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Giving Handmade Gifts Without Feeling Silly

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Gifts· Holiday

Giving Handmade Gifts Without Feeling Silly
Whether you’re giving handmade gifts or something store-bought, a pretty presentation is key.

A lot of people feel silly about giving handmade gifts because they seem less valuable or less polished compared to store-bought gifts. On the contrary, handmade gifts are a thoughtful and personal way to show someone that you care about them. It’s quite possible that you’re underestimating how much the recipient will love what you make! Today, we’ll discuss five tips to embrace giving handmade gifts without fear. After we chat about those tips, I have a giveaway gift for you! 

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Three Ways to Make a Calligraphy Border Design

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Calligraphy· Flourishing· Mail Art· Tutorials· Video

Three Ways to Make a Calligraphy Border Design
I used Bleed Proof White ink to create every border design in today’s tutorial. The envelopes are from Cards and Pockets (affiliate link).

A calligraphy border design never fails to add an elegant touch to your work. Today, I’ll show you how to create three simple but intricate designs to frame your calligraphy or text. Grab your favorite pen and nib combination plus some paper, and let’s dive into the world of calligraphy border design!

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Simple Calligraphy Medallion Tutorial

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Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Calligraphy Medallions· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Flourishing· Tutorials

Simple Calligraphy Medallion Tutorial | The Postman's Knock
Today, I’ll show you how to draw this simple calligraphy medallion.

When practicing calligraphy, you really can’t get any cooler than a calligraphy medallion. I love calligraphy medallions because they’re wonderful for understanding how to make simple shapes. Furthermore, they really help you to understand how to bring components together in order to make something gorgeous. If you’re new to calligraphy medallions, try this simple tutorial. If you like what you make, consider upleveling with one of TPK’s two calligraphy medallions worksheets: Dancing Pens and Birds & Botanicals, which are 15% off through Wednesday, January 25th, with code PRETTYPRACTICE.

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