I got the best email the other day; Nikki of Perpetually Engaged spotted a birthday card I sent to Punctuation Mark's Elie and told me I simply had to start marketing my handwriting–I could practically hear a cadre of my elementary school teachers howling in their classrooms! The truth is that I love to practice loops and scrolls inspired by all the lovely invitations and envelopes I've admired.This peachy suite by Cheree Berry caught my attention right away–how can you resist the date calligraphed into the corner of the envelope liner, for heaven's sake? That's what I call attention to detail!
Do you practice your handwriting, or is that a terribly embarrassing admission?
how sweet! i dont practice my handwriting...but im tempted to practice my new signature ;) xoxo jillian:: enter to win a custom canvas print!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Unfortunately I don't practice my handwriting, but I probably should... I think it might just be getting worse as the years go on!
ReplyDeleteI'm dying here of so envious I am of your handwriting.
ReplyDeleteI can't sign my own name properly and the same way twice.
Bless your gift. And Nikki is right :).
My handwriting is horrible! Horrible! But if I try it's pretty good- comes from all that Calligraphy we had to do in school. My teacher always complimented me on my 'o's and ever since them I like writing 'o's.
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous, I just about die over calligraphy and fine handwriting! And yes I am one of those kooky ones that practice my handwriting, I almost find it theraputic. The ink rolling out into all those loops and swoops seems to relax my mind. Yeah, I know I need therapy! :)
ReplyDeleteUgh, I have TERRIBLE handwriting. My parents are always surprised when I send something to them in the mail and it actually shows up because my handwriting is so bad.
ReplyDeleteI saw your postcard on Punction Mark and totally agree - your handwriting is gorgeous! Make it work for you, girl!
ReplyDeleteI love when people tell me I'm right...and I am! ;) Do it!
ReplyDeleteLove that little message on the envelope flap. What a sweet surprise!
love the detail on the envelope liner.
ReplyDeleteTill this day, I'll practice my handwriting. I love writing in cursive.
I used to have lovely handwriting. Maybe I should practice again. It always makes receiving a letter that much more fun when the writing is fancy.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking about handwriting...I am gong to need to address my wedding invitation envelopes, and feel a little hopeless... does practice really help? xo
ReplyDeletei would love to see "lena's handwriting - a stationery and calligraphy shop." you have unusually beautiful taste and i am sure your handwriting is outstanding.
ReplyDeleteCheree Berry's site is so adorable!
Oh I definitely used to practice mine - and I agree, I think we need to see yours, maybe with a little online business?
ReplyDeleteDelicious. I do practice my hand in calligraphy though I need lots of work!
ReplyDeleteshe's so right! your script is beautiful!! i definitely practice my handwriting, especially now that i'm hand-addressing the save the dates and invites!
ReplyDeletexoxo
I don't practice, but I certainly should! i love these colors!
ReplyDeletemy handwriting is awful. I always promise to improve it but it never happens.
ReplyDeletei wish i practiced. and love that you do. :) my brother is an amazing calligrapher (suddenly) which is hilarious because he was always notorious for having the most illegible handwriting of all time.
ReplyDeleteI have the worst handwriting, and it has surely declined over the years. I can, however, analyze handwriting with a decent accuracy.
ReplyDeleteI'm not proud of my handwriting and in an effort to better it and have fun, one of my friends and I have become pin pals, no phone calls, we only write letters. It's definitely helped my handwriting
ReplyDeleteWow, just beautiful! What lovely handwriting you have.
ReplyDeleteHihi 'Happy Thursday'!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
Glad to hear it's not only us that think this is a good idea ;)
Hugs and I hope you guys are enjoying your Happy Thursday :)
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I certainly should. I think it's a skill that comes in handy more than you think...
ReplyDeletebeautiful, Lena :)
ReplyDeletexo, chrissy
LOVE to write....always doodling....but would hire you in a sec for handwritten invites!!
ReplyDeleteExquisite!
ReplyDeleteI have terrible hand writing and I think it changes constantly. But now I want to see yours.
ReplyDeleteI always admire good penmanship.
ReplyDeleteNice weekend.xo
Such a soft, romantic invitation! Learn calligraphy has been on my to-do list since, well, it seems like forever.
ReplyDeletemy handwriting is HORRIBLE!! so embarrassing, it's like a 5th graders!!
ReplyDeletei dont practice but my private school younger years definitely improved my handwriting :)
ReplyDeleteOut of the corner of my eye I see a candle on fire...no jokes. But YES market your handwriting why not?!?!
ReplyDeletexo,
C
With this new-found knowledge, I'm only slightly miffed I haven't yet received a handwritten note in the mail, Lena darling. But actually, that might be bad, because then I'd have to write you back, which would mean revealing my own less than stellar script. When I take my time, it's not half bad...but 99% of the time, I rush and it's a sloppy, illegible mess. I need third grade again.
ReplyDeletexoxo
I wish I practiced... Then perhaps I would be much better at it. Currently, my pen resides in the same category as 13 year old boys and doctors!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet email to get! i definitely like practicing my handwriting, it can make a letter so much more special.
ReplyDeleteI always have practiced and I think I always will. It's fun to change with your mood!
ReplyDeleteHoly gorgeous peach!!
ReplyDeletei have the handwriting of an adolescent boy. the more i practice, the sadder i become.
ReplyDeletelife spelled jen