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almond rock simply lettering hand letterin brush pensSome days at work are extra exciting. This week we’re about to launch a new magazine in a totally new area! Hand lettering has slowly been building over the years with beautiful examples of slogans written in chalkboard pen, brush pens or dip ink pens. I’m so excited to have gotten a copy of the magazine and show you a sneak peek of how you can learn hand lettering at home. Simply Lettering is a brand-new magazine for everyone interested in modern calligraphy, from complete beginners to seasoned experts. Hand lettering has become a huge trend, and is seen everywhere from wedding invitations and personalised gifts, to DIY and home décor.

almond rock simply lettering hand letterin brush pens

My favourite part Simply Lettering is  how you can master beautiful brush lettering and fancy scripts and use those skills in a wide range of beautiful and practical projects, from cards and gift tags, to bullet journals and planners. It’s fun practicing the letters and easing into the rhythm of the brush strokes. You have to ease off the pressure earlier than you think to create the variation in the letters. If you press too hard you can accidentally make a squeak with your paper, which entertained the cat who was watching me work. I definitely need to give myself space to practice as I was rushing before dinner was ready! Looking through the mag was really motivating though. This was the first time I was inspired to try bullet journalling too! This sweet layout below is one of the included projects.

almond rock simply lettering hand letterin brush pens

Every issue of Simply Lettering comes with at least 15 step-by-step projects to inspire and delight that would look perfect in your house or will make ideal gifts! Each issue also includes practice sheets to help you master each script and style. You’ll also receive pens and project kits, so you can start creating right away. Issue 1 comes with two brush pens (one black, one grey) with finer nips on the reverse end for adding detail. There’s also plenty of recommendations for other tools to buy and most of them are all on here with a 20% discount for first time customers so it’s a nice way to stock up.

almond rock simply lettering hand letterin brush pens

The magazine is created by a team of modern calligraphy and journaling experts who design the projects and share beautiful fonts to master every issue, as well as interviews and features with the world’s best most inspiring lettering designers. It was really nice to read about how people are making successful small businesses in stationary, home decor and much more for a creative career path that you can start at home!

I hope you’ve been inspired to take a look. It’s out in all major supermarkets and WHSmiths from Thursday BUT you can pre-order a copy here and get it sent straight to you! You might want to look out for the WHSmith’s special offer with extra brush pens!

 

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