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My 8 Favorite TPK Art Tutorials

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Crayon Gemstones | The Postman's Knock

When I was little, I had books that showed you how to use a series of shapes to draw an animal. It was amazing to see those shapes come together to make something realistic! I still love working step by step to create an awesome result, and that’s why there are so many art tutorials on the TPK blog! Today, I have compiled a list of my favorite art tutorials on this website. This list goes from oldest to newest — so don’t be surprised if you see something from yesteryear that you missed!
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Flourished Calligraphy Medallion Tutorial

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Flourished Calligraphy Medallion Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

The other day, a friend sent me over this Instagram video of Nina Tran creating a gorgeous calligraphy medallion. Naturally, I stopped what I was doing and decided to try creating one myself. And, today, I’d like to show you how to make one, too! Just take it step by step, and you’ll be delighted as the project unfolds into dip pen gorgeousness.
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“Stitches” Printable Hand-Lettering Exemplar

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“Stitches” Printable Hand-Lettering Exemplar | The Postman's Knock

If you have read this blog for any period of time, then you know that I’m all about dip pen calligraphy. That said, I think it’s important to give yourself a creative challenge by switching up mediums and styles! For that reason, I’ve recently been experimenting with new hand-lettering styles. One serendipitous day, I was doodling in my planner, and I came up with a dot-studded lettering style that “stitches” together.
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3 Quick “Crayola Calligraphy” Projects

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Crayola Markers | The Postman's Knock

“Crayola calligraphy” refers to calligraphy that has been created with a standard broad tip marker such as Crayola brand. If you’ve never heard of Crayola calligraphy, then check out this blog post — it will bring you up to speed! Once you’ve read it, come back and try out one of these three quick projects. Each one takes less than 15 minutes and renders fun, visually appealing results!
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Watercolor Hexagons Mail Art Tutorial

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Watercolor Hexagons Mail Art Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

We’ve been moving house here in Boulder, which translates into a bit of chaos. Most of my time lately has been devoted to packing, unpacking, and searching for things that have mysteriously disappeared. To temper the stress of the move, I decided to give myself a creative time-out, and this watercolor hexagons mail art was born. I really enjoyed making it because it’s neat and orderly, yet also colorful and artistic! If you have some time this weekend, I encourage you to give it a try. Here’s how to make it:
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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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How to Draw Gemstones with Crayons

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How to Draw Gemstones with Crayons | The Postman's Knock

I recently came across a tutorial detailing how to draw gemstones using markers and colored pencils. I was intrigued, and I immediately stopped what I was doing to try it! The results, however, were less than impressive. The gems in the tutorial looked gorgeous. Mine, in contrast, ended up being full of paper fibers … the markers were too abrasive for my 70# drawing paper.
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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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