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. While I’m not a collector of large numbers of expensive fountain pens, I do have several fountain pens, some newer and some decades old, that I enjoy and use often. I like…
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…
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 creative snail mail created especially for them. Who doesn’t love to find a handwritten note or card among the bills and junk mail? Of course, that…
There is something calming and beautiful about writing with fountain pens. I’ve loved writing with them since I was 12 or so, but I seemed to forget them for a while. Writing a letter, or in a journal, or even a grocery list with a fountain pen, makes writing a little more fun. (And I’m…
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 even thought about why you should get 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 is my current passion. If you would love to get started with calligraphy using a brush pen, read on for some of my favorite brush pens…
This post contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a small commission, if you purchase through them. Thank you! 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…