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Triangle Fold Holiday Card Tutorial by Phyllis Macaluso

November 12, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 50 Comments
Christmas· Greeting Card Tutorials· Guest Post· Holiday

Today’s tutorial combines calligraphy, folds, and ribbon to make an interactive and festive holiday card. Its creator, Phyllis Macaluso, explains: “I got lost in the creative process with this project because it is one of my favorite ones to do. The possibilities are endless! This concept comes from my love of Japanese chiyo papers and the many different folds I learned in that chapter of my life.” Today, Phyllis will show us how to make this perfect folded triangle that opens up to reveal a beautiful burst of festive calligraphy!

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On the Cover of Calligraphy Crush Magazine!

November 3, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 132 Comments
Calligraphy· Interviews· Time-Sensitive

You might remember a certain coffee calligraphy tutorial from a couple of months ago. The envelope I made in that tutorial had a specific purpose: to grace the cover of Calligraphy Crush Magazine. Today, I’m pleased to announce that Issue 8 of Calligraphy Crush is available, and it’s chock-full of inspiration from so many creatives whom I admire and look up to! TPK subscribers will enjoy a 15% discount on Issue 8 through November 10th. You can click here to take advantage of the discount, or keep reading to learn more about the magazine and this issue in particular!
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Phyllis Macaluso’s “Spooktacular” Halloween Card Tutorials

September 24, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 66 Comments
Free Printables· Greeting Card Tutorials· Guest Post· Holiday· Tutorials

Phyllis Macaluso is the reigning queen of creative cards and fabulous calligraphy. She combines the two to add festivity to every season! This autumn, she’s done it again with spooktacular card and envelope design concepts. In this tutorial, she’ll show us how to create a card and envelope that’s been taken over by (illustrated) spiders. She also has a playful mummy card and envelope motif to share!
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9 Inspiring Pieces of Happy Mail

June 23, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 4 Comments
Mail Art· Roundup

Throughout the years, I’ve received quite a bit of “happy mail”: lovely envelopes that make me do a double-take. In looking through my happy mail box the other day, I realized that I’ve got some real treasures! Today, I’d like to showcase some of the gorgeous stuff that I’ve received from others. I hope that you find as much inspiration in this collection as I do!
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Teapot-Themed Mother’s Day Card Tutorial by Phyllis Macaluso

April 23, 2020 by Lindsey Bugbee 49 Comments
Guest Post· Mother's Day Cards

Without a doubt, Phyllis Macaluso is the queen of creative cards. Her cards always feature some sort of interactive element and a clever, captivating design! Today, she’s going to show us how to make a beautiful tea-themed Mother’s Day card.
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