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At An Artful Mom, you’ll find lettering, calligraphy and craft projects, DIY tutorials for your home and garden, journaling ideas, photography tips, and more. Creativity takes many forms! My goal is that you leave here inspired to be creative in all that you do. Click here to learn more about me.
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My Favorite Calligraphy Books
I have a bit of an obsession with both calligraphy and with books, so I’ve built a collection of calligraphy books over the years. Is there any single “best calligraphy book” in any calligraphy genre? Well, no, not really. There are many choices, and it can be a little confusing at first, especially when you…
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Don’t Wait for the Perfect Project – Use Your Best Supplies Now
Many of us have a drawer, basket, or carry-case filled with art or craft supplies we consider “too good” to use. The premium, beautiful paper. The better inks. The paints that were a splurge. There is an urge with all of these products to keep them for a perfect project – and the standard required…
Latest in Home & Garden
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No Green Thumb, No Problem
Not everyone has the knack for gardening and plant care, and that’s just fine. We all have different skill sets! But, even if plants wilt when you walk by or you simply lack time to dedicate to cultivating them, there are still ways to appreciate plants. All it takes is choosing the appropriate plants and…
Latest in Journaling
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Fountain Pen Basics and Tips for Beginners
There is something calming and beautiful about writing with fountain pens. I loved writing with them when I was young, but I seemed to forget them for a while. Writing in my journals or writing a letter is just more fun with a fountain pen. And I’m talking about just regular handwriting, not any kind…
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How to Improve Your Photography
In this post, I thought I’d give a little summary of some things you can do to improve your photography. (I go into a bit more detail in some of my other photography posts, but here I’d just like to touch on a few important things to consider.) And, no, you don’t need the latest…
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