Super Simple Hand-Lettering Projects: Techniques and Craft Projects Using Hand Lettering

By Kiley Bennett

You love to letter and you have a favorite alphabet. Now, let your skills shine! Discover ways to hand letter on a variety of different surfaces and materials in order to create amazing works of art, whether you want to gift, sell, or decorate your home. From lettering on fabric, wood, glass, and chalkboard, this is the ultimate source of inspir

• Language: English
• Publisher: Design Originals
• Release date: Sep 25, 2020
• ISBN: 9781607657927

Kiley Bennett

Kiley Bennett is a professional brush-lettering artist, teacher, podcaster, Etsy shop owner, and TombowUSA Brand Ambassador. She is the hand letterer and blogger behind Kiley in Kentucky (www.kileyinkentucky.com) and has a large following on Instagram. Kiley teaches hand lettering online via her YouTube channel, as well as in-person classes to students from around the world. She runs her business from her home in Southern Illinois. Though Kiley is no longer in Kentucky, she will always have a serious love for all things Bluegrass.

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About the Author

Kiley Bennett is the artist and teacher behind Kiley in Kentucky www.kileyinkentucky.com. In 2015, Kiley purchased a couple of brush pens on her lunch break and then spent the rest of the day lettering at her desk at work. Within a year, she was able to take her new business as a lettering artist full-time, and she has since begun teaching online classes to students from around the world! Since the release of her first book, Super Simple Hand Lettering, Kiley has expanded her focus to include art in other mediums, with brush lettering still being the one she knows best. Kiley and her husband, Daniel, live in Lexington, Kentucky.

Contents

Gallery

Lettering Refresh

Projects

Wooden Serving Tray

Decorative Cutting Board

Coasters

Hand-Lettered Pumpkins

Christmas Ornaments

Decorative Chalkboard

Cake & Cupcake Toppers

Place Cards

Glass Signs

Gift Tags

Wrapping Paper

Envelopes & Cards

Hand-Lettered Globe

Hand-Lettered Display

Denim Jacket

Templates

I am honored that you have chosen this book to inspire creativity in your life. Whether you’ve been lettering for years, months, weeks, or days, please know that your art will bring joy and beauty into the world however you choose to share it—and I really hope you choose to share it!

In this book, you’ll find super simple projects for the home, holidays, celebrations, and beyond. My biggest hope is that you will use this book to light your own spark of creativity—these projects are customizable in countless ways. Your own personal touch is the only step I couldn’t include inside these pages.

Now, get to making and share your gifts with the world!

Best wishes and happiest lettering,

Gallery

A globe is a timeless piece of art for your home, and one you lettered by hand will fit into your décor seamlessly.

Don't feel limited to paper and other classic lettering surfaces—try your hand at a one-of-a-kind denim jacket or other fabric creation.

Lettering on glass creates a stunning effect that won't soon be forgotten by guests at your wedding or other event.

A cutting board can be decorative, functional, or both, depending on the board you choose and how you approach the project.

Handmade ornaments, whether they are for Christmas or another holiday or season, will bring you joy every time you bring them out.

Chalk designs are trendy, stylish, and completely customizable.

A serving tray makes a great gift for a friend or family member.

Gift tags are the perfect personalized touch for any kind of thoughtful gift.