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The Art of using Pre-made art

6/29/2017

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I find that when I have a lot of work to do sometimes I don't always have the right art on hand or don't have the time to draw it myself.  This is where buying art bundles for use is incredible. I can use a bundle like above from DesignCuts however I want because I make sure to buy a bundle that has an extended license. This gives me the creativity to create whatever I want with these items and resell them commercially.  It also takes the guess work out of it because then all I need to do is focus on the design aspect.  Most of these items, (packages) listed above usually sell individually anywhere from $10 to $30 a piece.  Yet I got the 33 bundles above and if I were to minimize their individual cost  down to say an $10 average that would be a minimum $330 in material that I can use and I got all the above for only $29.  I buy from DesignCuts all the time and I love everything. I get tickled just coming up with ways to use this stuff.  Stationary, geometric stationary, Art Deco stationary, animal stationary, cartoon stationary...

This week I needed to create some thank you cards. I have had a lot of opportunities to fill some out and have had to stop several times at the store to pick up some more but not anymore.  Using the ART Deco package above, (did you know Deco is back in?) I created some really cool Art Deco Thank you cards with matching envelopes.  Great Gatsby! was that fun! Now I can print out on card stock and paper and put together my own card for pennies whenever I want.  I will never run out! I can't wait for the next bundle to come out.  So many things and a million uses.  What will you use it for? Share with us.
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The Art of Calligraphy; Let's Do it! Part 2

6/24/2017

 
Author: Lady TPowers
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Starting with...you guessed it the letter A

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Practice Sheets

Last month we started you out with some practice sheets so you can start getting the feel of playing with lettering.  You will also be able to print those sheets out as many times as you like to have extra space to practice the above lesson.  You can get them here: Practice Sheets or Click on the image.

This month we will begin to give you more detailed but simple instruction. Starting with the letter A, we will occasionally post until we go through the entire alphabet by getting to Z.  Along the way there will be hints tips and tricks on developing your own style, tools and more.   We will suggest brands we have tried and used,  but know that we are not affiliated with any of these brands and will be the opinion of this Artist as well as others alone.

Self discovery is just that and these simple lesson plans will get you to try different types of pens and lettering so that along the way you will not only develop your own style,  but will be able to determine what your favorite media is.
First let us start by printing out your letter A practice sheets.  If you can see what I am talking about it will be better for your visual understanding.  I suggest printing on a laser printer if you have it as it is crisper and or using the black and white setting on your printers to save ink. I have included a PDF version and JPG for your convenience of printing whichever is easiest. For a limited time each of the newest launched practice sheet sets will be available for free. I suggest joining our Newsletter for updates on this so you wont miss them when they are free.  After the initial launch period is over (1 week) each of the sets will then be available for $1, (to help support the site).  You will also be able to purchase the whole Alphabet set, (coming soon) for a discounted price if you are impatient to really dig in or need to catch up. Ok, all printed?  let's go!
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Lets start with two things you will see right away. First the mentions of Upstroke and Downstroke.  Quite simply every time you move your hand in an upward motion to create the first part of a letter, that is an upstroke.  When your hand comes down the backside of your letter creation this is a downstroke.

Next you probably have noticed that two of the pages have pen type suggestions.  First we are not asking you to run out and buy every pen type you see here.  Basically you want to find anything similar you have already on hand.  For instance you can replace a brush pen with a paint brush and watercolor paint!  Remember this is PRACTICE and you are learning your style. Don't like the pen you are using? Try something else.  Then of course if you are independently wealthy go nuts, buy every pen out there...and by the way I am looking for a new friend.
Next Tip. When working with hand lettering its best to practice uniformity by positioning your hand at the same angle for making each letter, as well at watching the heights. Asymmetrical, (having parts that fail to correspond to one another in shape, size, or arrangement; lacking symmetry) is sometimes fun depending on what lettering you do and your intent, but it can also make your lines look sloppy.  If you trace over the letters in the practice you will get a hang for the uniformity of that particular style and angles.  Try not to deviate.

I also suggest printing out some of the calligraphy practice sheets as well so that you can work on each of the individual letters after the lesson and compare them to the practice sheets to see how you are doing.  The Calligraphy sheets will also help you keep track of what pen you used for that session.  Ok ready to give it a go on your own? Get to it!

I really wish to know how you do with this so comment and let me know.  See you next time with the letter "B"!

Summer Contest Giveaway

6/12/2017

 

Summer Contest Giveaway begins today

Yep You get all of this! a $120.49 Retail Value!
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 This prize package contains the following; The Ticket IPSY clutch bag which holds lots of your fun summer time  cosmetics or use it as a Pen/pencil case.  Also includes OFRA bronzer format blush, Bellepierre waterproof volume mascara, great for summer time water activities. This kit also includes Pur correction primer, Adesse of New York's Lip Butter, for keeping lips moist in the summer heat.  To top off the summer time fun it also has a LISA FRANK glamour Dolls blush brush.   We also tossed in a summer time pearl grey striped banded journal and $5 toward the GrafXQuest/Flamango Door Stores.  Update your planners or do some crafting on us!   Retail value including shipping  $120.49

HOW DO YOU WIN???
Its Easy! See instructions below.


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So what are you waiting for lets go!

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