Kari Elizabeth Design

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Kari Elizabeth Design

Calligrapher based in Rochester NY. Focuses on special event calligraphy as well as custom hand lett Hi!

My name is Kari and I am a self-taught calligrapher based in Rochester New York. I have always loved having neat handwriting, so calligraphy became a natural hobby! All my creations are tailored to the unique personality of YOUR big event, whether that be a wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, or just a fancy party! I can't wait to learn more about you and your celebration, and help make your special day even better!

09/20/2019

I’m always so impressed by and proud of the people who take my calligraphy classes!
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Pointed pen calligraphy is not an easy thing to just pick up and learn in two hours but just LOOK AT HOW WELL THEY DID (yes I’m shouting because that’s how happy it makes me)
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Seriously love teaching these classes and will be forever grateful to for giving me the chance to teach and share this with the community 😍

02/21/2019

Will I ever not be obsessed with this wax seal design?⠀
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I’m pretty sure the answer is no 🙌🏻⠀
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Eucalyptus design by ⠀
Seal & Wax from ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

02/19/2019

Tuesday Timelapse!⠀
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I find it hard to balance between posting time lapse videos and real time videos, mostly because sometimes in the real time videos, the minute time restraint is not enough to really demonstrate anything!⠀
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Time lapses are great to show you the process and what goes into writing, but it definitely makes it seem like writing in calligraphy is a speedy thing. ⠀
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Trust me - it’s not! The slower you write, the more you will be able to concentrate on your letterforms and getting your transitions between upstrokes and downstrokes super smooth 👌🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

02/18/2019

Happy Monday friends!⠀
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I tried some more watercolor lettering this weekend and with just a bit more practice the blending is better than my first attempt 🙌🏻⠀
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Also, I am fully prepped for BOTH of my calligraphy classes this month 😱 not sure why I always leave prepping those nibs until the last minute but this three day weekend really came at the best time!⠀
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How was your weekend? Did you finish any big projects?? Let me know in the comments!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

02/12/2019

Throwback to these gorgeous vows I handwrote for an amazing couple - one of my most favorite projects to date 😍⠀
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It’s also crazy to see how much my writing style has developed since I wrote these! It all comes down to practice! The more you practice, the easier it will be to write and the more you can focus on finding your unique style!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

02/06/2019

Another sneak peek at some of the goodies my level 2 students will be receiving 😍⠀
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has SUCH an amazing collection of vintage stamps that I had to include them in my envelope addressing class coming up!⠀
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Will I see you there? I will be offering this class later again this year if you weren’t able to get a spot!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

02/05/2019

Hi friends! Popping in for an update that I’m both nervous and excited about 🙃⠀
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After some thinking and reflection on the past year, I’ve decided that Kari Elizabeth Design (aka me) will start to focus mainly on teaching. I will be transitioning out of wedding calligraphy services and looking to expand the classes I teach!⠀
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I’m still available for wedding calligraphy services, but on a more limited basis 😊⠀
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Over the past year, I’ve just absolutely LOVED teaching at the Rochester Brainery. It’s been an absolutely joy to share calligraphy with over 100 new people! And counting!⠀
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I’m really excited to start this new chapter of my little business and can’t wait to share it with you all!⠀
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Are there any classes you’d love to see? Comments below and I’ll see what I can do ❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
@ Rochester, New York

02/04/2019

Hi friends!⠀
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Took a little time this week to try my hand at watercolor lettering! Getting everything to blend the way you want it to is tough!⠀
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Whenever I’m trying something new (either a technique or a new nib), my go to word is hello. I love the three big loops and because I don’t have to worry about the spelling, I can really concentrate on the style or tool I’m using!⠀
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Is there a word that’s your go to for practice? Let me know in the comments!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

02/01/2019

Hi friends! I was nominated to share 10 random facts about myself by so here it goes!⠀
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1.) I love to bake 🍰 a few years ago, I thought about starting a baking biz on the side, but chose to focus on calligraphy instead! ⠀
2.) I have a bad nail biting habit, so I need to keep them painted at all times so I don’t bite them (probs tmi? Oh well we’re getting real today)⠀
3.) I always have a hair tie on my wrist (see photo for proof 🤦🏼‍♀️)⠀
4.) my favorite artist is Vincent Van Gogh - I’ve read a few books on him and am working through a huge biography at the moment!⠀
5.) my favorite singer is . True story: I’ve had her reputation cd on repeat in my car for almost a full year now. No shame⠀
6.) I have an awful sweet tooth. If I could I would eat desserts for every meal every day ⠀
7.) my low key obsession is true crime 🙌🏻 fave podcast: I’ve also watched most of the true crime documentaries that are out there ✌🏻(any other podcasts I should check out??)⠀
8.) I got married last June, and it was the most perfect & magical day of my life⠀
9.) my husband and I love to hike, and we completed the Saranac Six as part of our honeymoon 🥾⠀
10.) I am always cold. Like always. I keep a blanket at work just in case I need an extra layer of warmth ⠀
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Wow, 10 facts isn’t a lot but it took me so long to think of them!! Share something fun about yourself in the comments - I want to get to know you!
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If you’ve read this far, congratulations!you are an amazing human being!
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I also nominate , , , and .letteringco (sorry if you’ve been tagged already!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

01/28/2019

lowercase alphabet: z⠀
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We made it! Last letter of the alphabet is finally here and it’s a doozy!⠀
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Just kidding about the doozy part, but I will admit that I still haven’t found the perfect way to write a z - the typical script way just looks too much like a y to me!⠀
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If you’ve found a great way to write a calligraphy z, send me a photo! I’d love to see 😊⠀⠀⠀⠀
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01/25/2019

Ever wondered what 50 wax seals look like?⠀
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It’s still a month away but I am so excited for my upcoming level 2 calligraphy class through ⠀
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Students are going to get lots of goodies, including some of these gorgeous seals 😍😍😍⠀featuring the eucalyptus design by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

01/24/2019

lowercase alphabet: y⠀
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Make that bottom loop as big as you can and then as small as you can!⠀
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Which do you like better? I personally love making big loops - to me that’s what makes it more “calligraphy-ey”⠀
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We’re almost done with this series! I’ll be working on an uppercase version soon so stay tuned ❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀

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http://www.karielizabethdesign.com/

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