Stephanie (@simplystephlettering) is an expert at drop shadows…let’s learn how to make your lettering pop with dimension with this technique! There are many different techniques you can apply to lettering. One of my favorites is a drop shadow. It is one of the first “embellishment” techniques I learned with lettering, so I am going to share […] Read more…
4 years ago, I picked up a brush pen for the first time, and one year later, in April 2016, I launched my printable digital worksheets in my new online shop. So many people all over the world have used my downloadable worksheets to learn calligraphy, and I am amazed that these sheets are still […] Read more…
Bonnie (@diamondandwillow) has designed a beautiful Spring hand lettered project using Kelly Creates brush pens to draw a very pretty ‘leafy’ frame. Kelly Creates Supplies: Project Pad, Dream Pens Set 2, Multicolor Small Brush Pens, Multicolor Fineliners, Deluxe Lettering kit , Dotted Practice Pad I started with a rough sketch of the word ‘Spring’ on a piece […] Read more…
Finally! Here is the March free worksheet for you to download, print and practice. It’s a bouncy, playful lettering style I designed with my Dream Pen, so it’s suitable for a large brush tip pen. This time I added a breakdown of the strokes to help you practice connections. Click the image above or HERE […] Read more…
So many people love the ‘bouncy’ style of modern calligraphy. Stephanie (@simplystephlettering) has a quick photo tutorial to help you learn her cute bounce lettering style with brush pens for a card or other project! Happy February! Even though it is below freezing temperatures outside, I am feeling warmth and love in my heart because it […] Read more…
2018 was an amazing, creative journey for me with the launch of my Kelly Creates brand of products with American Crafts as well as my book The Art of Brush Lettering with Quarto. Travel was so hectic but very rewarding and fulfilling too. This year my workshop schedule is already coming together for the next […] Read more…
Today we have a special guest on my blog with a fantastic holiday lettering tutorial! Welcome Chasity Sivanick (@chiciscre8tive) who is an expert paper crafter and lover of all the pretty home decor things. SUPPLIES from Kelly Creates: Dream Pens: Coral and Jungle, Multicolor Fineliners: Fire and Turquoise, Moonlight Markers: White Brush Tip, Multicolor Small Brush Pens: Grey; Black […] Read more…
Elizabeth Wise (@wiselettering http://www.wiselettering.com) is going to show you how easy it is to blend colours of Dream Pens using the new Kelly Creates Blending Kit. This tutorial is going to cover blending using the Kelly Creates Dream Pens along with the brand new Blending Kit! I generally use two different methods to blend colours […] Read more…