by Erica | Oct 28, 2013 | calligraphy, contemporary calligraphy, contemporary pointed pen, copperplate, lettering, modern calligraphy, pointed pen, pointed pen calligraphy, Uncategorized, zentangle
I’ve been working on this “big project” for months now. I wanted it to be just right before putting it out there. I finally set my date to launch and made it happen. As those of you who have been reading my blog since the beginning know (you still...
by Erica | Oct 6, 2013 | christmas lettering, pointed pen calligraphy, Uncategorized
Today is October 6th, the first weekend in October. Know what that means? That’s right – it’s time to start planning your holiday gift giving and start shopping! Every year I do a handmade gift for the loved ones on my giving list. Last year, I made...
by Erica | Oct 5, 2013 | doodling, joanne fink, lettering, Uncategorized, zenspirations, zentangle, zentangle book, zentangle monograms
I love zentangles! And I also love Zenspirations and Joanne Fink! That’s an up front disclaimer. 🙂 I do think Zenspirations Dangle Designs is a must have for anyone creating either zentangles or zenspirations. Although it’s a slim book, it is packed...
by Erica | Sep 28, 2013 | contemporary calligraphy, handlettering
I taught a workshop last year for our guild that was really fun. Everyone had wanted to “get around to” making one of those folded pens out of a soda can but had never found the time. So I did a little investigative work and came up with a handout. I...
by Erica | Sep 26, 2013 | calligraphy, calligraphy decoration, Celebration Calligraphy, contemporary pointed pen, handlettering, logos, Uncategorized
My oldest baby turned 16 this past week. She decided against a party as she has been planning celebrating her sweet 16 at Disney World for the past 7 years! I had a lot of fun designing this logo and made t-shirts and tote bags for the girls. I also made some mouse...