Learn to Write Calligraphy - Inspirational Quotes
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Inspirational Quotes for Calligraphy
Inspirational quotes used in correspondence are often done in calligraphy. Our list of inspirational quotes will be helpful to calligraphers who use their skill in correspondnce or crafts...
Calligraphy is the art of fine lettering. Although we use alphabets in many styles on our computers today, there remains a desire for personal handwriting, especially when using artistic calligraphy skills Learning about the many fonts and about the different nibs (pens) along with practice a person can become skilled in this satisfying art. Receiving correspondence with calligraphy writing makes one feel quite special because of the time and effort the writer has taken to share his art. Calligraphy brings both satisfaction to the artist as he applies his craft and joy to those who view the work.
Making envelopes is a quick and easy thing to do. They can be made in any color that you feel would enhance the calligraphy you have done, adding a special touch to greeting cards or notes you have written.
Why Learn Calligraphy
We see calligraphy writing used on invitations, placecards, inspirational quotes, greeting cards, announcements, awards, logo designs and much more - including scrapbooks, T-shirts and mugs.
When taking the time to learn calligraphy by applying a lot of practice and patience, one becomes an artist of fine handwriting bringing much enjoyment and a feeling of confidence at acquiring such a special skill.
by A Lundy
Contents of This Lens
awards, addressing envelopes, lables, and much more.
- Calligraphy History
- The Uncial Alphabet - Video
- How to Use Calligraphy Pens - Video
- Calligraphy in Ten Easy Lessons
- Learn Calligraphy - 365 Daily Practices
- More Instruction Books
- Inspirational Quotes
- Bible Verses for Your Calligraphy Projects
- Inspirational Flower Quotes
- Calligraphy Paper
- Blank Greeting Cards for Your Calligraphy
- A Calligraphy Kit - " A Party in a Box "
- More Calligraphy Kits
- Need an Envelope? Quick and Easy Envelopes You Can Make
- Envelopes - Greeting Card and Invitation
- A Letter is a Gift Forever
- Calligraphy Pens on eBay
- Inspirational Quotes Lists
Calligraphy History
Calligraphy means beautiful writing, from the Greek kalligraphia.
Calligraphy has been used since ancient times, the first Roman Alphabet dating back many centuries. After the fall of Rome, Europe entered into the Dark Ages and Uncial lettering, with more rounded letters having cursive forms, then developed and was used in monasteries. The art of lettering had spread to many other parts of the world and many alphabets have been developed over time.
Until the 8th century, various alphabet scripts were used by different monasteries. At that time, a standardized script was developed by several famous monasteries and it later evolved into the Gothic script. In 1454, when the first printing press was invented, Gutenberg adopted the Gothic style - our first typeface. There are many different alphabet styles used today such as Roman, which is usually used for short pieces, and Italic which is more informal, and many, many more styles. The beginner might start with the Uncial hand. Reference material for the many different calligraphy alphabets is easily available, along with calligraphy pens.
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The Uncial Alphabet - Video
Calligraphy in Ten Easy Lessons
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Learn Calligraphy - 365 Daily Practices
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More Instruction Books
Inspirational Quotes
These friendship quotes are suitable for framed calligraphy or when writing notes to friends.
Age appears to be the best in four things - old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.
~~ Francis Bacon ~~
Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all men are agreed.
~~ Cicero ~~
Friendship consists in forgetting what one gives, and remembering what one receives.
~~ Alexandre Dumas ~~
Friendship, like the immortality of the soul, is too good to be believed.
~~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~~
A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature.
~~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~~
A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere. Before him I may think aloud.
~~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~~
Friends are the sunshine of life.
~~ John Hay ~~
The greatest blessing is a pleasant friend
~~ Robert Louis Stevenson ~~
Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.
~~~Elizabeth Asquith Bibesco~~~
Bible Verses for Your Calligraphy Projects
Royalty free Bible verses that you can use in connection with your craft projects such as greeting cards, wood signs, and framed art
Joshua 24:15 As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Psalms 18: 30 As for God, his way is perfect.
Psalms 23:1 The Lord is my Shepherd. I shall not want.
Psalms 27: 1 The Lord is the strength of my life.
Psalms 32: 8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which
thou shalt go.
Psalms 86: 11 Teach me thy way, O Lord
Psalms 96: 1 O sing unto the Lord a new song.
Psalms 107: 1 O give thanks unto the Lord for he is good.
Ps. 118: 24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
Proverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words
stir up anger.
Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times.
Mark 10:27 For with God all things are possible.
Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
John 15:12 This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you.
Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love.
1 Cor. 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
Philippians 1: 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need
1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God
Inspirational Flower Quotes
There are always flowers for those who want to see them.
Henri Matisse
God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees,
and in the flowers and clouds and stars.
Mafrtin Luther
Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful;
they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.
Luther Burbank
Earth laughs in flowers.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense
of quiet in a crowded day - like writing a poem or saying a prayer.
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
How cunningly nature hides every wrinkle of her inconceivable
antiquity under roses and violets and morning dew!
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Friends are the flowers in the garden of life..
All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.
Indian Proverb
Bloom where you are planted
We can complain that roses have thorns, or we can rejoice that thorns have roses.
Abraham Lincoln
Where flowers bloom so does hope.
Lady Bird Johnson
Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.
A. A. Milne
Calligraphy Paper
Blank Greeting Cards for Your Calligraphy
50 Blank Greeting Cards /Note Cards / Invitations & Envelopes 4"x5" ~Ivory
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Blank Cards for your Calligraphy
Heavy-weight blank 4 x 5 ivory note cards
Make personalized cards for
holidays/birthdays/thank you notes/announcements/invitations
Perfect for calligraphy and other mediums
Envelopes included
A Calligraphy Kit - " A Party in a Box "

Sheaffer Calligraphy Maxi Kit

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Product Description - From the Manufacturer
A party in a box for the dedicated calligrapher of any level!
Three pens, each with a different nib grade, and a generous
assortment of ink colors allow for multiple colors on the
same project without cleaning the pen. A step-by-step
instruction booklet is included, meaning you can become
a calligrapher in four easy steps. It's the art of fine lettering.
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Need an Envelope? Quick and Easy Envelopes You Can Make
This envelope is for a 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 birthday card
You will need an 8-1/2" x 11" sheet of paper and a glue stick.
Step 1 - Cut off 1-1/2" of one long edge so you are working with a 7" x 11" sheet of paper.
Step 2 - Fold in the long edges 1/4"
Step 3 - Measure 4-1/4" from the bottom edge. Turn up the bottom edge 4-1/4".
Glue the edges, forming the pocket for the card. Also, glue the folded
side edges of the top 2-1/2" so the flap lays flat.
Step 4 - Measure 2" from the top. Fold down the top 2".
ENVELOPE IDEA NO. 2.
If you have an envelope that is the size you want to make, open out the envelope. Lay it on a piece of paper and trace around. Cut it out, fold and glue.
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Envelopes - Greeting Card and Invitation
A Letter is a Gift Forever
Calligraphy Pens on eBay
Inspirational Quotes Lists
Our inspirational lists have quotes of all kinds - all are brief, royalty free and can be used on your crafts, correspondence, or just for browsing.
Click on the following for quotes lists.
- Robert Browning and Other Famous Authors
Browning quotes and quotes of many famous authors
- Inspirational Magnets and Jewelry With Bible Verses
A list of Bible verses for magnets and other artwork
- Edgar A. Guest - Inspirational Poetry
Guest quotes and inspirational quotes web site links
- Bible Crafts, Bible Games, and Kids Christmas Crafts
A list of Bible verses for artwork
- Learn to Write Calligraphy
3 Lists - Friends, Flowers, and Bible Verses
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WriterJanis
Dec 11, 2011 @ 3:19 pm | delete
- Very nice quotes.
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christopherlee Jul 9, 2011 @ 6:13 am | delete
- With all the modern day tech, this skill is hardly seen being use nowadays, it it is a good skill to have. In fact I'm still practicing it.
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SmartChica
May 1, 2011 @ 8:18 pm | delete
- I learned this art as teenager. Thanks for the lens.
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javrsmith Dec 25, 2010 @ 1:14 am | delete
- I tried it. It wasn't pretty. I respect those that can do this well. This lens has been blessed by a Squid Angel.
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nightcats
Dec 22, 2010 @ 11:45 am | delete
- I took a calligraphy class once, but I didn't keep up with the practice. It's a beautiful art form -- but one which must be learned over time. I so admire those who can do it well.
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missbat
Oct 10, 2010 @ 11:59 pm | delete
- My dad taught me calligraphy when I was younger. Maybe I should buy him some new pens for Christmas!
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KimGiancaterino Jul 7, 2010 @ 10:50 pm | delete
- I'm out of practice, but used to learn Calligraphy from old fairy tale books. I'm glad to see that people still appreciate beautiful writing.
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Widemouth
Feb 18, 2010 @ 2:32 am | delete
- Very nice. I`m inspired to start Calligraphy. Thanks for sharing your passion. Hand-written letters are becoming a lost art and people really appreciate getting a nice letter or card in the mail.
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paperfacets Jan 30, 2010 @ 1:53 pm | delete
- Saving this one. I need to brush up and practice again. Mine is getting sloppy. I spent two weeks camping at the beach and spent time learning calligraphy. Not totally confident but I love the look.
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