Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap. – that’s the proper technique for inking your stamp. Multiple, gentle taps will ensure an even layer of ink on your stamp. Pressing too hard on the pad may cause the stamp to pick up too much ink, resulting in a fuzzy image or ink in unwanted areas. Stamp on [...]
Posts Tagged ‘tips’
Secret Stamp Tips… REVEALED
Posted in Calligraphy Rubber Stamps, tagged care, maintaining, Rubber stamp, tips on December 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Living Christmas Tree – Tips on having a living tree in your house this Christmas!
Posted in Gardening, tagged dwarf alberta spruce, green Christmas, living christmas tree, maintaining a living christmas tree, tips on December 8, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Interested in having a living Christmas Tree? It is hard on a living tree to be brought into the house over the holidays. The dry heat of many houses can be the end of many a living tree. Here are my tips on keeping your living tree healthy over the holidays, so that it can [...]
How to follow Tradition when wording your Invitation! (as seen on www.theweddingpickle.com)
Posted in weddings, tagged Etiquette, invitation, tips, wedding, Wedding invitation, wording on August 24, 2011 | 8 Comments »
Ultimate Etiquette Tips! (As seen on the wonderful www.weddingpickle.com !!!) While I am not an expert in formal etiquette (Hey! not to say I don’t have manners!) as a calligrapher I frequently consult etiquette guides while creating invitations and other wedding calligraphy items. Although these days absolutely anything goes when it comes to weddings, some [...]
Growing Lavender
Posted in Guide to growing Lavender, tagged guide, lavandula, Lavandula Angustifolia, lavandula dentata, Lavender, tips on August 19, 2011 | 6 Comments »
Be sure to check out my new ” Little Guide to growing Lavender” page, all about Lavender! (Just click on the tab above!)
Calligraphy & the Budget!!! Affordable Calligraphy Choices. (as seen on www.BijouxBride.com)
Posted in calligraphy, weddings, tagged affordable, budget, calligraphy, D.I.Y., Envelope, Monogram, tips, wedding on August 15, 2011 | 7 Comments »
Love the look, personality & handmade charm of Calligraphy? Sticking to a budget? D.I.Y ? Here are my Top Tips for having Calligraphy at your Wedding, while sticking to a budget! (As seen on the gorgeous www.bijouxbride.com) 1) Commission a Calligraphy Monogram Hire a Calligrapher to create a beautiful monogram for you, which is usually [...]
Interested in hiring a Calligrapher? Here are a few tips!!!
Posted in calligraphy, hand lettering, weddings, tagged calligraper, calligraphy, Envelope, help, hiring, info, information, Microsoft Word, tips, Visual Arts, wedding, Weddings on July 29, 2011 | 1 Comment »
A few tips from moi for working with a Calligrapher! Here is a timeline suggested by many wedding planners: It is advisable to book a calligrapher 5 months in advance of the wedding, as many calligraphers get very busy. The envelopes should be delivered to the calligrapher at least 3 months in advance of wedding. [...]





















