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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 and that you enjoy creating a more imaginative life and home. Click here to learn more about me.
Latest in Lettering & Calligraphy
Modern Calligraphy and Copperplate: Pointed Pen Basics
Would you love to learn how to do modern calligraphy with a pointed pen and/or more traditional pointed pen calligraphy styles like Copperplate? This post will get you started with tips on supplies, books, and more. Pointed pen calligraphy lends itself to so many projects – letters, notes, wall art, envelope art, tags, invitations, card…
Latest in Crafts
How to Make Stamped Tumbled Tile Coasters
Here’s a very, very simple project that makes a much appreciated gift. Even if you aren’t a “crafty” person, you can do this. Stamped tile coasters easy to make, and they are practical and pretty. One year I made these for just about everybody for Christmas, and they were a big hit. (Well, anyway, everyone…
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7 Tips to Make Your Christmas Dinner Party Unforgettable
So, you’re planning to host a Christmas dinner party? I’ve got some tips to make sure your party is not just another dinner, but a memorable, festive celebration. With a bit of planning and creativity, you can host a Christmas dinner that will become a cherished memory. Here are 7 tips for an unforgettable Christmas…
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A Review of the Wooden Sketchbox and Washi Tape Dispenser from Galen Leather Co.
My first experience with products from Galen Leather Co., a family company based in Istanbul, Turkey, was last summer, when they sent me a beautiful purple A6 leather notebook cover in exchange for my review. I was floored by the quality and attention to detail of that notebook cover, as well as the kindness and…
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Photography Tips for Using Natural Light Indoors
Have you wondered how to improve your photography when using natural light indoors? Natural light photography doesn’t have to be complicated or difficult. Light was one of the things I often overlooked when I started getting serious about photography. I was learning about composition, how to shoot manually, and all of the little details. But…
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