The pen that saved my book: Hand Lettering for Beginners

Alternate title: Pens that photograph well! This is the true story of how this one pen saved my book. I know this seems dramatic, but it really felt dramatic to me! I love brush pens and all stationery and I loved being able to take these beautiful pen photos for my book Hand Lettering for Beginners. #handlettering #stationery #calligraphy
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[@susanmartin3762]

I LOVE how you always line up your pens in rainbow fashion. It's soothing to watch. Your voice is calming and clear. I could go on for his p hours telling you all of be things I love about you and this craft... but I won't. I'll just say "Thank you Sarah".❤

[@danielaparra1084]

Now that’s how you tell a story! 😂 I was at the edge of my seat “did she find it?, did she have to choose another brand?” Omg 😱 🤣🤣

[@EnsignInsights]

Hahaha! I had to try to make you feel the drama that I felt! :)

[@Angela-oy6ff]

I’m sorry the pics were so stressful, but they came out brilliant!

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you so much! It makes for a good story, right? 😊

[@susanmartin3762]

I was able to find a "slightly used" copy of your book on Amazon! I was so sad I couldn't afford a new one, but the universe heard my plea and provided one to me for half the cost. Please know, your BEAUTIFUL BOOK is worth every penny, if not more. It's absolutely gorgeous and I haven't put it down since it arrived...i DID have to stop at one point to sleep but the second my eyes open, I'm back at my desk practicing! You're soooo gifted. But your humility is so touching. Thank you for creating this book, my new "Bible". I have EVERYTHING I NEED now so I can truly begin learning now to letter! The bills I have put on hold don't matter to me as much as being able to letter as well as you😂.. that's a HUGE ASK! But I'm True beleiveer in The Law of Attraction! That's MY religion. Energy follows attention and my attention had not STOPPED being focused on you, your (my) book. I WILL matter this art form and I WILL become a great lettering artist! Ok.. that's all. I do tend to get a little "long winded" in my comments to you, I'm getting better... thank you Sarah, for sharing this fabulous art with me and the other millions of people you have taught to letter. (I never knew that the word "Letter" could be use as a verb!😊) Ok! On wifi the lesson!❤

[@joyce3418]

All your hardwork paid off because your book turned out perfectly!

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you so much! :)

[@kathyklersy4574]

I just got your book a few days ago and was admiring the pen line ups and appreciating how the pen type complemented the theme of each chapter but NOW I will appreciate everything that went into the making of each page even more, lol! And I truly love everything about your book!

[@EnsignInsights]

Aww thank you for noticing that!! I’m so glad to hear that! It was definitely a long process!!

[@shalinib9670]

That must have been a very stressful experience. I really liked the clever pen choice you made for each chapter.

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you for appreciating them! It's tiny details like that that probably only I will notice so I had to share!

[@annetteandhercrafts]

"My love of rainbows wouldn't let me." Some people just don't get it. 🥺 Your book turned out beautiful. I can't wait until my copy gets here. ❤🧡😄💚💙💜🌈

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh yay! I can’t wait for you to get it! And yes, the rainbow love is real!!

[@AridescentArt]

Congratulations on the book! Wonderful story!

[@sashashah187]

i have watched this video 3 different times and i'm amazed each time.

[@EnsignInsights]

Aww thank you for watching!!

[@professorpeach1649]

I love your book. You’ve sparked my marker loving soul to dive back in to the maker~space! You are appreciated!

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh I’m so glad! That makes me so happy to hear!

[@monicawallace329]

I just got your book yesterday!! And I am loving it!!

[@kimberlytelford7235]

What a great story! And I purchased your book when it first came out and have to say, it’s WONDERFUL!!!

[@arabesquejacob8176]

You’re a great 👍🏽 story teller! More ! You’re so fun! 😘

[@jillshepherd3669]

That was a fun and interesting video! Thanks 😀

[@jerseyMACgirl]

I just ordered your book from Amazon! It should be here tomorrow. The reviews are outstanding I just couldn't pass it up. I can't wait to get it.

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh yay! Thank you for telling me! I’m so excited for you to get it!

[@lyssasletters3232]

Cute story! I’m sorry you were so stressed out 😰. Of course the pen that saved you had to be aqua! Best color!!!!!!!!

[@EnsignInsights]

I knew you would appreciate that it was the aqua one! :)

[@aishwaryag5546]

This video was so good And that makes for a good story. Your videos are very helpful Thanks Sarah!

[@EnsignInsights]

I'm glad you liked the story! So much drama haha! :)

[@hailey.cncpcn]

i’ve been subscribed to this channel for about three years now and your videos really helped improve my calligraphy :D

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh wow!! Thank you for being here for so long!

[@rifascalligraphy6966]

The time you spent for all that work was really worth it...!! Thank you for Sharing your Experience! 🤍

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you for saying that! I'm so glad!

[@airaleigh2138]

Never too late to watch🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@lettersbylance2024]

I really enjoyed watching this! 🥰

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@Cheery1015]

So much hard work, but the book is beautiful! ❤️

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that!

[@aishadiha2091]

wow the making of your book was a real adventure! but in the end i know it was totally worth it as many beginners are now learning from your book!! thanks sarah ur amazing

[@EnsignInsights]

It was definitely worth it even if one person can learn hand lettering from it! Thanks for saying that! :)

[@melr215]

Oh Sarah, that was super stressful for you. But how totally worthwhile it was!! Your book is beautiful, I just adore it. My 2 favourite things about the book are it's size and the coil binding as it lays so nice and flat to trace the lettering.

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh wow! I love hearing that! Thank you! There was a couple weeks where my editor said they were thinking of doing a different binding, but I was pushing for this coil binding. I'm glad you appreciate it!

[@kathylong1900]

Hello ! I’ve just ordered your book and so looking forward to it arriving. I have been hoping that the penal brush pens would be suitable since I ordered them also. Now binge watching your videos! Also just subscribed, so glad I found your channel. Hugs from Australia 🇦🇺

[@EnsignInsights]

Hello Kathy! I'm so glad you are diving in to lettering! Pentel brush pens are great! Thank you for being here! :)

[@allyson_gari]

I love that color in Paper Mate flair! recently I bought a set for my bullet journal and got amazed, is perfect for it! when I was a child i used to "steal" mom's office ones hehehe but is fantastic to find now that are plenty range of colors than (red, black and blue) like they were standardized decades ago.

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh yes! I know what you mean!! Really I should be thanking them, not michaels, for having developed so many colors! :)

[@LetteringArtbyDinda_]

Karin, i just want to try that pen, btw thank you for sharing 😊

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you for being here!

[@quantran4174]

Omg, love this story! 😂

[@EnsignInsights]

I was a bit dramatic! Thank you for watching!

[@benishakaur1468]

Hi Please do a video showing all the pens you own how u organize them and a desk tour

[@EnsignInsights]

YES!!! This one is in the works!

[@withintheword]

This was cute 🥰

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you for watching!

[@aarushimalviya9506]

i am soo early . love you soo much sarah keep going love from a small content creator

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh yay! Thanks so much for being here!

[@teresanchez3577]

Ok. Thanks

[@jamienelson2095]

I just saw your book on Zulily!!

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh wow! Thanks for telling me! I went and looked and I found it too! How crazy!

[@wanderingcreativity]

Hi Sarah how are things your calligraphy lettering is pretty lots of trial and error in the development process fascinating experiences Sarah take care :)

[@EnsignInsights]

You're right, it is a lot of trial and error!

[@AlexandraTejero]

I NEED A MICHAEL'S IN SPAIN/CATALUNYA!!!! :''''(

[@huzzcraft]

Hi Sarah I want to ask you should I get stabilo brush pens or Faber Castell brush pens ??🤷

[@EnsignInsights]

Ooh that's really tough!! I love them both! You can't go wrong with either so you may want to check how easy either of them are to find for you. I like that faber castell are sold individually at some stores. Stabilo isn't water resistant so that would be good if you want to do watercolor. Faber castell is water resistant so that would be good if you want to do something a little more permanent. I hope that kinda helps!

[@huzzcraft]

@@EnsignInsights thank you 😊

[@lesleylocke6161]

Hi👋 just a question about the online course... it says we will get a practice workbook for the course, is this is your ‘“lettering for beginners” book? Or is it a different workbook? Just asking bc I already have your lettering for beginners book 🤪 also, I love your videos, and it has my love for writing and drawing re-emerging.

[@EnsignInsights]

Hey! That’s a great question! The workbook in my course is my digital hand lettering for beginners worksheets (created before my physical book). If those are the worksheets you already have, I can give you a discount to enter the course. But I’ll also tell you that I’m currently working on an even better course so you may just want to wait for that!

[@lesleylocke6161]

@@EnsignInsights ok yay! I’ll wait then!! Thank you so much for the quick response... also thank you for your videos, they are always so lovely.

[@medhakauluri9350]

When un doubt always trust turquoise 😂👀

[@EnsignInsights]

No kidding! It's the best!

[@binitabaishya3238]

First

[@paperlady]

tell me you don't know how to use photoshop without telling it. Both for color correction and for lining it all up ;)

[@webpig711]

Love your effort, but what about just changing the colour with Photoshop? You literally would have had to photograph just one pen of each brand.

[@EnsignInsights]

Interesting thought! I wonder if someone could make that look real! I don't trust my own photoshop skills to be able to get the exact colors of each pen and make it look natural! :)