# @skillshare on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=H2nxhb_trU0 - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37300021-skillshare-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/d5f1ff147b.jpg - **Posted:** 2025-11-25T16:00:24.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Skillshare (@skillshare) β€” https://gondola.cc/skillshare ## Caption #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, you’ll 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 you’re making cards for family, gifting handmade stationery, or learning fun holiday lettering techniques, this lesson will spark unlimited creativity. 🎁 Want more holiday projects like this? Watch the full class on Skillshare for all of Shannon’s festive lettering lessons. πŸ‘‰ Explore the full class here: https://skl.sh/43DE1FV ✏️ Explore Skillshare Live Sessions β†’ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtqQYNGG0ZFeALwrYz1h9OhePt7_bJRzy&si=gpxadUpKq2Yv34Uv πŸ“© Subscribe for daily art exercises & creative practice tips. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Supplies 00:10 – Writing the Calligraphy Phrase 00:25 – Adding Fir Texture with Light Green 00:35 – Layering Dark Green for Contrast 00:49 – Blending Greens for Smooth Lettering 01:10 – Drawing Christmas Light Strings 01:33 – Adding Teardrop Light Bulbs 01:50 – Creating Shadows on Letters 02:05 – Painting the Glowing Light Effect 02:20 – Filling Negative Space with Dots 02:40 – Adding Metallic & Fine-Liner Details 02:53 – Final Look & Tips Thumbnail Credit: Teacher: Shannon Layne Class: Fun and Festive Hand Lettered Christmas Cards Hashtags for the creator portal: #HolidayLettering #ChristmasCardDIY #CalligraphyTutorial #ChristmasCrafts #DIYHolidayGifts #HandmadeChristmas #HolidayArt #CreativeGifting #BrushLettering #CalligraphyArt #SkillshareClass #30DayChallenge #HolidayGiftMaking #FestiveCalligraphy #ChristmasLightsArt ## Stats - **Views:** 336 - **Likes:** 10 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 0 ## Tags brushlettering, diyholidaygifts, skillshareclass, holidaygiftmaking, calligraphyart, calligraphytutorial, festivecalligraphy, handmadechristmas, christmaslightsart, holidaylettering, christmascrafts, holidayart, creativegifting, christmascarddiy, 30daychallenge --- Copyright (c) Gondola