News from my little calligraphy studio
Happy Thursday! Many of you will know I’m a calligrapher when I’m not blogging. It’s been a crazy old year and with Christmas coming round I wanted to show you lovely lot what I get up to! This time of year is all about family trees and calligraphy gift sets – with the odd commissioned artwork thrown in. Everything I do is designed for gifting: beautiful packaging is a major part of what I do.
Images of my calligraphy sets by Marion Botella Photography
Christmas calligraphy gift set
This beautifully presented Christmas calligraphy set is perfect for beginners with full instructions and everything you need inside.
Your pen and nib, brush, ink palette(s) and little cards nestle on snowy white shredded tissue. The box is personalised in gold lettering and tied with a ribbon – choose snowy white or classy grey when you order.
Family tree photography by Marion Botella
Personalised family tree print
This heirloom style calligraphy family tree gift is perfect for that someone who has everything! For that family-oriented person in your life: the one who goes above and beyond for their loved ones.
I write these by hand on a beautiful tree print by Amy Swann (the stunningly talented Welsh artist I collaborate with on wedding invitations) – they’re sold framed or unframed and can fit up to 24 names.
Letterbox calligraphy gift set
This beautifully presented letterbox calligraphy set is super slimline and designed for distance gifting… in a time when we’re all missing our families and best friends so much, this one will slip through a letterbox as a special treat – simple, quick and with everything to start out on calligraphy adventures! The worksheets come as printable downloads – so a printer is needed. This calligraphy set is unique and makes a really special personalised letterbox gift.
Luxe modern calligraphy set
The first calligraphy set I ever put together, this lovely kit has been selling on Not On The High Street for years – it’s a classic and I love it.
Inside you’ll find the tools I use every day: pen holder and nib, dippy ink pot and my very own calligraphy exercise book full of examples and tips and advice to help you learn the art of beautiful calligraphy!
The ultimate modern calligraphy kit
I made this ultimate calligraphy kit to be compact and giftable – it started with the box, and then along came the printable worksheets. You get a secret code and a password which takes you to my website, where you can download more than 100 pages of calligraphy practice sheets and instructions. This kit has two nibs, a dippy ink pot and luxe pen holder. It’s elegantly packaged and personalised with a named gift tag. Inside, I’ve written a motivational postcard in gold ink just for you!
Festive family tree print
I LOVE this one. A wonderful gift for families – this gently festive family tree print can stay on the wall all year round or make an appearance annually with your Christmas decs. A timeless and nostalgic pine tree, beautifully illustrated by my lovely friend Amy Swann, with your family’s names all around.
Vintage style family tree print
Brand new for 2020, I put together this vintage family tree design for elegant homes with a natural, minimalist style. The colours are understated and nostalgic, and I write all the names by hand in a decorative calligraphy style.
This family tree comes framed or unframed – it’s a gorgeous gift for family members you can’t see this Christmas, and the design is lovely for families young and old.
Song by Pantera
Song lyrics calligraphy gift – original artwork
I LOVE writing these! They’re my favourite Christmas present of all – indulgently flourished, elegant and masculine song lyric gifts – entirely handwritten in calligraphy. I decided to create a collection of gifts for men, and this is my top favourite – it goes beautifully with the black gift tags at the bottom of this blog!
Song by Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes
Song by Frank Turner
The Finishing Touches!
Bauble shaped gift tags
Because presentation is EVERYTHING. Finish all of your Christmas goodies with these handwritten calligraphy gift tags. The bauble shape is adorable!
Merry Christmas calligraphy gift tags
Slimline gift tags in vibrant berry red, handwritten in snowy ink with ‘Merry Christmas’. These are my top selling tags!
Black Merry Christmas gift tags
For the boys – or for luxe, sophisticated monochrome Christmas styling. Like a black tie wedding theme, all nestled under your tree! Eco friendly recycled gift tags in black with fabulously contrasty white ink, entirely handwritten.
My alternative Christmas card… Deck the halls and F**k the Tories
My personal favourite – an alternative Christmas card, beautifully written in the most elegant calligraphy with a heartfelt message. Not for Boris fans. A surprisingly big seller (and this makes me happy!)
Thanks for reading! 
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