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(Free!) Watercolor Henna Printable Mail Art Template

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Free Printables· Printable Envelope Templates· Printable Goodies· Tutorials

Before we get started, note that TPK’s back to school sale ends tonight. Per Monday’s newsletter, the following items are 15% off: Improve Your Handwriting: A Comprehensive Online Course, Elegant Cursive Handwriting Worksheet, and the Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course. And now, without further ado, let’s enjoy some snail mail goodness!

(Free!) Sunset Watercolor Henna Envelope Template

Next time you want to send snail mail, I invite you to use this watercolor henna printable mail art template. In this mail art, vibrant tones of red and yellow come together in an intricate henna-inspired pattern. Just print, fold, write your recipient’s address, and send!

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An Illustrated Bluebird Project Blitz

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Mail Art· Roundup

An Illustrated Bluebird Project Blitz
I’m a sucker for an illustrated bluebird. This week, I created a handful of quick bluebird-themed projects that make my heart happy.

Have you ever noticed that a cluttered house makes you feel discombobulated? A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned our upcoming kitchen remodel. At that point, the remodel was an abstract concept … and then came the cabinets. Oh my goodness. We have a spare bedroom that’s bursting with cabinet boxes, and those boxes are spilling into the living room, too. In the meantime, we’ve moved everything out of the kitchen, which means you can find random kitchen appliances all over the house.

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Troubleshooting the Brause EF66 Nib

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Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Nibs

Troubleshooting the Brause EF66 Nib
People love the Brause EF66 nib for its sumptuously thick downstrokes and razor-thin upstrokes. The nib’s effects really shine in this Flourished Calligraphy Country Art.

The Brause EF66 nib is known for its ability to transition from delicate upstrokes to thick downstrokes. Its considerable flexibility makes those transitions easy and enjoyable! But — and this is a big “but” — the nib has a learning curve that can be a source of frustration for those who are new to it. In today’s article, we’ll talk about six ways to troubleshoot the Brause EF66 nib if it’s just not working for you.

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