When I began practising brush lettering and calligraphy in 2015, I fell in love. I quickly became entranced by the movement of the pen across the paper. The deliberate, slow motion of drawing letter forms brings me a sense of calm and relaxation. Brush lettering is my escape from the busy world of technology […] Read more…
I have just updated my workshop listings for the next few months, and I will continue to update every week. If you want workshop info, visit my website and click the WORKSHOPS tab. Sometimes I list the workshops in my own Shop, but other times they are listed by other hosting venues. The workshops […] Read more…
Hey everyone! I now have a new online store for all my Kelly Creates pens, paper pads, and other calligraphy goodies. In this store, you will find workbooks, brush pens, fine liners and more for your hand lettering art and crafty projects…and we ship all over the world! You can still find my digital worksheets […] Read more…
After 3 years of studying brush lettering and teaching thousands of people in workshops and online, I have come across some very common mistakes that are easily corrected. If you fix these 3 mistakes, your calligraphy will improve much more quickly! Here is my YouTube video explaining the Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make: Read more…
Easter is the time of year when I always start to think of creative ways to decorate eggs. After Christmas, I think Easter is my favourite special occasion. I love the shape of eggs and think of the white 3D oval canvas as an exciting creative challenge. While I usually use my Aqua Brushes […] Read more…
Today I’m sharing a fun technique using my Kelly Creates Aqua Brushes. They come in 10 colours, and they can be blended and layered. The bristle brush tip is super soft and flexible, but springy enough to get really thin and thick lines. You can combine any of the colours for blending and layering. The […] Read more…
Well, hello again…it has been awhile! I just released my March newsletter with the Free worksheet and I think you will love it. You can download it right here or from my newsletter. Here is what I wrote with my Emerald Multicolor Small Brush Pen. This is the perfect small brush tip pen! I designed […] Read more…
Welcome to my blog! I am Kelly Klapstein, and many of you might know me as a scrapbooker and paper crafter who writes for Creative Scrapbooker magazine. You also might know me as KellyCreates on Instagram where I share my work as a calligrapher and hand lettering artist. I am passionate about putting pens to […] Read more…
OH MY! There were so many entries for my first ever Christmas Giveaway, and I spent hours reading all the wonderful comments. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared all their Christmas memories and traditions. Christmas spirit is alive and well in our creative community! A big shout out and “Thank You” to American […] Read more…