Brush Script Class & Valentine Card Give Away

I've loved the look of brush script for awhile now. I've seen examples of it on Pam Garrison's blog and also in the Project Life card set - "Midnight" edition. I was thrilled when I found out that Kai Barteski was teaching an on-line course to learn her technique of brush script: http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/classrooms/life-scripted.

The first lesson was released yesterday, and this morning I couldn't wait to play with my new brushes and paint. I painted all those sheets pictured above this morning. It definitely takes practice, but I'm getting the hang of it!

Brush script is best done with Chinese bamboo brushes. Kai does a fabulous job explaining the best materials and techniques to use - I encourage you to sign up for this class if you like this brush script look as much as I do!

These samples are made with plain copier paper...which is why you see the paper wrinkle up.

Once I get better, I'll move to a heavier card stock, but I didn't want to waste paper on my first day.

Painting brush script is very relaxing - almost zenlike :-)

I used many of the same quotes as Kai.

I can see wearing a white t-shirt with this brush script lettering on it.

I took some of my favorite pages and reduced them on the copier. The cards pictured below are about 3" x 4".

Then I embellished these little cards with some vintage doll images. I can see sending these little cards out or using them in my journal.

I can't wait for the next lesson and learn some more about brush script.

Can you believe it's February already? I've been working on Valentine cards and they're almost ready to send out. Here's a sneak peak.

Giveaway time! I have two extra Valentine cards that I'm happy to send out. Just leave me a comment by Friday, Feb. 7th @ midnight. Let me know your favorite saying or quote. I'll use a random number generator to select two people. I'll announce the winners on Saturday, then contact me with your address and the winners can pick either one my Valentine cards or one of my brush script inspiration cards with the vintage doll image.

Have a great week!