Think.Make.Share. - A Blog from the Creative Studios at Hallmark

2.13.19

Black History in the making: Diverse voices proclaim “My Blackness is…”

Working on the Mahogany team means collaborating with a variety of talented individuals in the African-American community at Hallmark. That's why, in...

2.6.19

DIY Valentines gift box decorations: Make something sweet even sweeter

Valentine's Day gifts fall into two main categories: Effusive and tangible proclamations of love for our very favorite sweeties (partners, kids,...

Materials used to create wallpapers included paint, paintbushes, lino stamps, and a brush pen | thinkmakeshareblog.com

1.30.19

Love, lettering, and linocut: Free February 2019 digital wallpapers

Let's make this month about love: Love for others...love for yourself...love for your life. Hallmark Artist Alyissa J. put love, lettering,...

Upcycled wine bottle | thinkmakeshareblog.com

1.28.19

Galentine’s Day party decorations: Upcycled wine bottles

Galentine’s Day—or Palentine's Day!—is almost here. Who's ready to gather with besties and celebrate friendship with a night in? ✋✋✋ To fancy...

Potpourri Sachets | thinkmakeshareblog.com

1.17.19

DIY Potpourri Sachets: Little gifts for Galentine’s Day

There are all sorts of reasons to try DIY potpourri sachets. For example: You like good smells. Or you love plants...

Small Care Packages | thinkmakeshareblog.com

1.14.19

Tiny care packages: Say “thinking of you” in the cutest way possible

Somebody you know probably has something special going on. Something that deserves notice. Something that calls for celebration. So we...

block printing tips and tricks from Hallmark artists

Craft Spotlight

Linocut Workshop

Block printing basics: How to create patterns

Block printing—also called linocut and lino printing—looks complicated. (You’re making a stamp from scratch. How does that even happen?) But with a few tools and a little practice, you can create designs from simple patterns to layered illustrations. Hallmark Designer Marisol B. designed a workshop to teach our artists block printing basics and some of her favorite techniques.