GIFT IDEAS CRAFTS & HOBBIES CALLIGRAPHYHello there crafty friends of mine! I’m Kristin - mama to the most incredible little human around, graphic designer, hand letterer, and creator of June & Lucy. I love the 4 C’s in my life: cats, coffee, couches, and cooking, and as you can tell from my Instagram captions, I think I am much funnier than I probably am.My goal with this book is to help you avoid the countless months of research, trial and error, and mistakes that I made along the way, by giving you a straight forward, easy to understand explanation of the process behind hand lettering so that you can start your lettering journey with a strong foundation.I can’t wait to see what you beautiful people create!Product Details:Premium matte-finish cover designHigh quality 60lb (90gsm) paper stockLarge format 8.5" x 11.0" (21.5cm x 28cm) pages Read more

Pretty Simple Lettering: Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Hand Lettering and Modern CalligraphyHey there! I'm Whitney Farnsworth, and I'm thrilled to share with you my passion for lettering through our comprehensive calligraphy workbook, Pretty Simple Lettering. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced designer looking to expand your skills, this book is your pathway to the beautiful world of hand lettering and modern calligraphy.Let me tell you what makes Pretty Simple Lettering stand out from the rest: Detailed Introduction and Beginner's Guide: As a complete beginner, I know how overwhelming it can be to start learning lettering. That's why I've included detailed guides and step-by-step instructions that will walk you through the process. Making mistakes is part of the process, but with practice and consistency, your lettering will improve. It's all about enjoying the journey!Beautifully Designed and Practical: I believe that a lettering workbook should not only be instructive but also aesthetically pleasing. That's why we've created Pretty Simple Lettering with a premium hardcover and a stylish gold spiral binding. Not only does it make for a great gift, but it also allows the book to lay flat, providing you with the utmost convenience while practicing.Expert Tips and Insights: With years of experience as a professional graphic designer and calligrapher, I've poured my knowledge and insights into this workbook. I'll share with you my best tips and tricks to elevate your lettering skills and create stunning pieces of art.Versatile Lettering Styles: Explore seven unique lettering styles and ten individual alphabets, including cursive, handwriting, and block lettering. You'll have a chance to experiment with different styles and find your own voice in the lettering world. The possibilities are endless!Practical Recommendations: Choosing the right tools can make a world of difference in your lettering journey. In Pretty Simple Lettering, I provide you with recommendations for the best brush pens to achieve the desired effects in your lettering projects. Let's make sure you have the perfect tools to bring your ideas to life!Enhance Your Collection: Whether you're just starting your lettering collection or expanding it further, Pretty Simple Lettering is an essential addition. Its high-quality, bleed-resistant paper and beautiful design make it a valuable resource that you can turn to time and time again.As a calligrapher, I've uncovered the many fun uses of these skills. They turn ordinary invitations into works of art. They transform birthday party decor into a whimsical wonderland, and baby shower signs become adorable masterpieces. Hand lettering brings joy and charm to every project, making it a playful and delightful way to add a personal touch to any occasion.Join me on this incredible lettering adventure with Pretty Simple Lettering. Grab your copy today and let's unlock your creativity together. Get ready to create beautiful lettering pieces that will leave you feeling inspired and accomplished. Let's bring your lettering dreams to life! Read more

Learn the art of modern calligraphy & hand lettering with this comprehensive workbook, filled with multiple lettering styles and tips!Every creative person appreciates hand lettering as an artwork in and of itself.The beautiful strokes give a sense of satisfaction that everyone wants to emulate… if given the tools!Good thing there’s “The Lettering Workbook for Absolute Beginners” by Ricca's Garden!If you’re a beginner who’s absolutely determined to learn the art of hand lettering but don’t know where to start, this workbook is for you!In this comprehensive hand lettering workbook, beginners like you will:Learn multiple lettering styles, terms, and phrases used in the lettering world easilyDraw embellishments and design your own artworks using easy-to-understand instructionsDownload ALL the practice pages you need from the workbook to refine your technique and come out a better hand-letterer — for FREEEngage in a 12-day challenge to get into the habit of lettering and get inspired to create your own designsAnd so much more!Scroll up, Click on “Buy Now”, and Grab a Copy Today! Read more

Practice your calligraphy skills with this calligraphy and hand lettering workbook suitable for begginers and advanced lettering artists.Product Details:120 pagesLarge format 8.5" x 11.0" (21.5cm x 28cm)Premium matte-finish cover designtraceable lettersGreat gift for all occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, christmas and more! Read more

Super-smooth calligraphy practice pages are lightly ruled for Italic and Copperplate, but are versatile enough for practicing other writing styles!Pages come with printed guidelines for proportion and slant.50 practice pages in all.25 pages are Italic-ruled.25 pages are Copperplate-ruled.Use these practice pages for modern calligraphy and brush lettering, too.Smooth-finish pages take pen and calligraphy marker beautifully.Heavyweight 140 gsm paper.Measures 11'' wide x 8-1/2'' high. Read more

Advice from a recognized master penman how adults can improve letterforms, legibility, legibility and make written language both fun and expressive.Unlike traditional primary grade handwriting manuals that seek to introduce the basic techniques of written language to young students, The Art of Cursive Penmanship presents the subject of handwriting as a valuable and spontaneous skill for the adult. In this context, it remains an intimate ability of communication and expression; a personal asset for life.By internationally recognized master penman, Michael R. Sull, The Art of Cursive Penmanship focuses on practical self-study techniques designed to accommodate anyone's personal or professional schedule. With determined and consistent use, the daily application of these methods will result in progressive improvement of letterforms, legibility, letter spacing, creating one's signature, the appearance of an individual's penmanship, and the physical action of handwriting through proper posture, correct use of hand and arm muscles, paper position, and a comfortable speed of writing.Recommendations are also offered on the most efficient writing instruments to use, so that handwriting becomes a pleasant activity to be enjoyed, rather than an action merely to be effected. Read more

Calligraphy for kids and tweens aged 9 to 14―step by creative step.Learn to dazzle friends and family with beautiful writing, thanks to this contemporary guide to calligraphy. Modern Calligraphy for Kids makes it fun for kids and tweens ages 9 to 14 to learn the basic techniques―and develop the creativity and control that come with them.The step-by-step instructions are easy for beginners to follow. You’ll even find built-in practice pages―plus a link to print more anytime. Get started with lists of materials you’ll need and show off your skills with extra projects like making your own party invitations. Jump into the joy of creating fancy, colorful lettering for everything from school assignments to thank you cards and your own artwork.Modern Calligraphy for Kids offers:A brain engaged―Discover the challenge and satisfying sensation of writing on crisp paper with brush pens.Lucky number three―Learn three kinds of letters (serif, sans serif, and script), and three types of calligraphy (pointed brush, monoline, and classic).Real-time progress―The built-in workspaces let you look back and see how much you’ve improved.Find all the tools for kids and tweens to teach themselves the art of calligraphy―no screens required.

This fun lettering book will teach your child how to letter and create super cute projects and party decor!Hand Lettering & Modern Calligraphy for Kids is the perfect beginner workbook for your kiddo to learn the basics of hand lettering and modern calligraphy! The book includes an introduction to lettering, tips and tools to get you started, several alphabets to master, tons of practice words, and so many fun projects and party ideas to put your new lettering skills on display!!Why You’ll Love this BookGetting Started The book details everything you need to begin including lettering terminology, tools, the how-to and some warm-up drills!Alphabets We'll cover lowercase and uppercase hand lettering, sans serif and serif alphabets!Practice & Projects You'll learn how to connect letters to make your words flow beautifully together! This section includes so many fun practice words and over 10 adorable projects!Plan a Party Put your new lettering skills to work to plan a fun party! This section includes templates and the how-to to create fun party projects such as banners, placemats, cupcake toppers, and more!About Modern Kid PressModern Kid Press is a husband + wife run publishing company! We are passionate about creating cute and practical books for kids!The Book Contains:Premium matte cover designPrinted on high quality 60 lb interior stockPerfectly sized at 8.5" x 11" Read more

Perfect your calligraphy and hand lettering with this high-quality Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering Practice Paper. The heavyweight, 140 gsm paper allows for smooth strokes and no bleed through. This notepad includes:★ 100 pages of high quality paper to avoid bleed through★ 8.5 in. x 11 in. Read more

Learn to letter!Learn to letter and create beautiful designs with this beginner's guide and workbook! Every page is filled with tips, tricks encouragement and practice space to kickstart your lettering journey! Learn 5 different alphabet styles, upper and lower case letters, practice connections and dive into design and composition with this beautiful lettering book. At the end of this book, there are also 15 beautiful lettering projects to help you bring together your knowledge and skill and help you begin to create beautiful works of art! You can do this!! Let us teach you how to upgrade your handwriting and learn this amazing and fun form of artThe Book Contains:Learn five different alphabet stylesUpper and lower case lettersDetailed instructions15 beautiful lettering projects Read more

Impress yourself and your friends with your creativity in Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy! Add a personal touch to cards, invitations, posters, and more with this guide to hand-lettering. Whether you're a graphic artist or just looking for gift ideas, a hobby, or craft creation, mastering copperplate calligraphy allows you to add your own personal touch! In this practical manual, a noted calligraphy teacher offers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for the student. Beginning with a brief but fascinating history of copperplate, she moves quickly to an in-depth examination of the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation. Each letter is demonstrated stroke by stroke with a clear explanation. Students will learn the fundamentals of copperplate–its minuscule and capital letters, from basic strokes to elaborate variations.Includes a calligraphic glossary of terms.A detailed discussion of the essential tools, their advantages, and disadvantages: pen (quills, nibs, etc.), ink (dense vs thin, colored, etc.), paper (smoothness, weights), markers, pencils, and more.Learn how to retouch, correct, and crop.Strokes and letters are shown in the correct form. Learn the effects of shape, structure, weight, and spacing of copperplate letters.How copperplate can be used to write a simple paragraph, a short quotation, or poetry, and how to use the script commercially for addressing envelopes and writing name cards and invitations. Contemporary examples are provided of commercial and fine art calligraphy. This book is perfect, whether you are an expert or just a beginner. Developed by English handwriting masters in the 18th century, copperplate calligraphy is admired for its fluidity and beauty. It is the most popular style for social correspondence, invitations, and other communications requiring an elegant hand. With this easy-to-follow manual and some practice, calligraphers will be able to create copperplate scripts with the rhythm, grace, and ease of the great writing masters.Dover publishes a collection of books dedicated to the fine art of lettering, calligraphy, and typography, from basic ornamental letters to "how-to" and history books.   Read more

Calligraphy: A Complete Kit for Beginners comes with all the materials and instruction a beginning lettering artist needs to get started. The lettering book first covers the basics—such as pen styles, angles, and hand positions; letter heights and spacing; and practice strokes—before offering advanced techniques for rendering several calligraphic alphabets, including Sans Serif, Roman, Chancery Cursive, Uncial, Black Letter, and Batarde. Numerals are covered, as well. Every lesson can be accomplished with the array of writing materials provided. The hardcover case includes:32-page paperback book with corresponding Spanish instruction1 cartridge calligraphy pen3 pen nibs12 ink cartridges1 felt-tip calligraphy penCalligraphy paperA guideline sheetWarning! This product is intended for use by ages 14 and older and is not intended for use by children. Read more

Improve your penmanship and learn modern calligraphy with this comprehensive step-by-step hand lettering workbook for beginners.Chalkfulloflove brings her popular Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy workshop right to you with this comprehensive how-to hand lettering workbook! Created for both beginners and experienced artists, you will learn the basics of alphabets (both lowercase and uppercase) and numbers in many different styles. This workbook includes detailed instructions for nine different hand-lettered projects so you can learn to create your own style into beautiful pieces of art. This gold, spiral-bound workbook lays flat and provides plenty of opportunities for practice.  Includes: Hardcover, gold spiral-binding and gold corner protectors Step-by-step instructions for how to create various fonts and designs Thick premium paper, perfect for lettering (no bleed through)Simple, easy to follow instructions8 unique lettering styles including uppercase, lowercase and numbersCursive, Hand writing, block lettering styleBrush pen recomendations 9 hand-lettered projects Read more

Anyone can master the beautiful art of calligraphy, a rewarding pursuit that requires few tools and no artistic training. This practical guide ― the only book that teaches the basic Italic hand (also known as Chancery Cursive) in ten easy steps ― offers comprehensive instructions for beginners. Two expert calligraphers show how to get started, with definitions of terms and suggestions for assembling materials, choosing a good writing surface, lighting the work space, posture, placement of the paper, setting up the page, and assembling the pen. After demonstrating how to make the basic calligraphic strokes, they give specific instructions for forming letters, numbers, and punctuation. Readers will also find detailed discussions of spacing and connecting letters; forming words and sentences; drawing "swash" capitals; changing nibs; using color; making corrections; and waterproofing their work. Students will also discover an exciting variety of applications for their new skills, including addressing envelopes, making invitations, creating personalized stationery, and transcribing special texts or poems. Additional helpful features include a section of questions and answers and an appendix covering pens, inks, paper, light boxes, and other useful tools for using the basic Italic hand to create elegant works of calligraphic art. Read more

THE PRACTICAL CALLIGRAPHY WORKBOOK FOR BEGINNERS This book teaches you how to do brush and pointed pen calligraphy, step by step. Perfect for beginners, this book gives you clear instructions and lots of space to practice. You'll start with basic strokes and work your way up to fancy letters and designs.What's inside ?• Easy-to-follow lessons for brush and pointed pen calligraphy• Instructions for writing every letter, big and small• Tips for joining letters to make words• How to add swirls and flourishes to your letters• Plenty of practice pages• Ideas for making pretty calligraphy designsThis book doesn't just show you what to do - it explains how and why, helping you really understand calligraphy. Whether you want to write beautiful invitations, make art, or just improve your handwriting, this book is for you. Start your calligraphy journey today!Great for :• Anyone who wants to learn calligraphy• Craft lovers looking to add a personal touch to their work• People who want better handwriting• Those looking for a fun, relaxing hobbyPick up your pen and open this book - let's start writing beautifully! Read more

Calligraphy Practice Tracing Book – Learn Lettering with Guided Tracing & Blank PagesPerfect for beginners and calligraphy enthusiasts, this 8.5 x 11-inch, 109-page workbook is designed to help you build confidence in hand lettering. With traceable letters and blank practice pages, this book provides the structure you need to improve your strokes and develop a natural writing flow.What’s Inside:✔ Traceable Uppercase & Lowercase Letters – Learn letter formations with guided tracing.✔ Letter Repetitions – Multiple copies per line to reinforce muscle memory.✔ Blank Practice Pages – Extra space to develop your own lettering style.✔ Beginner-Friendly Layout – Simple and structured for stress-free learning.✔ Large Format (8.5 x 11 inches) – Plenty of space to practice comfortably.Whether you’re learning modern calligraphy, brush lettering, or script writing, this book is the perfect tool to refine your technique. Start practicing today and bring elegance to every stroke. Read more

The only All-in-One kit specifically for modern calligraphy and creative lettering!So you're new to modern calligraphy and don't know where to start? Not sure what to buy? Intimidated by all the options? Fear not! This Modern Calligraphy Set for Beginners is brought to you by author Chalkfulloflove and publisher Paige Tate & Co. of Hand Lettering 101, the No. 1 bestselling modern calligraphy book in the world!We've taken the guesswork out, and in one affordable and easy-to-use kit, you get the premium tools of the trade selected by Chalkfulloflove:Hand Lettering 101 spiral-bound bookTwo pens (sizes 05 and 08)Brush penPencilPencil sharpenerEraser(Psst! Looking for a gift idea? This Modern Calligraphy Set for Beginners is perfect for friends, moms, teachers, and more!) Read more

Master modern calligraphy and create stunning invitations, artworks, and labels with this essential guide from The Postman's Knock. This all-in-one guide reveals the secret to creating stunning letter art, with essential tips, expert advice, and inspiring projects from Lindsey Bugbee, the creator of The Postman’s Knock, the world’s number one calligraphy website. Discover the tools you need to achieve the best results: not only pens, nibs, inks, and paper, but also patience and creativity as you build up your confidence and skills. Follow step-by-step guides to Lindsey's favorite lettering styles, then put your new-found skills to use with 15 inspiring projects, including ideas for unique invitations and cards for loved ones. With a little time, practice, and a little ink, you'll be amazed at what you can create. Read more

Discover Blackletter script's rich heritage and enduring allure with The Blackletter & Old English Lettering Reference Book by Vault Editions. This comprehensive guide showcases 126 meticulously curated typefaces, each featuring uppercase, lowercase, and numerals packed with the bold, gothic character that defines the genre.Inside This Collection:This essential resource offers a diverse selection of blackletter and Old English typography, perfect for:Calligraphers & hand-lettering artists exploring historic script stylesTattoo artists seeking gothic-inspired typographic referencesGraphic designers crafting bold, medieval, or metal-inspired aestheticsEvery typeface in this collection captures the dark elegance and striking detail that have made blackletter script a timeless choice in design.This collection was curated by Kale James, illustrator, graphic designer, and Creative Director of Vault Editions. He is an Amazon best-selling author with 60+ acclaimed art and design books.Instant Access to High-Resolution Files:Each book includes a unique download link granting instant access to high-resolution files of all 126 alphabets, perfect for:Typography and lettering projectsTattoo design and flash artPosters, album covers and brandingOrder now & take your typography skills to the next level! Read more

Revisit the lost art of writing with these fun prompts, worksheets, exercises—and more!—and experience the many benefits of writing by hand, including increased focus and memory, relaxation, and creative expression.Writing by hand may seem passé in the digital age, but it shouldn’t be dismissed as simply an activity for grade schoolers—it offers countless benefits that have been studied by researchers, brain neurologists, therapists, educators, and others who are invested in helping handwriting thrive in an age of advancing technology. Handwriting may be slower than typing—but this gives your brain more time to process information, and stimulates neurological connections that aid in memory, focus, and composition. The process of handwriting can also have a soothing, calming effect and can even serve as a great form of meditation. And of course, it’s a great way of expressing your individuality and personal style. The Lost Art of Handwriting explores the history of writing longhand, and reintroduces proper stroke sequences, letter forms, and techniques for evaluating and improving your handwriting. You will discover how the amazing variety of letter forms provide endless opportunities for making these alphabets your own, and how to choose alternatives that fit your preferences while keeping your writing neat, consistent, and unique to you. You’ll learn how to connect letters in cursive writing to help you write more smoothly, and with practice, more efficiently. Learn how easy it is to apply what you’ve learned into your everyday life with tips for integrating handwriting practice into already jam-packed schedules. Soon, you’ll notice a steady increase in the relaxation, value, and joy that handwriting offers to everyone who persists in putting the pen or pencil to paper. Read more