All Things Calligraphy, Lettering, and DIY
Foil prints are so beautiful that seem extremely difficult to make. The truth is foiling elevates your project almost immediately! Are you as excited as I’m to try foiling? I hope you are because I’m going to show you in a few simple steps how to foil your art, and get a free printable “Happy Birthday” card.
It’s hard to believe July came to an end! But this means it’s time for another Inspired Calligraphy challenge. The reason behind this challenge is to encourage practicing daily and staying inspired.
I’m sure you have seen gorgeous calligraphy and hand lettering and might be thinking that is only for the artistically elite. The good news is that you no longer need to be intimidated by it because you too can learn how to do calligraphy and the best way is to start with Faux Calligraphy. In this blog post, I will show how to start making beautiful letters today!
I wish I’d known faux calligraphy before I tried modern calligraphy. It’d have saved me a lot of time and frustration. The truth is, calligraphy can be intimidating. You can become frustrated with it if you don’t learn it the right way. I don’t want that to be your case. That’s why I’m sharing with […]
A lettering challenge is a monthly list of prompts to encourage you to practice your lettering. The goal is for you to letter the prompt of the day. You can take part the whole month or a few times. The participation is up to you. Of course the more you participate and practice, the better. To hold yourself accountable, you are encouraged to share your work on Instagram.
Modern Calligraphy is becoming more and more popular these days. Which makes the number of tools and supplies available seem infinite. How do you know which calligraphy tool is the best to start? Well, I’m here to help with the craziness. In this blog post, I’m sharing the best calligraphy supplies for beginners. Everything you need to get started with pointed pen calligraphy.
Done is better than perfect – is this a true statement? I’ve asked myself this question for a long time. And I have to say; I’ve struggled with this sentiment A LOT. I didn’t know if I should love it or hate it for what it represents. The truth is, I didn’t agree with this […]
As my second wedding anniversary approaches, so does my third year doing calligraphy! My love for calligraphy began with my desire to address my wedding invitations. Though this has been a rewarding journey, it’s also brought some challenges along the way. Here are 5 pieces of advice I’d give to my beginner self…
Which calligraphy pens should I buy? Where can I buy them? I’m a total newbie, which pens do I need to start calligraphy? If you have any of these questions, then I’m glad you are here. In this blog post, I will tell you exactly what calligraphy brush pens you need to start.
You’ve seen the terms calligraphy, hand lettering, and typography used interchangeably all the time. You may be wondering if these are different names to describe the same thing. Or what is the difference between them? If that’s your case, then you are in the right place. In this blog post, I’m going to explain the difference between calligraphy, hand lettering, and typography.