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Getting Started With Calligraphy: 5 Common Questions
With the new semester of Show Me Your Drills coming soon, I thought I would switch things up a bit this week! I keep getting a few repeat questions, so I figured I would tackle some of my most frequently asked questions on getting started with calligraphy. So...
Mural Painting: Tips, Tricks & Lessons Learned
Roxy Prima and Phoebe Cornog are the ladies behind Pandr Design Co., the Drunk on Lettering Podcast AND Ladies Who Paint! And it was all thanks to Instagram! Roxy and Phoebe originally met via Instagram as two creatives just doing their own thing, and collaborated...
6 Tips For Getting Out Of A Creative Rut
Chelsea Lundy is a finger painter. No, I'm not talking about the kind of finger painting you did as a kid, Chelsea is a DIGITAL finger painter! Yup, Chelsea of Chels Draws You creates all of her portraits using only her finger, her phone and an app! When Chelsea...
The Ins and Outs of Painting with Gouache
Bonnie Kuhl is the owner of Archer and Olive, a GORGEOUS stationery company with a focus of creating paper goods specifically for artists, all of which came as a result of a particular observation. It all started while Bonnie was studying graphic design in...
How To DIY Your Own Chalkboard For Lettering!
Chalkboard Chique is one of those business stories that started out as a simple DIY project. When Rachelle Tessier was planning her wedding she knew she wanted to incorporate something crafty on her big day. So, with the help of her dad, she made chalkboards for...
Authenticity, Collaborations & Public F-Bombs
“Authenticity” is a word that has been thrown around a lot these days. And sure, striving to be your most authentic self is wonderful, but what does it look like if you own your own business? Some might suggest that in order to be taken seriously and perceived as a...
How To Paint a Colour Chart with 3 Colours
I was so excited when Emma Witte of Black Chalk Collective, who just so happens to be my VERY FIRST live interviewee agreed to come back on The Happy Ever Crafters Facebook group for a live watercolour lesson. The first time Emma came around, she showed us how to turn...
How To Find Your Personal Calligra-style
One of my most asked questions is “how can I find my own style?”. So I brought in Jodi Tellier the artist and calligrapher of Someday Art Co. and the brains behind the Find Your Calligraphy Style Masterclass to help us out. (And trust me, with just a quick look at...
Behind-The-Scenes of a Successful Greeting Card Company
With a tagline like ‘not yo’ grandma’s greeting cards’, you just KNOW that Anita Bezanson will be just as awesome (and hilarious) as her greeting card and gift company, Rhubarb Paper Co. Anita is a (Canadian) East-Coaster who, from a young age, loved all things...
Panic-Free Pricing: How To Price Your Work
You might have noticed a theme lately, of me talking about PRICING YOUR WORK...there's a reason for it! Pricing your work and services can be a scary thing when you’re starting out and it can take years of experience to feel confident in your pricing. Joanne Lauzon of...
A Beginner’s Guide to Mural Painting & Lettering
Ever been asked to paint a mural (or wanted to be asked) but completely panicked when it came time to actually do it? Where do you start? How do start? How do you design a piece and then scale it for a wall? What tools and materials do you use? There are so many...
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Pricing Your Work
**Guest blog post written by Joanne Lauzon of @indetailcreative Pricing your hand lettering and calligraphy work can be a daunting task—especially when you are just starting out, and have no idea how to calculate your rates, and your confidence might be a little...