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Make your own font
It rained and I couldn't really get out there today to work in the garage like I wanted. So, I spent some time on the iPad Pro working on lettering projects. I like working on the iPad because I can lay on the couch and be totally comfortable (lazy, I know). I found this site called Calligraphr. It allows you to use your own writing to make a font. I've only made about a million fonts with my own writing today. It is pretty amazing! If you are using a drawing app like the Procreate app, you can insert a png or...
A sign tells a story
Decorating in 2018
What a year 2017 has been! With the last few days of this year fading away, we are looking forward to the horizon of 2018! We have big plans for the upcoming year and according to interior designers, 2018 offers some great decorating ideas! Forecast: Home Style Trends That Will Be Everywhere in 2018 offers 15 home decorating trends for you to consider. Here are our 3 favorites that we can absolutely help you with when it comes to designing your space: Gallery Walls: It's being said in certain circles of the design world that these are making a comeback. Honestly, the...
Weekly Planning S•O•S
I am seriously trying to do better at weekly planning. Technology is great, but in the area of accomplishing tasks I've added to my calendar, I am F•A•I•L•I•N•G. So, I'm taking it back to the old school way of doing things - W•R•I•T•I•N•G out my weekly plans. This is what I'm doing with this grandiose idea. I've made my own weekly planning sheet (you can download it here). I bought my favorite pens, Sharpie pens, in my favorite colors. I picked up some cute Washi tape at Super Target. I feel like I need to have these things I like to make this...
Lettering Practice
Lately, it seems, more and more people I meet/know have been asking me if I would teach a lettering class/take & make class. I would absolutely love to do this and am currently working on the logistics of it all. But, in the meantime, I'm compiling some resources for you so you can start some practicing on your own! Here are the first three things you need to know about hand lettering beforehand: Your handwriting is different than mine. You and I aren't going to have the exact style of writing. You may hold your pencil in a different position or apply...