It's no secret that to someone who hasn't tried it, pointed pen calligraphy looks to be very intimidating. Let's break this down. Apart from the #1 question I'm asked most about calligraphy: How do you find the time to do it? The next most popular question: what supplies do I need to buy? With so many different pen holders, nibs, inks and papers out there, it's no wonder people have a hard … [Read more...] about What I wish I knew before attempting pointed pen calligraphy.
5 Ways to Add Calligraphy into Your Busy Day
The question I am asked most about calligraphy: How do you find the time to practice? Today I’m going to give you a list of 5 Ways to Add Calligraphy into Your Busy Day. Before I begin, I want to mention that these are ways to add a little extra calligraphy to your day - when you’re pressed for time. The long-lasting benefits of a calligraphy practice shine when … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Add Calligraphy into Your Busy Day
3 Great Reasons to Try Faux Calligraphy
3 Reasons to try Faux Calligraphy + FREE download: Faux Calligraphy Quick Start Guide With all the hype around Calligraphy & Lettering, I wanted to highlight 3 Advantages to Creating Faux Calligraphy. First off, Faux Calligraphy is a way of creating letters so that they look like they have been created in Calligraphy. Calligraphy is a way of writing that typically consists of letters … [Read more...] about 3 Great Reasons to Try Faux Calligraphy
Free Printable Holiday Wreath Gift Tags
Would you like a Free Holiday Wreath Gift tag printable? I've gotcha covered. But first... I'm wondering, with Christmas only a week away are you feeling as frazzled as I am? Here's a little of what I've been up to... Been bringing a little "joy" to the holidays! You probably don't know this about me but I like to letter on just about anything I can get my hands on. So … [Read more...] about Free Printable Holiday Wreath Gift Tags
Holiday Card Tutorial – 3D Ornaments & FREE Download
Wanna make someone's holiday extra special? Why not create an original Christmas Card for them - with Calligraphy Flourishes & all? In this tutorial, I'll show you how! This holiday card tutorial was inspired by my mentor Lindsey Bugbee at The Postman's Knock & her beautiful Twist-Out-Tree Card Tutorial. I have made this holiday card tutorial especially easy for you by supplying a … [Read more...] about Holiday Card Tutorial – 3D Ornaments & FREE Download
You’ve Been Asking, Here’s My Answer
You’ve been wanting to try Calligraphy for some time now, but it’s all so overwhelming. With all the different pens, inks, markers, papers, you’re throwing your hands up in the air saying “Heck, where do I even begin?” I hear you, and I get it. I’ve been there too! What if I told you that learning calligraphy doesn’t have to be complicated? I’m gonna break things down to help you … [Read more...] about You’ve Been Asking, Here’s My Answer