There is something calming and beautiful about writing with fountain pens. I loved writing with them when I was young, but I seemed to forget them for a while. Writing in my journals or writing a letter is just more fun with a fountain pen. (And I’m talking about just regular handwriting, not any kind…
Today, I have a project for you that might make a nice gift (for you or someone else!) It’s an easy, altered composition notebook journal that’s fun and customizable. The bonus is, you will get two journals from just one composition notebook. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission if…
Would you love to learn how to do modern calligraphy with a pointed pen and/or more traditional pointed pen calligraphy styles like Copperplate? This post will get you started with tips on supplies, books, and more. Pointed pen calligraphy lends itself to so many projects – letters, notes, wall art, envelope art, tags, invitations, card…
A little accordion book is one of my favorite things to make. I’ve made quite a few since the very first one I made for my parents’ 50th anniversary, years ago. That one holds special memories. My parents aren’t with us any longer, but I still have the little book as a wonderful keepsake. If…
As some of you know, I am a bit of a pen addict, and fountain pens have always been some of my favorites. I have several fountain pens, some newer and some decades old, that I enjoy and use often. I like to write in my journals with them, and I love the variety of…
I’m a stationery nerd, a lover of journaling of all kinds, a pen fanatic, a lover of calligraphy and lettering, real mail, etc. If you’re also into some of these things, read on. If you need some stationery or journaling supplies, you are in the right place. Here are some of my favorites. This post…
Even though italic calligraphy doesn’t seem as popular as brush lettering and modern calligraphy these days, the italic hand is fun and beautiful, easy to read, and has an old world feel. (Just search #italic or #italiccalligraphy on Instagram, and you’ll see what I mean!) This post will introduce you to italic calligraphy for beginners….
Most people like getting snail mail, don’t you think? I know it’s not very common these days, but what is still common is the joy most people get from mail that is created especially for them. Who doesn’t love to find a handwritten note or card among the bills and junk mail? Of course, that…
Have you ever wondered how to store your brush pens? To say I have a lot of brush markers and brush pens in general would be an understatement. Along with some fountain pens, calligraphy nibs and holders, gel pens, etc. etc. I love them! They allow me to create fun things! Please Pin for Later!…
Isn’t it beautiful? I love my pink typewriter. My husband gives me a befuddled look when I say it’s beautiful, but he humors me about it anyway. Have you ever considered getting one or thought about why you would even want a typewriter?
Hand lettering and calligraphy have always been passions of mine, and when I get into something I really, really get into it! (Do you hyper-focus like that?) Brush calligraphy (brush lettering) is a favorite of mine. If you would love to get started with calligraphy using a brush pen, read on for some of my…
Recently, I’ve learned Crayola markers can be used for brush lettering. Would you believe, you can achieve lovely modern calligraphy with just some markers you may already have? It works! I’m so excited to have discovered Crayola calligraphy. Now, I do have a lot of brush markers already… (Obsessed, remember? In that post, I talked…