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✨How to Use Our Calligraphy Font Mycella

✨How to Use Our Calligraphy Font Mycella

Hi Friend, Thank you so much for the love on Mycella! It’s been incredible seeing how my calligraphy (now as a font!) is already finding its way into your beautiful projects....

✨How to Use Our Calligraphy Font Mycella

Hi Friend, Thank you so much for the love on Mycella! It’s been incredible seeing how my calligraphy (now as a font!) is already finding its way into your beautiful projects....

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Meet your new love: Calligraphy ❤️

Meet your new love: Calligraphy ❤️

Hi friend,  I’ve got something to spark your creative heart—our Modern Calligraphy Practice Pad! Let me tell you why I made it... When I started my modern calligraphy journey, I hosted...

Meet your new love: Calligraphy ❤️

Hi friend,  I’ve got something to spark your creative heart—our Modern Calligraphy Practice Pad! Let me tell you why I made it... When I started my modern calligraphy journey, I hosted...

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Love at first letter- meet Mycella. 💕

Love at first letter- meet Mycella. 💕

Hi friend,  This one's straight from my desk (literally). After countless hours of ink, paper, and way too much coffee, I’ve turned one of my original calligraphy styles into a...

Love at first letter- meet Mycella. 💕

Hi friend,  This one's straight from my desk (literally). After countless hours of ink, paper, and way too much coffee, I’ve turned one of my original calligraphy styles into a...

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🖋️Mini Kits are back, but with a glow-up!

🖋️Mini Kits are back, but with a glow-up!

Hi friend,  The mini calligraphy starter kits are back and better than ever!  We actually sold out of our mini kits awhile back (January 27) but just haven’t gotten around to announcing...

🖋️Mini Kits are back, but with a glow-up!

Hi friend,  The mini calligraphy starter kits are back and better than ever!  We actually sold out of our mini kits awhile back (January 27) but just haven’t gotten around to announcing...

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Just dropped: Trace the Word Notepad

Just dropped: Trace the Word Notepad

Hi friend,  Last year, I launched the Biblical Affirmations worksheets and printable, and this year, I'm continuing that mission of encouragement with something new: Trace the Word Notepad!   📖 This notepad features 50...

Just dropped: Trace the Word Notepad

Hi friend,  Last year, I launched the Biblical Affirmations worksheets and printable, and this year, I'm continuing that mission of encouragement with something new: Trace the Word Notepad!   📖 This notepad features 50...

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🎉 Invitation Bootcamp is Back—with a Twist!

🎉 Invitation Bootcamp is Back—with a Twist!

Hi Friend, Guess what? The Invitation Design Bootcamp is BACK, and it's better than ever - because you desiver nothing less than wedding invite icon status.  What is the Invitation Design Bootcamp Anyway?...

🎉 Invitation Bootcamp is Back—with a Twist!

Hi Friend, Guess what? The Invitation Design Bootcamp is BACK, and it's better than ever - because you desiver nothing less than wedding invite icon status.  What is the Invitation Design Bootcamp Anyway?...

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Learn to Write Chinese Calligraphy for Lunar New Year!

Learn to Write Chinese Calligraphy for Lunar Ne...

The Lunar New Year is just around the corner! Have you ever wanted to learn how to write a Chinese character? The Chinese language is fascinating—each character represents a word,...

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Learn to Write Chinese Calligraphy for Lunar Ne...

The Lunar New Year is just around the corner! Have you ever wanted to learn how to write a Chinese character? The Chinese language is fascinating—each character represents a word,...

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Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with Free Year of the Snake Red Pocket Printables

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with Free Year of...

Lunar New Year is a time of celebration, tradition, and sharing blessings with loved ones. For 2025, the Year of the Snake, I’ve created a special set of free printable red...

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with Free Year of...

Lunar New Year is a time of celebration, tradition, and sharing blessings with loved ones. For 2025, the Year of the Snake, I’ve created a special set of free printable red...

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3 Reasons to Start Calligraphy Now (You'll love #2) ✍🏻😍

3 Reasons to Start Calligraphy Now (You'll love...

Hi Friend! Still on the fence about learning calligraphy? Here's why you should start! Reason #1: You Can Learn Calligraphy - Even If You Think You Have Bad Handwriting Calligraphy...

3 Reasons to Start Calligraphy Now (You'll love...

Hi Friend! Still on the fence about learning calligraphy? Here's why you should start! Reason #1: You Can Learn Calligraphy - Even If You Think You Have Bad Handwriting Calligraphy...

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New year, new hobby? 👀

New year, new hobby? 👀

Hi friend!   New Year , New Hobby? 👀Ready to Begin Your Calligraphy Journey? Whether you’re a total beginner or just curious about calligraphy, I've got you covered! Step 1:...

New year, new hobby? 👀

Hi friend!   New Year , New Hobby? 👀Ready to Begin Your Calligraphy Journey? Whether you’re a total beginner or just curious about calligraphy, I've got you covered! Step 1:...

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✨New Year, New Word

✨New Year, New Word

Hi friend! Happy New Year! 🥳 I hope your 2025 is off to a wonderful start. We had a cozy White Christmas here in Edmonton and enjoyed some restful moments...

✨New Year, New Word

Hi friend! Happy New Year! 🥳 I hope your 2025 is off to a wonderful start. We had a cozy White Christmas here in Edmonton and enjoyed some restful moments...

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Celebrate the Holidays with Calligraphy & Hymns 🎄

Celebrate the Holidays with Calligraphy & Hymns 🎄

Hi friend! As the holiday season fills the air, what better way to celebrate than by combining the beauty of hymns with the art of calligraphy?   Our Digital Calligraphy...

Celebrate the Holidays with Calligraphy & Hymns 🎄

Hi friend! As the holiday season fills the air, what better way to celebrate than by combining the beauty of hymns with the art of calligraphy?   Our Digital Calligraphy...

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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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Karla practicing modern calligraphy with a pointed pen and workbook featuring lowercase letter formation drills.

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