For a while I have been following the blog ThePostmansKnock. There, I’ve gotten a lot of great tips on developing my calligraphy and stolen some really fun project ideas for creating beautiful cards, envelopes, gift tags and stickers.
The latest inspiration I’ve taken from TPK was for DIY Christmas Cards. I loved the idea and the art is easy enough for anyone to do. I just tried my hand and emulating the lovely cards shared there. I added a twist of my own on the envelopes by making them out of tracing paper. These cards were a lot of fun to make, and if you haven’t finished your Christmas/holiday greetings yet consider giving it a try!
Challenges to note:
This worked better if I sketched everything out, then painted, then used a dip pen for the black line drawings (Nikko G) and “happy holidays” text (Brause EF66). IF you decide to follow this order of operation, erase any excess pencil lines for the ornaments or anything that will be painted over, as the pencil marks will be impossible to erase after being painted.
ApartmentGirl 
December 15, 2015 at 6:27 am
I really like your take on Christmas cards. I made mine this year too! Your awesome.
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December 16, 2015 at 4:14 am
Thanks! It’s nice to get input from other creative types. Have a good holiday season!
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December 17, 2015 at 4:20 pm
Hi Lindsay. Your cards came out great and I’m sure your recipients will love getting a handmade greeting! Although I haven’t tried this style of card I thought of a possible solution for the challenge you noted. If you made your circle sketches with watercolour pencils instead of a traditional pencil then the outlines will blend right in when you apply your paint and there’d be no need to do any erasing. I hope that’s helpful for future cards (this would look really cute as heart shapes for Valentines Day).
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