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Meet the Calligrapher: Mindy Christiansen
I want you to meet my friend Mindy Christiansen, of @thewritingcardigan. Mindy and I have connected on Instagram over our shared interests of calligraphy, knitting, family, and scripture. One thing Mindy has encouraged me in is slow living. I think you will see some of this in her interview, and you will certainly find it on her Instagram account.
When I interviewed Mindy, she was very open about her love of creativity, her need to slow down, and her faith. Here is what she shared:
How to Make a Gift Tag with Calligraphic Ornaments
One of my favorite ways to make a gift more special is to attach a handmade gift tag with a beautiful ribbon or cord. In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to make a unique gift tag using the calligraphy skill of offhand flourishing. Of course you can use a regular mono-line pen if you are not a calligrapher, and this will still be a beautiful tag.
Meet the Calligrapher: Jane Matsumoto
I’m honored to introduce you to a calligrapher from San Jose, California, whom I find ever-encouraging and full of helpful advice and beautiful inspiration. You may know her as @GinkgoArts…Jane Matsumoto.
To start our interview today, I want to give you a quote Jane shared with me:
“The ripples of kindness begin with you. A smile or a kind word or a thoughtful gesture could mean the world to someone. You just never know what someone is dealing with or is up against or the weight of his or her burden. Let’s build each other up. Cheer one another on.” – Jane Matsumoto
How to Center Calligraphy When Addressing Envelopes
This is the time of year when people address more envelopes than at any other time. Whether or not you’re using a pointed pen, it is still desirable to have straight lines that are fairly centered between the margins.
Meet the Calligrapher: Heather McKelvey
Welcome to the very first post in my Meet the Calligraphers series! This is one of my favorite parts of this new blog, and I can’t wait for you to hear all the great stuff your fellow calligraphers have been sharing with me about themselves.
To start this series off, I answered my own questions, which felt a little weird, but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless.
Welcome to Kallialitheia: Beginner Calligraphy and Beautiful Truth
Welcome to Kallialitheia! My name is Heather McKelvey, and I have created this space for three reasons: To inspire you to add beauty to your world To provide resources that will enhance your skill in calligraphy To give you hope as you journey through life Read more...