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Getting Started with Modern Calligraphy

August 27, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Want to get started with modern calligraphy? This guide details setting up your pen, using ink, and practicing the basic strokes for beautiful calligraphy.

The guide includes tip for

  • preparing your equipment
  • holding the pen
  • basic upstrokes, downstrokes and curves.
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DIY Grid Notebook Covers + Free Printable

August 25, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Make these modern and minimal notebooks, using the free printable grid paper download, plus the tutorial.

Along with the free printable grid papers, you’ll also need scissors, a craft knife, a ruler, and adhesive.

Get it all at the link

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7 Ways to Improve Your Handwriting Today

August 22, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Using your handwriting on your scrapbook pages is a good way to leave a piece of yourself on your layouts for future generations (or even the current ones!) to reminisce.

However we live in the digital age, and beautiful penmanship … Read More ...

How To | Basic Photo Organization

August 19, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Get some tips and tricks for organizing your digital photos in this series over at Humble in a Heartbeat.

The first step is to get everything organized by date on your hard drive. CharleeAnne shows you how to figure out … Read More ...

Tutorial | Faux Calligraphy

August 18, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Faux calligraphy is another way that you can get beautiful lettering in your scrapbooks. All you need is a pencil and your favourite pen.

The base of faux calligraphy is your natural handwriting, so you may want to practice writing … Read More ...

The Beginner’s Guide to Brush Lettering

August 17, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Get started with brush lettering using this beginner’s guide over at Destination DIY. Along with written and video tutorials, you’ll also find free printable practice sheets for improving your lettering.

If traditional calligraphy isn’t for you, give brush lettering a … Read More ...

Free Planner Printable | Back to School Stickers

August 16, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Get your planner ready for back-to-school with these free planner stickers that are also perfect for using in scrapbooks and minibooks.

You’ll find two versions: one for The Happy Planner, and one for Erin Condren planners.

Get them both at … Read More ...

How to Organize for School

August 14, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Before the school year starts to get away from you, make sure all your organizational systems are in place.

You’ll see lots of ways to organize different things like lunch boxes, school supplies, homework stations, back-packs and all those miscellaneous … Read More ...

5 Creative Ways to Preserve Your Memories

August 10, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Expand your memory keeping and discover 5 creative photo album ideas. These ideas include ways to integrate journaling, letters, and your own creativity into your memory keeping.

They make a great complement to traditional scrapbooking pages, and will help you … Read More ...

Make Mason Jar Gift Tags | Cut File & Printable

August 9, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Download a free cut file and printable to make your own “made with love” mason jar gift tags – perfect for any occasion!

You can use the cut file with your Silhouette machine, or go old school and hand cut … Read More ...

Tutorial | Blocking & Illustrated Lettering

August 7, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Here’s another tutorial to check out if you’re exploring using hand lettering on your scrapbook projects. The blocking technique involves blocking out sections for the words in your quote or title ahead of time, and then lettering each block individually.… Read More ...

Brush Calligraphy Blending Techniques

August 5, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Using brush calligraphy in your scrapbooks? Here are two blending styles to try with your Tombow Dual Tips!

In this tutorial by Bugaboo Bear Designs for DawnNicoleDesigns.com you’ll learn how to  create tow different but equally gorgeous blended words that … Read More ...

Tutorial | Happy Birthday Card

August 4, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Follow this video tutorial from TrimCraft, and adapt it to make this simple but lovely birthday card. You can change the patterns, colors and sentiment to make it appropriate for any occasion you like.

You’ll need patterned papers, a card … Read More ...

Tutorial | Letter Formation for Brush Lettering & Calligraphy

August 4, 2016 by Francine Clouden

Are you trying out brush lettering or calligraphy for using on your scrapbooking projects? here’s a great tutorial that will help you break letters down to their basic strokes, so you can practice and improve your letter shapes.

Watch these … Read More ...

3 Watercolor Background Techniques

August 3, 2016 by Francine Clouden


Learn how to make watercolor wash backgrounds three different ways. These are very versatile and can be used for so many projects. Some examples include:

  • Scrapbook layout backgrounds
  • Journal Cards
  • Punching or die-cutting embellishments
  • Greeting cards

See all three watercolor … Read More ...

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