DIY Handlettering: From Monogrammed Pillows to Personalized Stationery--25 Handcrafted, Handlettered Projects You Can Make!

by Melissa Averinos, Asharae Kroll

Overview

Creative inspiration for developing your own unique lettering style!

Take your home decor to a whole new level with beautiful, customizable handlettering techniques! With DIY Handlettering, you'll learn how to re-create all the most popular fonts—from swirly scripts to bold block lettering to whimsical calligraphy. With these beautiful writing techniques, you can customize any object in your home to reflect the things that matter to you. Whether it's monogramming a plate, designing a striking wall art display, or adding an important date to a pillow, handlettering is the newest way to make your home decor totally one-of-a-kind!

Add a touch of personality to any object with stunning projects like:

• Etched Wineglasses
• Customized Picture Frame
• Statement Monogram Necklace
• Personalized Journals
• Woodburned Lovers' Plaque
• Lettered Mugs

Complete with beautiful photographs and plenty of inspiration, DIY Handlettering will help you add the perfect finishing touch to just about everything!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440581762
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	04/13/2016
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Melissa Averinos is a designer, painter, blogger, good listener, and lover of strawberry rhubarb pie. She can usually be found getting messy in the back of her Cape Cod home. She is the author of DIY Handlettering, DIY Mason Jars, and DIY Wine Corks. You can visit her website at YummyGoods.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

Part 1 Intro to Handlettering 9

Chapter 1 Tools of the Trade 11

Getting Started 11

Paint Pens 12

Bleach Pens 13

Fabric Pens 13

Brushes 14

Acrylic Paints 15

Watercolor Paints 18

Ceramic Paint 18

Tools for Embossing and Etching 20

Tools for Woodburning 21

Digitizing Handlettering 21

Chapter 2 Basic Handwriting Styles 23

How to Begin 23

Tall and Narrow 24

Blocky Serif 30

Playful Serif 37

Bold and Blocky 42

Cursive 48

Fake Calligraphy 52

Brush Script 59

Choosing a Lettering Style That's Right for Your Project 64

Chapter 3 Taking Your Handwriting 65

Adding Details 65

Adding Shadows to Your Lettering 71

Where to Find Additional Inspiration 72

Next Steps 72

Part 2 Handlettering Projects 73

Chapter 4 Kitchen 75

Upcycled Napkins 77

Lettered Mugs 81

Basil Pots 85

Spoon Rest 89

Etched Wineglasses 95

Chapter 5 Wall Art 99

Faux Chalkboard 101

Wood burped Lovers' Plaque 107

Canvas Quote 111

Map Quote 117

Watercolor-Resist Artwork 121

Pillow 127

Clock 133

Customized Picture Frame 137

Mirror 141

Area Rug 145

Chapter 7 Wear 147

Bracelet 149

"I'm So Fancy" Tote 153

Lettered Shot-Cotton Scarf 157

Statement Monogram Necklace 161

Keychain 165

Chapter 8 Happy Mail 167

Envelopes 169

Cards 173

Wooden Postcard 177

Personalized Journals 181

Stationery 185

Index 188