About “George Style” Lettering + a Free Exemplar
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by Lindsey Bugbee
2w ago
You can find this 13-page worksheet set in the TPK Digital Catalog. I was recently asked which TPK hand-lettering style is best for beginners. Without a doubt, it’s the George. With its simple, easy-to-understand letter formations, making George Style lettering allows new hand-letterers to foster a love for the art from the very beginning. This month, TPK is celebrating eight years of George Style lettering with a free uppercase exemplar, a mini tutorial, and plenty of photo inspiration! Angular George Style lettering and flowing Janet Style calligraphy complement each othe ..read more
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Hand-Lettered Gatefold Birthday Card Tutorial
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by Lindsey Bugbee
2w ago
This sturdy gatefold birthday card features a sash with a reinforced paper monogram. I love coming up with new handmade birthday card concepts, and this stately piece is one of my favorites! The outside features a plain card stock body that is held together by an elegant monogrammed sash. When you open the flaps of the card, hand-lettering ensures that the inside is anything but plain. 1. Gather Your Supplies Before you begin creating this card, you’ll need to gather a few supplies. Scroll down to see my supply list (and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate what you ha ..read more
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Five Fresh Handmade Gift Tag Ideas
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by Lindsey Bugbee
1M ago
Gift tags often play second fiddle to the wrapped gifts they accompany, but the handmade gift tag ideas in today’s tutorial flip the script! These five simple tutorials will help you to give gifts that have a refreshingly creative presentation for birthdays, baby showers, holidays, and beyond. 1. Chalkboard Gift Tag This is a simple, vintage-inspired gift tag that looks particularly good when paired with packages wrapped in kraft paper. Supplies: Black cardstock (affiliate link), scissors, white mechanical pencil, Bleed Proof white ink, your preferred pointed pen nib + holder, and string 1 ..read more
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? Festive and Quick Watercolor Birthday Card Tutorial
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by Lindsey Bugbee
1M ago
This week presented a conundrum: I didn’t have a lot of time, but I wanted to make a card for someone who is celebrating her birthday this weekend. While efficiency often isn’t my strong suit, I promised myself I’d develop with a (truly) quick watercolor birthday card concept. Today’s card tutorial — which looks like a birthday party in and of itself — showcases what I came up with. It features an untamed paint pattern, rampant greetings, sparkly stars, and festive swirls. Below, you’ll find the simple instructions for making it. 1. Gather Your Supplies You’ll need a tidy set of supplies to w ..read more
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Watercolor Initial DIY Birthday Card Tutorial
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by Lindsey Bugbee
2M ago
If you were anything like me when you were a kid, then you probably wished for the coolest new toy for your birthday. Cards just came with the gift; they were largely ignored. In adult life, however, we tend to value time more than things. That’s why it’s so gratifying to receive a DIY birthday card: you know that whoever sent it spent a considerable chunk of care and energy crafting the card, thinking of you all the while! In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a pretty watercolor birthday card concept that centers around the recipient’s initial. 1. Gather Your Supplies To ..read more
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Real-Time Calligraphy Flourishing + Learning Resources
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by Lindsey Bugbee
2M ago
I’ve always been a huge fan of calligraphy flourishing because it embodies the spirit of creative freedom. You begin with an unembellished word or phrase and then you just play, letting your imagination and the rhythm of the pen guide you. As you add loops, swirls, and embellishments, the word transforms into something artistic and expressive. To me, the other cool aspect of flourishing is how meditative it can be. When you focus on creating intricate loops and swirls, it’s difficult not to relax. This process is not just about creating beautiful art; it’s also a form of mindfulness practic ..read more
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2023 at TPK: Year in Review
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by Lindsey Bugbee
3M ago
2023’s theme was “Don’t wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect”. Now that 2023 is over, I’ve put together this year in review article to discuss developments, creations, regrets, and what’s in store for 2024. What Was Different in 2023 In late 2022, an editor at a well-known publishing company reached out to me about writing a pointed pen calligraphy book. I found a literary agent, and with their help, a contract agreement was reached in early summer of 2023. Since then, working on the book has engulfed most of my time. So, I struggled — and continue to struggle — wit ..read more
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Free Christmas Tree + Lights Printable Mail Art Templates
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by Lindsey Bugbee
3M ago
We are well into the “holidaze” and close to the end of the year, which is exciting, fun, and just a tad stressful. Today, I have two free printable envelope templates to encourage you to take a creative time-out to recharge and make something cool! The Christmas Tree + Lights Printable Mail Art Templates These mail art templates were originally designed in 2013, when I was working a lot with acrylic paint. There’s a lot of fun texture in the tree, and the string lights are vibrant and eye-catching! To put together these templates, start by downloading them for free here. DOWNLOAD THESE FREE ..read more
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Eye Candy Christmas Mail Art Examples and Tutorials
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by Lindsey Bugbee
3M ago
This Christmas tree-themed mail art is one of my favorite festive concepts! You can learn how to make it in this tutorial. The holiday season is joyous, but it also brings time constraints and pressures that we don’t deal with during the rest of the year. This month might feel like a bit of a whirlwind, and that’s why it’s more important than ever to prioritize your mental health and let your creativity take the wheel. I propose making bite-sized projects in the form of Christmas mail art — and, to that end, I’ve got plenty of inspiration for you below! 1. Evergreens and Stars Christmas Mail A ..read more
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How to Choose the Best Envelopes for Calligraphy
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by Lindsey Bugbee
4M ago
Before we get started, I have a quick announcement. Tonight, the cost of TPK’s modern calligraphy starter kit will increase from $88 to $95. For more information, see Monday’s newsletter. Thank you! The price increase will take place tonight (Wednesday, December 6th) at around 9:00 PM MST. GET YOUR CALLIGRAPHY KIT There are two kinds of envelopes in this world: envelopes that lend themselves beautifully to calligraphy, and envelopes that don’t. Naturally, if you’re learning how to use the pointed pen and you want to use your skills for snail mail, you’ll want to make sure you have a few envel ..read more
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