Who loves learning new skills? I’m always up for a challenge and I love to learn new things that I can apply to not only my business, but also my personal life. Growing up in a Catholic school, we were required to write in cursive EVERY DAY no matter the class. I transitioned over to public school after 6th grade where I felt relieved I didn’t have to write in cursive. I then started my print streak where I would never turn back to cursive. I came to the point in my life where I had to consistently sign my name. Sure, in high school it was pretty with a little heart over the “i” … well, today it looks like a doctor signature! Not a great impression. Haha! I have decided to venture in to calligraphy!
During my college years of graphic design, I was required to take typography classes. We learned the meaning of why fonts are important. From the style to the hierarchy to the composition to kerning/tracking to the color, etc. Looking back at this, I am so thankful to have learned these tools for my business. Even though during my college years, I never dreamt of owning my own business! Now I’m able to apply those skills towards my business and it has been SO beneficial!!!
Print by Printable Verses on Etsy! Gorgeous work!
Why calligraphy? As you see in my branding, I have a fresh serif font with a cursive font. The cursive brings the element of class and elegance. I want to carry that aspect throughout my branding, including my packaging. This is where the new skill comes in! 🙂 I just finished tweaking my package design to take it to the next level for this year and of course calligraphy is brought in to the picture. I cannot spill too many of the ideas I have planned … yet. 🙂 I realized I never had the chance to share my package design from last year so I’m excited to share that with you once I have this year’s design put together!!! So many fun elements that not only tie in my branding but is personalized to my couples. I’m looking forward to receiving all of the goodies in the mail and have a pre-packaging party!
If you are ever looking to venture into calligraphy, be sure to check out this fabulous calligrapher, Laura Hooper!!! I would love to attend one of their workshops in the future. 🙂 Be sure to follow her on Instagram because the prettiness of her work will make your day!
Happy Friday and stay WARM this weekend! Brrrrr!!!
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