Have you gotten my Styling the Alphabet FREE COURSE yet? Raise your hand if you have downloaded this awesome freebie! Go to myedeleon.com/sta or follow the link in my profile to grab it. #sglettering #handmadetype #handdrawntype #handlettering #handletteredABCs #lettering #letteringco #typegang #typematters #typespire #betype #typography #Designspiration #thedailytype #thedesigntip #ligaturecollective #goodtype #strengthinletters #ArtofType #typographyinspired #artistoninstagram #TYxCA #myedeleon #mdlhandlettering #typism #handmadefont #50words https://www.instagram.com/p/CU9DRu_PMmf/?utm_medium=tumblr

Look ma! I'm in @businessinsider ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm still pinching myself but I'm thrilled to finally share my story with the world (through media)! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this article, I shared my journey from my scrapbooking days and how I built my 6-figure business to what it is now. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, if you're a creative who needs inspiration and some behind-the-scenes of what transpired over the last couple of years, I opened up my whole world in this article. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ P.S. it's a paid content though but if you're keen to jump on a $1 trial, I'd be honored! Follow link in my profile to read. 📷 @charleslarion https://www.instagram.com/p/CMpRjNEnESU/?igshid=24keqc3vcarf

I was on my way to a workshop (a story back when I was in Singapore). It was a Saturday at 9 AM when I was picked up from my location. I booked a Grab ride that day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The driver was a man in his 60s and he has a surprising story to share, and we can all learn from him. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All too often, we give ourselves too much choice: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️ to sleep in ➡️ to stay up late ➡️ to binge-watch Netflix ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We pack so many things into a day, yet they are often completely unproductive. But when it comes to things that matter, we give ourselves so many excuses! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 😩I'm too tired 🗂 I'm too busy 🕔 I don't have enough time in a day 🚸I have children and they're a handful ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ugh, just typing those made me sick to my stomach already. I know, I know...you may be dealing with so many things. But so is everyone else! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you really want to make a difference: 👍 improve your skills 💲 turn your hobby into a business 🗃 get more clients ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ YOU HAVE TO COMMIT. SHOW UP! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Your skills will not get better if you watch a thousand tutorials online without putting it to action. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Clients will not come to you if your gallery or portfolio doesn't show consistent work. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Consistency is key. Show up and do the work. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now, here's the kicker --> it doesn't magically happen overnight! Bummer, right? But my friend, you have to show up even if no one is following you, liking your posts or commenting on them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don't focus on the numbers just yet. Instead, focus on getting better and people will be drawn to your work even if you don't promote yourself! The unicorn may not work its magic but the universe definitely will! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just like the Grab driver didn't wait for the magic to happen, he made things happen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can make things happen for you too! Start by grabbing your FREE COPY of Styling the Alphabet and learn how to draw better money-makin' letters! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉 https://myedeleon.com/sta (at Manila, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6-e8xeHH8e/?igshid=i1cp09emntg9

Tried to do simpler and easy lettering so I don’t strain my neck but this one alone was painful. Oh the things we do for love! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Regardless, I hope this brings you joy towards 2020 and may it be more prosperous for all of us! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy New Year from our crazy crew to yours! With love, the De Leons. ❤️ (at Manila, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vbD13HJTs/?igshid=1pj7uuka12eh4

[It’s coming back!]... Wow, it’s been almost a year since I launched my flagship course, Mastering Hand-Lettering! Oh how it changed the lives of so many lettering artists. The program teaches everything you need to know about hand-lettering and how you can start your own creative career with it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Next year, we’re launching it bigger and even better! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But I’ve been wondering — what do you think about Mastering Hand-Lettering Scholarship? Yay or Nay? What’s one thing you’re looking forward to learn inside the program? I’m dying to hear from you... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mhlscholarship ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ (at Manila, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6GRAliHDpY/?igshid=17t825pal6h35

Content is everywhere! You don't have to think too much about where to find them. Even the mundane can be turned into something valuable. Make it yours! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How? Let's dig deeper into that by getting into some examples I personally used - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Saw a tree bark while walking to the park --> went home and lettered a wood-inspired E for my compilation ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. I admire @laurenastondesigns giant chunky knits ---> so I lettered a yarn inspired letter E! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. Walked by the pool and almost tripped because of rocks ---> created some rock-inspired E ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Why E? No specific reason other than it was the letter compilation I was working on at the time. I was feeling stuck and can't move forward so I stopped and waited for more ideas. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you keep overthinking, you'll eventually get exhausted. Sometimes, it's better to just stop and pause and do something else. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You'll be amazed by the new ideas you'll come up with when you take time to have breaks too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Look at other things to do. Pay attention to your surroundings. Took me a while to finally understand how to create content using inspiration from my daily life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It doesn't happen fast but if you start noticing things, make sure to take notes. An unwritten idea is a forgotten idea. So write them down. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Finally, relate them to whatever it is you're working on. Sometimes it might work and sometimes it won't but when you practice doing it, it becomes easier and in time, it's going to be a natural thing for you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hope this helps! Have a great make-it-your-idea Sunday! #createcontent #createcreatecreate #createmore #handlettering #handletteringpractice #lettering #letteringdaily #lettering_co #typestillmatters #inspiredtocreate #letteringpractice #handwrittenletters #handlettered #typedesign #typographydesign #businesstip #mominbusiness #womeninbusiness #creativebusiness #creativebusinessowner #successtips #businesscoaching (at Manila, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5h2b9-HH69/?igshid=1ll0mpnxjjuf6

Happy Thanksgiving! There’s so much to be thankful for this year... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. We moved back home 2. Brought my husband home 3. Alphonse learned to hold the spoon and eat with little supervision 4. Alphonse learned to chew 5. Twins started learning Tagalog 6. Started construction of our new house 7. Started investing (late bloomers anyone?) 8. Launched my membership site 9. Launched my 1:1 coaching 10. Launching The Elite Creators Inner circle tomorrow! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Be the first to know when doors to my first ever Mastermind open! Follow link in profile and get on the waitlist. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now, let’s hear it from you. What are 3 things you’re thankful for in 2019? Bonus points f you can share more than 3! 📷 Unsplash ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thanksgiving2019 #gratefulheart #gratitudequotes #gratitudeattitude #saythanks #thankfullness https://www.instagram.com/p/B5aXEr7H7vA/?igshid=r5iakb59ag8u

Celebrating World Kindness Day a day late — ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Doesn’t matter though because kindness is a gift that we can share with anyone all year round. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But before you share kindness, be kind to yourself first. Remember, you can’t give what you don’t have. Do something that makes you happy, too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And if you feel like spreading it all over the world, you can do your part... It can be as simple as texting a positive message to a friend or thanking the cab driver with a smile for a safe ride home. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Or, how about sharing this post in your stories and tell your friends to do the same? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because in this day and age of social media, we know we need more kindness. In spite of all our differences, kindness is still the common thread that binds us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sglettering #handmadetype #worldkindnessday#handlettering #handletteredABCs #lettering #letteringco #typegang #typematters #typespire #betype #typography #Designspiration #thedailytype #thedesigntip #ligaturecollective #goodtype #strengthinletters #ArtofType #kindnessmatters #kindnessquotes #bekindalways #bekindtoyourself #bekindtooneanother (at Manila, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/B42BRfdncDp/?igshid=7zhxw7ly1tt8

Catlike eye masks and capes aside, you, my wonderful woman friend, are a superhero! ✨ Never before have women been so busy juggling so many things in the air. We’re a mom, wife, and career woman all rolled into one. ✨ If that’s not a superpower, I don’t know what is! ✨ No doubt about it, women are making waves everywhere. You’ll find women in virtually every industry imaginable. You’ve got lady doctors, engineers, artists, scientists, and so on and so forth. We’re breaking through stereotypes, surprising everyone with what we can do. ✨ But we all know, superheroes have bad days too. So whenever you find yourself down in the dumps, know that it’s to have bad days too. Acknowledge your feelings, your situation and then pull yourself out of the hole of despair and forge ahead. ✨ Because you, my dear are a superwoman who can thrive inspite of failure. Don’t let anybody tell you otherwise! ✨ Artwork created in partnership with @pilotpenusa . . . . #powertothepen #DoYouG2 #Precise #PilotEnso #ad #womanempowerment https://www.instagram.com/p/B3103ZXHcST/?igshid=180bdztkfvfbq

Catlike eye masks and capes aside, you, my wonderful woman friend, are a superhero! Never before have women been so busy juggling so many things in the air. We’re a mom, wife, and career woman all rolled into one. If that’s not a superpower, I don’t know what is! No doubt about it, women are making waves everywhere. You’ll find women in virtually every industry imaginable. You’ve got lady doctors, engineers, artists, scientists, and so on and so forth. We’re breaking through stereotypes, surprising everyone with what we can do. But we all know, superheroes have bad days too. So whenever you find yourself down in the dumps, know that it’s to have bad days too. Acknowledge your feelings, your situation and then pull yourself out of the hole of despair and forge ahead. Because you, my dear are a superwoman who can thrive inspite of failure. Don’t let anybody tell you otherwise! . . #powertothepen #DoYouG2 #Precise #PilotEnso #ad #womanempowerment https://www.instagram.com/p/B310Ru7nK1e/?igshid=1je6qcg23ij1g

Last week of May! Have you hit your goals this month? ✨ Funny. Now, I’m talking about goals! When I did this piece about 4 years ago, I intended to train and learn about lettering using watercolor. That was my 2015 goal. ✨ However, experimenting that year resulted to me loving my fineliners even more. Sorry watercolors, you were never meant for me. So this piece was my first and last watercolor lettering. ✨ Looking back, I never regretted my decision a bit. I embraced my undying love for pencil and fineliners instead of going with the trend. I was never into trends anyway (always the rebel). ✨ I want to share this story with you because I know that starting your lettering journey will come with so many doubts, questions, experimentations and frustrations. But I want you to know that they are valid emotions and totally ok! ✨ This journey is never easy but you’ll only come out victorious if you know how to recognize your strengths as well as your weaknesses. It’s ok to try it all! Play. Experiment. Fail. Then, LEARN. ✨ Progress is progress. No matter how small or slow or frustrating it is, you’ll continue to grow as long as you continue to work. And even if things don’t go as you expected, I promise you it’ll open so many great opportunities for you. Just keep moving forward. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx7Y1p3npFg/?igshid=u4a3ryyangep

I’m on @perspectivepodcast!. ✨ I met Scotty of @prspctv_cllctv online in 2014 and we were all new to sharing our hand-lettering work in Instagram. Oh how we’ve grown! Scott’s killing it with his podcast and dope illustrative lettering while I’ve built my own creative business!. ✨ It’s funny because a few years ago, we were all like the new kids on the block, learning lettering and trying to attract clients and build our audience! Those years, I’ve seen how Scotty started his podcast and now I’m guesting on it! ✨ I know how he values great work and his audience and you can see from all the content he’s producing that he’s not an average guy! He’s awesome and I adore him! ✨ We get to talk about my story, my lettering journey and how I advocate greatly on understanding, loving and serving your audience well. This episode is very special to me. ✨ Learn from our experiences. Learn from us. We were connected and years ago, we don’t even have clients! We are doing the same thing and yet we’re friends and we help each other! That’s how it’s supposed to be! This isn’t a competition. Share whenever you can. Give when you can. Because, my love, in the online world, you need more friends! You won’t be able to build a community if you think everyone’s a competition. ✨ Go to the link in my profile or @perspectivepodcast and give this episode a listen and then make friends! You’re in one of the best platform to do it! 😉 . . #perspectivepodcast #myedeleon #masteringhandlettering https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwo-m7QnzQS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bu9lyemssz5t

Hello sweetness, it’s Monday!. ✨ So many people dread Mondays. Not me! I’m always positively motivated by this day. New week, new chance of doing something bigger. A sweet opportunity to get better and continuously grow. ✨ Optimism, my friend, goes a loooong way! What you constantly feed your mind is what you’ll actually feel. If you keep saying you can’t do it or you’re not good enough, it’ll reflect in your artwork. It’s time we start treating ourselves better.. ✨ Too much negativity can kill your creative mojo. It’s bad for you and your business.. ✨ If you want to do more and create better artwork, start believing and trusting yourself. You control what happens to your life. Don’t let any day, any event or any person ruin your chances of success! It’s just Monday. You got this!. ✨ Artwork for @amytangerine @americancrafts https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv_vvfHn8aG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sjgkyhienady

Reposting from last year... ✨ Here’s to being a woman, a mother, a sister, a daughter, a wife, a friend but also a CEO, an accountant, an engineer, an artist, an entrepreneur, a doctor, a pilot and all the things they said we could not. Do not be afraid to dream, to speak up, to argue and be yourself. You are a woman and a human, just as any other man is. Be proud of who you are!. 🙌🏻 Thank you to all the amazing women who included me as their inspiration. You have no idea what it means to me ❤️ . Happy International Women’s Day! #internationalwomensday #iwd2019 #independentwomen #celebratewomen #iamwomanhearmeroar https://www.instagram.com/p/BuwB_58Hakk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xj8oqnyca5vf

Apparently, @instagram purged accounts again and this is a big learning experience for us all. WE DON’T OWN SOCIAL MEDIA. 📷 In every opportunity I get, I always say, your numbers doesn’t equate to the amount of money you’ll make. We’re here for so many reasons - connection, to learn, to serve. If you’re after the number of followers you’ll get, you aren’t really serving anyone but yourself.. 🤗 Focus on the people who stayed. Focus on delivering quality content to them. They are the people who will really engage with you, support you and purchase from you.. 🙅🏻‍♀️ Stop losing your mind over the things you can’t control. Instead, focus on the things you can and do it well. And when you do, people will come to you - REAL PEOPLE. #theweekoninstagram 📷 @mimiguille https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt12h3gnq3Q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3hze6h85c0g0

Happy New Year! May 2019 be a good one for us all! . . . . . . . . . . . #whpresolutions2019 (at Asia/Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDN4_3Hi7F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8154z9ri54qm

2018 was filled with black and whites. I’ve seen the good and the bad and appreciate them both for what they are. Because they serve their purpose and whether or not it’s in my favor, I’ll still choose to see the good. There’s always a good side. You just have to acknowledge it.. . Things happen for a reason but celebrating the good is more powerful than wallowing in sorrow and regret. The way you perceive things matter. . As we ring in the new year, let’s celebrate the year that was and look forward to a whole new year of possibilities and color! Focus on the things that really matter and let go of those that don’t.. . Happy New Year, you! And thank you so much for another year. I appreciate your attention and your time. Here’s to more years of being @instagram buddies! (at Asia/Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br9MmAmHptA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=s0mmfx9b48sr