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The Botanical Hand-Lettering Workbook Review and Giveaway

I love my hand-writing and especially my cursive writing. I am very lucky in that I can write in a straight line, despite not having any lines. I have always found this to be a priceless talent when I am creating or addressing cards. I have mentioned in the past that I believe the art of hand-writing is become a lost art in this world of gaming, chatting and geo-tagging. If we do not practice and renew our education in this art, we will lose it forever.

I am always looking for books that will help me expand upon my knowledge of hand-writing and different techniques. I love the ability of integrating floral motifs to the design, being able to combine cursive and hand-writing while looking fluid, and anything else that can liven up an otherwise boring envelope.

I recently received the new book by Bethany Robertson entitled “The Botanical Hand-Lettering Workbook: Draw Whimsical & Decorative Styles and Scripts“.

The Botanical Hand-Lettering Workbook: Draw Whimsical & Decorative Styles and Scripts is detailed and contains instructions that are simple to follow. The book starts with the traditional introduction, which explains the motivations behind creating a book like this. The book then proceeds into chapters that teach you the techniques used. The chapters are wide-ranging and vary from Flowers & Terrariums, Combining Styles, Embellishments & Borders, and how to use the Positive and Negative Spaces.

I love that this book also shows how to draw Fruits and Veggies, which add a cute element to anything that you use hand-writing on. This book is over 185 pages of space to learn, write and practice what is illustrated in the book. While this book is available on Kindle, I would recommend a hard copy due to the doodle nature of this book and the workbook style.

If you are looking for a book to provide inspiration to your otherwise plainly written letters and envelopes this is book for you! I loved practicing and creating the styles in this book, and while I am not perfect, my lettering my soon be!

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GIVEAWAY: Ulysses Press is offering a copy to you my readers! The Botanical Hand-Lettering Workbook: Draw Whimsical & Decorative Styles and Scripts by Bethany Robertson. I will be randomly choosing 1 person on January 11th (1/11/2016) to receive this book! This is a $14.00 value! Open to residents in the US only. To enter complete the entries below! Winner will be notified by DealsAmongUs by email and prize will be fulfilled by Ulysses Press! Remember you have 48 hours to claim prize, or I will choose another winner. GOOD LUCK!!!

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55 thoughts on “The Botanical Hand-Lettering Workbook Review”

Amanda F December 12, 2015 at

Love this!

Kimberly Hilbert December 12, 2015 at

I like pens and markers because they are darker. Now I love the Frixion pens because they are erasable.

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Cheryl December 12, 2015 at

I prefer to write with colored pens. It feels natural to me.

sow kar December 12, 2015 at

I love do hand lettering and your book is so awesome. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!!

Patricia Hoffmeister December 12, 2015 at

I like to write with a pen with blue ink.

Terri Irvin December 12, 2015 at

I am a artist and I love to write and draw with Copic markers or Prismacolor Premier pens.

Liz K December 12, 2015 at

It really depends on the project but lately I have been especially fond of markers for their rich and consistent color and cleanness

JIll December 13, 2015 at

I like a good free flowing pen, that writes smoothly with little effort.

Sharon Kaminski December 13, 2015 at

I chose to write with pencil so I can erase.

Char December 13, 2015 at

I love blue pen!

Patsy Hagen December 13, 2015 at

I love writing in pen, drawing in pencil, and highlighting in marker. I love them all!

Laura H December 13, 2015 at

I prefer to write with pen because it’s bold and it’s smoother to write with.

Anita Hartsell December 14, 2015 at

Nice prize! Always love learning new skills.

Mary Gardner December 14, 2015 at

I prefer writing with a pen. It just seems to move smoothly over the paper.

Stephanie Bonck December 14, 2015 at

I prefer markers because they are colorful and I like the results.

joni taylor December 14, 2015 at

it depends on what I am doing. I hardly ever like to write in pencil unless I am doing math problems. It’s a tie between pens and markers

Jaclyne L. December 14, 2015 at

I love writing with markers. Thanks for the chance to win!

Patricia Simpkin December 15, 2015 at

This book sounds fabulous! I would LOVE to own one!

desiree grubbs December 16, 2015 at

pen, because once its dry it doesn’t smear all over or get on my hands like pencils do

cc cox December 16, 2015 at

I want it. looks awesome!!!!

jenny stratton December 18, 2015 at

I don’t have a preference I’m not very good at writing so I really don’t notice any difference in any of them.

amy tolley December 18, 2015 at

i prefer a pen but depending on what i am writing i love to use markers as well

Dana Matthews December 18, 2015 at

I like a fine point pen.

Desirae December 20, 2015 at

This would be a great way to clean up my handwriting and make it look nice a creative.

Desirae December 20, 2015 at

*and not a

jenny stratton December 21, 2015 at

I’m not very good at lettering so I don’t really have any preference in pencils or pens.

Laurie Nykaza December 22, 2015 at

I like to write with a get pin the ink glides so I can write faster with it.

Rose Santuci-Sofranko December 22, 2015 at

I prefer to use pens as they are less messy.

Chelsea December 28, 2015 at

Pen, for sure.

Elizabeth E December 28, 2015 at

It’s so pretty! Good choice.

Elizabeth E December 28, 2015 at

ALso, I love me some pencils.

Angela Saver December 28, 2015 at

I prefer to write with a ball point pen because I like how smooth it is, but I like to use a pencil on my calendar so I can erase & make changes when needed!

Serena Powell December 30, 2015 at

I’ve always preferred pencils because I can erase them.

Jessica Sage December 31, 2015 at

I prefer markers just because I like how they write

Anna January 1, 2016 at

pencil

Leanne S January 3, 2016 at

I would love to try this form of art.

Betsy January 3, 2016 at

I like writing in pencil because I can erase my mistakes!

Michelle Ward January 5, 2016 at

I like writing with pens because of the smooth ink.

Susan Chester January 5, 2016 at

I likr colored pencils because I can sharpen them to a point, but also use the side for shading.

Rajee January 6, 2016 at

I like both for lighter and darker shades

Sadie B. January 7, 2016 at

I love to us my calligraphy pens to address my Christmas cards.

gala January 9, 2016 at

I prefer to use pens, it just looks neat

Krystine January 9, 2016 at

I like pencils because I often have to add or change things. Though I usually end up using pens because that’s what I grab first.

MaryJane January 9, 2016 at

Pens

sharonc January 9, 2016 at

I prefer brightly colored ink in gel pens because the writing flows

Tracy Shafer January 9, 2016 at

I just love the flow of a good pen

Jennifer H January 10, 2016 at

I love writing with thin, felt-tip markers. It reminds me of my childhood.

Michelle January 10, 2016 at

I prefer ink.
My lettering could use some serious help, though. I love to create handmade tags, labels, cards, wall art, etc.. I may have to purchase this book, giveaway or no giveaway…

Bonnie Day January 10, 2016 at

I prefer to write with a pen I also like my ink to be turquoise which is hard to find

Sherry Conrad January 11, 2016 at

I like fountain pens – love working with different inks.

Lesley F January 11, 2016 at

I like writing with pens because I like the feel of them better

heather c January 11, 2016 at

I like writing with pencil if it’s something artistic, then when I feel it’s right, I’ll go over it with pen or marker.

Leah Shumack January 11, 2016 at

Blue pens are what I tend to use the most!

Emilee Bond January 11, 2016 at

I love to write with pen. but it has to be a smooth ink pin. I hate writing and having the letters cut off because i’m using a cheep pen lol. Thanks so much for this chance!!! *fingers crossed!*

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