This is one more variation on the Checkerboard Madness. I found a set of Pigma Micron markers that were still in the package. A couple of the squares aren't the right marker - they are a bolder size. And then I goofed up by using orange on the hearts that touch the first D in Edmands. It's a minor mistake, but annoying. I did not have a plan for the two extra squares on the top row - and was happy when I thought of the hearts. Clearly, I was racing to get it done. On this one I did check the clock and it was at least 45 minutes on the envelope and probably closer to an hour.
I did learn that I am less likely to make mistakes if I do one square at a time. But, maybe that only works when I switch up the colors.
I just remembered that Rachael had mentioned where she found the inspiration for her envelope - so here's what she wrote: "The concept isn't original with me -- I guess I found it on Pinterest and traced it to a French calligrapher's IG called zanafors. He in turn was inspired by Denise Lach, but I couldn't find anything similar on her site."
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I'm taking time off from surfing and add-ons - so, if you want to dive into this style - you'll have to do your own searching.
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