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Once a month, I try to create a free fun thing to send to my newsletter list! This month I’m tossing it on the blog as well, because, why not?!
This printable calendar PDF has two pages, one calendar is 5x7 (perfect for tucking into a journal), the second is 8x10 (great to have on the fridge, next to your desk, etc). Print, share and enjoy!
Here we are on week 2 of social distancing. Enjoy this rainbow coloring page and keep on keepin’ on!
A bright and peppy coloring page for today. We spent a good bit of time outside. The sun was out - kind of big deal here. We needed a break in the rain! Despite the sunshine, today felt especially heavy. I feel fearful of what’s coming. I wonder if it will truly be as bad as they say it will be. The COVID-19 numbers are rising quickly in Georgia. I am hoping tomorrow will be a better, more optimistic day.
Xo, Mads.
My sweet friend Marie sent me this quote from Mary Oliver. What new things have you noticed lately? Our boys have been peeking in and around things. I love seeing them observe the world with a new intensity.
So happy to share a few photos from my new series Ordinary Objects! Just got these back from my dear photographer friend, Angie Webb! Take a peek!
Of course Murphy had to make his way into the shoot! Shop the notecards on Etsy or swing by the Woodstock Visitor's Center in Downtown Woodstock if you're local!!
We are packing up our house in preparation for our move in June. (Finger's crossed - still super nervous something will come up. The housing market is crazy here!) First we're going through everything room by room semi-KonMarie method. With that stage mostly done, we're starting to put "nonessential" items in boxes. Rolling up posters and packing up our gallery wall. Books, movies and etc. are next. I'm a little sad to see my books go - even if it's just for a few weeks. They are my best buddies!
There are a few books in particular that I love for lettering and will miss. I still reference them all the time. Two Dusty bought me for Christmas three years ago and one I pre ordered. It should be here any day!
Modern Calligraphy
by Molly Suber Thorpe
I still reference this book all the time for basics on calligraphy. There's a large section with several different styles for each letter - so helpful. This book has been great for learning the foundations of calligraphy. This book teaches you how to hold your nib holder and angle your writing. All good information you can put to work with brush pens!
Creative Lettering and Beyond
by Gabri Joy Kirkendall, Laura Lavender, Julie Manwaring, and Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn
This book is so fun!! I love seeing the different styles. This book taught me the most on layout and different lettering tricks and techniques. This book seems to have the most well-rounded overview of lettering. I bring it with me to lettering classes and students always find some additional goodness in there.
The Art of Lettering
by Stefan Kunz
Beyond excited for this book to arrive! I have been keeping up with Stefan on Instagram, so when I saw he had a book coming out, I went to preorder it right away. I know it's going to be great.
What books do you love for your creative practice? I feel like there is so many good ones out there. I could never read enough!!
What's your opinion on New Year's Resolutions? Make them? Don't make them? I need the reminder to be easy. Enjoy!
Not quite ready for the holidays this year. What's your list look like?! Click the button below to print this version and a blank one to color on your own! Subscribe to my mailing list to get even more free printables.
Dusty's favorite holiday is Halloween. We usually throw a big party and it's pretty fun!
Treat yo self to some downloadable coloring printables to get you in the mood for boo's and candy corn. (Or, maybe booze and candy corn, hehe.)
If you don't have small envelopes hanging around, you can find some on Amazon. Here are a couple options I liked for A1 / 4 Bar: a spooky grey and a clean simple white.
Do you have plans for Halloween? Any costume ideas? Every year I find myself last minute Goodwill thrifting to find the right pieces and vowing I'll be more prepared next year. :) This year, I have been a little bit more prepared. Almost half way done already!
Hugs and happy coloring!
Mads
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