Have you ever dreamed of wearing a dress that feels like it was pulled straight from a fairy tale? Something soft, romantic, and dreamy? I imagine myself picking flowers in my basket and singing around forest animals; yeah, that’s the kind of dress I was dreaming of. And this is how I made it happen! After …
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Wondering what a Cricut cutting machine is and what does it do? In this post, you will find the ultimate guide to getting started with a Cricut cutting machine. Everything is explained along with 34+ questions and answers, so you can be confident that you are getting the right Cricut machine for your needs! This …
Stay on top of all the special moments in your life with this free and beautifully designed birthday calendar! With lovely hand-lettered details, this download makes it easy to keep track of birthdays, anniversaries, and other important yearly celebrations, so you’ll never miss a chance to celebrate the people you love. I designed this FREE …
Ever wondered where Calligraphy comes from? In this brief history of Calligraphy post, we will dig into some books and go back to the beginning of writing history so that we can understand the origin of letterforms. If you can see, then chances are you are being exposed to letterforms daily, even though occasionally, we …
Drawing super simple and easy doodles is the perfect way to get you started with bullet journaling, or just expand your drawing skills so you can add more illustrations to your lettering and calligraphy work! So I am sharing more than 100+ easy things to draw to get you started in the doodle world! There …
If you have ever wondered how Cricut materials stack up against other brands, this post is for you. In this Cricut materials comparison, I will take it to the basics, and we will compare them apples to apples. Determine how Cricut materials stand against some of the most popular competing brands. While this post is …
If you have thought about making stickers with your Cricut Machine but didn’t know where to get started, this is the perfect post for you! Because here, I will share an easy step-by-step for beginners on how to make stickers with your Cricut machine using the Print then Cut feature along with the offset settings …
Have you ever felt the day slipping away from you, weighed down by stress or a sense of overwhelm? The simplest yet most powerful tool to turn things around for me is affirmations (and practicing mindful coloring affirmations) Every morning, I spend a few quiet minutes repeating my affirmations before diving into the day. This …
When first crafting with a Cricut cutting machine, the broad offering of Cricut tools might be a little confusing, but don’t worry, today I will cover all the tools and what each tool does, so you can select the ones that you really need for your specific crafting needs. I know that we all craft …
Ever since I first saw how easy it is to install wallpaper murals, I’ve been dreaming about adding touches to my office and making a cozy reading area. I partnered with Ever Wallpaper to make the cozy reading area of my dreams in the new studio office a reality! As I’ve shared in our barefootdetour.com …
Calligraphy alphabets can be extremely helpful when starting our journey. They are the foundation that, after being studied, can help us develop our very own style. But sometimes the terminology, letter styles and families can be a bit difficult to understand, but don’t worry! That’s precisely what I’ll be covering in this post! For us …
What is a Calligraphy pen, and what should you consider when looking for a brush pen to practice or lean brush calligraphy. Additionally, learn which ones are the best for beginners and get a free 10-page worksheet of the basic strokes at the end of the post! The wide variety of brush pens or Calligraphy …
Browse through the best Procreate brushes for Procreate on the iPad. With these custom brushes, you will be able to master iPad lettering and digital calligraphy to take your Procreate art and illustrations to the next level! Finding the perfect brushes for Procreate can be challenging because, with the rise in popularity of the App, …
Getting started with Cricut Design Space can seem super overwhelming, especially when we try to modify images or customize our graphics to cut. So if you are a total beginner, this post will give you a good look into all the buttons and capabilities of the Desktop version. Getting to know the software is probably …
Learn all the steps, tips, and recommendations to have a flawless application of Cricut Iron on, plus get to know all the different kinds and possible applications of this fun and versatile material. When we are getting started using our Cricut machines, projects using iron on vinyl can seem super intimidating, and while the process …
Getting drawing ideas for your new notebook, or getting a doodle idea for your lettering pieces is no easy task. So to help you out, I compiled some super cute drawing ideas and added step-by-step instructions for most of them, this way you can start drawing and embellishing as soon as possible! In this post …
Using paper (a notebook for designers) to keep track of your thoughts, ideas and musings is one of the best analog ways to stay organized and to let your creativity flow, but what makes a notebook good for you? And what are the best ones depending on what your needs are? We will cover that …
Check the 3 different drawings of roses and the easy step-by-step instructions on how to draw each one of the rose styles to spice up your lettering, calligraphy pieces, or bullet journal spreads. In this beginner tutorial, we will go over how to create three different ways to draw a rose following detailed steps on …