As the sign says, "PLAY"! We're going to be doing a lot of that this weekend at Unique LA. This is the beautiful art by Lisa Engelbrecht, author of Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering: A Mark-Making Workbook for Crafters, Cardmakers, and Journal Artists.
Pop on over to Lisa's blog for some fabulous eye candy, and if you want to kick your writing into high gear, grab yourself a copy of:
Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering:
A Mark-Making Workbook for Crafters, Cardmakers, and Journal Artists
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Calligraphy, the art of elegant, beautiful lettering, has increased in popularity over the last several years, from brides who want to address their wedding invitations to do-it-yourselfers who want to prepare certificates or make a family tree, and even for art journalers and scrapbookers who like creative text in their works. This new-in-paperback book introduces a new approach to lettering, one that combines a lively combination of traditional lettering styles, fun and scripty modern styles, and artsy street-style lettering, along with project ideas that incorporate creative lettering.
Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering demonstrates the uses of traditional and cutting edge lettering tools, from classic calligraphy pens to bling-producing metallic foils and glue pens. It introduces a wide array of lettering styles with complete alphabets sample artworks that show an application. Fully stepped-out illustrations break down each letterform, taking the reader through each stroke and a large collection of gallery images provides further inspiration for how to use creative lettering in artwork.
Lisa Engelbrecht (Long Beach, CA) is a lettering artist and was an instructor of calligraphy at Cerritos College in Norwalk, California, where she instituted a Certificate in Calligraphy. She teaches workshops and classes around the country specializing in lettering on fabric and alternative surfaces, experimental lettering and the creative process.
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Jeannine Stein will be hosting this fun 3-D explosion book that has room for photos, memorabilia and more. No bookbinding experience is necessary to make this easy no-sew book that can be put together in minutes.
Jeannine Stein is the author of:
Handcrafting Mixed-Media Books
and
Re-Bound
Creating Handmade Books from Recycled and Repurposed Materials
Another of our guest designers:
Tamara Berg will be hosting a Make and Take featuring these great little bistro chairs made from champagne cages. Can't be at Unique LA on Saturday? Pop on over to Tamara's blog and watch her fun video tutorial on how to make champagne cage chairs.
And:
The Chainmaille Lady will be making darling little creature chain link charms. Over at The Chainmaille Lady's blog, she's got a great tutorial on how to make Tri-Mobius Chainmaille Earrings.
There will lots more designers hosting and lots more free projects, along with our free gift wrapping zone!
I look forward to seeing you all at Unique LA, and have a great Mother's Day weekend!
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