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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...
You’re making us excited for December already 🎄
Pre-orders are now open for Written Word’s Brush Calligraphy Advent Calendars. Explore 24 daily creative experiences with Volume 1 or the all-new Volume 2, designed to inspire a festive season...
You’re making us excited for December already 🎄
Pre-orders are now open for Written Word’s Brush Calligraphy Advent Calendars. Explore 24 daily creative experiences with Volume 1 or the all-new Volume 2, designed to inspire a festive season...
The perfect wax seal doesn’t exi—
The perfect wax seal doesn't exist — or does it? After tons of practice, I finally nailed the lip-free mooncake wax seal. Here's exactly how I did it in 3...
The perfect wax seal doesn’t exi—
The perfect wax seal doesn't exist — or does it? After tons of practice, I finally nailed the lip-free mooncake wax seal. Here's exactly how I did it in 3...
Our Advent Calendar is back... and now there ar...
Our Brush Calligraphy Advent Calendars are back — and this year, there are two to choose from! Volume 1 features 24 days of alphabet, word, and quote practice, while the...
Our Advent Calendar is back... and now there ar...
Our Brush Calligraphy Advent Calendars are back — and this year, there are two to choose from! Volume 1 features 24 days of alphabet, word, and quote practice, while the...
72 mailboxes. 72 hours. Shall we try? 💌
What if something beautiful was waiting in your mailbox next month? The Scribe is a monthly letter filled with Scripture, encouragement, and a quiet invitation to slow down with God’s...
72 mailboxes. 72 hours. Shall we try? 💌
What if something beautiful was waiting in your mailbox next month? The Scribe is a monthly letter filled with Scripture, encouragement, and a quiet invitation to slow down with God’s...
Say hello to our Mooncake wax seal! 🥮
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with two new wax seal designs inspired by tradition and joyful memory: Mooncake and Lion Dance. From beautifully detailed seasonal stationery to a heartfelt prayer quilt gift...
Say hello to our Mooncake wax seal! 🥮
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with two new wax seal designs inspired by tradition and joyful memory: Mooncake and Lion Dance. From beautifully detailed seasonal stationery to a heartfelt prayer quilt gift...
Is it time to learn something new?
Looking to learn a new calligraphy style? Explore Written Word's calligraphy practice pads and digital worksheets, featuring multiple styles, guided strokes, tracing exercises, and over 100 pages of practice to...
Is it time to learn something new?
Looking to learn a new calligraphy style? Explore Written Word's calligraphy practice pads and digital worksheets, featuring multiple styles, guided strokes, tracing exercises, and over 100 pages of practice to...
Wax Seal Tips: How to Make Wax Seals in Bulk
In our studio, we have to make a lot of wax seals from time to time, and we mean A LOT. As we have done this many times, we learned...
Wax Seal Tips: How to Make Wax Seals in Bulk
In our studio, we have to make a lot of wax seals from time to time, and we mean A LOT. As we have done this many times, we learned...
Wax Seal Tips: How to Make Marbled Wax Seals
Have Fun Creating Multi-colored Wax Seals We love making wax seals, and that might be an understatement! There are so many creative ways to make them, by adding flowers, or...
Wax Seal Tips: How to Make Marbled Wax Seals
Have Fun Creating Multi-colored Wax Seals We love making wax seals, and that might be an understatement! There are so many creative ways to make them, by adding flowers, or...
What I pack when I'm on vacation
From creating on the go with our Calligraphy Travel Kit to celebrating our new coastal wax seal collection, here's a behind-the-scenes look at our latest adventures and studio updates.
What I pack when I'm on vacation
From creating on the go with our Calligraphy Travel Kit to celebrating our new coastal wax seal collection, here's a behind-the-scenes look at our latest adventures and studio updates.
We went (almost) viral!
Discover expert wax seal tips, learn how to create beautiful clear wax seals, revisit some of our bestselling designs, and celebrate creativity with our growing community.
We went (almost) viral!
Discover expert wax seal tips, learn how to create beautiful clear wax seals, revisit some of our bestselling designs, and celebrate creativity with our growing community.
Meet our first community-designed collection 🌊
Discover our new coastal wax seal collection featuring jellyfish, conch shell, and ocean-inspired designs created in collaboration with artist Roxanne Harrison.
Meet our first community-designed collection 🌊
Discover our new coastal wax seal collection featuring jellyfish, conch shell, and ocean-inspired designs created in collaboration with artist Roxanne Harrison.
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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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