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Calligraphy Business: Should you Go Full-Time o...
As part of my Calligraphy Business Series, I'm going to be answering a question I get all the time: Karla, did you start your calligraphy business as a full-time gig, or a...
Calligraphy Business: Should you Go Full-Time o...
As part of my Calligraphy Business Series, I'm going to be answering a question I get all the time: Karla, did you start your calligraphy business as a full-time gig, or a...
VLOG: A Day in a Life of a Calligraphy Business...
Alright friends, it's been a minute since I last shared what a day in a life looks like for me! This vlog gives you a glimpse of my life as a...
VLOG: A Day in a Life of a Calligraphy Business...
Alright friends, it's been a minute since I last shared what a day in a life looks like for me! This vlog gives you a glimpse of my life as a...
My Top Tools Creating Videos on Instagram
Earlier this week, I went live on Instagram to showcase all the different tools I use to create the videos you would see on my Instagram and Tiktok! Taking videos for all these different social...
My Top Tools Creating Videos on Instagram
Earlier this week, I went live on Instagram to showcase all the different tools I use to create the videos you would see on my Instagram and Tiktok! Taking videos for all these different social...
Summer Creative Workshop Recap
As you may have heard, this month I was a part of the Summer Creative Workshop Retreat and let me tell you, it was so much fun! My workshop was on Flatlay...
Summer Creative Workshop Recap
As you may have heard, this month I was a part of the Summer Creative Workshop Retreat and let me tell you, it was so much fun! My workshop was on Flatlay...
Which Calligraphy Bundle is Best for Me?
Did you know that I sell a lot of my supplies in bundles? I have created 4 different bundles based on what you need! Here are four different types: Practice...
Which Calligraphy Bundle is Best for Me?
Did you know that I sell a lot of my supplies in bundles? I have created 4 different bundles based on what you need! Here are four different types: Practice...
Modern Calligraphy Pen and How to Adjust it
One of my favourite items I’ve had the pleasure of creating is our dual-purpose Modern Calligraphy Pen - which is convertible to a straight pen or an oblique pen. Here...
Modern Calligraphy Pen and How to Adjust it
One of my favourite items I’ve had the pleasure of creating is our dual-purpose Modern Calligraphy Pen - which is convertible to a straight pen or an oblique pen. Here...
What’s Inside Our Modern Calligraphy Practice Pads
These practice pads are definitely one of my favourite items in my shop! Printed on beautiful tried and tested calligraphy practice paper, FSC-certified and spiral bound, they are aesthetically pleasing...
What’s Inside Our Modern Calligraphy Practice Pads
These practice pads are definitely one of my favourite items in my shop! Printed on beautiful tried and tested calligraphy practice paper, FSC-certified and spiral bound, they are aesthetically pleasing...
A5 Vegan Leather Bullet Journal Dot Grid Notebook
Introducing our Vegan Leather Bullet Journal Dot Grid Notebook collaboration with our sister company, Lark & Ives. This A5 notebook contains thick smooth 160 gsm calligraphy ink-friendly paper, with our...
A5 Vegan Leather Bullet Journal Dot Grid Notebook
Introducing our Vegan Leather Bullet Journal Dot Grid Notebook collaboration with our sister company, Lark & Ives. This A5 notebook contains thick smooth 160 gsm calligraphy ink-friendly paper, with our...
Modern Inkwell + Pen Rest
Gorgeous right?! The story behind making this beautiful product come to life was quite adventurous! This sparkly piece took so much research to figure out how to even make it...
Modern Inkwell + Pen Rest
Gorgeous right?! The story behind making this beautiful product come to life was quite adventurous! This sparkly piece took so much research to figure out how to even make it...
A peek into our Mini Calligraphy Starter Kit
Say hello to our Mini Calligraphy Starter Kit! We created this kit because we wanted a minimal kit for you to gift to your friends who are interested in calligraphy....
A peek into our Mini Calligraphy Starter Kit
Say hello to our Mini Calligraphy Starter Kit! We created this kit because we wanted a minimal kit for you to gift to your friends who are interested in calligraphy....
Introducing Our New Oblique Calligraphy Penholders
Isn’t she lovelyyy? 🎶 That’s the song that goes on in my head when I stare at my new calligraphy pens! It's honestly so surreal seeing what you design and...
Introducing Our New Oblique Calligraphy Penholders
Isn’t she lovelyyy? 🎶 That’s the song that goes on in my head when I stare at my new calligraphy pens! It's honestly so surreal seeing what you design and...
I’m Teaching at the Summer Creative Retreat: Fl...
I have some really exciting news! This summer, I get to be a part of the Summer Creative Retreat happening on August 2-12, 2021 ☀️This retreat is all about...
I’m Teaching at the Summer Creative Retreat: Fl...
I have some really exciting news! This summer, I get to be a part of the Summer Creative Retreat happening on August 2-12, 2021 ☀️This retreat is all about...
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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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