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    TPK’s Best Holiday Giveaway Yet

    November 28, 2019

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    Lindsey Bugbee

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    The TPK holiday giveaway is a tradition that has officially entered its fourth year. This Christmas, I’ve got an exciting list of gifts for you! And, for the first time ever, all of these will be shipping directly from me to you. 🎁 Of course, all entries are welcome. I’m more than happy to ship…

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    TPK's Best Holiday Giveaway Yet: 2019

    As 2019 comes to an end, I’d love to literally wrap it up on a fun note by conducting the annual TPK holiday giveaway roundup! This is my way of thanking you for your readership, support, feedback, and inspiration. Without you, there would be no TPK, so I love to give back when I can! Simply enter the holiday giveaway for each item that you’re interested in using one or more of the entry options. (The more entries you submit, the more likely your chances of winning!) Then, wait a couple of weeks, and you might just receive an exciting email from me!

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    This collection of giveaways is my way of saying thank you for the support!

    As with all TPK giveaways, every one of these items is up for grabs to anyone regardless of country of residence. Under the description of each holiday giveaway item, you’ll see a Rafflecopter widget. Use it to enter the giveaway for each item that catches your eye. You don’t need a social media account to enter; if you aren’t on social media, you can just use the “Answer a Question” option! All of the giveaways below will end Sunday, December 15, at noon 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: $100 Gift Certificate to TPK

    $100 TPK Gift Certificate

    Do you love the goodies in the TPK Catalog and/or Supplies Shop? You can use this gift certificate to to purchase anything your heart desires on this website! You may enter the drawing for this prize below:

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    2. The TPK Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit

    The TPK Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit | The Postman's Knock

    TPK’s Modern Calligraphy Starter Kit is *perfect* for anyone who wants to learn calligraphy! It includes everything you need, right down to the cleaning cloth. The only things you should provide? Water (for cleaning off your nib) and a potato, both of which I’m sure you can wrangle up at home! You can enter to win one of these amazing kits below:

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    3. Finetec Golds Palette

    TPK's 2019 Holiday Giveaways!

    Add a little bit of water, and the Finetec Golds palette transforms into liquid gold (or silver) that dries opaque! It’s a lovely watercolor that can be used for painting, drawing, or calligraphy. If you’re curious about how to use it for calligraphy, you can learn how in this tutorial. Enter below for a chance to win one of these beauties:

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    4. Finetec Pearl Colors Palette

    The Finetec Pearl Colors Palette!

    Those who like their metallics to come in less traditional colors (red! blue! green!) will adore the Finetec Pearl Colors palette! This palette features a collection of brilliant hues that I love to use on mail art. You may enter the drawing for this pretty palette below:

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    5. Brause EF66 Wooden Oblique Pen + 2 EF66 Nibs

    Oblique Pen Fitted for a Brause EF66 Nib

    The Brause EF66 is a flexible little nib that is capable of astounding stroke contrast! It’s my favorite nib, and one I like to write with using an oblique pen. The flange for this tiny nib isn’t easy to make, and I am proud that we cut, fold, and mold all EF66 flanges by hand! After all, I want you to be able to write with the same tool that I love so much! You can enter to win this pen + nib combination here:

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    6. Original Mail Art + Holiday Card

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    I’ll be honest: I have no idea what your mail art is going to look like. It will depend on a number of factors including your location and what sorts of things you seem to like based on your Pinterest or Instagram profiles (if you’re on social media). The envelope art will be customized for you, so for now I can only promise a fun little surprise in your mailbox! You may enter to win this giveaway using the widget below:

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    I hope that you enjoy this holiday giveaway collection, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you to win one of these goodies! If you have any troubles entering or have questions, please feel free to comment on the post. I’m glad to provide clarification and help out. 🙂 Wishing the happiest of holidays, a fun Black Friday, and all the creativity in the world to you!

    Warmly,

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    Lisa
    December 8, 2019

    Thanks so much for a chance at this giveaway! I love your work and tutorials.

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    Dorina Denton
    December 8, 2019

    What an amazing giveaway. Love your blog and now that I’ve retired I should be able to play more using your tips and suggestions. Thanks for the chance.

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    Karan McKelvie
    December 8, 2019

    What a lovely time of year to have a giveaway and what great gifts.

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    Jadean
    December 8, 2019

    Such a lovely selection of giveaways’

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    Katy
    December 8, 2019

    Seriously impossible to decide which of these prizes I want the most! What a selection!

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    Stephanie Tru
    December 7, 2019

    What a terrific selection of giveaway items. Good luck to all!

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    catherine
    December 6, 2019

    Thank you for the generous giveaways! FYI – the Facebook “I Visited” link did not work on any of my entries. 🙁 I did visit though! For all but one entry. I didn’t enter for the Beginner’s Calligraphy Kit; I already have supplies and didn’t want to take away from a true beginner.

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    Niguida
    December 6, 2019

    Chaque article publié est déjà un cadeau mais ce serait sympa de recevoir une surprise dans la boîte aux lettres !
    Merci Lindsey de ta grande générosité.
    Bonnes fêtes de fin d’année.

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    Emily
    December 5, 2019

    Thank you! This is so generous!

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    Denielle Noe
    December 5, 2019

    I love these giveaways! Thank you so much for offering!

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🕊️ I originally made these printable tags for 🕊️ I originally made these printable tags for gifts … but now I want them everywhere. On presents 🎁, yes; but also tucked into snail mail, sprinkled across a holiday table with happy words written inside (“joy”, “love”, “peace”), or styled on a mantle for a cozy seasonal touch 🎄. They’re simple, charming, and versatile. Find them on the TPK Blog (link in bio)!

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I experimented with using the chic poppies techniq I experimented with using the chic poppies technique (see my reel from a couple of days ago) to make pretty stationery. LOVE how it turned out! The poppies are just an elegant way to add personality and elegance to any paper good. If you’re a TPK Premium member, *definitely* check out Lesson 6 of the Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course (2025 version). In it, you’ll find a detailed video demonstration that shows you how to bring these poppies to life! ✍️

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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!

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✨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. 💛

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🎁 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!

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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. ❤️

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