Friday, July 29, 2011

Catching Up

This week is my goal not to add any new projects to the docket, but to actually finish projects I’ve had in the queue for months. I just got around to lettering this quote for Danni:

and this sign for Angela:

I’ve been meaning to get around to both for some time (like several months). I’ve got a couple more calligraphy/lettering projects to finish this weekend. I can’t wait to show those to you, too! I’ve mostly been doing digital lettering these days, so it was fun to bust out the old pen & ink.
Speaking of calligraphy, who’s up for a class? For those of you who are local, I’m thinking about doing a class on the 17th of September from 1-3pm. Registration is limited & will go live next week. You’ll want to stay tuned. If you’re not local & looking to get in on all of our calligraphy fun, don’t despair! We will be filming the class in preparation for the online class I’ve been promising for nearly a year!

Posted in calligraphy Tags: art, calligraphy, diy, gold

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Danelle

Ah! An online class?! Exciting! I’ll be there! Well, I’ll be here, in New Zealand, watching it. :P

Venassa

Wow those are really pretty! Calligraphy would be a fun class to take, although I am no where near local. Maybe it’s best that I don’t gain another interest. My crafting obsession is crazy enough so far.

Erin

They are so beautiful!

I cannot wait for mine!

Katie

I hear you on the catching up. Our move to California really killed my project list. Plus, I lost my office in the move. As in our place here is smaller than the home we owned in Denver. It’s a bummer. I’ve got A LOT of sewing to do once we get settled. I will make stockings for Christmas this year come hell or high water!

Annette

Yep… I hear you. Weekends are the only day

Annette

Your flourishes are just so pretty! May I know what kind of nib do you use? I want to try this but have no idea which one to get. TIA!

Allison Waken

I wish you were local but an online class sounds fun! OR you could do a class next time you’re in AZ! (I’ll be sure not to get glutenated)

Annette

Melissa, thanks so much for your reply! I’ll buy some Hunt Mapping 103 nib and give this a try, it looks like fun. I took a look at the link you gave me and I think I’ll grab the cleaner too.

Oh and I just realized I double posted in the comments! So sorry about that… I was typing on my phone, and got all butter fingers. :P

Luisa

This%20is%20beautiful!

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Anna @ IHOD

Oh my goodness when are you opening your shop! I have a spot in our new house that is aching for one of these!

jessi

Yes do a class please!! I used to do calligraphy a lot, and was in the Utah calligraphic association but have left that hobby behind for the past few years. I would LOVE to get into it again!!!!!!!! Great job on the signs, btw!

angela hardison

woah, what?! what a surprise! you are amazing. it’s beautiful. thank you, so excited!

Sandra

You write beautifully! I would LOVE to learn, but I live in Norway, so I guess you could say im not local LOL :)

Jenn

Love it Melissa! And an online class? I’ll be signing up! Unless you come to Charlotte to visit your parents and hold one here!

Padgett Hoke

I really love your calligraphy! It is so inspiring! need to get back into my practicing!

Jessica

Gosh, I need to do the same and stop putting things on my to do list. Everything just seems like fun but then if I try to do everything then nothing is fun. One of those crazy conundrums of life, I guess.

Sarah Elder

love all your lettering, so beautiful! Can’t wait for the online class

Megan Dunford

I would love to come to a class and September would be perfect! Please keep me posted! :)

Becca Western

Melissa, I’m totally interested in your calligraphy class… I’m eagerly awaiting more information!

Camberley, Fancy House Road

I would love to take a virtual calligraphy class. I’ve been trying to find a good one to take locally but haven’t had much luck finding one as of yet. (Maybe I’m looking in the wrong places?)

-C

I’m definitely interested!

Althea

I’m getting angina waiting for this online class!! I’m dying over here!! ( no pressure of course ;-)

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