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Giveaway; The Gift of Calligraphy: A Modern Approach to Hand Lettering with 25 Projects to Give and to Keep

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Giveaway: The Gift of Calligraphy: A Modern Approach to Hand Lettering with 25 Projects to Give and to Keep

Leave a comment in today’s post by October 5, 2018 and you are in the running for this beautiful lettering book filled with both great instructions and inspiration.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

An easy-to-follow guide to learning the art of calligraphy, with 25 gorgeously photographed projects that use calligraphy to make beautiful gifts and home décor.

Calligraphy and hand lettering have surged in popularity as people rediscover traditional handicrafts as a creative outlet and way to relax. Unlike other hand lettering books, The Gift of Calligraphy shows you how to use your calligraphy skills to create invitations, wall art, wrapping paper, a tote bag, even a calligraphy kit for kids. Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls, calligraphy teacher and author of Belle Calligraphy, brings her signature modern style to this traditional craft. The first quarter of the book provides a primer for creating a simple alphabet and how to find your own personal style of lettering, followed by wonderful projects that will delight your family, impress your friends, and beautify your home, all accompanied by clear step-by-step photography and inspiring shots of the finished pieces.

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  1. Have attempted this craft when I was quite young and gave up on it since I was not instructed. Would welcome the opportunity by such great artists as you are sharing. Thank you for your consideration.

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