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The Botanical Hand Lettering Workbook: Draw Whimsical & Decorative Styles & Scripts Kindle Edition

by Bethany Robertson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 215 ratings
Foreword INDIE Silver Winner for Crafts & Hobbies. Create exquisite hand-lettered works of art by learning how to draw ornamental fonts and flourishes.

Learn the art of hand-lettering. This step-by-step workbook teaches you how to craft pretty letters and flowers of all sorts. Use your newfound botanical lettering skills to make cards, wedding invitations, banners, tags, paper bouquets, and other fun projects.

“If you are someone who wants to create something beautiful with doodling and drawing, this book will inspire you and help you to learn the skills. I LOVED it!” —Tea Rose Home
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  1. Print length
    200 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Ulysses Press
  4. Publication date
    November 10, 2015
  5. File size
    120.3 MB
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Bethany Robertson is a professional illustrator and typographer based in Brooklyn. Her work can be found at bethanyrobertson.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B011H52TP0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ulysses Press; Workbook edition (November 10, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 120.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 215 ratings

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Customers find this lettering workbook teaches the basics of botanical lettering through different styles and scripts, with pages for practice. The book provides plenty of ideas for fancy lettering and features beautiful illustrations, making it perfect for all ages and a great creative outlet. They appreciate its fun and interactive nature, and consider it a good gift option. However, the pacing receives mixed reviews, with one customer describing it as poorly executed.

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42 customers mention "Lettering"35 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the lettering workbook, which teaches the basics and includes pages for practice, with one customer noting it includes tutorials on drawing stylized cacti.

"...She knows her stuff. Bethany writes the letters, draws pictures and then prompts the reader to follow suite after each example...." Read more

"...The best part of this book is that there are pages to draw and practice. I love how my drawings add to the book." Read more

"...The author also provided information on ways in which up apply your letters to things like gift tags and table settings." Read more

"...may inspire the doodler to learn the art of lettering with step-by-step instructions. With practice, the hand lettering will become your own...." Read more

30 customers mention "Inspiration"30 positive0 negative

Customers find the workbook inspiring and creative, providing plenty of ideas for fancy lettering and botanical doodles.

"...I thought the author Bethany had a very interesting take on teaching that I have never seen in book form. She knows her stuff...." Read more

"...I love how it has so many examples of organized doodles...." Read more

"I enjoyed this book, which had a lot of ideas to help the reader mix their own lettering with floral accents...." Read more

"...starting from the different types of letterings and continuing with botanical doodles that can decorate your writing...." Read more

15 customers mention "Book design"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's design, describing it as beautiful and full of leaf decorative elements, with lovely illustrations that are particularly appealing to teenagers.

"...The fonts in this book are made to be drawn by hand and embellished with flowers, fruits and more...." Read more

"...These designs can be reproduced and used on bulletin boards in offices or schools...." Read more

"A cute book for teenagers, young adults and people who likes flowers. I rate it 3.5 stars. GOOD: -The book is very interactive...." Read more

"A clear, cute, book of cartoon-like examples of flower, plant and leaf decorative elements and hand lettering...." Read more

7 customers mention "Gift value"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the workbook makes a great gift.

"...You can practice letters, do arts and crafts and even make gifts like a paper bouquet...." Read more

"...book for anyone who likes to doodle, scrapbooking, making greeting cards or gift cards, or anything crafty...." Read more

"...It's going to be a perfect addendum to your holiday gift prep, I promise you!" Read more

"...What a great personalized gift if you had the time to create a weekly planner, calendar or note cards...." Read more

6 customers mention "Age range"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the workbook is suitable for all ages.

"...The book is appropriate for young people or adults (at least junior high on up)...." Read more

"A cute book for teenagers, young adults and people who likes flowers. I rate it 3.5 stars. GOOD: -The book is very interactive...." Read more

"...I think the book is for all ages.." Read more

"...Perfect for all ages." Read more

5 customers mention "Fun"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the workbook fun, with one mentioning it is very interactive.

"This is such a fun and addictive book! I love how it has so many examples of organized doodles...." Read more

"...I rate it 3.5 stars. GOOD: -The book is very interactive...." Read more

"Fun and simple! Great for a beginner and also gives plenty of ideas. The good part is that there are step by step tutorials." Read more

"Fun book with good tips..." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive3 negative

Customers express dissatisfaction with the workbook's pacing.

"...Technique is poor and many look rather juvenile and sloppy...." Read more

"...as brush, script, cursive, and basic manuscript are sloppy & poorly executed. While the drawings are good, shoddy lettering ruins the artwork...." Read more

"Very disappointing! I'm returning it." Read more

cute book for teenagers, young adults and people who likes flowers
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cute book for teenagers, young adults and people who likes flowers
A cute book for teenagers, young adults and people who likes flowers. I rate it 3.5 stars. GOOD: -The book is very interactive. It is something I would want to draw on and color later (since there are no colors in this book at all except black and white). -I like how creative the book is. I think it is worth mentioning that the book is handwritten. Kudos for the author! -The lettering are sexy and beautiful at the same time. These fonts are so good. Designs varies on frame, weight and dimension. NOT SO GOOD: -Everything is black and white, I would much appreciate a botanical book in colored version since you are buying the paperback anyway and it is not CHEAP! -Other scripts are too intricate. Good thing there are instructions to follow for total beginners like me. Although a little subtle in my opinion. -I wish there were more practice pages on the book. Overall, it is a good buy.
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  • AwesomeBEA
    5.0 out of 5 stars So many uses!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2015
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    I've been interested in hand lettering for a while. I usually write personalized messages in greeting cards so I thought the next step would be for me to design the entire card!
    I thought the author Bethany had a very interesting take on teaching that I have never seen in book form. She knows her stuff. Bethany writes the letters, draws pictures and then prompts the reader to follow suite after each example. At first it felt a little grade school, but she gets down to basics. This is 101, people.
    I bought this book on Kindle, but I really wish I purchased a physical copy, especially for practice. I would have liked to use this as a workbook instead of a reference guide. A couple of my favorite things covered are fake calligraphy and dimensions.
    Remember when I said this felt like grade school? Well forget that, because you enter the advanced classes once Bethany covers positive and negative space. I think that section is my favorite.
    There's so much to cover in this book! You can practice letters, do arts and crafts and even make gifts like a paper bouquet. I'm even going to start practicIng making logos for my future business. This book has given me a great creative outlet.
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  • Abstractchick
    5.0 out of 5 stars So much fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2015
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    This is such a fun and addictive book! I love how it has so many examples of organized doodles.
    The fonts in this book are made to be drawn by hand and embellished with flowers, fruits and more. I am buying a few more as gifts for my busy friends. The best part of this book is that there are pages to draw and practice. I love how my drawings add to the book.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Rushcl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun book with good tips
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025
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    I enjoyed this book, which had a lot of ideas to help the reader mix their own lettering with floral accents. It is a workbook with white space to practice each section so it is probably better as a physical book. It does work on a Kindle and you can do the double tap thing to zoom in on all the pictures (some are very tiny so you definitely want to zoom) The book is appropriate for young people or adults (at least junior high on up). The author also provided information on ways in which up apply your letters to things like gift tags and table settings.
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  • Ann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Doodlers and Crafters
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2015
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    This a great book for anyone who likes to doodle, scrapbooking, making greeting cards or gift cards, or anything crafty. These designs can be reproduced and used on bulletin boards in offices or schools. There are 12 chapters that may inspire the doodler to learn the art of lettering with step-by-step instructions. With practice, the hand lettering will become your own. You will develop your own style and add to what you learn from this author. This book could also be used to help someone who has poor penmanship. Instructions are given for each letter of the alphabet in upper and lower case. There are practice pages or use tracing paper to help make an exact copy and practice until the technique is perfected. Once this skill has been accomplished the applications are endless.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Elizabeth Elle
    5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite part of the book was that it included space ...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2015
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    I am a tiny bit obsessed with hand lettering, and this book basically made my lettering dreams come true. This book teaches you the basics of lettering, starting from the different types of letterings and continuing with botanical doodles that can decorate your writing. The book provides you with step by step instructions, but with plenty of room to bring your own creativity to your work. My favorite part of the book was that it included space to doodle and practice each step of the way. I can never get my script to look as pretty as I’d like, but this book provides guides to make things look as beautiful as I’d dreamed. This book is wonderful. I can’t recommend it enough- it is SUCH a great book.
    32 people found this helpful
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  • Mary Kate
    3.0 out of 5 stars cute book for teenagers, young adults and people who likes flowers
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2017
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    A cute book for teenagers, young adults and people who likes flowers. I rate it 3.5 stars.

    GOOD:
    -The book is very interactive. It is something I would want to draw on and color later (since there are no colors in this book at all except black and white).
    -I like how creative the book is. I think it is worth mentioning that the book is handwritten. Kudos for the author!
    -The lettering are sexy and beautiful at the same time. These fonts are so good. Designs varies on frame, weight and dimension.

    NOT SO GOOD:
    -Everything is black and white, I would much appreciate a botanical book in colored version since you are buying the paperback anyway and it is not CHEAP!
    -Other scripts are too intricate. Good thing there are instructions to follow for total beginners like me. Although a little subtle in my opinion.
    -I wish there were more practice pages on the book.

    Overall, it is a good buy.
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    Mary Kate
    3.0 out of 5 stars
    cute book for teenagers, young adults and people who likes flowers

    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2017
    A cute book for teenagers, young adults and people who likes flowers. I rate it 3.5 stars.

    GOOD:
    -The book is very interactive. It is something I would want to draw on and color later (since there are no colors in this book at all except black and white).
    -I like how creative the book is. I think it is worth mentioning that the book is handwritten. Kudos for the author!
    -The lettering are sexy and beautiful at the same time. These fonts are so good. Designs varies on frame, weight and dimension.

    NOT SO GOOD:
    -Everything is black and white, I would much appreciate a botanical book in colored version since you are buying the paperback anyway and it is not CHEAP!
    -Other scripts are too intricate. Good thing there are instructions to follow for total beginners like me. Although a little subtle in my opinion.
    -I wish there were more practice pages on the book.

    Overall, it is a good buy.
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    One person found this helpful
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  • Danie
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2015
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    I love this book!! It is so fun. I am so glad that coloring books are all the rage these days because it really is a great way to let go of stress. This hand lettering workbook is fantastic! Learning the basics of how to start a drawing is essential to anyone with an itch to paint or draw and this is a great way to learn. It really helps you learn to draw from beginning to end. The practice pages were so fun and in some cases funny [ originals where definitely better then my attempt at them ]. This book was an absolute blast! Learning to do a variety of different things from plants to letters was just such a blast. Stop and smell the roses.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • QuinnCreative
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hand-Lettering With Examples and Tips
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016
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    A clear, cute, book of cartoon-like examples of flower, plant and leaf decorative elements and hand lettering. I think the word "botanical"--which makes me think of exacting, realistic illustration--can be confusing here. The title clearly has "whimsical" in it, and it is just that. There are pages to practice, which I find practical. The pages are decorated, and the decorations keep you focused on whimsical and cute.

    If you are a traditional calligrapher working in pointed brush and parallel pen and looking to polish up your majuscule skills, this is not your book. If you want to learn some joyous hand-lettering through practice, this book will put you on the right track.

    There are many examples, which I find helpful. The best way (for me) to use the book is work through it, following the lessons, then strike out on your own to put your own aesthetic into your work.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Karine Sousa Lima Moura
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfeito
    Reviewed in Brazil on August 24, 2020
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    Amei, livro super legal! Ensina muitas ideias de forma simples e fácil!
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    Reviewed in Brazil on August 24, 2020
    Amei, livro super legal! Ensina muitas ideias de forma simples e fácil!
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  • michela
    5.0 out of 5 stars fantastico!
    Reviewed in Italy on June 11, 2016
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    il libro è fatto molto bene. ci sono molti spunti per disegnati fiori e piante!! ne ho cercati altri di questo genere e non li ho trovati. devo dire che questo è perfetto per chi vuole iniziare a disegnare con tratti semplici ma non banali!!! ordinato un pomeriggio la mattina dopo era già a casa mia!!!
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantástico libro.
    Reviewed in Spain on February 10, 2017
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    Es un libro muy creativo y lleno de ideas para practicar, y en un formato muy cómodo.Me ha gustado mucho!
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  • Client d'Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ce livre est génial
    Reviewed in France on March 15, 2016
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    Ce livre est un petit trésor, je remercie l'auteur qui a conçu ce bouquin. C'est à la fois une source d'inspiration mais surtout un ensemble de tutoriels. On apprend en dessinant sur le livre à des emplacements prévus à cet effet. C'est joli, diversifié dans les graphismes, et à la fin, à nous de combiner les styles pour créer le notre. J'adore le hand-lettering combiné aux formes végétales et botaniques et ce livre correspond à ce que je cherchais pour enrichir davantage mon répertoire graphique.

    MERCI !!!

    (sinon c'est en anglais mais il y a peu de textes et c'est facile à comprendre)
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  • jessica
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lindisimo
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 19, 2017
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    Es perfecto para aprender a dibujar, tiene un tamaño cómodo y es hermoso!

    Tiene diferentes ejercicios en donde puedes aprender muchas cosas
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