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…
If you have been following me on Instagram lately, I have been doing brush lettering on images and photographs. Some of the photos are mine, but lots of them are from GraphicStock, which is an online library of graphics, vectors and illustrations that you can download with a membership. I have used a number of […] Read more…
Today on the Bazzill Basics blog, I am sharing a favourite quote, which I hand lettered using Sakura Pigma Micron pens. The sun and waves were made with the new Bazzill adhesive cardstock….yes, that’s right! 12 x 12″ sheets of cardstock with adhesive backing! It makes die cutting and intricate elements so easy to adhere […] Read more…
One of my goals in 2015 is to be more organized …. ok, so that is my goal EVERY new year! And I do plan on spending more time on my blog because lately I’ve been caught up in the vortex black hole of time known as Instagram. I love Instagram. It’s such visual eye […] Read more…