Painting the words “Merry Christmas” is so much fun. The playful block watercolour lettering style really suits this phrase. I used a classic palette of Kelly Creates Inks – Poppy and Emerald. As usual, I painted with my size 2 lettering brush and palette. I highly recommend my book The Art of Watercolor Lettering, along […] Read more…
It’s appropriate that I am sharing this free printable lettering worksheet with you today because we are in the middle of a big snowfall where I live in Canada. Let the shovelling begin! One of my favourite colour combinations for winter lettering is purple and blue, so I used the Kelly Creates Watercolour Inks – […] Read more…
We can always count on Chasity for a festive holiday lettering tutorial! Today she is sharing a wonderful technique on how to add greenery to your hand lettered envelopes and tags. Kelly Creates Supplies: Grid paper pad, Deluxe Lettering Kit, Dream Pens, Multicolor Bullet Tip pens, Multicolor Fineliner pens, Moonlight Marker, Multicolor Small Brush pens […] Read more…
UPDATE! CONTEST CLOSED – Congrats to the 4 winners – Melissa M, Emily B, Cori, and Kathy L! (You will receive emails directly from the makers/businesses!) It’s time for my favourite blog post of the year…. my annual “Handmade Holiday Gift Guide!” Being a ‘maker’ myself, I come across so many artisans online who […] Read more…
After taking a break from teaching online classes, I felt inspired to offer another holiday cards class this year. Both my parents grew up on farms, and I spent my childhood visiting the farm every summer. Thus, the ‘Farmhouse’ theme came to be and I designed 6 Christmas cards! I just love the traditional red […] Read more…
I am IN LOVE with Chasity’s Holiday Home Decor project…that tartan lettering is so eye-catching and the snowy numbers with the iridescent and bright red watercolour inks look amazing! Kelly Creates Supplies: Moonlight Marker, Dream Pens Set 2, Multicolor Small Brush Pen Set 2, Multicolor Fineliners, Black Fineliners, Deluxe Lettering Kit, Watercolor Paper Pad, Warm Watercolor Inks […] Read more…
UPDATE: Contest Closed. WINNERS have been emailed: Sandra D(grazing Board), Allyssa Leah (Candles), Debbie M (Hand Dyed Ribbons), Julie Bea (Pen Pouch), Kim D. (Rust+Wire Ornament). It’s time for my favourite blog post of the year…. my annual “Handmade Holiday Gift Guide!” Being a ‘maker’ myself, I come across so many artisans online who are […] Read more…
With Chasity’s wonderful place card tutorial, you can make your table settings shine for any special occasion, including Thanksgiving. As a time saver, she has included a free printable for you to use! Kelly Creates Supplies: Dream pens Set 1 and Set 2, Multicolor Small Brush pens Set 1 and Set 2, Multicolor Bullet Tip […] Read more…