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    TPK 2018 Holiday Giveaways

    December 25, 2018

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    Lindsey Bugbee

    Calligraphy

    Five lucky creatives will win this holiday giveaway! The prizes include a Rodger’s Pen Box oblique pen, a scholarship to the Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course, a worksheet set + supplies, pens and nibs, and a Finetec Pearl Colors palette. Happy holidays to you from TPK!

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    Truth be told, my favorite part of the holidays is giving gifts! With that in mind, I’ve done a big giveaway at this time of year for the past three years! It’s a fun thing for me to do because it provides me with a way to thank you for using calligraphy worksheets, leaving nice comments on blog posts, staying in touch on social media, and/or reading TPK!

    Simple Twig Watercolor Thank You Card Tutorial | The Postman's Knock
    Thanks so much for your support of TPK! (This is a photo of the watercolor twig card — I wish I could send one to every TPK reader!)

    Okay, let’s get to the giveaways! As with all TPK giveaways, anyone in any country is eligible to win; I’m glad to ship internationally. Under the description of each giveaway item, you’ll see a Rafflecopter widget. Use it to enter the giveaway for each item that catches your eye! You’ll notice that several entry options focus on social media, but if you’re not on social media, you can still enter using a few options (like “Subscribe to the TPK Blog”). All of the giveaways below will end on Tuesday, January 8th, at 1:30 PM MST. Winners will receive a congratulatory email from me later that day, and the first names of winners will be displayed in this post on the Rafflecopter widgets!

    1. Grand Prize: A “Lindsey Special” Rodger’s Pen Box Oblique Pen

    A Holiday Oblique Calligraphy Pen Giveaway! (December 2015) | The Postman's Knock

    My very favorite pen in the world is a Bolivian Rosewood oblique pen that’s fitted for a Brause EF66 nib. It was handmade for me by Rodger Mayeda, who creates gorgeous artisan writing instruments. It’s almost impossible to get a “Rodger pen” because the time required to make each pen limits their production! Still, I thought I’d go out on a limb and ask Rodger if he’d be willing to contribute a pen to this giveaway. Happily, the answer was yes! The winner of this prize will receive a beautiful Bolivian Rosewood right oblique pen fitted for a Brause EF66 nib. You can enter to win this prize below:

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    2. “Scholarship” to the Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course + All Needed Supplies

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    I can’t think of a better way to kick off January than by picking up calligraphy! If you win this prize, you’ll receive everything you need to get started. That includes a scholarship to the Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course and *all* of the supplies required to take it (printed worksheet, straight pen, oblique pen, nib, and ink)! You can enter this giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below:

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    3. Amy Style Worksheet Set + Pen/Ink/Nibs/Cloth

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    The Amy Style calligraphy worksheet set is probably my favorite set for both right- and left-handed learners to start out with. Its lack of slant makes it uniquely approachable, which is why I wanted to include it in this giveaway set! The winner of this prize will win a fun set of calligraphy supplies, including:

    • Printed Amy Style calligraphy worksheet set
    • Tachikawa T40 pen
    • Walker’s Copperplate Ink (courtesy of Scribblers)
    • Nikko G nib 
    • Brause EF66 nib
    • 100% cotton vintage napkin (for cleaning your nibs)

    You can enter to win this prize in the Rafflecopter widget below:

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    4. Finetec Pearl Colors Palette

    Creating Gold Calligraphy: How to Use the Finetec Palette | The Postman's Knock
    Curious about how to use this as a calligraphy ink? Check out the How to Use the Finetec Palette article!

    Maybe you already know how to create calligraphy, and you want to add amazing sparkle to your work! In that case, you’ll love this prize: the Finetec Pearl Colors palette. The Pearl Colors palette provides a variety of glittery, opaque colors that you can use on dark- or light-colored papers! You can enter to win this palette below:

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    5. Set of Pens + Nibs

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    You can never have too many pens and nibs! If you’re looking to beef up your collection, then I’m crossing my fingers that you win this prize! This giveaway offers up a set that includes the following:

    • One Tachikawa T40 Straight Holder (you can read about it in this blog post)
    • One Hand-Turned Oblique Holder (you can read about it in this blog post)
    • A set of the following nibs: 2 Nikko Gs, 2 Brause EF66s, 2 Brause Roses, 2 Leonardt Principals
    • One Leonardt Nib Tin

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    Alright! Today is Christmas, but I have a feeling you’ll be seeing this post sometime after that. If that’s the case, I hope you had a very merry holiday! Thanks very much for participating in the giveaways, and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Happy New Year!

    Warmly,

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    December 27, 2018

    Thank you!

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    Kathryn Busken
    December 27, 2018

    How generous of you to offer these giveaways! I have found a lot of relief from daily stresses while sitting and working on your calligraphy worksheets. Thank you!

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    December 27, 2018

    thank you for your many giveaways 😀 i try everytime to win something let’s hope in some luck 😀

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    December 27, 2018

    I could not be more excited about this giveaway. THANK YOU!
    What a wonderful way to start 2019…

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    December 27, 2018

    Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win these wonderful gifts.

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    Kendra
    December 27, 2018

    Dang you have the most amazing giveaways! I’m so excited to be learning lettering. I’ve recently gotten a good desk set-up going. Thank you for all the inspiration!

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    Beth
    December 27, 2018

    Thank you, Lindsay, for your generosity! You and your site are a wonderful light in the world! Your post is an ongoing gift of good cheer! Happy New Year to YOU, Hernan and Remy; blessings all round!!!

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    December 27, 2018

    Lindsey, you are so generous! Love all the prizes in your giveaways. =)

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    December 27, 2018

    I always look forward to your emails and always learn something new! Thank you for sharing!!

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    So excited. This would be so great to win.

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TPK’s calligraphy starter kit was just featured TPK’s calligraphy starter kit was just featured in @newyorkermag’s “A Holiday Gift Guide: Treasures That Are Old, or Old at Heart”. 🎁 I agree that it makes for a *fabulous* gift ... and it is the gift that keeps on giving, since your recipient will develop the skills to create all sorts of beautiful and satisfying projects. We’re talking gorgeous envelopes, frameable quotes that make a home feel cozy, place cards, sketchbook pages, family trees ... there are a lot of possibilities (and tutorials for those possibilities can be found on the TPK Blog)!

To get a kit, visit the link in my bio and navigate to the “SHOP” tab. If you buy a kit as a gift, let me know right after placing your order (lindsey@thepostmansknock.com). Be sure to tell me your recipient’s name, and I’ll be glad to include instructions for them over how to enroll in the Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course, which comes with the $125 kit option. ✍️ Happy holidays! 

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✨Chic Inky Poppies Mail Art✨ – This inky poppy ✨Chic Inky Poppies Mail Art✨ - This inky poppy motif is one of my all-time favorites for filling blank space with drama and elegance. To make it, you use dark ink smudges, loose leaves, and airy petals to build a border that looks intricate but comes together quickly. My go-tos for this style are sumi ink and a touch of gold watercolor for warmth. 

Want to try it yourself? Visit the TPK website (link in bio) and search for “Chic Inky Poppies Mail Art Tutorial.” Happy creating! 🌸🖋️

#thepostmansknock #tpk #mailart #mailartideas #envelopeart #snailmailrevival #snailmailing #snailmailart #envelopecalligraphy #calligraphycommunity #calligraphypractice #pointedpencalligraphy #moderncalligraphy #sumiink #goldwatercolor #penandink #creativeprocess #creativemail #illustrationart #papercraft #stationerylove #artistsoninstagram #artreels #calligraphyreels #mailartreels
✍️ There’s a fresh addition to the TPK Catal ✍️ There’s a fresh addition to the TPK Catalog: The Graceful Ballerina Calligraphy Drill Worksheet 

This ballerina is unique among TPK calligraphy drills in that it’s really not that complicated. After a few simple loops, a flourished tutu, and long strokes to make the legs, you have, well, a ballerina! 🩰 The most difficult part is getting the outline right; but even that isn’t too bad because you’ve got a traceable outline included in your worksheet set.

The beauty of the flourished ballerina? She makes *anything* look elegant: cards, envelopes, gift tags, whatever. My recommendation is to feature her on your next envelope. She’ll add a “wow” factor and allow you to left-justify the address, which is always a relief (no need to bother with centering)!

To find her, visit the link in my bio, then navigate to the Blog!

#thepostmansknock #tpk #calligraphy #calligraphydrills #calligraphyworksheet #moderncalligraphy #pointedpen #pointedpencalligraphy #calligraphypractice #flourishing #flourishedart #mailart #snailmail #envelopeart #envelopecalligraphy #handlettering #creativeprocess #artistsoninstagram #balletart #ballerinadrawing #ballerinaart #inkdrawing #calligraphycommunity #stationerylove #letterwritersalliance #penandink #calligraphyinspiration #learncalligraphy #artistlife #creativeplay
✨I’ve been making these little calligraphy Chr ✨I’ve been making these little calligraphy Christmas trees for years. They’re a go-to whenever I need a quick gift tag, envelope flourish, or something festive that doesn’t require a whole afternoon.

They look fancy, but they’re really just simple strokes stacked in different patterns. Truly: once you get the rhythm down, you can make a tree in under 30 seconds. 🎄 

If you want to try them (there are six styles!), the tutorial is on the TPK Blog, and it’s called
“6 Simple Ways to Make a Calligraphy Christmas Tree.” Feel free to google it, or visit: thepostmansknock.com/6-simple-ways-to-make-a-calligraphy-christmas-tree/

It’s very beginner-friendly, video-based, and a great way to get some creativity in during a busy season. I hope you love it as much as I do. 💛

#calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #holidaycalligraphy #calligraphyart #creativelifehappylife #christmascrafts #holidaycrafts #giftwrappingideas #diychristmas #christmascards #calligraphytutorial #finetec #metallicwatercolor #papercrafts #creativepractice #thepostmansknock #holidayinspiration #blackandgold #christmasideas #holidayideas
🎁 These printable gift tags are one of my favor 🎁 These printable gift tags are one of my favorite free printables on the TPK site. Just download, print, cut them out, and — if you want to — reinforce them with a bit of cardstock.

Inside the PDF you’ll find four designs: Festive Frida, Flourished Tree, Pine Boughs, and Merry & Bright. They’re all hand-drawn, and they make even the simplest wrapping look bespoke and artistic. 🎨 

Pro tip: If you’ve got a bit of extra time, add a pop of watercolor or some gold dots; and consider mounting the tag on a contrasting piece of cardstock for extra oomph.

They’re free to download at: thepostmansknock.com/free-super-cool-hand-drawn-printable-gift-tags/ (or visit the link in my stories today). Happy holidays!

#handdrawn #gifttags #printablegifttags #freeprintables #holidayprintables #christmascrafts #holidaygifts #papercrafts #snailmailinspo #mailart #creativegiftwrapping #diyholiday #diygifttags #artistsoninstagram #illustrationartists #thepostmansknock #tpkcommunity #calligraphycommunity #stationerylove #creativecommunity
There’s something extra fun about a card that do There’s something extra fun about a card that doesn’t just open … it comes to life. ✨ This little stand-up tree might look fancy, but it’s totally approachable — relaxing to make, satisfying to embellish, and (my favorite part) it folds up perfectly to pop in the mail. 💌🎄

If you’re looking for a holiday project that feels creative and doable, this is *such* a good one. The printable template does half the work for you, and you can customize the rest with flourishes, white ink, ornaments, or whatever feels festive to you.

The full step-by-step tutorial is waiting for you on the TPK website; just head to the link in my bio and tap “Blog.” I think you’ll have as much fun making this as I did. ❤️

#calligraphy #calligraphytutorial #holidaycalligraphy #flourishedcalligraphy #moderncalligraphy #calligraphycommunity #calligraphypractice #calligraphyart #letteringcommunity #letteringart #papercraft #papercrafting #diycards #handmadecards #holidaycards #christmascards #christmascrafts #snailmail #snailmailrevolution #snailmaillove #creativecommunity #stationerylove #makersgonnamake #thepostmansknock
I love it when I can make simple pointed pen pract I love it when I can make simple pointed pen practice on cardstock ... and it magically turns into a festive card! Find instructions + a printable template for making this “Loop-de-Loop” tree in the TPK 2025 Holiday Calligraphy Worksheet set. 🎄 (Link in bio, then navigate to the Blog!)

#pointedpen #calligraphy #calligraphypractice #pointedpenpractice #holiday #christmastree #treedrawing #doodles #goldwatercolor
Every November since 2016, I’ve looked forward t Every November since 2016, I’ve looked forward to sitting down with a cup of something warm ☕️ and sketching out ideas for the TPK holiday worksheet. This year was no exception, and I think you’ll be pleased with the motifs! They’re designed to bring calm, beauty, and (sneaky) pointed pen practice to your holiday season. 🎄Visit the TPK Blog (link in bio, then navigate to Blog) for details!
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