Happy Hands Project

Calligraphy by Pauline Ibarra

The Happy Hour Calligraphy Workshop {May Edition}

It has been raining sporadically here in Singapore lately – you can never tell when it’s going to pour or how long it will last. Fortunately, the weather cooperated last 31 May. The Happy Hour Calligraphy Workshop took place during a beautiful ...
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Lettering Without Thinking

Have you ever tried holding your brush or pen and just writing whichever way you want? With all the ‘rules’ we need to remember when writing with a pointed pen, not thinking about writing at all can be liberating. I always say that ...
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Happy Hands Project on Society6

I’ve had my Society6 shop for quite a while now, even before I opened my Etsy shop. However, I didn’t feel that my calligraphy at the time was good enough to share with the world, so I pulled my items out. Well, thanks to the online ...
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Sold Out: Registration for New Workshops

I’m sure you’re all eagerly waiting for this one. The Calligraphy Workshops are back! Yay! Due to the feedback from the wonderful ladies from the first Happy Hour Workshop, I’ve added another hour to the beginners’ class. ...
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Font Fancy: Saissant by Magpie Paper Works

I’ve always had a soft spot for fonts from Magpie Paper Works. Today I’m sharing one of my favourite handmade fonts, Saissant. I just love its organic feel, and how natural each letter looked. Its style is way too different than my ...
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Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls in Singapore

Just the other day I remember a discussion on the Flourish Forum about Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls’ calligraphy exemplar. Some were wondering if it would be worth attending her class or just purchasing her kit online. The kit alone is such a treat – ...
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Calligraphy For A Rustic Wedding Styled Shoot

Have you guys been to the Wedding Scoop blog lately? I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to share my full calligraphy wedding stationery at the recent styled shoot by Bloc Memoire, with a magnificent ‘grazing table’ ...
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A Peek Into The Happy Hour Workshop

The inaugural Beginners’ Workshop by yours truly is over and I had such a great time! To all you ladies who came, thank you, thank you for learning calligraphy with me. It was a hot and humid day in Singapore (which probably explained the ...
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‘Make A Wish’ Stamp Set Winner

First off, thank you to everyone who joined the giveaway. You were all amazing! Your kind and welcoming words were very heartwarming and I enjoyed reading through all your wishes. I just realised how cold it probably is on the other side of the ...
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