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Barbara Kua Calligraphy… It’s One of A Kind!

November 11, 2010 By Lena

This one should really be filed under “Pretty Things“… because it simply does not get prettier than this.

Meet Barbara Kua – a master calligrapher from Toronto, ON. Her flawless inscriptions make memories of my own wedding rush to the forefront of my mind; such is the power of her exquisite and romantic letterings.

From her website:

Calligraphy literally means beautiful writing and stems from ancient roots. In today’s age, computer generated fonts are widely accessible, but something handwritten always has a warmth a computer just can’t compete with. Calligraphy is an exquisite way to add a personal touch to delight your guests.

My friends will tell you that I’m somewhat obsessed with penmanship. When I come across cursive writing that catches my eye, I scrutinize every loop, dot and cross. Then I theorize what makes it so attractive – is it the angle, symmetry or continuity? How much pressure would one have to exert to allow the pen to flow so seamlessly? (Yes, sometimes I have too much time on my hands.) Therefore it’s certainly no surprise that talented calligraphers such as Barbara literally knock me off my feet. LOVES it!

Barbara takes a contemporary approach to the ancient art of calligraphy, offering fresh and modern styles. She offers lettering to tickle every fancy – including the tart and refreshing “Taylor“, the haute couture “Katie“, and my favourite, the whimsical and fun “Penelope.” Her services include, but are not limited to, envelope addressing, menus, invitations, rubber address stamps, poems, quotes and more.

If you’ve got an upcoming event, consider injecting some personality and upping the “wow” factor by including custom calligraphy. Many of my friends (myself included) treat invitations as keepsakes; imagine how surprised your guests will be when they receive a beautifully lettered card – made from scratch, not Windows Vista :)

On a budget? You can still incorporate a personal touch with Barbara’s calligraphy rubber stamps – customized with your choice of calligraphy style and a return address. The stamp is made with 100% natural red rubber which lasts longer, retains ink better and makes for a crisp impression.

And it’s not just for wedding invitations! You can use the stamp for all your correspondence – for Christmas cards, use a festive green or red ink to showcase your holiday spirit, or go the extra mile with sparkly embossed lettering! For birthday invitations, channel your inner Martha Stewart and choose an ink colour which matches the theme of the invite.

Barbara works with clients from all over the world – simply contact her with the details of your event, and she’ll turn your vision into art.

Click here to visit Barbara Kua Calligraphy.

WIN IT!

Barbara has generously offered one Listen to Lena! reader the chance to win a wooden handle Rubber Address Stamp – personalized with your return address in your choice of calligraphy (value $39). To enter, simply visit Barbara’s website and tell us which style of lettering is your favourite.

You can also qualify for extra entries! Remember, you must leave a separate comment to claim your extra entry. You can:

(1) Follow my blog, Listen to Lena!
(2) Follow Barbara Kua Calligraphy on Twitter
(3) Tweet about the It’s One of A Kind! giveaways (tiny URL: http://tinyurl.com/369glqk)
(4) You may Tweet daily.

I’ll draw for a winner On December 4th. Good luck everybody!

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  1. E(K)G

    November 11, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    It's a toss-up between Ashley and Olivia. Can I have both?

  2. Carlee

    November 11, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    I love the Ashley style of lettering!

  3. Carlee

    November 11, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    Follow your blog!

  4. Ingie

    November 11, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    hmmm…my fave is the Olivia. such a clean look to it.

  5. Sarah

    November 11, 2010 at 9:29 pm

    I love the Claire style.

  6. Sarah

    November 11, 2010 at 9:29 pm

    Follow your blog!

  7. Oody

    November 11, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    I love the Claire style. Reminiscent of days gone by.

  8. Michelle

    November 11, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    I think I'l take Olivia

  9. Katie

    November 12, 2010 at 1:00 am

    you may think I would go for the "Katie"… but I really think that "Hannah" is more my stylekatiejaneallen at gmail dot com

  10. Katie

    November 12, 2010 at 1:00 am

    I follow your blogkatiejaneallen at gmail dot com

  11. Suzanne

    November 12, 2010 at 1:16 am

    I really like Ashley! suzanneculp@gmail.com

  12. Suzanne

    November 12, 2010 at 1:17 am

    I follow your blog.suzanneculp@gmail.com

  13. Suzanne

    November 12, 2010 at 1:18 am

    I follow bkcalligraphy on twitter (sveldpaus)suzanneculp@gmail.com

  14. Suzanne

    November 12, 2010 at 1:19 am

    tweeted: http://twitter.com/sveldpaus/statuses/2893126444257280suzanneculp@gmail.com

  15. ~Megs~

    November 12, 2010 at 1:23 am

    I follow your blog everyday!!I love the Katie style!

  16. ~Megs~

    November 12, 2010 at 1:24 am

    Follow your blog everyday!I love the Katie font, classic!

  17. ~she~

    November 12, 2010 at 2:02 am

    I dabble in calligraphy but she blows me away. I love Penelope!

  18. ~she~

    November 12, 2010 at 2:02 am

    I'm a follower!

  19. Margheret

    November 12, 2010 at 2:50 am

    Like the Ashley style

  20. Margheret

    November 12, 2010 at 2:51 am

    Follow your blog

  21. Nancy G

    November 12, 2010 at 2:52 am

    Love the Olivia style

  22. Nancy G

    November 12, 2010 at 2:52 am

    Follow your blog

  23. The confessions of a blogaholic

    November 12, 2010 at 3:07 am

    Ashley is my fave!

  24. The confessions of a blogaholic

    November 12, 2010 at 3:08 am

    Follow your blog.

  25. The confessions of a blogaholic

    November 12, 2010 at 3:08 am

    Follow Barbara on Twitter.

  26. jann

    November 12, 2010 at 3:18 am

    I like Sohpia and Olivia!

  27. jann

    November 12, 2010 at 3:18 am

    And I love following your blog!

  28. anya

    November 12, 2010 at 4:16 am

    I think I like the Taylor style – so hard to choose!

  29. anya

    November 12, 2010 at 4:16 am

    I follow!

  30. Glogirl

    November 12, 2010 at 4:17 am

    I like the Taylor style.

  31. Glogirl

    November 12, 2010 at 4:17 am

    I follow your blog via GFC.

  32. Glogirl

    November 12, 2010 at 4:18 am

    Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/2938203258494977

  33. Sandy

    November 12, 2010 at 5:55 am

    Whooo this would be perfect for my upcoming wedding! I follow your blog and I love love love the Ashley style!

  34. NT

    November 12, 2010 at 9:45 am

    The Taylor style is the one that appeals to me.

  35. NT

    November 12, 2010 at 9:45 am

    I follow your blog.

  36. Deb

    November 12, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    Katie is my favourite!

  37. Deb

    November 12, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    I follow your blog!

  38. Kirsten

    November 12, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    For address labels I like the Ashley style the best…would be great for Christmas cards. Does it come with ink too?

  39. Kirsten

    November 12, 2010 at 3:04 pm

    I follow your blog.

  40. Jamie

    November 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    I like the Taylor style best, little more modern!

  41. Anne W

    November 12, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    I like Sophia and Katie. Love them!

  42. Anne W

    November 12, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    I follow your blog.

  43. Anonymous

    November 12, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    I follow your blog!

  44. trishsmth

    November 12, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    I follow your blog

  45. trishsmth

    November 12, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    I love the Ashley style!!

  46. Addison K.A.T.

    November 12, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    The Sophia lettering is my favoriteanita [dot] truck [at] gmail [dot] com

  47. Addison K.A.T.

    November 12, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    following you via GFCanita [dot] truck [at] gmail [dot] com

  48. Monica

    November 12, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    I like Taylor – simple and elegant!

  49. edmontonjb

    November 12, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    I like taylor bestdftrew(at)gmail(dot)com

  50. edmontonjb

    November 12, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    I follow with GFCdftrew(at)gmail(dot)com

  51. edmontonjb

    November 12, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    I follow Barbara on twitter as edmontonjbdftrew(at)gmail(dot)com

  52. a

    November 12, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    I love the Penelope!

  53. a

    November 12, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    I follow your blog!

  54. a

    November 12, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    I follow bkcalligraphy on twitter!

  55. Shauna MacKenzie

    November 13, 2010 at 12:53 am

    They are all so beautiful…Olivia is my favourite! I am such a calligraphy nerd! I used to do it myself, and had quite a collection of different pens. Makes me want to start up that hobby again!

  56. Shauna MacKenzie

    November 13, 2010 at 12:53 am

    Follow your blog :)

  57. Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen

    November 13, 2010 at 1:32 am

    The Olivia is beautiful

  58. Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen

    November 13, 2010 at 1:33 am

    I follow

  59. Tricha

    November 13, 2010 at 2:29 am

    Definitely the Katie.

  60. Tricha

    November 13, 2010 at 2:29 am

    I follow your blog.

  61. missbobloblaw

    November 13, 2010 at 2:34 am

    I like the Charlotte script

  62. missbobloblaw

    November 13, 2010 at 2:35 am

    I follow w/GFC

  63. missbobloblaw

    November 13, 2010 at 2:35 am

    Daily Tweethttp://twitter.com/missbobloblaw/status/3273949324517376

  64. missbobloblaw

    November 13, 2010 at 2:36 am

    I follow @bkcalligraphy@missbobloblaw

  65. Leslie

    November 13, 2010 at 8:12 am

    I would pick the Hannah style – it was a tough choice. They're all so beautiful.

  66. Leslie

    November 13, 2010 at 8:13 am

    I follow Listen to Lena!!!

  67. Suzanne

    November 13, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    daily tweet: http://twitter.com/sveldpaus/statuses/3483220247060480suzanneculp@gmail.com

  68. Deb Manni

    November 15, 2010 at 1:19 am

    This is a great resource for thank you cards, christmas cards – so much better than stickers! Less waste. I want this prize!

  69. Deb Manni

    November 15, 2010 at 1:37 am

    I really want this!

  70. Deb Manni

    November 15, 2010 at 1:40 am

    I most likely would choose taylor if I win this btw.

  71. Suzanne

    November 15, 2010 at 4:56 am

    daily tweet: http://twitter.com/sveldpaus/statuses/4033059716333568suzanneculp@gmail.com

  72. leanne_mac

    November 15, 2010 at 9:00 am

    I like the Claireleannemacg at gmail.com

  73. leanne_mac

    November 15, 2010 at 9:00 am

    I like the Claireleannemacg at gmail.com

  74. leanne_mac

    November 15, 2010 at 9:01 am

    I follow you on gfcleannemacg at gmail.com

  75. leanne_mac

    November 15, 2010 at 9:02 am

    I Follow Barbara Kua Calligraphy on Twitterleannemacg at gmail.com

  76. Lotus

    November 15, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    I love all the fonts- so pretty! I think my fave is Hannah:)

  77. Lotus

    November 15, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    For another entry- I follow your blog:)

  78. Huguette E.

    November 15, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    The Ashley is my favorite style.henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  79. Annie

    November 16, 2010 at 6:55 pm

    I love the Olivia style. Thanks.

  80. Annie

    November 16, 2010 at 6:55 pm

    I follow your blog!

  81. Huguette E.

    November 16, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/4622615893250048henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  82. Glogirl

    November 16, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/4630603685167104

  83. Huguette E.

    November 17, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/4877294942294016henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  84. Glogirl

    November 17, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/4991122749267968

  85. Huguette E.

    November 18, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/5252438026092545henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  86. Mom vs. the boys

    November 18, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    they are all so beautiful! wow! I think I would choose the sophiamomvstheboys at gmail dot com

  87. Mom vs. the boys

    November 18, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    I follow barbara on twitter as theonlygirlmomvstheboys at gmail dot com

  88. Glogirl

    November 18, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/5348931407970304

  89. Huguette E.

    November 19, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/5612686532419584henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  90. Glogirl

    November 19, 2010 at 9:08 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/5728952249221120

  91. Suzanne

    November 20, 2010 at 3:56 am

    DT: http://twitter.com/sveldpaus/statuses/5829594301071360suzanneculp@gmail.com

  92. Huguette E.

    November 20, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/5978162752135168henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  93. Glogirl

    November 20, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/6076313173495809

  94. Huguette E.

    November 21, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/6369610207076352henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  95. Glogirl

    November 21, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/6455044534702081

  96. Huguette E.

    November 22, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/6736201960656898henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  97. Suzanne

    November 22, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    tweet: http://twitter.com/sveldpaus/statuses/6756362994327552suzanneculp@gmail.com

  98. Glogirl

    November 22, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/6799638774415360

  99. Huguette E.

    November 23, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/7136001596071936henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  100. Glogirl

    November 23, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/7144223954444289

  101. Suzanne

    November 23, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    tweet: http://twitter.com/sveldpaus/statuses/7175147119185920suzanneculp@gmail.com

  102. Glogirl

    November 24, 2010 at 8:47 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/7535748261609472

  103. Huguette E.

    November 25, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/7839269104123905henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  104. Glogirl

    November 25, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/7880532666884096

  105. Huguette E.

    November 26, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/8155490215268352henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  106. Glogirl

    November 26, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/8234559929847808

  107. Huguette E.

    November 27, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/8543984892776449henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  108. Glogirl

    November 27, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/8602034743808000

  109. Sorc

    November 28, 2010 at 7:31 am

    Sophia is my style… :)

  110. Sorc

    November 28, 2010 at 7:31 am

    I follow your blog :)

  111. missbobloblaw

    November 28, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/missbobloblaw/status/8961305012604928

  112. Glogirl

    November 28, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/8962604525428737

  113. Huguette E.

    November 29, 2010 at 10:55 am

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/9198731870081024henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  114. Glogirl

    November 29, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/9347860197806080

  115. roswell

    November 30, 2010 at 7:52 am

    i like the CLAIRE style the best i think , i have terrible handwriting so this would be greatstaceyx at telus dot net

  116. roswell

    November 30, 2010 at 7:52 am

    i follow your blogstaceyx at telus dot net

  117. roswell

    November 30, 2010 at 7:53 am

    i Follow Barbara Kua Calligraphy on Twitter @roswellostaceyx at telus dot net

  118. roswell

    November 30, 2010 at 7:53 am

    i tweetedhttp://twitter.com/roswello/status/9515116772982784staceyx at telus dot net

  119. Huguette E.

    November 30, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/9585787360247808henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  120. Michelle

    November 30, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    I love the Hannah style.

  121. Michelle

    November 30, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    I follow your blog

  122. Michelle

    November 30, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    I follow Barbara on twitter @notpregnantjust

  123. Michelle

    November 30, 2010 at 3:12 pm

    I tweeted:http://twitter.com/#!/notpregnantjust/status/9625295879409664

  124. Glogirl

    November 30, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/9700521883467776

  125. SaraT

    November 30, 2010 at 9:07 pm

    I love the Claire style!

  126. Stam-ish

    December 1, 2010 at 12:58 am

    The Claire style…so feminine.

  127. roswell

    December 1, 2010 at 10:24 am

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/roswello/status/9915532916555777staceyx at telus dot net

  128. Huguette E.

    December 1, 2010 at 11:46 am

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/9935807896887296henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  129. Josie.K.

    December 1, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    I like the Ashley style!

  130. Josie.K.

    December 1, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    I follow your blog!

  131. LoriD

    December 1, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    I like the Hannah-style best. What a unique product!

  132. Glogirl

    December 1, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/10066042873188352

  133. Mommy V.

    December 1, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    I love the Penelope style! Too cute!

  134. Mommy V.

    December 1, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    I follow your blog via GFC!

  135. Mommy V.

    December 1, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    I'm following Barbara Kua Calligraphy on Twitter as @vira25

  136. Mommy V.

    December 1, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/#!/vira25/status/10091159481221120

  137. Amanda Schoonjans

    December 1, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    I follow Listen to Lena!

  138. Amanda Schoonjans

    December 1, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    I would choose the Penelope style:)

  139. Huguette E.

    December 2, 2010 at 11:32 am

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/10295194528251904henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  140. Glogirl

    December 2, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/10439080093425664

  141. Huguette E.

    December 3, 2010 at 11:22 am

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/10655045888512000henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  142. Glogirl

    December 3, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    Daily Tweet:https://twitter.com/glogirl3/status/10780500868210688

  143. Huguette E.

    December 3, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    Following via GFChenglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  144. Huguette E.

    December 3, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    Following Barbara Kua on twitter ~ @henglishhenglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  145. Diana

    December 4, 2010 at 1:14 am

    So classy!

  146. Diana

    December 4, 2010 at 1:16 am

    Katie and Claire are beautiful writing styles

  147. Diana

    December 4, 2010 at 1:17 am

    I could use one of these…or two…or three

  148. Tylerpants

    December 4, 2010 at 3:46 am

    I like the pretty Hannah style. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

  149. Tylerpants

    December 4, 2010 at 3:46 am

    I'm a GFC follower. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

  150. trixx

    December 4, 2010 at 4:57 am

    Love the Ashley style!

  151. trixx

    December 4, 2010 at 4:57 am

    I follow your blog!

  152. Maple Leaf Mommy

    December 4, 2010 at 5:19 am

    I think the Ashley script is my favourite!

  153. Maple Leaf Mommy

    December 4, 2010 at 5:19 am

    I follow you on GFC.

  154. Huguette E.

    December 4, 2010 at 11:24 am

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/henglish/status/11018023645216768henglish at nb dot sympatico dot ca

  155. roswell

    December 4, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    daily tweethttp://twitter.com/roswello/status/11026709449019392staceyx at telus dot net

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