ABOUT 12 years ago I came across a pile of old letters, written in the mid 1800’s. I was fascinated with the beauty of the penmanship and began to copy the style of writing using my pencil, at school. I switched to ballpoint pen a few years later, but it was only when I discovered the original pens used for this form of writing, wooden pen-holders with tiny metal nibs, that my writing began to flourish.
I’ve developed my own, unique style of calligraphy based on penmanship styles from the past few centuries.
There are tons of cool examples on his site.
So far, I have not found an address for him. It might be fun to drop a note in the mail. He has not posted on his blog in a year. I hope that means he is too busy with high paying jobs - and not that he has no work. That would be sad. Or maybe he was just going through a phase.
http://lettersinink.com/blog/
SHOUT OUT to Alyce:
I was just scheduling my annual Xmas story to appear on Xmas eve. Because I have some new readers, I thought I would add a link to the story I ran last year. While I was retrieving the address to make the link, I happened to see your comment:
Time to address the last dozen Christmas cards. I'm publicly stating that I am going to start making my cards for next Christmas in January. It hasn't worked just telling myself.
So - how's it going, Alyce? Will this be the year that you stay on top of the holiday mailings?
I know my plan is to do my December exchange envelopes in November. Let me know if you need some additional nudging as we barrel towards the holidays.
Whew! I actually don't have to be embarrassed. I did start in January and made at least 5 cards each month through August!!! I have 45 cards done ~ 8 different styles.
ReplyDeleteBetter get back to it and then start addressing envelopes.
I've made over 100 other cards this year ~ birthday ~ get well ~ thinking of you ~ thank you ~ etc. I made some cards for a group that sends cards to soldiers. Then the soldiers have cards to send home to their family and friends.
It'll be 4 years on Tuesday since I arrived at the hospital paralyzed and barely able to write my name. So grateful that although I didn't regain everything, I'm able to walk with a walker and my hands returned to normal.
That is amazing, Alyce. Congratulations on having come so far.
Deletecongratulations on having done so many cards ahead of time
ReplyDeleteand your positive outlook is inspiring - i've pondered how i would manage if i lost the use of my hands - let's hope none of us have to deal with that particular circumstance.
Well, I'm going to brag a bit on myself. So far this year I have made 132 Christmas cards in 52 different designs for the "Caring Hearts" card drive sponsored by Jennifer McGuire and Vera Yates. Last year they received over 66,000 cards to distribute to nursing homes. For anyone who wants to participate, they will need your cards by Nov. 17. Google them for details.
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing.
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