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Millennial Birthday Card Tutorial

July 14, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee Leave a Comment

I’m sure you’re wondering what on earth a “millennial birthday card” is! Well … it’s a card that reflects the millennial tendency to condense phrases into acronyms. This artistic, fun card says “Happy Birthday” with three letters — “HBD”. (Now that I think about it, it seems that “Happy Birthday” should be “HB”, but my fellow millennials always write “HBD”, so that’s what I’m going with!) If you like the concept, you can follow the instructions below to make your own “millennial” birthday card!
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Hand-Lettered Printable Birthday Card

June 30, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 19 Comments

Today’s printable birthday card encompasses two fantastic things: adult coloring and intricate hand-lettering. If you’ve got 15-20 minutes this weekend, it’s a very worthy project to spend time making! After you create it, you can tuck the card away somewhere until someone’s birthday comes up.

Elegant DIY Mother’s Day Card Tutorial

April 14, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 19 Comments

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

April 7, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 6 Comments

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

March 28, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 8 Comments

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

March 3, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 15 Comments

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

January 31, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 13 Comments

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

January 13, 2017 by Lindsey Bugbee 11 Comments

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

December 27, 2016 by Lindsey Bugbee 14 Comments

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

December 23, 2016 by Lindsey Bugbee 25 Comments

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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