…and other lessons learned through this series!
This, my friends is the final post in the #31Day to #LoveYourLettering series! We did it. Whether you started on October 1st with us, or just this past month, you’ve made it to this final post. Woohoo!
This is not the first 31-day series I’ve written… but it IS the first one I’m finishing!
Yes, I realize it’s December and the series was supposed to end on October 31st. I have no excuses, just a very real and crazy life.
Those of you that have followed along through our fun Periscope nightly chats understand that this series and its excitement caught me off guard. I’ve humbly admitted I was only partly prepared when I launched it, but you all showed so much anticipation, and instead of the handful of friends I was expecting, HUNDREDS of you joined us weekly!
These past two months have been an amazing blessing to me.
Can I share with you, candidly? For most of my adult life I have really struggled with my perception of my abilities. I’m not just talking about appropriate humility, but instead struggling with self-depreciating doubts. “Others are already doing this… better.” “I’m not original enough.” “I don’t have enough of my own style.” “I’m not an expert.”
…find the moments of creative beauty in your day-to-day.
Building your self-confidence, and embracing the amazing legacy you’re already creating.
As I sought to encourage you through this series, I ended up being encouraged myself. Many of you have reached out through Facebook, and Instagram. Sending me messages of appreciation, words of encouragement in the grief journey over my daughter, Miranda, and sharing excitement over the prospect of our #ForeverHome.
You all are truly joining me in this adventure of life.
This is a glimpse of the community that I always hoped was possible through blogging.
You’re teaching me to stay focused and be prepared.
When you trust me with your time, it isn’t okay for me to just wing it. I need to have a plan in place and room for needed changes. Trying to piece things together in the final hour, just doesn’t work and isn’t sustainable.
I am more creative than I’ve given myself credit for (and so are YOU).
There are tons of lettering artists out there, and their work is phenomenal… but I still have a unique perspective to share from, I just need to continue embracing it. It was only through the course of the #LoveYourLettering series that I actually started identifying with my full blog name of ‘creativ’ LEI. I’ve enjoyed becoming known as a #leftyletterer.
For many years I’ve held back from sharing art instruction or tips, afraid that too many would people would stop reading if they couldn’t do the same type of art as me. What if they weren’t into art or crafts at all? Why would they read this site.
Through this series I was better able to communicate to you all, that this, like many other art skills, is a discipline. Regular attention does bring growth and changes, but it’s more important to find the ways that help you improve your style and comfort, than it is to form letters (or art) exactly like mine.
Finding your creative outlet may have little to nothing to do with art… and that is absolutely okay!
A creative outlet is the type of thing that excites your mind and ignites your passions. For some it’s art, others it’s cooking, organizing, writing, decorating, or gardening.
We can find ways to relate and encourage one another while we grow our strengths and overcome our weaknesses. It’s that encouragement that spurs us on!
I want to thank you each for joining in during this series. It was so much fun!
Now it’s time to give me your ideas of what you’d like to study together next. I want to hear from you! 2016 is already looking very exciting to me. Expect to see some small changes around here that make it easier to find the info you’re looking for.
Share with us, what was your favorite thing to learn during #LoveYourLettering?
**You can find all of the previous assignments on the series index page here (or by clicking on the image above). A list of basic lettering supplies can be found in this post.**
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I have no suggestions for the future. 🙂 But wanted to thank you so much for the series! I have learned so much and it has launched me into this desire to figure out how to use the creativity I have stuck inside! I am loving this! Thanks again!
It’s exciting for me to see others embracing that creative itch and watching it flourish. It’s been fun to have you follow along, Valerie.
I loved all of the series and the Periscope aspect just made it that much more fun! I especially loved learning brush lettering and building my collection of pens.
I want to thank you for all your hard work on the series!
I would love to see some type of Bible journaling series of posts or how you doodle in your Bible, etc.
Thanks again!
Thank you, Sherrie. I will be sharing more of my journaling bible in 2016. Our Periscope chats were certainly one of my favorite aspects, too! Brush lettering is my go-to for creative lettering.
I have learn so much since following your blogs and periscopes. One of my favorite things has been the brush lettering and calligraphy. I have never attempted them before and now I use both on a regular bases. I’ve had so much fun making my Christmas cards and tags this year. And all the tips have really helped me with my Bible Journaling. On a personal note, I have learn that I was rushing through things and needed to slow down to think things through. You have been such a Blessing to me. Thank you for the time you devote to us. It really means a lot!
Brush lettering is definitely one of my favorites. Robin, I tend to need the reminder to slow down while I’m working on art, too. Well, I need that reminder in a lot of aspects of life. It’s been my pleasure to connect with you, and the other ladies.
I don’t know which class was the best as I have learned so much! I usually had to play catch up on the weekends, so I didn’t attend all of the Periscope sessions (my lost). You gave us all of these great lessons so it is only fitting that something good came back to you as well.
Thank you, Mandy. The Periscope chats were definitely a fun part of the series. I’m certainly looking forward to more series and features that incorporate a Periscope session to tie it all together. It helps keep me focused on delivering the information that is most useful for you all.
Lisa, I have loved the lettering course. I feel like I’m growing in that area, but what I would really love to see is the full alphabet of modern calligraphy (if that’s even what it’s called).
The lettering on the envelope was great. I used the first idea you shared on my Christmas cards. Everyone loved their envelopes. We have a “post office” at church as a fundraiser for the youth and it was fun to see my envelopes in the cubbies. They really “popped”.
Thank you for all you taught us and I look forward to whatever it is you share in 2016.
Elisa, that is so much fun! I’m sure you caught the eyes of many passers-by. So glad to have you on this creative journey.
I would love to learn Bible journaling basics, and how to create paintings with my lettering. I look forward to all your posts and scopes. I am grateful for the skills I’ve learned, and for the confidence I’ve gained in my own creativity. Thank you!
Thank you, Christy. I am planning to share more from my journaling bible in the new year. So glad to have met you through this series.
I fell upon your 31days to love your lettering and I think its been great! I’m a planner girl learning to scrapbook and trying to find my creative side. I learned a lot and can’t wait for more! I would like downloadable guides to how the letters should slant and shape as that’s one thing I really struggle with. I think you are very talented and appreciate very much that you take the time to share that talent with us!
Thanks so much, JJ. I’m thankful you’ve found me. I really enjoy getting connected with the #plannergirls who are stretching their creative muscles. The prettier our planners are, the more apt we are to keep using them! …or maybe that’s just me. 😉 I am working on a comprehensive collection of guide sheets for the shop, later this winter. So glad to have you here.
I have grown in the past weeks and it is so benecial to be able see the vids with demonstrations and your demonstrates. I am ready to go again, in 2016! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ✒️📓✏️📖❤️❤️😄‼️Marci
Marcy, it has been my pleasure to get to know another lefty buddy! I hope you have a blessed Christmas and I look forward to connecting with you more in the new year!
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for doing this 31 day adventure! I am still working through the 31 days, and I did start in October! Life has been very crazy so I haven’t had the time to devote to it that I had hoped, but that’s okay! I can always come back to it.
I also really liked using the quad notebooks. I had fun sealing pages with washi tape and of course, tried to get a bullet journal set up, too. Like riding a bike, I am getting back up and on that seat.
Wishing you many blessings and sending warm thanks,
Kim
Thank you so much for sharing, Kim. As you’ve seen, our family has been flying by the seat of our pants, too. I’ll be working this summer to update the series with more concise videos and should have companion guide and style sheets available soon. Hope your spring is going well.
I have loved this course so much. A friend of mine did it with me and it has been wonderful! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
I have never thought of myself as creative. I am a copy girl. I need a pattern, no imagination involved. This course has shown me that I actually am creative and artsy! This makes me very happy. Thank you.
My friend and I will be starating you other course next.