contours as you cut.

    Free Flourished Printable Goal Sheet | The Postman's Knock
    Make sure you display your goal sheet in a spot that you see on a daily basis!

    Once your goal sheet is finished, put it in a prominent place! You can tape it on your wall, put it on a bulletin board, or use a magnet to put it on the refrigerator. The idea is to see it several times a day to serve as a constant reminder of what you want to achieve!

    What I Love About This Goal Sheet

    Many of the goal sheet printables that you’ll find online are computer generated. The effect is a generic, cold feel. Well — not this goal sheet! It was completely hand-drawn, and all of the flourishes make it fun to look at.

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    This intricate goal sheet was designed to catch your attention and keep you focused on what you want to achieve!

    There are four inspirational phrases peppered throughout the border of this goal sheet. You have to look close to see them because of all the flourishes! I like how they add a bit of encouragement to the piece.

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    Can you spot the “dream big”?

    I hope that you find this goal sheet useful! This is such a wonderful time of year because it provides you with a bit of a blank slate. Take advantage of that, and think about what you can do to ensure that you’re exactly where you want to be at this time next year! With some creativity, confidence, and endurance, you can achieve every single thing on your list.

    Happy 2018 … you deserve the best!

    Warmly,

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    Natalie
    January 5, 2018

    I plan to do more pointed pen calligraphy this year even though I’ll be away from home to do my tertiary studies

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    Monica
    January 5, 2018

    my goals this year is regain my energy back (physical/mental) to do the things I love. I miss brush lettering so much I have started a challenge the start of 2018 and I hope to improve on it this year!

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    Heather
    January 5, 2018

    I’ll be striving to be more intentional in everything I do. To be a good steward of the blessings I’m given. Being observant of what brings joy and peace to my life, calligraphy and really…doing anything creative is uplifting and would help me stay grounded to achieve this goal.

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    Joanne
    January 5, 2018

    The goal highest on my list right now is to revamp my blog to include more artsiness.

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    Hannah
    January 5, 2018

    My nummber 1 goal this year is to become confident using a dip pen

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    Sam Dioneda
    January 5, 2018

    My goal this year is to get back to my calligraphy game + try the bullet journalling journey + graduate college!!!

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    Laia
    January 5, 2018

    My number one goal this year is to spend more time with family and friends!

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    Tiffany
    January 5, 2018

    Um loving this resource! Thank you for such lovely practice sheets!

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    Dana Stidham
    January 5, 2018

    This is beautiful! It opens up a floodgate of ideas for other uses for such a “frame.” My number one goal this year is to write a first draft (at least) of a novel.

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    Maggie
    January 5, 2018

    My #1 goal is to take care of myself physically, mentally, and emotionally!

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🖍️ We have a million crayons laying around be 🖍️ We have a million crayons laying around because my kids love to color (right now, their pages of choice are K-Pop Demon Hunter-themed). While I’m always down for some adult coloring, I also love to letter with crayons! In the latest TPK tutorial — link in bio — you’ll learn how to make this cozy ombré wax crayon calligraphy. 🍁 Switch up the color scheme if you’re not a pumpkin spice person! This technique looks great with light blue, dark blue, and dark purple; or light green, dark green, and dark blue. #crayoncalligraphy #crayolacrayons #waxcrayons #adultcoloring #autumnart #cozylettering #handlettering #lettering
A couple of days ago, I posted a clip from Lesson A couple of days ago, I posted a clip from Lesson 1 of the new Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course (seriously, join us — enrollment is a *steal* at $5/month, and you get complimentary tutorials [that happen to complement the course] — link in bio)! People seemed to like the story in that clip, so here’s another fun story from the same lesson. Sorry, I can’t confirm who the client was! That was a project with an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement). 🤐 Still: a very fun, very cool experience ... I’m grateful that calligraphy has given me cool adventures and connected me to such an amazing community. ✍️

#calligraphystory #moderncalligraphy #learncalligraphy #beginnercalligraphy #pointedpencalligraphy #calligraphy
Lesson 1 of TPK’s Beginner’s Modern Calligraph Lesson 1 of TPK’s Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course doesn’t actually start with the pointed pen! ✍️ Instead, we ease into it with faux calligraphy and then pencil calligraphy. Here’s a little preview of what the pencil calligraphy lesson looks like. ✏️

If you’ve been wanting to learn calligraphy, join us in this course. It is an absolute *steal* because it’s included with your TPK Premium membership ($5/month - cancel anytime). Once the course concludes in January, you can choose to purchase lifetime access to the videos; or just continue on with us to the next course. For more information, visit the link in my bio!

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I’m editing videos for the new Beginner’s Mode I’m editing videos for the new Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course (🎉 JOIN US! link in profile for enrollment info!!) — and wanted to share this story from Lesson 1. In that lesson, we’ll chat about how to develop your motivation (this story is part of me sharing mine); and we’ll ease into our pointed pen experience with faux calligraphy and pencil calligraphy. Step by step, you’ll develop skills that will serve you for a lifetime ... and surprise and delight those around you, just like my “rent check envelopes” did! ✉️

#mailart #moderncalligraphy #learncalligraphy #storytime #calligraphy #snailmail #snailmailrevolution
Some recipes aren’t just instructions — they’re memories on a page. 💛 I spent some time illustrating one of my favorites, and it turned into the sweetest (literally) keepsake. Calligraphy, watercolor, and a little patience bring the story of a dish to life.

If you’d like to try illustrating your favorite recipe, too, I shared the full process (with helpful printables) on the TPK Blog — link in bio. ✨

#illustratedrecipe #calligraphyart #watercolorillustration #creativeproject #keepsakeart #slowcreativity #handletteringlove #moderncalligraphy #calligraphyinspiration #watercolorart
As much as cooking is an art, illustrating a recip As much as cooking is an art, illustrating a recipe takes it one step further. ✨ In TPK’s latest tutorial (link in bio), I’ll show you how to create an illustrated chocolate lava cake recipe using watercolor. You’ll find helpful PDFs and step-by-step instructions so you can follow along — or use the layout to bring one of your own favorite dishes to life.

Frame it as keepsake art, or give it as a thoughtful handmade gift this holiday season. 🎁

#illustratedrecipe #watercolorart #calligraphycommunity #foodillustration #arttutorial #watercolortutorial #creativeprojects #handmadegifts #keepsakeart #thepostmansknock
✨ One of the most beloved assignments from Lesso ✨ One of the most beloved assignments from Lesson 5 of Hand Lettering 101 was this playful project: design an artistic alphabet where no two letters look the same.

The idea? JUST PLAY. 🎨 I used watercolor and a paintbrush, but many students grabbed markers, pens, or anything colorful on hand. The results were incredible — @adriennelovesletters gave it her own flair, Isabel C. made it three times, and Laura M. created a stunning version too. (You can peek at more inside the TPK Premium Discord!)

If you’re ready to try this project yourself, you’ll find the Hand Lettering 101 eCourse waiting in the TPK Catalog. Just head to the link in my bio to be taken to the TPK website. 💌

#handlettering #watercolorlettering #moderncalligraphy #letteringpractice #creativeplay #calligraphycommunity #artinspiration #calligraphyart #watercolorart #letterlove #tpkpremium #handlettering101
Had the best time writing the latest tutorial on t Had the best time writing the latest tutorial on the TPK Blog — “Drawing Lesson: Elegant Swallows” (🔗 link in bio). If you’ve never drawn birds before, swallows are an excellent place to start. Their shapes are simple once you break them down! ✍️ 

In the tutorial, you’ll find:

🪶 Step-by-step visual instructions for drawing swallows in four different movements
🪶 The “Hand-Drawn Swallows Cheat Sheet” PDF
🪶 A detailed tutorial for making the mail art shown here

On another note, I want to extend a huge THANK YOU to TPK Premium and Premium Plus members ... your support allows me to write cool detailed tutorials like this one. 🙏 You all are amazing, and I’m so proud of our community.

#mailart #snailmail #illustration #illustrationtutorial #drawingtutorial #drawinginstructions #birdart #swallowsart #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #pointedpen
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