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Studio Oudizo Envelope Lettering Template Review + Giveaway

December 5, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 103 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Hand-Lettering· Mail Art· Review

Regardless of your calligraphy skill level, you can bet that planning out the spacing of your calligraphy on an envelope takes time, concentration, and — in most cases — frustration! Thus far, shining up a guide through a light box is the best solution that I’ve discovered for making envelope guidelines. However, that technique only works on light-colored envelopes! Darker envelopes require more patience and flexibility, plus a willingness to try new things. The latest tool I’ve tried is an acrylic envelope lettering template from Studio Oudizo (formerly known as Ollie’s Studio). Today, I want to talk to you about how this supply can come in handy!
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The White Pencil: A Behind-the-Scenes Star

November 21, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 144 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Hand-Lettering

Quilters the world over use white pencils to make marks on fabric. It’s a little-known fact, however, that the white pencil is just as useful for paper as it is for textiles! I’d be lost without my white pencil, so I today I’m writing a little review post to help you discover this fantastic tool!
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A Peek Inside My Hybrid Bullet Journal + Coupon Code

November 14, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 51 Comments
Entrepreneur· Inspiration· Sketchbook

For a couple of years, I’ve noticed bullet journal spread upon bullet journal spread popping up on my Pinterest feed. It’s hard not to be intrigued by the concept: basically, a bullet journal helps to keep you organized. Like, to a ridiculous but wonderful degree! You can keep track of books you want to read, movies you want to watch, water intake, meals, anything.
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8 Creative Hacks to Delight Your Artistic Side

November 14, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 49 Comments
Inspiration

Sometimes, people correlate “real” art with doing things in a time-consuming way. I disagree with this philosophy and rejoice in “creative hacks”: shortcuts that help you to achieve the effects you want with less time and less trouble! Today, I’d like to show you eight of my favorite creative hacks. Hopefully you can employ at least a couple of these for your next project. After all, the easier a project is, the more likely you are to take it on!
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The Lowdown on Calligraphy Nibs

October 31, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 154 Comments
Calligraphy· Nibs

When I first decided to learn calligraphy a few years ago, I remember feeling overwhelmed by the variety of calligraphy nibs available. I wondered about the differences between them and if those differences matter (they do)! I also had trouble telling nibs apart. In this article, I’d like to revisit my confusion as a calligraphy beginner and lay out everything that I would have liked to know at that time. Hopefully, this information will help you as you move forward in your own calligraphy endeavors!
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