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Free Printable Bookmark

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!

This digital file is available for download only (no physical product will be sent). You will receive high-resolution JPGs and PDFs for printing on your own.

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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

Apr 9, 2018

Basic Hand-Lettering: Block Lettering

Apr 9, 2018

There are two major elements of hand lettering: drawing calligraphy/script letters, and drawing regular/block letters. If you’d like to get started creating hand-lettered calligraphy, I have several beginner’s lessons here.

Getting started hand-lettering regular letters can be overwhelming. The sheer number of styles makes it hard to know where to start. It’s easy to get lost in the world of Pinterest, thinking that there are hundreds of different fonts, styles, and variations you need to learn. However, I’d like to suggest a far more manageable starting point, which will set you up to be able to learn and develop different styles of lettering down the road with far more ease.

Apr 9, 2018

Mar 19, 2018

Bible Journaling: Absorbing Beautiful Truths

Mar 19, 2018

Hand-lettering and Bible study have come together in an outstanding way in the past few years, creating a massive “Bible lettering” trend—and it’s hard to miss on Pinterest and Instagram. I have been warmed to see an outlet that is beneficial both creatively and devotionally. If you’re not familiar with the concept, Bible lettering is a way of hand-lettering or calligraphing a Scripture verse, oftentimes in the margins of the Bible itself. There are now dedicated Bible journaling Bibles for this specific purpose; oftentimes they have more room in the margins, or lots of blank pages to use for this purpose.

I approve of the enthusiasm, as I myself have benefitted from Bible lettering. However, I also have experienced first-hand some reasons why Bible lettering, if taken up with very few restraints, cause me to pause.

Mar 19, 2018

Free Calligraphy Practice Page

Mar 19, 2018

With wedding and graduation season coming up, it's always handy to have congratulatory cards on hand. This practice sheet guides you through seven different styles of 'congratulations,' so you can mix up your style without all the pressure. I've also included, as an extra freebie, a simple floral wreath guide to supplement your calligraphy.

Mar 19, 2018

Feb 26, 2018

Basic Hand-Lettering 3: Creating a Smooth Curve

Feb 26, 2018

In this previous post, I discussed how to create calligraphic thicks and thins, and what it means to create thick downstrokes and thin upstrokes. However, it's one thing to define terms, to know which parts of the a letter should be thick and which should be thin, but it's entirely another to know transition smoothly from thick to thin, and vice versa. It is notoriously difficult to make your curves graceful, smooth, and not too sudden or blocky.

If you find yourself irritated with your clunky transitions, there is a solution for you! It is possible; don't give up! Here are some tips that have been helpful both to me and my students.

Feb 26, 2018

Feb 23, 2018

Basic Hand-Lettering 2: Creating Depth

Feb 23, 2018

One of the hardest parts of learning calligraphy is knowing which parts of the letter should be thick and which parts should be thin—this knowledge is the essence of calligraphy! If you're a beginner, here's a lettering mantra for you: "thick downstrokes, thin upstrokes." Or even simpler, "thick down, thin up."

But, you might ask, what does this even mean? Simply put, a downstroke is when your pen moves down the page, toward your body. An upstroke is when your pen moves upward on the page, away from you.

Feb 23, 2018

Jan 20, 2018

Free Printable Botanical Valentines

Jan 20, 2018

Printables strike the perfect balance between "DIY Superhero" and low maintenance. Here's a free printable download just in time to start your Valentine's Day prep. These greeting cards come with watercolor illustrated florals, paired with hand-lettering and their symbolic meaning.

Jan 20, 2018

Dec 18, 2017

Basic Hand-Lettering 1: Begin With Your Own Cursive

Dec 18, 2017

"Faux" calligraphy or hand-lettering is the art of turning your own handwriting into beautiful calligraphy—and because it does not rely on pen pressure, angle, or special tools, it is a great place for the beginner to start! Whether you're a veteran hand-letterer or you just started practicing yesterday, here are five mistakes hand-letterers usually make. By fixing these five items, you'll be well on your way to perfect hand-lettering in no time.

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Dec 5, 2017

Free Printable Holiday Notecards

Dec 5, 2017

We hope your holidays are merry and bright!

Add a little hand-made joy to your gift wrapping this year with some printable notecards! These can also be printed two to a sheet and cut down into gift tags. You can also import into Microsoft Word, and print your Christmas letter on the inside.

Dec 5, 2017

Nov 11, 2017

Using Calligraphy in Your Tablescape and a Free Printable

Nov 11, 2017

Hand-lettering/calligraphy has become an incredibly valuable and practical skill to learn! Here are some creative and practical ways to use your calligraphy skills (or the free printable at the bottom of the post) for your Thanksgiving table.

Nov 11, 2017