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…
Here is Rachel Doan ( @rachelbujo ) with a tutorial about using faux calligraphy in a bullet journal: When I was a beginner in modern calligraphy, I just couldn’t make my lettering always perfect. There were WOW and UGH times alternating throughout this beginning journey. Not long ago, I saw a quote on Kelly Creates’s […] Read more…
Here is Bonnie Peters ( @diamondandwillow) with a really cute fabric home decor project: I made a simple banner out of muslin fabric, but you can purchase a ready-made one or use any tightly woven fabric to letter on. I used Kelly Creates Black Fineliners size 05 and 10 and the ‘Storm’ grey colour for the […] Read more…
Here is Rose Kurmann’s ( @littlemissrose ) tropical journal tutorial: This one-page weekly layout for your bullet journal is quick and easy to do. You can make it as simple or as fancy as you want by adding colour and/or doodles. For this layout you will need: A journal/notebook A circle stencil Pencil and eraser […] Read more…
Today, Elizabeth Wise is sharing a tutorial about ribbon lettering using the Kelly Creates Jewel Brush pens. Using smooth black paper from the KC Project Pad, write any word using a Kelly Creates Metallic Jewel Brush Pen. The more loops and flourishes you have, the better it will look in the end! Tip: I find […] Read more…
I have been dying to share this news with you, and now I can! I would like to introduce you to 4 amazingly talented hand lettering artists who will be sharing tutorials and projects using Kelly Creates products. Elizabeth Wise and Bonnie Peters are 2 incredible hand lettering experts whose original, artistic ideas will inspire […] Read more…
When I designed the new Bouncy Uppercase worksheets, I decided to add some numbers and quotes also for bonus practice. Here is the new playful style of numbers for large brush pens: Are you subscribed to my monthly email newsletter “Kelly Letters” ? There is a free worksheet download included in each issue. This 2-page […] Read more…
Finally! The bouncy worksheets for capital letters are here! There are 2 new sets in the shop: Uppercase for Large brush pens and Uppercase for Small brush pens. Click images below to see them in my Shop. You can download and print these digital worksheets and start practicing today! Also, I have added […] Read more…
When I first picked up a brush pen 3 years ago and started to write with it, a calm came over me. That is what I love about hand lettering above all else…I feel centred and present. It’s just me and the tools I need to create on the table in front of me, and […] Read more…