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Grateful Sale is ON!  🎉20% Off Sitewide!

Grateful Sale is ON! 🎉20% Off Sitewide!

The Biggest Sale of the Year is Here Our version of Black Friday is here! We call it the Grateful Sale, not because we want you to shop for the...

Grateful Sale is ON! 🎉20% Off Sitewide!

The Biggest Sale of the Year is Here Our version of Black Friday is here! We call it the Grateful Sale, not because we want you to shop for the...

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I'm making it personal in more ways than 1. 👀

I'm making it personal in more ways than 1. 👀

I'm so excited to introduce something special this holiday season—Personalized Ornaments just for you! Last year, many of you shared the brilliant idea of creating a personalized ornament with our calligraphy,...

I'm making it personal in more ways than 1. 👀

I'm so excited to introduce something special this holiday season—Personalized Ornaments just for you! Last year, many of you shared the brilliant idea of creating a personalized ornament with our calligraphy,...

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Be the best gift-giver this holiday! ✨

Be the best gift-giver this holiday! ✨

The holidays are right around the corner, and I've curated the perfect gift guide for the beginner calligrapher and crafter in your life! Whether they're new to calligraphy or love all things creative, these...

Be the best gift-giver this holiday! ✨

The holidays are right around the corner, and I've curated the perfect gift guide for the beginner calligrapher and crafter in your life! Whether they're new to calligraphy or love all things creative, these...

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We Are Shopping Small for the Holidays

We Are Shopping Small for the Holidays

Our Favorite (Local) Small Businesses for Gift Giving Holiday season is approaching and now that we have prepared our holiday collection for the shop, we started shopping for our family...

We Are Shopping Small for the Holidays

Our Favorite (Local) Small Businesses for Gift Giving Holiday season is approaching and now that we have prepared our holiday collection for the shop, we started shopping for our family...

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Our 2024 Holiday Collection is here!! 🎁

Our 2024 Holiday Collection is here!! 🎁

I'm happy to introduce our 2024 Holiday Collection, perfect for adding a little magic to your gifts, cards, and creative projects this season! Meet the 4 New Mini Wax Seal Designs...

Our 2024 Holiday Collection is here!! 🎁

I'm happy to introduce our 2024 Holiday Collection, perfect for adding a little magic to your gifts, cards, and creative projects this season! Meet the 4 New Mini Wax Seal Designs...

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Will you be crafting or waxing? 👀

Will you be crafting or waxing? 👀

With the holiday season upon us, we’re happy to have both our Crafting and Mini Wax Seal Advent Calendars available (recently restocked!) But we know you may be wondering—what’s the...

Will you be crafting or waxing? 👀

With the holiday season upon us, we’re happy to have both our Crafting and Mini Wax Seal Advent Calendars available (recently restocked!) But we know you may be wondering—what’s the...

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Mystery Bundles are here! ✨

Mystery Bundles are here! ✨

Love Surprises? We Got You! Did you know we have mystery boxes with $100 worth of products inside? It's a fun way to treat yourself to a delightful surprise.  Treat...

Mystery Bundles are here! ✨

Love Surprises? We Got You! Did you know we have mystery boxes with $100 worth of products inside? It's a fun way to treat yourself to a delightful surprise.  Treat...

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Making the Perfect Mini Wax Seals!✨

Making the Perfect Mini Wax Seals!✨

Honestly, I can’t help it—creating mini wax seals is just so much fun! These little beauties make the cutest tiny impressions, and they’re incredibly useful for a variety of projects. From journaling to...

Making the Perfect Mini Wax Seals!✨

Honestly, I can’t help it—creating mini wax seals is just so much fun! These little beauties make the cutest tiny impressions, and they’re incredibly useful for a variety of projects. From journaling to...

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Want to make show-stopping wax seals? 🕯️

Want to make show-stopping wax seals? 🕯️

If you’ve ever wondered about the best way to make wax seals, you’re not alone! There are a few different methods to choose from, and each one has its pros...

Want to make show-stopping wax seals? 🕯️

If you’ve ever wondered about the best way to make wax seals, you’re not alone! There are a few different methods to choose from, and each one has its pros...

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It's time to put down the phone. 📱

It's time to put down the phone. 📱

Join us for another Social Media Break Challenge Earlier this year, I realized I was burning out—especially from social media—and knew I needed a break to ground myself in God’s...

It's time to put down the phone. 📱

Join us for another Social Media Break Challenge Earlier this year, I realized I was burning out—especially from social media—and knew I needed a break to ground myself in God’s...

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Even pens are jetsetters.  ✈️

Even pens are jetsetters. ✈️

I've been working on something exciting, and it’s finally here! Introducing our brand-new Travel Collection—because why should your love for calligraphy stay at home? 🎨🖋️ The Universal Nib Container Penholders I've...

Even pens are jetsetters. ✈️

I've been working on something exciting, and it’s finally here! Introducing our brand-new Travel Collection—because why should your love for calligraphy stay at home? 🎨🖋️ The Universal Nib Container Penholders I've...

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Add a Touch of Gold to Your Wax Seals!✨

Add a Touch of Gold to Your Wax Seals!✨

Every now and then, I love to add a little something extra to our wax seals. And lately, I've been getting the question, “Which gold paint pen do you use?” Well, the...

Add a Touch of Gold to Your Wax Seals!✨

Every now and then, I love to add a little something extra to our wax seals. And lately, I've been getting the question, “Which gold paint pen do you use?” Well, the...

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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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