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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.

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