Calligraphy

March 4th, 2010 § 7

First calligraphy attempts

First calligraphy attempts

I bought myself a treat.

A calligraphy set.

I bought this one from Emilie Friday’s etsy shop because the ever-in-the-know Miss B at Le Blahg raved about it. She was spot on to rave.

Last night I finally played with it. It’s fun! I had an idea in my mind of what I wanted the letters to look like. Let’s just say, my practice sheets shown above are not quite what I envisioned. It’s harder than it looks! Hoping to incorporate some pretty swirly-ness into future designs. We’ll see…

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§ 7 Responses to “Calligraphy”

  1. tanya says:

    your first attempts look pretty great :)

  2. Carly says:

    It takes a bit of practice – yes – but I have no doubt you’ll soon be swirly!

    Tanya’s right, though. And I love how “lame” was one of your practice words!! lol

  3. Carmen says:

    I’ve always wanted to try calligraphy! Can’t wait to see what designs you come up with.

  4. Cathe Holden says:

    Uh oh. With hand-lettering that wonderful you’re about to find yourself with a new Etsy shop for custom calligraphy. Watch out Whitney! LOL

  5. Miss B. says:

    WHITNEY! These are AMAZING!!!! Oh my you are a natural, now send me a note:) Thank you for your sweet words today on the Blahg, you are just the very bestest, really Whitney you are.

    xo,

    Miss B

  6. Becky B says:

    Amazing for your first try! You have the soul of a calligrapher! Even though I have some sets of calligraphy nibs floating around unused, I checked out your girl Friday’s shop and just had to pick up that set too. I can’t wait for it to arrive! =)

  7. Merissa says:

    Emilie Friday calligraphy! Oh I’m a fan :) I was totally eyeing up that calligraphy set too! Glad to see you had fun with it. Maybe I’ll finally order one too :D

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