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    Quiz: Which Project Should You Make Next?

    July 13, 2023

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    Lindsey Bugbee

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    Weekends are for creating! This short quiz will help you to choose which TPK tutorial to tackle next.

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    As we head into the weekend, I decided to put together a quiz to help you find a fun project to work on. The quiz will evaluate your time, materials, and skill level to whip up a result that’s tailored to you! From sketchbook pages to embellished envelopes, there are several potential project results. Let me know which result you get in the comments! I keep getting “Sketchbook Page” … which is precisely what I want to make. 😊

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    I hope that this quiz inspires you to get to creating this weekend! Sometimes, all we need is a little push to discover something we really enjoy making. Happy creating!

    Warmly,

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    Tara Herrera
    February 1, 2021

    I got the silhouette or the ampersand. I have actually been wanting to try the ampersand for quite a while now, so it must be time to finally give it a try!

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      Lindsey Bugbee
      February 16, 2021

      I hope you do! 🙂

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    Xiu Hui
    February 1, 2021

    When you first wrote about the calligraphy silhouette you have done, I really admired it but have never thought I have the skill level to execute it. What are the odds that this was the result of the quiz! Perhaps I should really think about making one for myself!

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    Winnie
    February 1, 2021

    Lol I got two recommendations (I’m a hat stall kinda person lol): calligraphy silhouette and calligraphy ampersand. I still haven’t gotten around to trying either one but they are far and above my two favorites of all your tutorials so your quiz is wildly accurate!

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    Jess
    February 1, 2021

    I got the Talavera Mexican Tile Mail Art Tutorial…that definitely looks a little less intimidating to start with!

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    Fernie
    February 1, 2021

    I really think that Iowa would be a fun state to tackle. Maybe I can try this one.

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      Lindsey Bugbee
      February 1, 2021

      Yes, definitely! I hope you get the chance to try it out. 🙂

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    lydia.edgerton
    February 1, 2021

    This is such a fun idea! Also, nicely written tutorial. It will be easy to follow!

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      Lindsey Bugbee
      February 1, 2021

      I’m so happy to hear that! I hope you can try it out. 🙂

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    Amy Behrendsen
    February 1, 2021

    I took the quiz a couple of times, and will do both the state project (Iowa!) and the botanical letter. Such great gift ideas.
    Thanks for the inspiration, Lindsey!

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      Lindsey Bugbee
      February 1, 2021

      Oh yay I’m so happy to hear that! So excited for you to try those projects. I loved them both. 🙂

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    Sam
    February 1, 2021

    I got the State Lettering Map! I’ve been eyeing this for a while, so I’ll have to make this now! It’ll be a fun way to practice my calligraphy!

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      Lindsey Bugbee
      February 1, 2021

      Yay, that makes me so happy to hear! I hope you get the chance to make it. 🙂

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    Linda Holloway
    February 1, 2021

    I got sketchbook page too. Interestingly, I happened to be thinking of this over the weekend after listening to the Laura Horn Art Podcast on this subject.
    Thanks for all the inspiration, Lindsey., I love the California piece.

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      Lindsey Bugbee
      February 1, 2021

      That is so interesting! Maybe it’s a sign. 🙂 I hope you can try it out!

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    Ilana D
    February 1, 2021

    I got sketchbook page and I can’t wait! I love the idea of combining watercolor and pointed pen calligraphy.

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      Lindsey Bugbee
      February 1, 2021

      I love it, too. I hope you get the chance to try it soon. 🙂

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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. ✍️

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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! ✉️

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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. ✨

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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. 🎁

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✨ 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. 💌

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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.

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