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3 Easy Ways to Add Shadows to Lettering in Procreate (Free File Download)
Want your Procreate lettering to really stand out? Milly from Blink Lettering walks you through three super easy shadow techniques - a soft drop shadow, a solid shadow with hand-drawn detail, and a floating shadow plus a free Procreate file to follow along with at home.
Three Easy Painted Pumpkin Ideas to Make Your Halloween Decorations Super Cute
Who says Halloween has to be spooky? If you want your decorations to look super cute this year, Milly from Blink Lettering has you covered! In this tutorial she walks you through three adorable painted pumpkin designs - a pink ombré with gold lettering, a pumpkin covered in cute little ghosties, and a gorgeous striped design. The best part? You don't need to be a craft expert to pull these off!
How to Make an Easy Hand-Lettered Father's Day Card (with Gradient Shading, Drop Shadow & Gold Border!)
Looking for a unique and creative Father’s Day card idea? In this easy step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a beautiful hand lettered Father’s Day card using POSCA paint markers! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this DIY project is perfect for anyone who wants to make a personalised card that Dad will love.
How to Create a Personalised Floral Pen Pot Using Porcelain Brush Pens
Looking for a fun and creative DIY craft project? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a beautiful floral pen pot using Edding Porcelain Paint Pens. Perfect for calligraphy lovers, desk décor enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys getting creative with paint pens.
You’ll learn how to prep your surface, use porcelain brush pens with confidence, build up a floral design step by step, and bake your piece for a long-lasting finish. A lovely project for anyone wanting to elevate their creative skills and try something a little different.
Easy DIY Mother’s Day Card Using Brush Pens and Foil Lettering
Learn how to create a beautiful handmade Mother’s Day card using simple brush pen flowers and an easy glue pen foiling technique. No machines needed, just a few supplies and step-by-step guidance to help you make something truly special. Perfect for beginners and a lovely way to add a personal touch to your card making.
Testing Ohuhu Brush Markers for Calligraphy | Are They Worth It?
You've probably seen Ohuhu markers all over social media but can you actually use them for calligraphy? Milly from Blink Lettering puts the Ohuhu brush tip markers to the test, comparing them to Tombows and Ecolines, and shares exactly which paper works best, whether they're good for beginners, and whether they're worth the investment.
4 Calligraphy Mistakes I Made as a Beginner (And How You Can Avoid Them!)
Starting your calligraphy journey but feeling frustrated? You might be making the same four mistakes I made as a beginner! From buying the wrong pens to skipping calligraphy drills - calligraphy tutor Milly from Blink Lettering shares exactly what held her back and how you can avoid it.
Easy Valentine’s Day Card Tutorial Using Brush Pens
Learn how to make an easy, handmade Valentine’s Day card using brush pens. Includes a simple heart wreath hack and step-by-step video tutorial.
How to Get Started with Modern Calligraphy
Ever wanted to learn modern calligraphy but felt completely overwhelmed by where to start? Good news, you don't need fancy pens, expensive inks or loads of equipment. All you need are three simple things and one of them is completely free!
Personalised hand lettered mug with POSCA paint pens
Create a personalised hand lettered mug with POSCA paint pens, with this easy tutorial
How to Create Beautiful Foil Prints at Home
Create beautiful, professional foil prints at home using toner reactive foil, a laser printer and a Minc machine. In this step-by-step guide, I share my full process and the key tips that make the difference between patchy and perfect results.
How to Do Calligraphy with a Pencil. A Beginner's Tutorial
Think you need expensive pens to start calligraphy? Think again! Milly from Blink Lettering shows you how to create beautiful calligraphy letters using nothing but a pencil and a piece of paper -perfect for total beginners who want to give it a go without spending a penny.
What's the Difference Between Handwriting, Cursive and Calligraphy?
Ever wondered what actually separates your everyday scrawl from cursive, and cursive from calligraphy? Milly gets her brush pen out to show you and proves that even the scruffiest handwriting is no barrier to beautiful lettering.
Basic Calligraphy Drills for Beginners | Why They Matter
Before you touch the alphabet, there's one step most beginners skip and it's the one that actually makes calligraphy click. Milly walks you through the basic drills, why they matter, and how they build the muscle memory you need for beautiful letters.
How to Use Embossing Powders for Lettering. A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Want to add something a little bit extra special to your lettering? Embossing powders might just be your new favourite thing! In this tutorial, Milly from Blink Lettering walks you through everything you need to know, from the tools and powders to use, to a step-by-step guide on how to create stunning embossed effects on both light and dark card. Warning: this one is seriously addictive!
Ecoline Brush Pen Blending: A Complete Guide to Colour Blending for Calligraphy
Want to create stunning colour blends in your calligraphy but not sure where to start? In this tutorial, Milly from Blink Lettering walks you through exactly how to blend Ecoline brush pens in real time from working with similar shades to bold contrasting colours. Plus, there's a brilliant bonus tip involving just a paintbrush and a little water!