Easter is a time for family and friends to come together. So here are some fun craft ideas for celebrating Easter. Easter Egg “Place Cards” One of the simplest Easter DIY crafts is to make “place cards” out of hollow, dyed eggs. Here’s how to hollow the eggs and make them into “place cards:” First,…
Often when beginners in brush lettering start to practice, they will turn to ordinary printer paper. First tip, you should not do that! Brush pens usually have very fragile tips, and the paper needs to be very smooth. In this post, I’ll talk about some of the best paper for brush pens. So, let’s get…
Pexels – CCO Licence If you’ve lovingly created a craft room at home, you’ll want to ensure it’s carefully packed and transported when you move into a new property. Packing up any room can be a tricky prospect, but the range of materials and the potential safety issues make moving a craft room a little…
One of the most common questions I hear from people just beginning brush lettering and modern brush calligraphy is, “What are the best brush pens for beginners?” Well, to a certain degree, that will depend upon each person, of course. But, some brush pens are just easier to use than others, and I sort of…
As you may already know, I love many kinds of calligraphy and hand lettering. Brush lettering, modern pointed pen calligraphy, copperplate, italic calligraphy – I absolutely love them. The photos below show several of the styles of calligraphy I like to do. These were each done early in my journey with each style.
It’s been a while since I posted about my new art and craft room organization. I recently did a complete inventory and purging of supplies, and I did a first post about how I store my paper and more (on the shelves at the right of the top photos), here. This post contains affiliate links,…
If you’re feeling inspired and want to take up a new craft as a hobby, while reducing your stress at the same time, I have some ideas for you. A new craft can easily become a lifelong hobby. Read on for some craft suggestions. Crochet and Knitting Knitting and crochet can both be very satisfying. …
Photo by Anthony Shkraba from Pexels The last year has seen us spending more time than ever in our homes. This has been tough but has also presented many more opportunities to create some new art and craft projects. It can be tricky to get started, though. You might have the enthusiasm, the intent, and…
Have you struggled with craft room organization? My new craft room has a long way to go before it’s finished, but I’ve been so busy with craft supplies organization in my efforts to finally get everything in place. I’ve been wanting more room to craft for a long time. So, today I want to share…
I’m a stationery nerd, a lover of journaling of all kinds, a pen fanatic, a lover of calligraphy and lettering, real mail, washi tape, stickers, etc. I know that many of you are, too. If you are into journals, planners, pens, lettering, etc., read on. You’ll discover a great resource for stationery supplies for stationery…
For many of us, crafting is a way to relieve stress, and it gives us a fun and rewarding hobby to look forward to. Have you ever considered the fact that it could be a pretty lucrative activity too? Even if you have, it can be intimidating at first. Whether you want to earn a…
Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite tools for lettering and many other crafts and projects – the light box (“light pad” or “light tablet.”) The post contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. Years ago, I discovered light boxes (now…