Today, Stephanie (@simplystephlettering) is showing you how to combine hand lettering and calligraphy to create beautiful, inspirational quotes! One of my favorite things about lettering is that I am able to be creative and experiment with different print fonts and script styles. For this tutorial, I am going to design a quote layout and give you some tips on […] Read more…
If any of you crafters have or use an electronic cutting machine, then you will be so excited to learn about We R Memory Keeper’s new Foil Quill from American Crafts, now available in JoAnn stores and JoAnn.com! By installing the fine, medium or broad tip heat tool, you can foil countless designs with your […] Read more…
Got Cake? Bonnie Peters (@diamondandwillow) has a sweet tutorial on how to make a hand lettered cake topper! Kelly Creates Supplies: Deluxe Lettering Kit, Multicolor Fineliners, Floral Stamp Set, The Beauty of Lettering Quote pad, Multicolor Small Brush Pens Other Supplies: scrap paper, ink pad, adhesive, stamp blocks, bamboo skewers, scissors I began by pencil sketching […] Read more…
Bonnie Peters (@diamondandwillow) always shares such wonderful illustration tutorials! Learn how to draw 3D ribbons with beautiful patterns by following her step by step process. Kelly Creates Supplies used: Blank Practice Pad, Project pad, Deluxe Lettering Kit (Pencil, eraser, grey Dream pen & Fine Black brush pen), Black Fineliners Set 005, 01, 05 To begin […] Read more…
I am really excited to announce that I have collaborated with WilliamRaeDesigns and created the calligraphy for a series of 3 home decor signs in support of Family Literacy. Being an English teacher, education and literacy are close to my heart, and I am so honoured to be a part of this fundraising collection. […] Read more…
Bonnie Peters (@diamondandwillow) is sharing a tutorial on how to design a really cute hand lettered quote with ‘retro’ flowers and bright colours! I designed a little retro floral to go with this simple lettered piece, and these are the Kelly Creates supplies I used: Grid Practice Pad, Project pad, Dream Pens, Aqua Brushes, Multicolor Small […] 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…
One of the most popular uses for lettering is home décor projects. Plaques, quotes, cups, cushions…everywhere you look you will see beautiful script. I recently had the pleasure of working with some Walnut Hollow wood products to create some fun home décor pieces. Using Tombow dual brush pens, I designed a lettered wood sign and […] Read more…