Christmas Calligraphy Gift Guide
A round-up of personalised Christmas gifts and supplies for calligraphy lovers
Add some extra magic this festive season with thoughtful gifts for your loved ones that can be personalised whilst you shop small with lots of love.
Featuring calligraphy in one form or another, you’ll find unique stocking fillers, crafty Christmas gift sets along with heartfelt ways to connect with distant loved ones. And not forgetting some ever-so handy last minute creative gifts too.
I’ve included my most popular calligraphy gift sets that any budding calligrapher would love to unwrap, along with personalised quotes that can be used to decorate the home and bring some festive cheer.
Wishing you calligraphy gift inspiration and a Happy Christmas!
Modern Calligraphy Set for Beginners
The Calligraphy Cadeau: a DIY craft kit for a truly creative Christmas
Christmas is the perfect time of year to indulge in learning a new hobby and modern calligraphy is one to fall utterly in love with.
As well as the festivities there’s also some time for getting cosy indoors and re-charging as you slow down - just one of the things that I love about using a dip pen and ink.
The Modern Calligraphy Cadeau is a calligraphy set for beginners that contains all the supplies needed to get started with this beautiful art form - all tried, tested and regularly used by myself as well as in my workshops. With any luck, you’ll receive a hand lettered calligraphy Christmas card next year!
Stored in a recycled box and decorated with vintage cotton ribbon, a wax seal and welcome postcard complete with a French stamp is an A5 Rhoda paper pad, large pot of ink, pen holder and nib, instruction booklet and worksheets - which you’ll get as a digital PDF too so they can be re-printed.
You can choose up to 3 inks in a range of beautiful colours including metallic gold and silver for an extra festive feel.
And for a personal touch, your recipient’s name can be lettered in calligraphy onto the front of the box or have a personalised gift tag written - something just for them.
The box is packed with re-used materials and wrapped in tissue paper so it’s ready for giving.
There’s also a free Facebook group to join full of videos, tips and inspiration to help along the way. This gift just keeps on giving!
Personalised Nib and Pen Calligraphy Set
A gorgeous gift tag of calligraphy nibs with a luxurious pen holder
A calligrapher can never have enough nibs and these ones are perfect for beginners and experienced calligraphers alike.
This specially selected nib set comes with either a straight pen in black and gold marble, colourful turquoise or an oblique pen. {Find out how to use an oblique pen here.}
Presented on a large gift tag with avocado-dyed cotton ribbon and finished with a personalised message, this makes a uniquely beautiful and useful gift for a calligraphy lover.
This calligraphy set comes wrapped in tissue paper, protected with re-used bubble wrap - never new - and contains no plastic packaging so makes for an eco-friendly present.
Calligraphy Letter from Santa
A magical letter handwritten in calligraphy
New this year, I thought it was about time to create some festive magic with personalised letters from Santa / Father Christmas / St Nicholas - you decide.
Designed with children in mind, you’ll be able to watch your little one's face light up with joy when they receive this unique letter, then bring it out year after year creating a heart-warming tradition.
This letter can be personalised either in part or whole and comes complete with a calligraphy envelope and gold wax seal.
Vintage Calligraphy Nib Set
A sweet stocking filler or secret Santa gift
For the discerning crafty friend or co-worker this vintage nib gift set will get the creative juices flowing this Christmas.
Found from my rummages in French brocantes, these vintage calligraphy nibs are all different and include a pointed nib, broad edge nib and something in between yet they look and work as good as new.
Pair them with a nib holder and have it personalised with a special message and why not even hang it on the Christmas tree.
Personalised Christmas Cards
Perfect for festive quotes and meaningful messages
This Christmas, go for something personal and made to be treasured with a luxury calligraphy card.
Christmas quotes and traditional greetings work well along with messages that include your recipients name, making them perfect for framing and bringing them back out year after year as you reminisce.
Handwritten onto paper that’s made in Somerset just around the corner from me, it’s off-white colouring and sturdiness makes this card an elegant choice and is available in a range of sizes.
Select a textured or smooth surface that’s ready and waiting for your own custom message to be written with my dip pen and ink - of which there are many beautiful colours to choose from.
And for some extra luxury, the envelope can be calligraphied too.
Miniature Calligraphy Quotes and Gift Tags
Sparkling seasonal decorations on handmade paper
These festive quotes written in calligraphy onto handmade paper work beautifully as little works of art in their own right, ripe and ready for displaying around the home at Christmas time.
They can be personalised with your own words, making a thoughtful gift and can come as gift tags, so attach them to presents for something a little extra or hang them from the tree.
This deckle-edged paper is lovingly handmade in England using waste materials from the fabric industry and plant fibres then coloured with botanical dyes, considerate of its impact on nature - just one of the reasons to adore this paper!
The Modern Calligraphy Beginner’s Workbook
An instantly downloadable PDF - perfect for that last minute gift!
The ideal last minute gift for that crafty someone in your life - the Modern Calligraphy Workbook for Beginners. It can even be emailed directly to your recipient so they can get started right away.
Full of tips, instructions, how to’s and practice sheets, it’ll keep them busy and inspired over the festive period, providing them with some relaxing down-time.
I use this exact workbook in my calligraphy classes that gets complete beginners writing words with a dip pen and ink in just a couple of hours.
If only I’d had this workbook at the start of my calligraphy journey it would’ve prevented a lot of bad habits and headaches (and googling).
Calligraphy Gift Vouchers
For spending on anything in the boutique including calligraphy classes
And finally, if you’re still struggling to decide - because there’s always that one person who’s difficult to buy for - then a gift voucher is the answer.
Available in multiples of £5 there’s a budget to suit everyone, whether it’s for a Secret Santa gift or a main present.