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Writing letters to Parliament about Climate Change

Sparking change, one small action at a time As I'm sure many of you aware by now, Australia is currently in the grip of an unprecedente...

How to gift wrap in a pleated wrapping style

Elevate your gift wrapping style with this easy tutorial featuring elegant, folded pleats. The wrapping style featured in this guide is credited to this Japanese video tutorial. I had a lot o...

DIY your own envelopes (with our A4 free templates and downloadable print-outs)

Small envelope 11.5 x 8 cm (approx 4.5 x 3.25 inches). Perfect for little cards and sweet notes. Sold out ...

How to create wax seals using wickless wax sticks

The first time that I saw a wickless wax stick, I was convinced that they'd somehow accidentally left out the wick. 'Why would they make them ...

Useful software and web tools for your calligraphy/ lettering/ creative e-commerce business

Here it is! My no-frills list ...

Fun and easy DIY ideas using reactive foil

For those of you who foil your lettering, you probably find yourself wondering what to do with those leftover foiling scraps, which would be too wasteful to throw away. Here's some super ...

Art hacks using a post-it note

You can incorporate the humble post-it note with your lettering projects in pretty cool ways. Chances are, you'll find this household item lying around so let me show you some easy and sim...

Easy watercolor background ideas for hand lettering

Here are some quick and easy ideas on how to decorate the background of your lettering projects using watercolour paints. You don't always need expensive tools to create art - for many o...

Why we should train our minds like how we train our bodies

“You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself.” – Alan Alda It’s a dam...

Words of wisdom from my fellow calligraphers

Dear Readers, You've heard me talk so much about my entrepreneurial journey in the pages of this blog. You've heard me harp on about my quest for continual learning and growth. As part o...