If you’re looking to strengthen your relationships, spend some time away from screens, and indulge in a rejuvenating activity, try writing letters. In this article, I’ll outline seven reasons that I love sending snail mail. I hope that these reasons will inspire you to put pen to paper, too!
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This tutorial combines a little bit of watercolor, a smidge of illustration, and a pinch of calligraphy to make a spectacular, retro-esque thank you card. (Be sure to read to the bottom for a special weekend bundle!)
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This watercolor and calligraphy balloons birthday card concept is quick, original, and colorful. Best of all? It only takes 15-20 minutes to come together! Learn how to make it in today’s tutorial.
I love two things this chilly time of year: eating citrus, and thinking about being in places where citrus grows. Since traveling to the tropics with two small children is a little daunting, I’ll embrace the next best thing: painting oranges. In this watercolor birthday card tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to make an…
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If you need a little bit of creative “me time” in the midst of the hectic holiday preparation, this tutorial is for you! This circular Christmas card is lovely, fun to make, and functional in that you can send it to a loved one once you’re finished. In short, it’s a win-win type of project…
Lindsey Bugbee
designer + illustrator + calligrapher
The Postman’s Knock is a blog focused on teaching creative techniques and offering guides to learning modern calligraphy and illustration. I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I enjoy writing it!
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