First things first, it’s important that for the context of this blog post you understand the difference between hand lettering and calligraphy. And no, they are not necessarily the same thing. I consider calligraphy a form of hand lettering, but I don’t always consider lettering a ...
How to Create a Simple Watercolor Background with Tombow Markers
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Holiday Gift Guide: Heat Embossing
I was first introduced to heat embossing about a year ago when a letterer I followed on Instagram showed the technique as a way to make lettering stand out. I quickly bought the heat gun, a powder or two, and pens to teach myself. I soon found out that heat embossing is the perfect way to ...
My 10 Favorite Instagrams for Invitation & Calligraphy Inspiration
As a freelance artist and a blogger, I gain inspiration and entertainment, like many others, from fellow artists. Although I’m obsessed with Pinterest, I get a lot of my inspiration by seeing real time updates from other letterers and graphic designers on Instagram. Even those Instagrammers who are ...
A Comprehensive Guide to Printed Items for a Wedding
This list is meant to be as extensive as it is, as I have yet to find anywhere a comprehensive list of any printed items you may want to think about for your wedding. The main purpose for doing this is all of the items listed I have the ability to design and print, and writing all these on my "Work ...
