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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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72 Scribes in 72 Hours, Want to Join Us?

72 Scribes in 72 Hours, Want to Join Us?

We tried to reach 72 members in 72 hours last month. Although we didn't quite get there, we haven't stopped thinking and praying about it. We are trying to reach...

72 Scribes in 72 Hours, Want to Join Us?

We tried to reach 72 members in 72 hours last month. Although we didn't quite get there, we haven't stopped thinking and praying about it. We are trying to reach...

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A little Mid-Autumn surprise for you 🌕🥮

A little Mid-Autumn surprise for you 🌕🥮

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with a heartwarming local-business giveaway, meet Coastal Collection artist Roxanne Harrison, and explore our newly launched Sea Otter, Orca, and Starfish wax seals.

A little Mid-Autumn surprise for you 🌕🥮

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with a heartwarming local-business giveaway, meet Coastal Collection artist Roxanne Harrison, and explore our newly launched Sea Otter, Orca, and Starfish wax seals.

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Two gold otter wax seals on a beige silicon mat with its wax stamp beside them

You otter sea these new wax seals! 🦦🌊

Meet our newest addition to our coastal wax seal collection: Sea Otter, Orca, and Mini Starfish!

You otter sea these new wax seals! 🦦🌊

Meet our newest addition to our coastal wax seal collection: Sea Otter, Orca, and Mini Starfish!

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One last summer project before school starts 🎒

One last summer project before school starts 🎒

Summer is wrapping up with back-to-school planning, a first big family hike up Dog Mountain, and a personalized 3D-printed school project. Plus, our Wax Seal Lovers Kit is back in...

One last summer project before school starts 🎒

Summer is wrapping up with back-to-school planning, a first big family hike up Dog Mountain, and a personalized 3D-printed school project. Plus, our Wax Seal Lovers Kit is back in...

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Last Day for Your Pre-Order Gift 🎁

Last Day for Your Pre-Order Gift 🎁

The early pre-order bonus for the Written Word Brush Calligraphy Advent Calendars ends tonight! Pre-order Volume 1, Volume 2, or the bundle by 11:59 PM to receive an exclusive set...

Last Day for Your Pre-Order Gift 🎁

The early pre-order bonus for the Written Word Brush Calligraphy Advent Calendars ends tonight! Pre-order Volume 1, Volume 2, or the bundle by 11:59 PM to receive an exclusive set...

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Have you ever heard of this dice game!?

Have you ever heard of this dice game!?

As September arrives in Vancouver, Karla shares a beloved Mid-Autumn Festival tradition: Pua Tiong Chiu, a lively family dice game traditionally played for mooncakes. Discover the story behind the Mooncake...

Have you ever heard of this dice game!?

As September arrives in Vancouver, Karla shares a beloved Mid-Autumn Festival tradition: Pua Tiong Chiu, a lively family dice game traditionally played for mooncakes. Discover the story behind the Mooncake...

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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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