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Look What She Did With Her Brush Calligraphy Advent Calendar!!

Look What She Did With Her Brush Calligraphy Ad...

Although my email inbox has been overflowing, I'm glad I didn't miss this email from Missy. She shared with me what she did with her Brush Callibraphy Advent Calendar Volume...

Look What She Did With Her Brush Calligraphy Ad...

Although my email inbox has been overflowing, I'm glad I didn't miss this email from Missy. She shared with me what she did with her Brush Callibraphy Advent Calendar Volume...

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Last Call for Personalization (Advents and all!) 🎄🕯️

Last Call for Personalization (Advents and all!...

As some of you know, around August last year we stopped being able to offer personalization for many of our products that ship out of the USA, because we had...

Last Call for Personalization (Advents and all!...

As some of you know, around August last year we stopped being able to offer personalization for many of our products that ship out of the USA, because we had...

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Which Advent Calendar is right for you? 🎄

Which Advent Calendar is right for you? 🎄

Christmas is just around the corner! Explore our Brush Calligraphy Advent Calendars, Crafting Advent Calendar, and Mini Holiday Wax Head Set for a season filled with creativity, lettering, and festive...

Which Advent Calendar is right for you? 🎄

Christmas is just around the corner! Explore our Brush Calligraphy Advent Calendars, Crafting Advent Calendar, and Mini Holiday Wax Head Set for a season filled with creativity, lettering, and festive...

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Personalization is back ♡ for a limited time ⏰

Personalization is back ♡ for a limited time ⏰

Personalization is back at Written Word for a limited time! Add a special touch to your Calligraphy Travel Kit, Mini Inkwell, or Brush Calligraphy Advent Calendar with a name of...

Personalization is back ♡ for a limited time ⏰

Personalization is back at Written Word for a limited time! Add a special touch to your Calligraphy Travel Kit, Mini Inkwell, or Brush Calligraphy Advent Calendar with a name of...

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We've got some otterly exciting news!

We've got some otterly exciting news!

It's definitely a little chaotic right now with many things going on while we're moving warehouses. Read on to what's going on at Written Word! Please give us a bit...

We've got some otterly exciting news!

It's definitely a little chaotic right now with many things going on while we're moving warehouses. Read on to what's going on at Written Word! Please give us a bit...

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A lot is happening over here... 👀

A lot is happening over here... 👀

It's a busy season at Written Word! Join Karla for a little behind-the-scenes update as our holiday wax seal collection launches, brush calligraphy Advent Calendars arrive, The Scribe prepares for...

A lot is happening over here... 👀

It's a busy season at Written Word! Join Karla for a little behind-the-scenes update as our holiday wax seal collection launches, brush calligraphy Advent Calendars arrive, The Scribe prepares for...

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Christmas has arrived at Written Word! 🎄✨

Christmas has arrived at Written Word! 🎄✨

It's beginning to look a lot like wax seals! 🎄 Meet Written Word’s 2026 Holiday Wax Seal Collection, featuring seven new designs inspired by Christmas greenery, elegant ribbons, meaningful words,...

Christmas has arrived at Written Word! 🎄✨

It's beginning to look a lot like wax seals! 🎄 Meet Written Word’s 2026 Holiday Wax Seal Collection, featuring seven new designs inspired by Christmas greenery, elegant ribbons, meaningful words,...

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A little Thanksgiving note from me ♡

A little Thanksgiving note from me ♡

A heartfelt Canadian Thanksgiving update from Karla at Written Word, with gratitude for this season, a behind-the-scenes business update, and an invitation to slow down with free Slow & Flow...

A little Thanksgiving note from me ♡

A heartfelt Canadian Thanksgiving update from Karla at Written Word, with gratitude for this season, a behind-the-scenes business update, and an invitation to slow down with free Slow & Flow...

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Have you seen Mother of Pearl up close? 🐚✨

Have you seen Mother of Pearl up close? 🐚✨

Okay, I think our Mother of Pearl wax may have been slightly overshadowed by a certain little Sea Otter last week. So, have you seen our new stunning sealing wax...

Have you seen Mother of Pearl up close? 🐚✨

Okay, I think our Mother of Pearl wax may have been slightly overshadowed by a certain little Sea Otter last week. So, have you seen our new stunning sealing wax...

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In the Midst of Uncertainty, I Needed This Reminder 🍂

In the Midst of Uncertainty, I Needed This Remi...

In the midst of all the moving, struggles, uncertainty - I find myself just holding onto Him, my strength and my shield, in Him my heart trusts.

In the Midst of Uncertainty, I Needed This Remi...

In the midst of all the moving, struggles, uncertainty - I find myself just holding onto Him, my strength and my shield, in Him my heart trusts.

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You Otter Sea What’s NEW! 🦦✨Introducing Mother of Pearl Sealing Wax Sticks

You Otter Sea What’s NEW! 🦦✨Introducing Mother ...

Our new Mother of Pearl Sealing Wax combines four pearlescent gradients to recreate those lovely, multifaceted colours. It took so many iterations to get this one perfect, and also, it...

You Otter Sea What’s NEW! 🦦✨Introducing Mother ...

Our new Mother of Pearl Sealing Wax combines four pearlescent gradients to recreate those lovely, multifaceted colours. It took so many iterations to get this one perfect, and also, it...

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Fall-ing in Love with Autumn Wax Seals 🍂

Fall-ing in Love with Autumn Wax Seals 🍂

Fall is here, and we're falling in love with all the cozy colors and creative inspiration that come with it! 🍂 Discover some of our favorite fall wax seal designs,...

Fall-ing in Love with Autumn Wax Seals 🍂

Fall is here, and we're falling in love with all the cozy colors and creative inspiration that come with it! 🍂 Discover some of our favorite fall wax seal designs,...

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Karla practicing pointed pen calligraphy in a bright studio with ink, nibs, and calligraphy workbook.

Karla lim

@writtenwordcalligraphy

Hi, I’m Karla, welcome to Written Word.

This blog is where I share all things modern calligraphy, from practical how-tos to thoughtful reflections on creativity and practice. My hope is to help you learn calligraphy in a way that feels encouraging, unhurried, and sustainable.

New to calligraphy? Start with our Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy to learn the basics and begin writing with intention.

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