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Giveaway: DIY Handlettering book

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Giveaway: DIY Handlettering: From Monogrammed Pillows to Personalized Stationery–25 Handcrafted, Handlettered Projects You Can Make!

Leave a comment in today’s post by May 4th, 2016 and you are in the running for this great guide to lettering and projects to make with you personal touch.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

More about the book from the publisher:

Creative inspiration for developing your own unique lettering style!

“Take your home decor to a whole new level with beautiful, customizable handlettering techniques! With DIY Handlettering, you’ll learn how to re-create all the most popular fonts–from swirly scripts to bold block lettering to whimsical calligraphy. With these beautiful writing techniques, you can customize any object in your home to reflect the things that matter to you. Whether it’s monogramming a plate, designing a striking wall art display, or adding an important date to a pillow, handlettering is the newest way to make your home decor totally one-of-a-kind!

Add a touch of personality to any object with stunning projects like:

  • Etched Wineglasses
  • Customized Picture Frame
  • Statement Monogram Necklace
  • Personalized Journals
  • Woodburned Lovers’ Plaque
  • Lettered Mugs

Complete with beautiful photographs and plenty of inspiration, DIY Handlettering will help you add the perfect finishing touch to just about everything!”

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Comments

  1. What a great book, hand lettering is some is something I have been trying to do but need lots of help.

  4. I’m a lefty and have had people tell me at it’s way too hard left handed people to learn all the different lettering. Well I’m sure learning how to do a lot of different lettering isn’t as hard as being a lefty in a right handed world . Thanks for the chance ..

  15. I can never finish a project because it seems I botch it up with my handwriting!!! I try though 🙂

  17. I would love to have this book! I like giving gifts that are personalized. This book would certainly come in handy for new ideas.

  19. Hand lettering, cursive and calligraphy are rarely taught anymore. This is a wonderful way to keep them from dying out.

  25. What a great book! Would love to have this for some great ideas for future gifts for friends and family.

  26. I can think of a ton of applications and would LOVE to have this book to learn the skills and secrets. Thanks!

  27. I’m getting married soon and this book would be awesome for some of the did projects I want to incorporate into my wedding ????

  28. So many projects I would like to tackle which include lettering but I shy away from because I really do not posses the skill needed LETTERING. I would really appreciate the guidance the book could offer.

  29. I have dabbled before but would love to have this book to increase my lettering skills. Thanks for the chance to win.

  36. This is awesome. I’d love to have an alternate to having to use my computer for different font/lettering styles.

  39. Wow – I bought a brush and some ink, but I’m lost. I need this book – thank you for the chance to win 🙂

  45. very interesting…..love trying new things….I am doing a wedding anniversary and am looking new ideas….I would love to try my hand at lettering….

  46. Would love to learn about hand lettering. Have a troop of teen Girl Scouts that I could share this with too. Thanks for the opportunity.

  49. It’d be so cool if I won this and could give it to my daughter because she has such a talent in hand lettering that has been self taught so far.

Have you read?

35 Rolled Magazine Crafts -You’ll Never Throw Away a Magazine Again

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You know that one drawer? The one stuffed with old magazines you swore you’d read again someday? Yeah, I had one too. Mine was a jumbled pile of home décor issues, a few random cooking magazines, and—don’t judge—some celebrity gossip ones from 2011 (I was emotionally invested, okay?). But here’s the thing… instead of tossing them all into the recycling bin, I discovered a whole new world of DIY that completely changed the way I looked at those glossy pages.

Rolled magazine crafts are the ultimate combo of relaxing, colorful, and oh-so-satisfying. It’s the kind of project that starts with “I’ll just roll a few pages” and ends with you surrounded by a vase, a bowl, three coasters, and plans to make a full-blown wall installation. There’s something magical about taking something destined for the trash and turning it into something genuinely beautiful. It’s like giving your old mags a second life—and honestly, they deserve it.

The best part? These projects are super versatile. You can go small with beads or bobby pins, or go big with wall art, wreaths, or even furniture pieces. (Yes, furniture! There’s a magazine stool in this roundup that blew my mind.) And don’t even get me started on the gift potential—handmade goodies like these make thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents without breaking the bank.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for a mindful weekend project, there’s something incredibly rewarding about rolling paper into art. You’ll be amazed at how meditative the process is, and how quickly you’ll start eyeing every glossy page as potential craft material.

Recycled Magazine Mirror – Home and Garden

Great idea for making a recycled magazine modern vase

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Paper Bead Bobby Pin — CraftBits.com

How to Make Magazine Rolls

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Making a Box with Magazine Rolls

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New art from old rolled up magazine pages-easy and colorful! : r/crafts

Magnificent Magazine Paper Beaded Bracelet : 10 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

Magazine Vase and Pencil Holder : 3 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

Upcycled Rolled Paper Frame DIY Craft!

Rolled Paper

Paper Bead Bracelet

Rolled Paper Candle Holder : 4 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

DIY Crafted Paper Basket: Made From Waste

Rolled Magazine Leaves

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West Elm Coiled Paper Ornament Knock Off

Tutorial: Coiled Magazine Paper Bowls – Frugal Upstate

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Recycled Magazine Bowl – DIY Inspired

Recycled Magazine Page Nesting Bowls! – creative jewish mom

DIY: Recycled Magazine Bowl

Upcycled Magazine Art – Oh My Creative

Rolled Magazine Wall Art | walnuthollowcrafts

Cool DIY Clock Of Rolled Up Magazine Sheets – Shelterness

DIY – Recycled Magazine Wreath

So if you’ve been looking for an excuse to clean out that drawer, this is it. Not only are you decluttering, but you’re also creating stunning pieces that spark conversation and bring a pop of personality to any room. It’s a total win-win.

Personally, I’ve turned some of my oldest, most faded magazine pages into colorful bowls and ornaments—and every time I walk past them, I smile knowing they were rescued from the recycling bin. Crafting with rolled magazines isn’t just fun; it’s a little reminder that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places (even between old perfume ads and articles on how to organize your pantry).

So go ahead—grab those scissors, pour a cup of tea (or a cheeky glass of wine), and start rolling. And hey, if you make something amazing, I’d love to see it! Tag me on social or drop a comment below so we can all ooh and ahh together. Happy crafting, and remember: no magazine left behind.