Videos

CHALKBOARD WALL HAND LETTERING HOW-TO: Accent Wall In this video I show how to make a DIY calligraphy inspiration wall. This hand lettered chalkboard wall is a fun accent wall for your office, playroom, or craft area. I used chalk so I can change the quote whenever I want, but I blended it with a […]

BUYING & SELLING VINTAGE IN 2019: Dallas Market Center and Market at The Star Today’s video gives you a peek at two markets in the Dallas area for buying and selling vintage, flea market, up cycled, and unique items. The Vintage Temporaries are open to credentialed buyers at Dallas Market Center but guest passes are […]

MORNING PAGES TO BULLET JOURNALS: 7 Reasons to Start a Journal in 2019 In this video I’ll show you seven reasons you should start, or return to, journaling before the year gets away! I’ll talk about so many options from bullet journals to morning pages, art journaling and traditional diary writing that can help you […]

CRAFT SHOW TIPS FOR BEGINNERS In this week’s video I’ll discuss tips for selecting which art or craft shows to try when you are just starting out. Whether you are thinking about selling your merchandise at a craft fair, art show, or holiday market there are some questions you should ask. The more you know […]

LETTERING IDEAS FOR CALLIGRAPHERS + FREE DOWNLOAD In this video, I’m showing several fun ideas for lettering styles. I’ll paint a chalkboard sign for a bridal shower in modern calligraphy based on a classic italic alphabet, then show three different names to decorate the sign for multiple uses. You’ll see how to diy a cute […]

TIPS FOR SELLING AT OUTDOOR ART FAIRS + Ft. Worth Main St. Arts Festival In this video, I share some tips for setting up your art booth for an outdoor show. Art shows, craft shows, and fairs are popular in the Spring and Summer but you have to be prepared for rain, wind and sunshine! […]

PAINT PEN CALLIGRAPHY DEMO – Hand Lettering In this video I demonstrate how to do faux calligraphy hand lettering using paint pens. I’m hand painting a personalized sign for a new baby. I’m a left-handed calligrapher so you can see in the video that I have a few tricks to prevent smearing the wet paint, […]

HOW TO GET YOUR BOOTH NOTICED + Round Top Marburger Farm In this video, I show you four tips to make your art or craft fair booth stand out from the crowd using examples from Texas Antiques Week. We’ll look at Marburger Farm in Round Top, Texas- one of my favorite antique and art shows! […]

INSIDE THE DALLAS MARKET CENTER- How to sell your products wholesale Join me for a peek inside the Dallas Trade Mart and World Trade Center. Wholesale showrooms and temporary exhibits are open “to the trade only”. What does that mean? How do they work? I’m showing artists, designers, and makers some of the possibilities for […]