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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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  1. Jeremiah Dewey Avatar
    Jeremiah Dewey
    January 4, 2019

    Happy New Year! I love seeing your beautiful writing projects. Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Zinia Agosto
    January 4, 2019

    Happy New Year!! Thanks again for this wonderful Giveaway and for your dedication in teaching us. BTW, I’m liking your new website revamp!! 🙂

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    Annette
    January 3, 2019

    Your enthusiasm for what you do sure comes through on your blog, IG, and Facebook. It keep me motived to practice!

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    Mana
    January 3, 2019

    Happy New Years!!! Excited to see what awesome content you bring out—Your website was my first introduction to calligraphy as well as watercolors, and I can’t thank you enough for making seemingly difficult creative tasks so easy to comprehend and create on your own~ 😊💕 Much love and gratitude 🙏🏼

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    julieszendroe
    January 3, 2019

    Happy New Year, Lindsey! This giveaway pack is too beautiful to be true 🙂 Thank you for the opportunity, whoever will win, will have the best calligraphy tools. Fingers crossed (for myself).

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    Sam
    January 3, 2019

    Thank you for so many and nice presents, wish you all the best to the new year! 🙂

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    KIM
    January 2, 2019

    I love your blog and am so inspired from your artwork and creativity! Thank you!

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    Louise
    January 2, 2019

    Lindsey, you are so generous with your giveaways. Thank you so much for offering them.
    Best wishes to you and your precious family for a most happy, healthy New Year ahead!

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    January 2, 2019

    One of my goals for this year is to work on my calligraphy skills. You have been an inspiration.

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    Iryna Boehland
    January 2, 2019

    Oh, Lindsey, thank you so much for your generosity! Any of the prizes would be great to get, but the first one… Oh, my…this one is to die for!

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The other day, I was thinking about sending out ho The other day, I was thinking about sending out holiday cards, and I immediately dismissed the thought with, “I have zero time to calligraph envelopes for those.” ✍️

... But is that true? I put it to the test for the latest article on the TPK Blog. Using some time-saving tricks I’ve learned over the years (like using a watery ink, a bouncy calligraphy style, and minimal pencil guidelines), I timed myself making three envelope concepts. Two of them took 5 minutes or less. The most time-intensive took 5 minutes, 30 seconds. The envelopes still turned out looking elegant, especially with the help of some artistic postage stamp collages. 💌

For clear step-by-step tutorials detailing how to make these envelopes and sourcing pretty postage, visit the TPK Blog (link in bio, then navigate to “Blog”)!

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After I chose this music to accompany this reel, i After I chose this music to accompany this reel, it dawned on me: drawing a calligraphy medallion is like, well, Belle’s arc with the Beast. 

At first, it’s a bit of a weird situation. Strange shapes, questionable structure, possibly some growling (à la “YOU WILL JOIN ME FOR DINNER. That’s not a request!”) when the inevitable ink smudge happens. You keep thinking, “I’m not sure why I’m doing this ... should I hop on Felipe and gallop away?” 🐎

But something shifts as the medallion starts to come to life. And when you finish that last detail and pull back, the music swells. Light bursts from your paper like it did from Beast’s digits as he transformed into a stunningly beautiful prince. ✨ You’re practically in a ballroom celebrating, and, wait, did your furniture just turn into an adoring crowd that’s celebrating your fortitude and skill?

(And now you know how my mind works 🧠 ... I love a good metaphor, no matter how weak it may be!) 

To learn how to make a calligraphy medallion, just search for “calligraphy medallion” on the TPK site (link in bio). You’ll find both free Blog tutorials and detailed premium worksheets.

... I’ll show myself out now. 🙈

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My favorite autumn projects are the ones that remi My favorite autumn projects are the ones that remind you how cozy this season can be. 🍂 This project definitely fits the bill ... create it with a hot, comforting drink nearby and an excellent audiobook, and you’re in for a treat! ☕️ ✍️ The tutorial on the TPK Blog (link in bio, then navigate to Blog) is super detailed, with mini tutorial videos to guide you every step of the way.

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Happy Halloween! 👻 This year, I’m pretending Happy Halloween! 👻 This year, I’m pretending to be ... someone who writes calligraphy quickly! (No, just kidding — not about the video being sped up, but the choice of costume. I actually picked up a skeleton PJ set at Goodwill. 💀)

Even if you won’t be indulging in candy, remember to treat yourself this season, starting this weekend! The holiday season can be hectic, and it’s important to claim some relaxing time for yourself. Cheers to the “holidaze”! 🥂

#halloweencalligraphy #calligraphy #pointedpen #dippen #handwritten #writingvideo #calligraphyvideo
🎃 This is the last week that Halloween calligra 🎃 This is the last week that Halloween calligraphy drills will be available at TPK! Find what you like in the shop, download, then print it out on a pointed pen-friendly paper. Then, let the (happily!) spooky vibes take over while you practice your strokes. ✍️👻

➡ Link in bio to visit the TPK site.

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✍️ Learn with us! Right now, TPK Premium membe ✍️ Learn with us! Right now, TPK Premium members are working their way through a new version of The Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course. It’s an *awesome* course that’s even more thorough than the original version (which is saying a lot because the original course has 281 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ reviews)! We just had the Lesson 3 class discussion this morning, ️and I’m so impressed with how much progress students are making — and I love their observations! One person compared using the Brause EF66 nib to driving a Lexus, which I got a kick out of. 🚘 

Premium membership ($5/month) grants you complimentary access to the course through January 6th; take it live with us! Once this course wraps up, we’ll be moving on to the new Intermediate Modern Calligraphy Online Course in February. 

Find details by visiting the link in my bio. I’d love to help you build those foundational skills that will allow you to create gorgeous envelopes, place cards, invitations, quotes, correspondence, and much more! The Lesson 4 class discussion is three weeks from now, so you’ve got plenty of time to catch up. 😊

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🍂 The newest tutorial on the TPK Blog walks you 🍂 The newest tutorial on the TPK Blog walks you through how to make this gorgeous illustration, step-by-step, with helpful instructional videos. To find the tutorial, visit the link in my profile, then navigate to the blog. ENJOY! 🤗

(PS - Loving the colors in the @greenleafblue Anthesis set ... I used French Orange Ochre, American Violet Hematite, Pyrrole Scarlet, and Italian Green Earth to make this pumpkin. All *fabulous* autumn tones!)
Loved chatting with @sdionbakerdesign and @greenle Loved chatting with @sdionbakerdesign and @greenleafblue last Friday! Samantha is exactly as thoughtful and creative as you’d imagine from her Draw Your… books — and this answer to Jennifer’s question says it all. ✨ Just have fun and make art!

☕ Want to watch/listen to the whole conversation? Head over to the TPK Blog to hit play on the recording! (Link in bio, then navigate to “Blog”.)

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