wedding

Amy Style Calligraphy: The Darling of the TPK Website

June 6, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 4 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Worksheets

As I mentioned in my last blog post, I’ve been working to better curate the TPK catalog. Part of my efforts have involved comparing sales data, which — amazingly — I’ve never done before. (What can I say? I’m an artist first and a businesswoman second.) I was surprised to find that, with 20K+ learners, the Amy Style Calligraphy Worksheet is the #1 seller on the TPK website! Today, we’ll talk about the story behind this calligraphy style and why it’s so popular.
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What IS “Kaitlin Style” Calligraphy?

May 28, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 2 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Worksheets

Have you ever been so close to something — a hobby or activity, for example — that you have trouble seeing it how those who aren’t familiar with it might? I do that with this website. I’m so familiar with its in and outs that sometimes I forget that new visitors to the site may not understand things that I’m treating as obvious! Today, I’m taking a step back and explaining one of the most popular TPK calligraphy styles from an outsider point of view: Kaitlin Style calligraphy. I’ll talk about what it is, how it was developed, and the pros and cons of using it!
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Modern Envelope Calligraphy Inspiration

April 30, 2019 by Lindsey Bugbee 32 Comments
Calligraphy· Inspiration

With spring and summer weddings coming up, I decided to post a collection of modern envelope calligraphy inspiration! Note that I haven’t included any mail art in this list — just pure, lovely calligraphy. My hope is that these will inspire you for your next project, whether it’s a personal letter or a paid job!
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10 Artistic Wedding Invitation Ideas

September 11, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 8 Comments
Weddings

If you’re going to be part of a wedding soon — yourself or someone else’s — then you’ll enjoy these ten artistic wedding invitation ideas! Elegant and refined, they’ll flex your creative muscle. No one will guess that they were budget-friendly or DIY!
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The Ultimate DIY Wedding Invitations Roadmap

June 26, 2018 by Lindsey Bugbee 74 Comments
Tutorials· Weddings

I recently found myself chatting with someone who is considering making DIY wedding invitations for her daughter’s wedding. As we talked, I found myself writing down articles for her to read on the TPK website. I gave her many scrambled tips that probably left her feeling more confused than empowered! That’s when I realized: I don’t have a blog post that breaks down DIY wedding invitations into the do-able endeavor that they are. That changes today! In this article, you’ll learn the process for making your own professional-looking invitations.
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