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    Vintage Typography Printable Father’s Day Card

    May 25, 2018

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    Lindsey Bugbee

    Father’s Day Cards, Free Printables, Printable Goodies, Tutorials

    This printable Father’s Day card checks pretty much every box you could possibly want. It’s artistic, but not feminine. It’s quick, but easily personalized with color. Most importantly, its neutral theme ensures that it’s suitable for all sorts of dads across the world!

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    I created this printable Father’s Day card after noticing a gap in the available designs while looking for inspiration. I found that the majority of Father’s Day cards are either extremely masculine or downright goofy. There aren’t many that strike a tasteful, artistic balance, which is what I aimed to achieve with today’s printable.

    Vintage Typography Printable Father's Day Card | The Postman's Knock
    I made this Father’s Day card design with a Nikko G nib and sumi ink. I love the Nikko G nib for projects like this one!

    The Vintage Typography Father’s Day Card should please all different kinds of dads, regardless of their ranges of interests! I’m confident that my dad, a Kansas cowboy, and my father-in-law, a Peruvian marathon runner, will both absolutely love it — despite the fact that they are two very different people! Here’s a little “tutorial” over how to make it:

    1. Print Off the Vintage Typography Father’s Day Card

    You can find the Vintage Typography Printable Father’s Day Card by clicking here. Print the file off on the light-colored cardstock of your choice. If you can, an off-white or faint yellow color is a great pick! It gives the card a vintage look that complements the design.

    Vintage Typography Printable Father's Day Card | The Postman's Knock
    Once you have printed the file, cut the card out along the guidelines. The resulting piece of paper should be approximately 10″ x 7″ (254 mm x 178 mm).

    2. Fold the Card in Half

    Now, carefully fold the card exactly in half. You can run a bone folder along the fold to make a crisp, smooth crease.

    Vintage Typography Printable Father's Day Card | The Postman's Knock
    A bone folder will give your crease a smooth, professional feel. This card folds to 5″ x 7″ (127 mm x 178 mm), and will fit in any A7 envelope.

    3. Add Color (Optional)

    If you like the way this printable Father’s Day card looks in black and white, please feel free to skip this step. If you’d like to add some color, however, you can do so with colored pencils, crayons, watercolors, or markers!

    Vintage Typography Printable Father's Day Card | The Postman's Knock
    I chose a green and golden yellow color scheme for this card. I love Prismacolor colored pencils for projects like this because the application is so smooth and easy!

    4. Send

    Once you’re happy with how your Father’s Day card looks, you can tuck it into an envelope and send it! That’s really all there is to this little project — print, fold, color (if you want to), and voilà. It’s perhaps the simplest tutorial in all of TPK history, and I’m loving it!

    Vintage Typography Printable Father's Day Card | The Postman's Knock
    The key to making any great printable card is having a good printer! I recently purchased an HP OfficeJet 4650, which, to my surprise and delight, prints beautifully on 80# cardstock! My old Epson couldn’t handle cardstock, so I’m in heaven.

    Another Father’s Day Card Tutorial

    If this printable Father’s Day card design isn’t your style or you want to spend a little more time making a card, try 2016’s Not Your Average Father’s Day Card Tutorial. It utilizes geometry and lettering to make a creative card that is also great for any dad!

    Not Your Average Father's Day Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock
    The Not Your Average Father’s Day Card will take longer to make than today’s printable Father’s Day card — but it’s super cool!

    No matter which card you choose to send to the special dad/s in your life, I hope that you enjoyed the printable Father’s Day card in today’s post! Again, you can find it for free by clicking here. If you choose to print it, I hope that you’ll share a photo of your card presentation (you can tag @thepostmansknock on Instagram)! It’s always fun to see TPK printables being enjoyed. 🙂 Oh, and before I let you go, don’t forget: the giveaway for the Ultimate Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit ends this Sunday, May 27th! If you haven’t entered yet, you can do so here.

    Thanks a million for reading TPK, and have a fantastic weekend!

    Warmly,

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    Steph
    May 26, 2018

    Love this idea but I struggle with creating card / mail art with print lettering vs the classic script calligraphy. How much is muscle memory vs natural artistic ability?

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      Lindsey Bugbee
      June 16, 2018

      Hi Steph! I think that practice has a lot more to do with it than anything. 🙂 You could be the most artistic person in the world, but that probably doesn’t mean you pick up a dip pen and instantly do amazing things with it!

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    Kim
    May 26, 2018

    Looks great.

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    Cindy Peabody
    May 26, 2018

    Your instructions are so clear!

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    Linda Suppan
    May 26, 2018

    Thanks. Will use this like I did Mothers Day. Great printables!

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    Athena PN
    May 26, 2018

    LOVE the vintage look & feel of this card & have the feeling my Dad is going to enjoy it just as much! Thanks so much Lindsey!

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    Susi
    May 26, 2018

    Thanks, I’m going to make this card to brush up on my skills!

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    Loretta Mancini
    May 26, 2018

    A beautiful design as usual! Keep up the fantastic work! X

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    Felicia
    May 26, 2018

    As always, thank you so much for your generosity and sharing nature!

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    Ranoo
    May 26, 2018

    Thank you for these beautiful cards. I am just getting started and I am so excited to learn from Lindsay.

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    Valarae Cothren
    May 26, 2018

    I really enjoy how you linked to last year’s card! Thank you for making these! The mothers day card went so well, I got a thank you card!!!

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TPK’s calligraphy starter kit was just featured TPK’s calligraphy starter kit was just featured in @newyorkermag’s “A Holiday Gift Guide: Treasures That Are Old, or Old at Heart”. 🎁 I agree that it makes for a *fabulous* gift ... and it is the gift that keeps on giving, since your recipient will develop the skills to create all sorts of beautiful and satisfying projects. We’re talking gorgeous envelopes, frameable quotes that make a home feel cozy, place cards, sketchbook pages, family trees ... there are a lot of possibilities (and tutorials for those possibilities can be found on the TPK Blog)!

To get a kit, visit the link in my bio and navigate to the “SHOP” tab. If you buy a kit as a gift, let me know right after placing your order (lindsey@thepostmansknock.com). Be sure to tell me your recipient’s name, and I’ll be glad to include instructions for them over how to enroll in the Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course, which comes with the $125 kit option. ✍️ Happy holidays! 

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✨Chic Inky Poppies Mail Art✨ – This inky poppy ✨Chic Inky Poppies Mail Art✨ - This inky poppy motif is one of my all-time favorites for filling blank space with drama and elegance. To make it, you use dark ink smudges, loose leaves, and airy petals to build a border that looks intricate but comes together quickly. My go-tos for this style are sumi ink and a touch of gold watercolor for warmth. 

Want to try it yourself? Visit the TPK website (link in bio) and search for “Chic Inky Poppies Mail Art Tutorial.” Happy creating! 🌸🖋️

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✍️ There’s a fresh addition to the TPK Catal ✍️ There’s a fresh addition to the TPK Catalog: The Graceful Ballerina Calligraphy Drill Worksheet 

This ballerina is unique among TPK calligraphy drills in that it’s really not that complicated. After a few simple loops, a flourished tutu, and long strokes to make the legs, you have, well, a ballerina! 🩰 The most difficult part is getting the outline right; but even that isn’t too bad because you’ve got a traceable outline included in your worksheet set.

The beauty of the flourished ballerina? She makes *anything* look elegant: cards, envelopes, gift tags, whatever. My recommendation is to feature her on your next envelope. She’ll add a “wow” factor and allow you to left-justify the address, which is always a relief (no need to bother with centering)!

To find her, visit the link in my bio, then navigate to the Blog!

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✨I’ve been making these little calligraphy Chr ✨I’ve been making these little calligraphy Christmas trees for years. They’re a go-to whenever I need a quick gift tag, envelope flourish, or something festive that doesn’t require a whole afternoon.

They look fancy, but they’re really just simple strokes stacked in different patterns. Truly: once you get the rhythm down, you can make a tree in under 30 seconds. 🎄 

If you want to try them (there are six styles!), the tutorial is on the TPK Blog, and it’s called
“6 Simple Ways to Make a Calligraphy Christmas Tree.” Feel free to google it, or visit: thepostmansknock.com/6-simple-ways-to-make-a-calligraphy-christmas-tree/

It’s very beginner-friendly, video-based, and a great way to get some creativity in during a busy season. I hope you love it as much as I do. 💛

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🎁 These printable gift tags are one of my favor 🎁 These printable gift tags are one of my favorite free printables on the TPK site. Just download, print, cut them out, and — if you want to — reinforce them with a bit of cardstock.

Inside the PDF you’ll find four designs: Festive Frida, Flourished Tree, Pine Boughs, and Merry & Bright. They’re all hand-drawn, and they make even the simplest wrapping look bespoke and artistic. 🎨 

Pro tip: If you’ve got a bit of extra time, add a pop of watercolor or some gold dots; and consider mounting the tag on a contrasting piece of cardstock for extra oomph.

They’re free to download at: thepostmansknock.com/free-super-cool-hand-drawn-printable-gift-tags/ (or visit the link in my stories today). Happy holidays!

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There’s something extra fun about a card that do There’s something extra fun about a card that doesn’t just open … it comes to life. ✨ This little stand-up tree might look fancy, but it’s totally approachable — relaxing to make, satisfying to embellish, and (my favorite part) it folds up perfectly to pop in the mail. 💌🎄

If you’re looking for a holiday project that feels creative and doable, this is *such* a good one. The printable template does half the work for you, and you can customize the rest with flourishes, white ink, ornaments, or whatever feels festive to you.

The full step-by-step tutorial is waiting for you on the TPK website; just head to the link in my bio and tap “Blog.” I think you’ll have as much fun making this as I did. ❤️

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I love it when I can make simple pointed pen pract I love it when I can make simple pointed pen practice on cardstock ... and it magically turns into a festive card! Find instructions + a printable template for making this “Loop-de-Loop” tree in the TPK 2025 Holiday Calligraphy Worksheet set. 🎄 (Link in bio, then navigate to the Blog!)

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Every November since 2016, I’ve looked forward t Every November since 2016, I’ve looked forward to sitting down with a cup of something warm ☕️ and sketching out ideas for the TPK holiday worksheet. This year was no exception, and I think you’ll be pleased with the motifs! They’re designed to bring calm, beauty, and (sneaky) pointed pen practice to your holiday season. 🎄Visit the TPK Blog (link in bio, then navigate to Blog) for details!
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