proud of myself!!!!

portjeffbride Posted: Jan 10, 2007 11:30 PM

proud of myself!!!!

I finally took the plunge and practiced my calligraphy. I was formally taught it, but that was in 1981 when I was 9

At any rate, I bought a pen at michaels, and worked on it for over an hour.... it doesn't look too bad! I think I can save a couple hundred $$ doing the addresses and placecards myself....

yay!!! Finally a chance to save some $$

gemini515 Posted: Jan 10, 2007 11:31 PM

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I am proud of you

Jennifer907 Posted: Jan 10, 2007 11:33 PM

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That's funny because I was thinking today about how I learned it before, so why wouldn't I be able to pick it up and save myself some money. Too funny.

portjeffbride Posted: Jan 10, 2007 11:42 PM

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oh, for anyone else who would like to give it a try, I used this website....

http://www.vaxxine.com/mikwit/lessons/
good luck!

PegaLega Posted: Jan 11, 2007 12:51 AM

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Thats great, I learned it too when I was younger but I have no patience to do it anymore

Espo22 Posted: Jan 11, 2007 12:57 AM

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Posted by portjeffbride

I finally took the plunge and practiced my calligraphy. I was formally taught it, but that was in 1981 when I was 9

At any rate, I bought a pen at michaels, and worked on it for over an hour.... it doesn't look too bad! I think I can save a couple hundred $$ doing the addresses and placecards myself....

yay!!! Finally a chance to save some $$

I don't know how to write calligraphy at all, but i handwrote all my e-party invites myself and i have to say they came out real nice, i was so surprised...I was lucky because the return address on the envelope wasn't script writing so i didn't have to do anything like that. I bought a gold calligraphy pen. It does add a nice personal touch...GOOD LUCK

But after doing these i can say i wont do the same thing for wedding invitations lol

luvabul Posted: Jan 11, 2007 01:16 AM

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blu6385 Posted: Jan 11, 2007 08:56 AM

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thats great

nicothy Posted: Jan 11, 2007 08:59 AM

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thats great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ewickens Posted: Jan 11, 2007 09:26 AM

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Good job!

libby2595 Posted: Jan 11, 2007 09:39 AM

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i'm proud of you for taking a pro-active step to save yourself a lot of money!!!

giannismomma05 Posted: Jan 11, 2007 09:49 AM

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Good for you .....

maybride75 Posted: Jan 11, 2007 10:59 AM

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good for you . go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!

cindyandkevin Posted: Jan 11, 2007 11:02 AM

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That's awesome, such a personal touch!!!!!!!

eternitybride Posted: Jan 11, 2007 11:24 AM

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I studied Calligraphy when I was a kid, and my FH is taking a course on it as an elective, I think its a great way to save money and personalize things

Renee615 Posted: Jan 11, 2007 11:35 AM

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kahlua716 Posted: Jan 11, 2007 11:39 AM

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I bought a kit to teach myself...gave it 5 minutes and gave up...maybe I'll try again when it comes time to have to PAY someone!

portjeffbride Posted: Jan 11, 2007 11:44 AM

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Posted by kahlua716

I bought a kit to teach myself...gave it 5 minutes and gave up...maybe I'll try again when it comes time to have to PAY someone!

one thing I do remember from way back when.... somehow writing is more difficult with the 'real pen' (with the metal nib) than the calligraphy markers. The real pens drag much more, and the ink flow is difficult to manage.

I was surprised how easily I picked it up again after 25 years.....