DIY: Make a Calligraphy Oblique Holder!

 DIY: Make a Calligraphy Oblique Holder!  Learn how to make an oblique calligraphy pen holder. This is the ultimate writing utensil for calligraphers. It's an interesting pen that holds the nib at the right angle with ease in the hand. Make a custom one for a left handed calligrapher, a handmade gift or just to add to your collection of gorgeous pens. I am writing up this post because I feel like this is the post I've was searching for. I have been searching and scouring sources to find a comprehensive guide to making my own oblique holder...and pretty much came up empty handed.   There are a few points here and there...so I made some holders and am going to teach you what I learned. Oblique holders are so elegant and beautiful to write with and look at. There is something so fun about the angled flange and the wonder of onlookers about how to write with it! Oblique holders range in price from super dirt cheap for a plastic holder If you do calligraphy ...

Calligraphy Tea Party Invitations!

 Calligraphy Tea Party Invitations! We had a fabulous Tea Party last week and I am going to show you all of it tomorrow! But here's the invitations.  I used: Watercolor Paper (affiliate link) Ziller Soot Black Ink (because it is waterproof) Oblique Calligraphy holder and a Nikko G nib If you are interested in learning Calligraphy, The Postmans Knock is great. I got the Kailin lettering and have been practicing that. But she starts with beginners too. I wish she was my neighbor.  And Watercolors To paint in little flowers.  I made them pretty simple, but fancy and mailed them to each girl that was invited. Everyone loves mail. Come back tomorrow to see how adorable the tea party was! This post published on Doodlecraft first 

Gold Leaf Agate Slice Place Setting Card!

 Gold Leaf Agate Slice Place Setting Card! Nothing fancier than a great name card at your plate. These agate slices are delectable!  I got these agate slices online. (These ones are similar in size and have a small hole drilled in them for wearables or hanging.)  Mine are 3" range.  They are pricier but make a great size for a name plate. I used Gold liquid leaf and a paintbrush. And just carefully paint around all the edges of the agate. Place them on a paper and let them dry. The gold leaf dries quickly.  If there is a mistake, use some rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab to clean it up. Next, I used Dr. Ph. Martins Bleed Proof White ink and an Oblique holder Calligraphy pen. And just wrote out the names of each person attending. The beautiful sliced geodes are so sparkly and wonderful! The smooth part is easy to write on. If there is exposed crystals, just avoid that area. If you are interested in Calligraphy, The Postman...