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Calligraphy and Watercolour in Yellow and Emerald

I really enjoy designing for weddings, especially invitation suites. Do you know what I love most about this invite? Apart from the sweet bride being awesome to work with, they actually gave me creative freedom. I got to play around with their ...
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#EatDrinkArt Exhibition at Mad Nest

I was very busy for a couple of weeks, putting together an artwork for Mad Nest‘s #EatDrinkArt Exhibition. 14 artists have been engaged to come up with a work of art using ‘mystery ingredients’ found in Mad Nest’s ...
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Calligraphy Logo: Bethany Belle

I’m very happy to share this new logo! I’ve been working a lot with fellow creatives lately, and I am constantly inspired. One of them is Bethany of Bethany Belle Photography from Orange County, California. Her aesthetic truly ...
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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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Calligraphy Logo: Priceless Design Studio

Katie Price, the designer behind Priceless Design Studios reached out to me last February for a new logo for her branding makeover. Katie was very specific when she described the calligraphy that she wanted. Upright script, feminine and ...
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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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Hello! I’m Pauline and welcome to the Happy Hands Project! I’m a lettering artist and calligrapher located in Manila, Philippines.
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The perfect palette match. 🍵✨    I bought the Kaki The perfect palette match. 🍵✨ 
 
I bought the Kakimori Frost pen in moss specifically for my sweet-scented milky matcha ink. They’re a perfect pair! No performative aesthetics here, just pure writing satisfaction.  
 
#fountainpen #kakimori #kakimorifrost #arcusartisaninks #cursivepractice
📍Traveler’s Factory, Nakameguro, Tokyo    Statione 📍Traveler’s Factory, Nakameguro, Tokyo 
 
Stationery lovers, add this to your Tokyo bucket list 🇯🇵👇 
 
Hidden just a few minutes from Nakameguro Station is the Traveler’s Factory. You’ll find this nondescript gray building tucked away in a quiet alley. There was a short line of patrons outside when I got there, but it moves fast and is so worth the wait! 
 
Think walls lined with leather Traveler’s Notebooks, limited-edition refills, vintage-style stamps, and brass accessories to customize your setup. Love the display of washi tapes, and some pens and inks as well.  
 
Save this post for your next trip to Tokyo! 
 
#travelersfactory  #nakameguro #nakamegurotokyo #tokyotravel
📍 Kakimori, Tokyo    On a sunny afternoon in Tokyo 📍 Kakimori, Tokyo 
 
On a sunny afternoon in Tokyo, my family and I made the short walk from Kuramae Station to Kakimori, a stationery lover’s dream tucked away in the neighborhood. 
 
The moment I stepped inside, I was greeted by shelves lined with fountain pens, rollerballs, inks, and stationery. Across the shop were displays of different paper options for those looking to customize their own notebooks. 
 
Of course, I had to try Kakimori’s signature dip pens. However, I found the nib a little too thick for writing. 
 
Upstairs, I visited Inkstand, where one can create their own custom ink blends. It was a fun space to explore, and the view overlooking the shop below was a nice bonus. 
 
I left with a couple of fountain pens and inks that I’m excited to share in my next post! ✒️ 
 
#kakimori #kakimoritokyo #inkstandbykakimori #inkstand #tokyo
Celebrating our nation’s Independence Day with cal Celebrating our nation’s Independence Day with calligraphy, a new pointed pen and a bottle of red ink. 
 
Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan, Pilipinas! 🇵🇭✨ 
 
#spencerianscript #spencerian #calligraphy #philippines
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