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July 26, 2017 Sarah Mikucki

Summer reading goals? Here's a free printable bookmark to help you check off those boxes! The bookmark is 3 in x 8.5 in and comes ready to print on regular letter-sized paper or cardstock (8.5 x 11 in). Instructions included!

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Nov 12, 2018

Hand Letter to Learn Better

Nov 12, 2018

Most of us know that different people have different ways that they learn best. These ways are usually cited as visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic. But did you know that, “in order to really chew on information, we have to engage at least two of those modalities [or methods], or we have to engage at least one of those modalities coupled with an emotional experience”? This is what Sunni Brown suggests in her TED Talk, “Doodlers, Unite!” As she makes her case for doodling as a legitimate practice for the workplace and really any area where you’re taking in information, she tells us that doodling engages all four learning modalities simultaneously, with the possibility of an emotional experience.

I have been suspicious that this might be the case ever since a college friend of mine scored far better on tests, when I knew for a fact that she took minimal notes during the three-hour lectures, doodling and sometimes solving sudoku puzzles! Meanwhile, I furiously took pages and pages of linear, bullet-pointed notes.

This is precisely why I think learning to hand letter can help you learn better!

Nov 12, 2018

Nov 5, 2018

Bullet Journal Personality: The Scrapbooker

Nov 5, 2018

As somebody who has been collecting bullet journaling inspiration for years, I’ve found that most “bujo” enthusiasts and their pretty spreads fall into five major categories or personalities, each with their very own strengths and pitfalls. Though there’s definitely no wrong way to bullet journal, finding out which personality you lean toward can help you leverage your bullet journal to its greatest potential and minimize its weaknesses.

So far, I’ve discussed my own bullet journaling personality, The Minimalist; next up is a personality I admire very much—The Scrapbooker!

Nov 5, 2018

Bullet Journal Personality: The Minimalist

Nov 5, 2018

As somebody who has been collecting bullet journaling inspiration for years, I’ve found that most bullet journalers and their pretty spreads can be lumped into five major categories or personalities. Originally, I was going to fit each of these “personalities” into one post, but found I had much more to say about each of them—these personalities have their very own strengths and pitfalls. Finding out which one you lean toward can help you leverage your bullet journal to its greatest potential and minimize its weaknesses. So, up first: The Minimalist.

Nov 5, 2018

Sep 13, 2018

3 Reasons to Bullet Journal

Sep 13, 2018

There was a time in my life when I thought I didn’t need a to-do list or system, and I could keep track of everything in my head. This was naive; after all, you don’t know what you don’t know—and you don’t remember what you’ve forgotten! Things fell through the cracks. Maybe your life is simple enough that you really keep it all tucked away nicely. If that’s the case, most of us wish we were like you. This article isn’t for you.

It’s for the rest of us non-geniuses, who just need a little bit of help keeping track of all the details. If you’ve been thinking about getting a little more organized (but keep forgetting, because you’re not all that organized), I have one recommendation: bullet journaling.

Sep 13, 2018

Sep 3, 2018

How to Mix Up Your Lettering Style

Sep 3, 2018

Once you have a very basic lettering style mastered, you can start to alter it. Many people like to develop their own “personal style” of lettering—this can help set you apart from other calligraphers, and keep you from just copying everything on Instagram and Pinterest. Though I do have a primary "go-to" calligraphy style that I've made my own, I think it’s very handy to have several different styles up your sleeve. That way, you can letter in many different contexts. For instance, you'd use a casual, fun style for a chalkboard sign at a kids' birthday party, but you might use a more formal, oblique script for a formal event like a wedding. The wall art that you design for a modern, professional-looking flat is going to be pretty different from the style you'd use to create a piece of art for a boho loft.

So, you need lots of different styles—but how do you create them without just copying? How do you go about finding your own personal style?

Sep 3, 2018

Aug 13, 2018

How to Get the Most out of Workbook Pages

Aug 13, 2018

Have you ever felt like some calligraphy workbook pages are a little too fast-paced—like they're moving on before you've mastered the current page's technique? It may be that the workbook pages are too short and that muscle memory hasn't kicked in—or it could be that you're making the same mistakes over and over without correction, so you reach the bottom of the page without having made much progress. So, what's the solution, and how can we all stop wasting our time and make the most of worksheets?

Aug 13, 2018

Jun 23, 2018

Calligraphy is a Practical Hobby

Jun 23, 2018

To DIY or not to DIY—is it better to invest time, or invest money instead? If you’re anything like me, this question haunts you when you think about crafty projects and home decor. When are you going to find time to learn how to make that white macrame wall hanging for the bedroom, or should you just hop on Etsy? (Literally my current dilemma).

If there was ever a skill that you should spend time learning to get the best bang for your buck, I submit: You should absolutely learn some kind of hand-lettering. Calligraphy’s uses are wide-ranging and money-saving. You don’t have time not to learn hand-lettering! I say this at least half tongue-in-cheek, but still, here's some reasons why, illustrated with real-life examples from some of my favorite people on Instagram.

Jun 23, 2018

May 30, 2018

Simple Script: Recommended Supplies

May 30, 2018

What follows is a list of supplies I not only have tried but have regularly used for years and heartily recommend to anyone who will listen. As an office supply, pen, and paper aficionado, I freely admit that I often like to try new things, so it should say something that these are the items I keep coming back to, again and again!

This list has been specifically tailored to my free eBook/workbook, Simple Script.

May 30, 2018

Simple Script: A Free Printable eBook

May 30, 2018

From DIY wall-art to making your own greeting cards, hand-lettering is a really handy (and, dare I say, trendy) skill to have up your sleeve. Don't start from scratch, or spend hours trying to figure out where to start. More importantly, don't ever leave your couch + Netflix!

May 30, 2018

Apr 30, 2018

Basic Hand-Lettering: 5 Fonts to Teach You Block lettering

Apr 30, 2018

Rather than taking years to learn the millions of different block lettering styles you might observe on Pinterest and Instagram, I've developed a block lettering workbook that I believe is the best place to start learning. I explain a little bit more about this method of learning in this post, but briefly: I believe the best way to learn to draw letters is to mimic and trace existing letters, and the best letters to trace and mimic are quality computer fonts that have been tested by time. For a longer explanation, check out that article.

This article is an explanation of why I chose these five particular computer fonts as a starting point.

Apr 30, 2018