Jamie Halloween is finally here, and I’ve been seeing a ton of spook-tacular hand-lettered artwork everywhere! Below are just a few samples of some of the gourd-eous Halloween themed calligraphy that earned a shout-out for this week’s Lettering Love post! I love the variety of tools and styles shown here: markers, watercolor, digital drawing, and even chalkboard … Read more
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you haven’t started planning your dinner parties, you might miss out on some beautiful hand-crafted table décor made by dedicated sellers! Take a look at this gorgeous selection of tableware that you can use to make your table and home feel warm and cozy for your guests … Read more
If you’ve never heard of or used masking fluids with your watercolors and lettering, you’re missing out on some really amazing results that can be achieved. There are a lot of different types of masking fluid available, including liquids, pens, tape, and glues. Simply start by using a masking pen or a brush with masking … Read more
I’ve been noticing a lot of really unique and beautiful day-of wedding signs lately, and I’m loving all of the different styles and materials out there! There are so many different ways to break free from tradition when it comes to wedding signage. I especially love signs made from wood or acrylic, and the use … Read more
I’ve been really loving the look of mono-line script lettering lately. “Monoline” simply means the thickness of the lines stays the same throughout each letter and word. This is a little different than a lot of modern lettering styles that have been circulating lately, which vary the thickness of the lines on upstrokes and downstrokes. … Read more
We’re just a week away from the official first day of my favorite season of the year… Fall! There’s nothing quite like a crisp Autumn breeze, colorful leaves, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin-spice-flavored everything! One of my favorite things to do as Autumn approaches is to decorate my home with touches of fall décor. That’s why … Read more
For this edition of our Lettering Love post, I wanted to highlight some gorgeous traditional style calligraphy created using dip and fountain pens. A fountain pen is a type of nib pen that, unlike it’s predecessor, the dip pen, contains an internal reservoir of liquid ink. Did you know that dip pens and fountain pens have … Read more
Welcome to our very first Lettering Love post! In these posts, we’ll be sharing some incredible, inspiring lettering and calligraphy. As a calligraphy newbie myself, I’ve become obsessed with scouring the web for amazing typography, calligraphy, and modern lettering artwork. I love discovering new techniques and styles. There are so many talented letterers out there! … Read more
You invite all of your closest loved ones to be there for your big wedding day, so it’s only fair that you would include your furry friends too! After all, they’re part of our families, too. That said, some pets may be tough to bring to your wedding, and some can be a handful to keep … Read more
If you’re planning an Autumn wedding, check out these fall wedding color palettes to inspire you! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, both for weddings and in general! The leaves begin turning beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow, the air cools, and the flavors of pumpkin and spice begin popping … Read more