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Progress isn’t always linear

Progress isn’t always linear

A personal story about running, faith, and finding strength in Scripture, plus the heart behind The Scribe snail mail subscription.

Progress isn’t always linear

A personal story about running, faith, and finding strength in Scripture, plus the heart behind The Scribe snail mail subscription.

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The Scribe is finally here

The Scribe is finally here

The Scribe is now open—a monthly Christian snail mail subscription featuring Scripture, calligraphy worksheets, and meaningful stationery.

The Scribe is finally here

The Scribe is now open—a monthly Christian snail mail subscription featuring Scripture, calligraphy worksheets, and meaningful stationery.

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If you’ve been meaning to come back to Scripture

If you’ve been meaning to come back to Scripture

Introducing The Scribe, a Christian snail mail subscription designed to help you slow down, reflect on Scripture, and receive faith-filled stationery each month.

If you’ve been meaning to come back to Scripture

Introducing The Scribe, a Christian snail mail subscription designed to help you slow down, reflect on Scripture, and receive faith-filled stationery each month.

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🌸 Spring Cleaning: Imperfect Finds Await!

🌸 Spring Cleaning: Imperfect Finds Await!

Shop our updated imperfect sale featuring discounted calligraphy supplies, wax seals, and spring clearout items—perfectly functional with minor flaws.

🌸 Spring Cleaning: Imperfect Finds Await!

Shop our updated imperfect sale featuring discounted calligraphy supplies, wax seals, and spring clearout items—perfectly functional with minor flaws.

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You’ll use this more than you think✨

You’ll use this more than you think✨

A set you never knew you needed—our mini number wax seal set (0–9) is perfect for dates, milestones, and creative projects. From wedding details to keepsakes, discover thoughtful ways to...

You’ll use this more than you think✨

A set you never knew you needed—our mini number wax seal set (0–9) is perfect for dates, milestones, and creative projects. From wedding details to keepsakes, discover thoughtful ways to...

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Printed these for my teammates this past weekend 🏃🏻🏅

Printed these for my teammates this past weeken...

From running the Vancouver Sun Run to experimenting with clear wax and the viral puffy sticker trend, this week has been full of creativity. See how to use clear wax...

Printed these for my teammates this past weeken...

From running the Vancouver Sun Run to experimenting with clear wax and the viral puffy sticker trend, this week has been full of creativity. See how to use clear wax...

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Clear wax seals (and how to get them right) 🤍

Clear wax seals (and how to get them right) 🤍

Discover our new crystal clear wax sticks and learn how to achieve the perfect glossy seal with the right tools and techniques.

Clear wax seals (and how to get them right) 🤍

Discover our new crystal clear wax sticks and learn how to achieve the perfect glossy seal with the right tools and techniques.

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She just wants to do what I’m doing 🤍

She just wants to do what I’m doing 🤍

This Mother’s Day, give something more than a gift, give a moment to create together. From beginner-friendly calligraphy kits to wax seal tools, discover thoughtful gifts for moms who love...

She just wants to do what I’m doing 🤍

This Mother’s Day, give something more than a gift, give a moment to create together. From beginner-friendly calligraphy kits to wax seal tools, discover thoughtful gifts for moms who love...

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🎓 Just launched: Graduation + Diploma Wax Seals

🎓 Just launched: Graduation + Diploma Wax Seals

The graduation cap wax seal is a custom shaped wax seal, with a 3D sculpt, and the diploma is just extra cute with a wax seal to tie it all...

🎓 Just launched: Graduation + Diploma Wax Seals

The graduation cap wax seal is a custom shaped wax seal, with a 3D sculpt, and the diploma is just extra cute with a wax seal to tie it all...

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They just finished their last homework ✨

They just finished their last homework ✨

Congrats Kathleen and Sylvie! Hi friend! I wanted to celebrate something really special today. Two of our students, Kat and Sylvie just recently submitted their "last" homework inside the Creative...

They just finished their last homework ✨

Congrats Kathleen and Sylvie! Hi friend! I wanted to celebrate something really special today. Two of our students, Kat and Sylvie just recently submitted their "last" homework inside the Creative...

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Just Dropped! Spring Wax Seals 🐞🌷🌸🐦

Just Dropped! Spring Wax Seals 🐞🌷🌸🐦

Springing into spring!  I just got back from seeing all the beautiful cherry blossoms in Tokyo, then I came home to cherry blossoms in full bloom here in Vancouver. We...

Just Dropped! Spring Wax Seals 🐞🌷🌸🐦

Springing into spring!  I just got back from seeing all the beautiful cherry blossoms in Tokyo, then I came home to cherry blossoms in full bloom here in Vancouver. We...

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Finally Here: Horse Wax Seals and more! 🐎

Finally Here: Horse Wax Seals and more! 🐎

Restock is finally here (sort of!) We're so excited that our next batch of horse wax seals are finally here. In this restock, we also have:  Lunar Red Wax Sticks  Lettermail Mini...

Finally Here: Horse Wax Seals and more! 🐎

Restock is finally here (sort of!) We're so excited that our next batch of horse wax seals are finally here. In this restock, we also have:  Lunar Red Wax Sticks  Lettermail Mini...

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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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