#HolidayLettering #ChristmasCardDIY #CalligraphyTutorial
Learn how to create textured holiday calligraphy using markers, shadows, and simple techniques.
In Day 7 of 30 Days of Holiday Gift Making, artist Shannon Layne shows you how to turn simple calligraphy into a festive, shimmering design using layered greens, textured strokes, and watercolor light effects. This project is beginner-friendly, cozy, and perfect for handmade gifts.
In this lesson, youโll learn how to:
Add fir-tree texture to your lettering using light + dark green markers
Draw Christmas light strings with teardrop bulbs
Blend watercolor inside each bulb for a glowing effect
Layer fine-liner shadows and metallic details
Balance negative space with subtle dot patterns
Create a fully polished, gift-ready holiday card
Whether youโre making cards for family, gifting handmade stationery, or learning fun holiday lettering techniques, this lesson will spark unlimited creativity.
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