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Elegant DIY Mother’s Day Card Tutorial

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Elegant DIY Mother's Day Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

Chances are high that you have an amazing mom in your life. Maybe she’s your mother, she could be your daughter, or perhaps she’s your friend. That woman deserves acknowledgement for the incredible job that she’s doing, and you can convey those feelings in this DIY Mother’s Day card! You’ll love making this card because it’s a low-maintenance project that will take around half an hour to create. She’ll love receiving this card because anything handmade is the best, and the piece doubles as a 5″x7″ frameable piece of artwork!
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Abstract Bubbles Watercolor Birthday Card Tutorial

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Abstract Bubbles Watercolor Birthday Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

If you haven’t noticed, I’m big on handmade birthday cards. They combine two things that I love: being creative and making someone happy! This “Abstract Watercolor Bubbles” birthday card is no exception … it’s fun to make and will delight its new owner. You can learn how to make one just like it in the steps below!
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Simple Lettering Art Tutorial

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Simple Lettering Art Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

I have always loved lettering art because it draws observers in. When you see art that’s made out of words, your natural instinct is to read its message! Creating lettering art also provides you as the maker with a way to focus on a theme. In today’s tutorial, the theme is special memories and shared interests. I’ll explain how to make the project, then provide you with usage ideas for it!
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Embellished Fish DIY Card Tutorial

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Embellished Fish DIY Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

This fish-themed DIY card is one of my favorite card concepts on the TPK blog! There’s a lot to love about the card: it’s gender-neutral, fascinating to look at, and fun to make. It’s also endlessly customizable — feel free to switch up the colors and the design to suit your personal style! You can learn how to make this card in the steps below.
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Words and Vines Valentine’s Day Card Tutorial

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Words and Vines Valentine's Day Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

This artistic Valentine’s Day card is perfect for sending to anyone that you love! As a bonus, it will help you to build up your lettering and watercolor skills. This tutorial isn’t difficult to create, and it’s endlessly customizable! You can change the words, the colors, and the shape and size of the card to fit your needs.
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Quick Balloon-Themed Birthday Card Tutorial

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Quick Balloon Birthday Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

I have posted my fair share of card tutorials on this site … and I can’t admit to all of them being quick. I know that you don’t always have time to draw and cut out an armoire, paint dozens of tiny leaves, or commit to making scores of parallel lines! Next time you find yourself on a bit of a tight card deadline, try this quick birthday card tutorial. Its versatility and simple technique makes it the perfect paper good for anyone’s special day!
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Two More Artistic Brush Pen Lettering Tutorials

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Two More Artistic Brush Pen Lettering Tutorials | The Postman's Knock

I love using brush pens because they provide a quick, bold, and versatile way to convey a message! In today’s post, I’d like to piggyback off of the Two Artistic Brush Pen Lettering Tutorials article and teach you two more ways to use a brush pen. You’ll learn how to blend brush pens using a laminated surface, and how to use small points to frame your lettering!
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Retro Floral Thank You Card Tutorial

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Retro Floral Thank You Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

After this busy but wonderful holiday weekend, I know that you’ll really enjoy putting together this retro floral thank you card! It’s a relaxing, straightforward watercolor and illustration project, which makes it great for new artists who want to create something cool. As an added bonus, you can send it to the Santa (or Santas) in your life to show your appreciation for any gifts that you receive!
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Two Artistic Brush Pen Lettering Tutorials

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Two Artistic Brush Pen Lettering Tutorials | The Postman's Knock

Brush pen lettering provides a quick and colorful way to convey a message … which is always a plus in the midst of a hectic holiday season! In this blog post, you’ll learn two techniques to create brush pen projects that stand out. Both of the tutorials were created using Tombow Brush Pens (my favorites), but you are welcome to use any colorful brush pens that you prefer! If you’ve never used a brush pen before, the Kaitlin Style Brush Pen Worksheet and Videos Set will help you big time with the lettering portion of both projects.
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Circular DIY Christmas Card Tutorial

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Circular DIY Christmas Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

This time of year can be hectic! You’re probably preparing to travel, gearing up to host guests, or frantically searching for gifts. That’s the ironic thing about the holidays: they’re considered to be the most wonderful time of the year, but they’re also the most stressful! With this DIY Christmas card tutorial, you get the chance to create some stress-relieving art. That art can then be sent to a special person on your Christmas list, whose spirits will be lifted by your thoughtfulness and creativity!
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