Happy Hands Project

Calligraphy by Pauline Ibarra

Stay Home Freebie: Instagram Story Template

Hey friends! Another Stay Home Freebie is here! How about a free downloadable Instagram Story Template? Ok, I must admit I’ve been tagged in these stuff too many times ever since the lockdown started (here in Singapore, it was more ...
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Stay Home Freebie: Printable Coloring Sheet

Hi everyone! As we all stay home while the world battles the wrath of Covid-19, I thought it would be a good time to post a freebie. Here’s a free printable hand-lettered coloring sheet to keep boredom at bay. Coloring can be a meditative ...
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The New Colors of Pentel Brush Sign Pens

Oh look, new colors! I’ve been a fan of Pentel brush sign pens for a very long time, and I’m so glad to be able to give you guys a first look at these new colors. They come in the same flexible tips that we all love, perfect for ...
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Calligraphy Ink Review: Vinta Inks

Recently, I’ve been practicing Spencerian calligraphy using Vinta inks. Vinta inks are high-quality fountain pen inks and work very well with super fine nibs. For those of you wondering, fountain pen inks can be used with dip pen nibs, but ...
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8 Ways to Save Money on Calligraphy Supplies

Are you looking for ways to save money on calligraphy supplies? Have you been spending more, only to realize that you don’t need all of them? Calligraphy and art enthusiasts have all been art supply hoarders at some point. It most probably ...
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3 Brush Lettering Pens You Will Ever Need

For a brush lettering beginner, trying all the brush pens ever created is an absolute joy. I’ve been there years ago, and I have to say I do not have a modest collection. Sadly, not all pens are created equal, and after my relentless ...
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5 Free, All-New Brush Lettering Fonts

Y’all know dafont.com right? It’s a massive treasure trove of free fonts, with a huge number of brush lettering fonts as well. With the rise in popularity of calligraphy and brush lettering fonts, a lot of non-professional font designers have ...
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Free Brush Lettering Alphabet

Here’s a free downloadable brush lettering alphabet guide for y’all! As much as I’d like to learn how to write words and full sentences when I was starting out writing calligraphy, I learned (albeit the hard way) that ...
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Birthday Giveaway: Brush Lettering Tools

It’s time for a celebration! Around this time each year, I host a giveaway that’s slightly bigger than those I usually have. To kick off 2019, I’m giving away a nice bundle of goodies for brush lettering lovers! It ...
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8 Modern Calligraphy Books For Beginners

Do you have a modern calligraphy book wish list like me? Even if you have gone to in-person classes or have taught yourself modern calligraphy, it’s always good to have a few good books to refer to whenever you need help. Do take note ...
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