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Completed/Past Exchanges / Re: ADVANCED EXCHANGE - Mimic a Master

« on: May 09, 2015, 11:37:17 AM »

Hello for everyone on my list I AM SO SORRY!!
I got amazing letters and I am so freaked out by your skills! (Don't know how to say that otherwise, you all are awesome!)
My hand unfortunately did not heal as fast as I wanted to, and now I am so overwhelmed with exams again, that I haven't finished the exchange letters yet (It's been more than a month and I feel so bad!)  If I ever get around to sending them to you, you'll be surprised because you'll probably have forgotten all about this exchange till then. *sobs*
So Sorry

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Completed/Past Exchanges / Re: ADVANCED EXCHANGE - Mimic a Master

« on: March 16, 2015, 03:17:00 PM »

WOW!! @Felicia: How much time did you need for the envelope? It's a masterpiece! :O
I received my first envelope today (from Belgium) and it's also a very wonderful piece of work! Thank you so much Sybille!!


(I feel slightly afraid to begin…   )

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Completed/Past Exchanges / Re: Mimic A Master Advanced Exchange Lists have been mailed!

« on: March 09, 2015, 12:19:08 PM »

Quick update from my part: I have not yet started. I wanted to this week but as my right thumb/hand got heavily injured during my holidays last week it might take a while longer. Right now I am happy that I at least have the use of four of my fingers back but the thumb heals way slower than I'd like - which makes for a lot of awkward situations in daily life! I really hope I'll make it at least to the deadline, if not I'll write another note!

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Completed/Past Exchanges / Re: Birthday Exchange

« on: January 18, 2015, 07:36:03 AM »

Oh my god I received the most awesome birthday mail from a few of you! Some were pretty early in November, and Amys I just received yesterday! A late Thanks to everyone who send something - I love them!!
I probably won't be able to participate again till the middle of February when I have a bit more free time from Uni, so sorry for all you January Birthday peeps, I'll be late

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Completed/Past Exchanges / Re: ADVANCED EXCHANGE - Mimic a Master

« on: January 04, 2015, 10:03:02 AM »

Oh how lucky I am that the send out date is set so late (Right into my off-uni days and where I wanted to renovate the whole flat but sshhh don't tell anyone!)! Even though I am sooo far away from being advanced I want to try this, Starlee is right, It'll be a huge learning experience!

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Coffee & Nib-bles / Re: The "What's Up" Thread

« on: December 12, 2014, 05:27:07 PM »

Get well soon everyone! It's really discouraging to hear about all the wrist problems of the forum members!

I've got no wrist problems but due to university, and work (yes, I've got the job) I have zero time to do some calligraphy. Every time I admire all your works on instagram I feel a deep loss, but I prefer willingly going to sleep at 9 pm (which I didn't even do as a kid - what has become of me T_T) than dropping dead asleep during classes. Still, all I wanna do is write some beautiful letters right now!! *sobs*

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Brush Calligraphy / Re: Guide to Choosing a Brush Pen for Calligraphy

« on: December 08, 2014, 02:42:41 PM »

Thank you very much Linda! I just stood in the artist shop last week and was completely overwhelmed with all the brush pens they had. This helps a lot!!

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Completed/Past Exchanges / Re: Birthday Exchange

« on: November 10, 2014, 03:41:45 PM »

Lyndsay, mine is also on its way. I've been too busy to send it in time Happy Birthday!!

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Coffee & Nib-bles / Re: TV series junkies

« on: October 29, 2014, 11:36:58 AM »

Natascha, did you just say DOCTOR WHO?? (me!!)

(Sherlock and Criminal Minds as well.)

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Coffee & Nib-bles / Re: The "What's Up" Thread

« on: October 29, 2014, 11:34:48 AM »

Welcome back Moya!!

I've been visiting this post just to have a place to moan. Since yesterday I feel sick, having a cold and not being able to talk is so frustrating (the voice is doing a vacation without me)! And to make things worse tomorrow I have my first test in Chinese (written, so no worries yet.) and an appointment with my (soon-to-be/potential) new boss who'll be deciding if I get the part-time-job I so desperately need or not - It's just NOT the time to feel as bad as I do now.
At least my lovely boyfriend cooked some chicken vegetable soup for me...for the magical healing I need.

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Broad Edge Pen Calligraphy / Re: What broad edge calligraphy hand to begin with

« on: October 10, 2014, 02:08:36 PM »

The thing is, as a kid the foremost thought is: Having fun (def. not spacing @ Heebs ) ! And Gothic Textura and Fraktur may seem harder to learn but they are definitely more fun. I started with Fraktur when I was 11 (because I didn't know much about calligraphy and other styles, but when I learned more I still stuck to Fraktur, as I found the others  "boring" - yes I know, shame on me ^^; )

Maybe show him some samples and let him decide which one he likes best?
Let us know how it works!!

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Broad Edge Pen Calligraphy / Re: Broad Pen Mail Exchange?

« on: October 01, 2014, 05:44:28 AM »

Natascha I think you've seen most of the envelopes on IG - the inside isn't much, just a really simple watercolor and a quote written in blackletter

Don't believe her, Natascha, it's really stunning! Linda, you are way too modest!

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Broad Edge Pen Calligraphy / Re: Broad Pen Mail Exchange?

« on: September 27, 2014, 08:53:04 AM »

Linda, I received your card today as well! It is sooo lovely, I am totally in awe! And that paper! I love everything about it (also, NO WAY your Broad Pen work is rusty!)
I have sent mine today and I now feel like I should have waited just a bit longer!

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Show & Tell / Re: Calligraphy Cat Club

« on: September 14, 2014, 02:45:05 PM »

So many beautiful cats! Mine are mischievous: always nibbling on my brushes and playing with my penholders when I have my back turned. True calligraphycats!! 

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Introductions / Re: Hi! I'm Marina from Germany!

« on: September 14, 2014, 01:31:41 PM »

Hallo Marina,

it's wonderful to have you here!