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Show Me Your Drills Challenge
Show Me Your Drills, you’ll be pleased to know, has nothing to do with DIY! It’s a 30-day lettering challenge I’m taking part in this month. If you read my…
Read MoreGoal setting for 2017
For many people, the new year is a time for a new start, fresh ideas and a new goal or two. After looking back at my highlights of 2016 (you…
Read MoreFalling in love with Instagram
2016 is the year I fell in love with Instagram. It’s an obvious social media choice for a calligrapher, with it being so visual. But I’d put off using it…
Read MoreBusiness Highlights of 2016 – Part Two
Here’s the second part of my review of 2016 for Creative Calligraphy, with six more highlights of my working year. If you missed part one, you can read it here.…
Read MoreBusiness Highlights of 2016 – Part One
One of the things I’ve found hardest about being self-employed is self-doubt. Don’t get me wrong, my family and friends are very supportive. But running your own business can be a…
Read MoreOpening my holiday swap for Pencils of Promise
I was going to wait until Christmas Day to open my holiday swap for Pencils of Promise package. I had every intention of putting it under the tree in the…
Read MoreSending my holiday swap for Pencils of Promise
I have had so much fun taking part in the holiday swap for Pencils of Promise. The ‘secret santa’ for calligraphers was the brainchild of a group of calligraphers on…
Read MoreThe Cultural Spring: The First Three Years
The Cultural Spring is looking to the future after celebrating its first three years. The first phase of the project draws to an end this month, having widened participation in…
Read MorePapercutting with the Embellish Box
Papercutting might well be my new favourite thing. I swapped my calligraphy pen for a craft knife to try the new Embellish subscription box. Embellish was established in 2013 by…
Read MoreHow to use calligraphy at Christmas
Christmas is a great time to get your calligraphy pens out. Whether it’s writing a card, adding a name to a gift tag or addressing an envelope, there are plenty…
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