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Navy Calligraphy Invitations // Amalfi Destination Wedding

Navy Calligraphy Invitations // Amalfi Destinat...

Working with Jessica for her wedding invitations was such a dream! She was truly a globe-trotter. I first met her via Skype while she was in Hong Kong, but she...

Navy Calligraphy Invitations // Amalfi Destinat...

Working with Jessica for her wedding invitations was such a dream! She was truly a globe-trotter. I first met her via Skype while she was in Hong Kong, but she...

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Modern Minimalist Invitations - The Artist Holiday Paris 2015

Modern Minimalist Invitations - The Artist Holi...

Absolutely enamored with the simple beauty of the South of France. These snippets from The Artist Holiday in France are just breathtaking. I love the mix of organic elements and...

Modern Minimalist Invitations - The Artist Holi...

Absolutely enamored with the simple beauty of the South of France. These snippets from The Artist Holiday in France are just breathtaking. I love the mix of organic elements and...

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Handmade Paper Gold Foil Invitations // Nashville Wedding

Handmade Paper Gold Foil Invitations // Nashvil...

Planner: Jessica Sloane  Photographer: Tec Petaja      

Handmade Paper Gold Foil Invitations // Nashvil...

Planner: Jessica Sloane  Photographer: Tec Petaja      

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Watercolor Olive Branch Invitations // Sunstone Villa Wedding

Watercolor Olive Branch Invitations // Sunstone...

This beautiful organic vineyard wedding was a site to behold! We started off with a watercolor illustration of the stunning venue, Sunstone Villa with gold foil printing for their Save...

Watercolor Olive Branch Invitations // Sunstone...

This beautiful organic vineyard wedding was a site to behold! We started off with a watercolor illustration of the stunning venue, Sunstone Villa with gold foil printing for their Save...

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Organic Taupe Invitations - Bali Destination Wedding

Organic Taupe Invitations - Bali Destination We...

I absolutely love it when my couples are just incredibly thoughtful about their guests. Melissa and Rei were just the sweetest couple ever. They had always imagined an intimate wedding...

Organic Taupe Invitations - Bali Destination We...

I absolutely love it when my couples are just incredibly thoughtful about their guests. Melissa and Rei were just the sweetest couple ever. They had always imagined an intimate wedding...

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Neutral Gray Wedding Invitations // San Diego Wedding

Neutral Gray Wedding Invitations // San Diego W...

One of the many things I treasure about being part of many couples' special day is creating not just beauty, but beautiful relationships. Kristi approached me about her wedding paper...

Neutral Gray Wedding Invitations // San Diego W...

One of the many things I treasure about being part of many couples' special day is creating not just beauty, but beautiful relationships. Kristi approached me about her wedding paper...

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Elegant Black and Gold Invitations

Elegant Black and Gold Invitations

I love working with moody textures, especially with this one - these gold invitations were screen printed onto black handmade paper made from recycled paper. The timeless look with the...

Elegant Black and Gold Invitations

I love working with moody textures, especially with this one - these gold invitations were screen printed onto black handmade paper made from recycled paper. The timeless look with the...

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Taupe Letterpress Wedding Invitations / Southern Weddings Magazine Feature

Taupe Letterpress Wedding Invitations / Souther...

A beautiful wedding full of thoughtful details centered around Southern hospitality. We had a gorgeous palette of taupes and grays, with hints of purples and pinks. The invitation suite for...

Taupe Letterpress Wedding Invitations / Souther...

A beautiful wedding full of thoughtful details centered around Southern hospitality. We had a gorgeous palette of taupes and grays, with hints of purples and pinks. The invitation suite for...

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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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