Creative Calligraphy Made Easy: A Beginner's Guide to Crafting Stylish Cards, Event Decor and Gifts

Master Modern Calligraphy and Show Off Your Skills with Amazing Projects

Learn the art of calligraphy with this approachable, inspiring step-by-step guide. Calligraphy is the key to creating stunning, customized cards, gorgeous hand-addressed envelopes, personalized stationery, unique gift wrap and more. Renowned calligraphy designer and instructor Karla Lim breaks down the complex craft into simple steps so you can get amazing professional results in your cards and gifts, while also enjoying this meditative process. With worksheets right in the book, you can practice forming and connecting letters in a variety of sophisticated modern calligraphy styles. Karla's practice plan makes it easy to get comfortable with the essential tools and techniques before moving on to create personalized projects with your new skill.

Add a special touch to your next event with an elegant handwritten menu and place cards. Get creative with inspiring gifts like a memory shadow box and a botanical calendar. Karla also covers the basics of digitizing calligraphy, making it easy to share your creations with friends and family, and to connect with the exciting lettering and calligraphy community online. Packed with essential tips and inspiring project ideas, this book has everything you need to get started and get creative with calligraphy.

Author: Karla Lim
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Published: 12/08/2020
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.90h x 7.70w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781645671343

About the Author
Karla Lim is the owner of Written Word Calligraphy and Design, a wedding invitation and design studio. She is the creator of the Written Word Academy and has taught calligraphy to countless beginners and professionals. She has been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, The Knot, Brides and Martha Stewart Weddings. She lives in Vancouver, Canada, with her husband Clement and son Chase.