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Summer Sale is ON! Get 15% Off!
Still Here, Still Writing - A Little Summer Celebration☀️ Hi friend! Summer is finally here, and I wanted to take a moment to say… thank you. This year has been...
Summer Sale is ON! Get 15% Off!
Still Here, Still Writing - A Little Summer Celebration☀️ Hi friend! Summer is finally here, and I wanted to take a moment to say… thank you. This year has been...
Your Calligraphy Practice, Upgraded 🖋️
Our Most Underrated Calligraphy Tool? Our digital worksheets! And they're kind of amazing You’ve probably heard us rave about our bestselling Practice Pads, but did you know our Modern Calligraphy Digital Worksheets are...
Your Calligraphy Practice, Upgraded 🖋️
Our Most Underrated Calligraphy Tool? Our digital worksheets! And they're kind of amazing You’ve probably heard us rave about our bestselling Practice Pads, but did you know our Modern Calligraphy Digital Worksheets are...
Win a bundle of the cutest mini stationery! 🎁✨
Hi friend! It's time for another fun giveaway! In my recent trip to Japan, I was so grateful to be able to teach a Calligraphy Business Workshop. But also, I...
Win a bundle of the cutest mini stationery! 🎁✨
Hi friend! It's time for another fun giveaway! In my recent trip to Japan, I was so grateful to be able to teach a Calligraphy Business Workshop. But also, I...
Foodie Wax Seals Are Here! 🍽️
Introducing: The Entrée Collection Hi friend, We are excited to share this delicious set of wax seals! Add a thoughtful (and adorable) touch to your table settings with our newest...
Foodie Wax Seals Are Here! 🍽️
Introducing: The Entrée Collection Hi friend, We are excited to share this delicious set of wax seals! Add a thoughtful (and adorable) touch to your table settings with our newest...
Restock Announcement! Our Best-Selling Mini Wax...
Hi Friend! Our best-selling mini wax seals are back in stock! Woohoo! We’re so excited to have our heart and lettermail mini wax seal back, as well as our Afternoon Rose and Blush Wax Sticks....
Restock Announcement! Our Best-Selling Mini Wax...
Hi Friend! Our best-selling mini wax seals are back in stock! Woohoo! We’re so excited to have our heart and lettermail mini wax seal back, as well as our Afternoon Rose and Blush Wax Sticks....
Join our Calligraphy Business Workshop 👩🏻🏫 Las...
Hi friend, I recently said goodbye to my old workspace. The background you may have seen in so many of my videos. A few months ago, we closed the door...
Join our Calligraphy Business Workshop 👩🏻🏫 Las...
Hi friend, I recently said goodbye to my old workspace. The background you may have seen in so many of my videos. A few months ago, we closed the door...
Holding Space for the Lapu-Lapu festival traged...
Hi friend! This past weekend, we had an incredible time at the Spring Collective Pop-up. We were so grateful to meet many of you in person — and it reminded...
Holding Space for the Lapu-Lapu festival traged...
Hi friend! This past weekend, we had an incredible time at the Spring Collective Pop-up. We were so grateful to meet many of you in person — and it reminded...
Cherry Blossom Dreams in Wax Form 🌸
Hi friend, Our blush wax sticks have been out of stock for a while (since December!) and it’s because our manufacturer made the wrong shade of blush… But we still...
Cherry Blossom Dreams in Wax Form 🌸
Hi friend, Our blush wax sticks have been out of stock for a while (since December!) and it’s because our manufacturer made the wrong shade of blush… But we still...
Say hello to our new Brush Lettering Kit + Onli...
Hi friend! The other day, when I was making the content for this starter kit, someone commented that wow, Karla - that’s a lot of color for you! That’s right...
Say hello to our new Brush Lettering Kit + Onli...
Hi friend! The other day, when I was making the content for this starter kit, someone commented that wow, Karla - that’s a lot of color for you! That’s right...
RE: Tariffs 🫠
Hi friend, Yesterday, we posted an update on our IG about the recent tariff changes and how they are impacting our biz. We're so grateful to receive all the love and support...
RE: Tariffs 🫠
Hi friend, Yesterday, we posted an update on our IG about the recent tariff changes and how they are impacting our biz. We're so grateful to receive all the love and support...
A work in progress: from Day 1 to 90 ✨
Hi friend! One of the most rewarding parts of what I do is seeing the transformation that happens when someone commits to learning calligraphy—not just in their letterforms, but in their...
A work in progress: from Day 1 to 90 ✨
Hi friend! One of the most rewarding parts of what I do is seeing the transformation that happens when someone commits to learning calligraphy—not just in their letterforms, but in their...
I’m teaching again — and you’re invited! ✨
Hi friend, It's finally happening, I'm teaching my first in-person calligraphy workshop in year, and I couldn't be more excited (and a little emotional!) about it. This spring, we're popping...
I’m teaching again — and you’re invited! ✨
Hi friend, It's finally happening, I'm teaching my first in-person calligraphy workshop in year, and I couldn't be more excited (and a little emotional!) about it. This spring, we're popping...
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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.
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