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Top 10 TPK Blog Posts of 2017

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Top 10 TPK Blog Posts of 2017 | The Postman's Knock

2017 was a fun and artistic year for this website (and, in effect, for me)! Creative calligraphy drills came on the scene, we explored calligraphy medallions, and children’s broad-tipped markers found a new use. Don’t remember some of those posts? No worries! A vast amount of articles live here on the TPK blog, and it’s inevitable that you may have missed a few. If that’s the case, I’ve got a summary of the top 10 blog posts of 2017 for you. Let’s start at 10 and work our way down!
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How to Make an Envelope Out of (Almost) Anything

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I used to think that the post office would only accept commercially purchased envelopes. As it turns out, however, that assumption was blissfully incorrect. You can easily make an envelope out of almost any foldable material, and the post office will deliver it! In this tutorial, I’ll show you a quick and simple technique for transforming everyday paper (or paper-like) materials into envelopes.
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Five Creative Goals for 2018

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5 Creative Goals for 2018 | The Postman's Knock

“Creativity” means different things to different people. Everyone, however, can agree on a common factor: the positive emotional release that creativity provides. In this post, you’ll find five creative goals to work toward this year. You can pick and choose which ones suit you, and perhaps integrate those goals in your 2018 goal list!
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Top 10 TPK Watercolor Tutorials

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So many people are frightened to work with watercolor paint because it seems difficult to use. Give it a try, though, and you’ll see that watercolor is one of the friendliest mediums around! You can harness its power to paint intricate masterpieces or simple designs; it all depends on your personal style and skill level. Today’s post is a compilation of ten TPK watercolor tutorials that I hope will inspire you to get out your paints and experiment!
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Free Flourished Printable Goal Sheet

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Free Flourished Printable Goal Sheet | The Postman's Knock

I make a goal sheet around this time every single year. I find a prominent place for my goal sheet as soon as I finish it, and seeing it every day helps me to focus on meeting my goals! If you enjoy using this time of year to make goals, too, then I hope that you’ll enjoy the free flourished goal sheet offered in today’s blog post. You can scroll down for more information and a download link!
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7 Tips for Creating Watercolor Calligraphy + a G&B Watercolor Giveaway

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7 Tips for Creating Watercolor Calligraphy | The Postman's Knock

Once you discover watercolor calligraphy, a whole new door to creativity will open! All of a sudden, you can create calligraphy or lettering in any color. When you travel, you no longer have to risk wardrobe-ruining ink spills! You just put a palette and a dip pen in your bag, and you’re all set to go. Despite its advantages, though, watercolor calligraphy isn’t without its quirks. Here are seven tips to help you navigate the dip pen and a watercolor palette like a pro!
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Easy Vintage Gift Tag Tutorial

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Easy Vintage Gift Tag Tutorial | The Postman's Knock

This is the time of month when things start to get hectic. You’re probably making travel plans or preparing to host, trying to get work done before the new year, and finish up gift shopping. Understandably, you probably don’t want to spend a ton of time making gift tags! Don’t discount these DIY gift tags so soon, though: with the help of a printable, you can whip them up in no time! Here’s how:
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The Essential Calligraphy Travel Kit

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The Essential Calligraphy Travel Kit | The Postman's Knock

Half of my family lives in the US (where Hernán and I are), and the other half lives in Peru. That means that we do some serious traveling for the holidays, and I’ve learned to travel smart! Today, I’ll share the recipe for the perfect calligraphy travel kit … one that’s worthy of making it to South America and back without a hitch.
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6 Artistic DIY Gift Ideas

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6 Artistic DIY Gift Ideas | The Postman's Knock

I compiled this list of DIY gift ideas because I, personally, enjoy receiving thoughtful DIY gifts. Give me something that you put time and effort into, and I’ll appreciate that more than anything! With that in mind, I usually give DIY gifts … because “do unto others”, right? Here’s a list of six of my favorites!
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