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In This Issue
- Summer Special Issue
- Sun’s out, pens out. This issue is your permission slip to slow down, make a mess, and try something fun just because it feels good. Calligraphy, crafts, color—this is what summer’s meant to be.
- 10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Journaling
- Blank pages, beware. Helen Colebrook serves up fresh, doable prompts that make journaling something you’ll actually look forward to. Whether you’ve got 5 minutes or a whole afternoon, there’s an entry waiting to be written.
- Mastering Calligraphy Does More Than Beautify
- It’s not just about pretty letters. Anthea Zacharatos shows how calligraphy builds calm, confidence, and mindfulness—like yoga, but with nibs.
- Make Squishies at Home
- Crafty chaos meets science experiment in Lindsay Eidahl’s foam-filled DIY project. It’s messy, fun, kid-approved, and sneakily educational.
- Ink + Water + Jake Rainis = A Marble Effect
- Satisfying, swirly, and strangely addictive. Jake Rainis breaks down how to create mesmerizing marbled lettering using nothing more than ink, water, and a bit of patience.
- Ever Wanted to Engrave a Wine Bottle?
- Angie Mendez makes it easy to start hand engraving, even if you’ve never touched a drill. Bonus: you’ll never run out of custom gift ideas again.
- Calligrascapes Turn Handwriting Into Travel Art
- Combine calligraphy with epic views and you’ve got Richard Wideman’s signature move. These handwritten snapshots aren’t just Insta-worthy—they’re memory-makers.
- Sea Glass Becomes a Magical Canvas
- Place cards, favors, keepsakes—Trisha Warkentin shows how sea glass and calligraphy combine into something unforgettable. Bonus points for the beachy vibe.
- Tie-Dye, but Make It Natural
- Forget neon swirls—Julie Sinden’s method uses plants and patience to create stunning, earthy hues. It’s slower, messier, and infinitely cooler.
- Fountain Pens Over Fineliners?
- Yes, absolutely. Taria Dawson lays out why urban sketchers swear by fountain pens—and which nibs make the switch worth it.
- Cardboard + Paint + a Little Whimsy
- Claire Armstrong’s mushroom tray is the upcycle project you didn’t know you needed. Paper mache, zero budget, all charm.
- 16 Free Fonts That’ll Level Up Your Lettering
- Sarah Ensign serves up a batch of downloadable lettering inspo. Use them to trace, tweak, steal ideas—whatever sparks your next flourish.
- Journaling Doesn’t Have to Be Daily
- Gaelle Jolly ditches the pressure and gives journaling permission to be exactly what you need, when you need it. No rules, no guilt, just good reflection.
- Arabic Calligraphy Becomes a Colorful Kids’ Craft
- Natasha Khan Kazi introduces kids to Hurufiyya—the playful, expressive side of Arabic lettering. It’s peace, paint, and cultural pride, all rolled into one simple art project.
- Don’t Miss the Graceful Envelope Contest Recap
- What started as a one-off museum display has become a 30-year global tradition in calligraphic envelope art. The entries this year? Nothing short of jaw-dropping.
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About Calligraphy Crush
Calligraphy Crush is for calligraphers, hand letterers, and other creatives who joyfully letter as a hobby, side hustle, or full-time business.
It's your guide to the artistry of modern calligraphy, historical letterforms, hand lettering, watercolor illustration, stationery, and all things enhanced with beautiful writing.
We inspire creatives to dive into the nitty-gritty of calligraphy and refine their lettering into amazing art with aha! moments you'll discover in the magazine.
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Every issue (100+ pages) features:
- Tutorials
- Calligraphy FAQs
- Behind-the-scenes peaks at calligraphers’ businesses and design processes
- Product reviews
- Design inspiration
Category: Arts & Photography, Business & Entrepreneurship, Crafts & Hobbies, Education
Publisher: Calligraphy Crush
Published: Quarterly
Language: English
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