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2.28.20

Spring into the new season with FREE March 2020 Digital Wallpapers

Can you hear that? The sound of birds chirping, sunnier days, and outside frolicking in the spring weather? WE CAN. Flowers...

two Reusable Tote Bags hanging on a peg wall | thinkmakeshareblog.com

2.25.20

DIY pillowcase tote: Put your spring things in this easy-to-make bag

Do you love a good tote? We love a good tote. And this DIY pillowcase tote bag is our new...

2.13.20

Easy mail art ideas: Add color and pattern with wrapping paper

Do you hold your snail mail to a ridiculously high standard? Or when you send a note or gift for...

1.31.20

FREE February 2020 Digital Wallpapers: Give your screens some love

Hugs and hearts and kisses and confetti! Our FREE February 2020 digital wallpapers by Hallmark Artist Lynn G. are like...

Love letter written in calligraphy, with pen and ink bottle

1.29.20

Calligraphy tips: How to hand letter a love letter (or any special message)

If you're putting your feelings down on paper, why not do it beautifully? Our pointed pen calligraphy tips will help...

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1.21.20

Kids’ Valentine Box ideas: Inspiration from Hallmark artists

Ever look at kids' valentine box ideas and wonder why they get to have all the fun? SAME. 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.