Vintage Nibs

Back in April, I attended my first calligraphy conference.  There were classes and vendors.  One of them sold vintage nibs.  I sat and tried a few.  Vintage nibs are old nibs that aren't made anymore, but the vendor can usually still find boxes of them at estate sales.  I had to make sure I didn't get too attached to any one nib though.  Since they aren't made anymore, you're out of luck when they finally run out. 

Typography Class Final Project

I took a typography class this spring.  Our final project was to create a folder or binder in which to put all our assignments.  I decided to create a giant envelope and tie up all my notes and assignments inside it.

I took apart a regular sized envelope to see how it was constructed.  Then I cut a giant piece of red cardstock to the same proportions.  I recreated an old "Love" stamp from the 1980s.  Then I drew hash marks on the bottom right hand corner.  Fini!

Church Banquet

We had a church banquet last week and I did the program and place cards.  It's amazing how many names you memorize when you hand write all of them!